
The Hot Seat - Comedy
Workshop hour at 7pm leads into an 8–10pm open mic where each comic takes the 'hot seat' for roast-style grilling and audience-written questions; no cover.
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Fast-paced sign up go up stand-up mic with a grab-bag lineup ranging from first-timers to touring pros and occasional TV credits. Expect unpredictable sets, rowdy crowd energy, and late-evening laughs in a downtown lounge.

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Fast-paced improv games and longform montage sets in a welcoming jam format with plenty of stage time. Expect playful warmups, rotating groups of improvisers at mixed experience levels, and lots of chances to meet new collaborators.
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Sunday-night open mic in a cozy bar setting where locals take the spotlight for songs, comedy bits, and spoken word. Sign-ups start at 6pm with an encouraging, welcoming crowd.

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Two afternoons of improv drills and scene work that swap competition for connection, emphasizing active listening, presence, and honest negotiation-free choices. Expect playful coaching, partner exercises, and supportive feedback geared toward more alive, grounded scenes.
Two afternoons of improv drills and scene work that swap competition for connection, emphasizing active listening, presence, and honest negotiation-free choices. Expect playful coaching, partner exercises, and supportive feedback geared toward more alive, grounded scenes.
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Long form improv sets deliver fast-paced, unscripted scenes and character-driven games designed for big laughs. A late-night theater show with a lively crowd vibe and spontaneous audience-inspired moments.
Long form improv sets deliver fast-paced, unscripted scenes and character-driven games designed for big laughs. A late-night theater show with a lively crowd vibe and spontaneous audience-inspired moments.