Comedy for
the people.
Common Comedy is a comedy theater and school in downtown Garland. We put on affordable shows and world-class comedy training, so anyone who wants to watch comedy, learn it or perform it has a place to do it.
What we believe
Hilarious shows that won't break the bank
Most shows are $5 and BYOB. A night out shouldn't cost an arm and a leg.
A place for everyone
Whether you're brand new or an advanced improviser, we have a class or workshop for you, taught by experienced instructors who are dedicated to the craft.
Bringing DFW comedy together
We want every stage-worthy comedian in DFW on our stage, and the whole DFW comedy community in one room.
Funny without punching down
Our comedy can get dark, weird and transgressive. That's part of the fun. But at the end, there's always a real joke. People aren't punchlines.
How it started
Common Comedy was founded in September 2026 by Moses Forge. Moses has performed in DFW since 2024 with The Understudies, A Group of People and Crime Time, and is the producer and showrunner of WOOSH! BANG! POW!
He started Common Comedy to bring high-quality entertainment and comedy education to the people of Garland and the surrounding cities.
Our coaches
Moses Forge
Moses founded Common Comedy in September 2026 and teaches its long form classes. He has performed in DFW since 2024 with The Understudies, A Group of People and Crime Time, and is the producer and showrunner of WOOSH! BANG! POW!
Ernest Myers
Ernest is an alum of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York City (Lloyd Night, ASSSSCAT), where he performed, studied and coached improv and sketch for over a decade.
Hollis Beck
Hollis is a multi-disciplinary artist who draws on devised theatre-making to turn scripts on their heads and help performers find new ways to connect with an audience. She voices characters in English dubs of anime including Wind Breaker and Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!, has been pelted with popcorn in Pocket Sandwich melodramas, and performs at Dallas Comedy Club with Black Tie Casual and Butt Gay.
Kerry Smith
Kerry is a 13-year veteran of the Dallas-Fort Worth stand-up scene and a regular feature at local clubs. She has performed everywhere from theaters and established clubs to independent shows and questionable Texas bars, the traditional proving grounds of a working comic.
Rebecca Depew
Bio coming soon.