604 W State St, Garland, TX 75040commoncomedy.co    @commoncomedyco

Comedy
for the
people.

Improv and stand-up shows and classes in downtown Garland

BYOB $5 shows, plus classes and workshops for every level, from your first scene to your best show yet.

An audience laughing at a comedy showBYOB!

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Improv Fridays. Stand-up Saturdays. Most shows $5.

Common Improv Show poster
FRI 11/13
7pm, doors 6:45

Common Improv Show

Troupes, duos and character acts from around DFW, plus a sketch act.

Common Stand-Up Show poster
SAT 11/14
7pm, doors 6:45

Common Stand-Up Show

A fresh lineup of local comics, handpicked for the room.

Common Improv Show poster
FRI 11/27
7pm, doors 6:45

Common Improv Show

Long form, short form and one sketch act.

Common Stand-Up Show poster
SAT 11/28
7pm, doors 6:45

Common Stand-Up Show

New faces and DFW regulars. BYOB.

Long Form 201 Grad Show poster
SUN 12/06
4:30pm

Long Form 201 Grad Show

Our 201 class turns a single suggestion into a full improvised show.

Common Improv Show poster
FRI 12/11
7pm, doors 6:45

Common Improv Show

Troupes, duos and character acts from around DFW, plus a sketch act.

Common Improv Show poster
FRI 12/18
7pm, doors 6:45

Common Improv Show

Troupes, duos and character acts from around DFW, plus a sketch act.

Common Stand-Up Show poster
SAT 12/19
7pm, doors 6:45

Common Stand-Up Show

Handpicked local comics. Bring a friend and a drink.

Common Stand-Up Show poster
SAT 12/26
7pm, doors 6:45

Common Stand-Up Show

One more stand-up night before the new year. BYOB.

Classes + workshops

From your first scene to your best show yet

Intro to Improv poster
For: Total beginners
With Moses Forge

Two hours, no experience needed. Find out if improv is for you.

RequirementsNone. Ages 16 and up.
Sat Nov 28, 12 to 2pmOpen
$20
Acting Techniques for Improvisers poster
For: Improvisers, any level
With Hollis Beck

Acting tools for your scenes, coached by Hollis Beck. Come to one session or all six.

RequirementsAt least one improv course.
Nov 7OpenNov 8OpenNov 14OpenNov 15Open
$20/session
More Scenes, Please! poster
For: Improvisers, any level
With Ernest Myers

A scenework bootcamp with Ernest Myers. Lots of scenes, lots of notes.

RequirementsAt least one improv course.
Nov 7OpenNov 14OpenNov 21Open
$20/session
Long Form Improv 101 poster
For: Beginners
With Moses Forge

Listening, agreement and characters. The foundation every improviser needs.

RequirementsNone. No experience needed.
Starts Sat Jan 9Open
$200early bird
Stand-Up Comedy 101 poster
For: New to stand-up
With Kerry Smith

Go from a blank page to five minutes you wrote and performed on a real stage.

RequirementsNone. Beginners and comics brushing up are both welcome.
Starts Sun Jan 3Open
$200early bird
Musical Improv 101 poster
For: 101 grads
With Rebecca Depew

The whole show is made up on the spot, songs included. Scared to sing counts.

RequirementsLong Form 101, or improv training somewhere else. No singing experience needed.
Starts Sat Jan 9Open
$200early bird
Long Form Improv 301 poster
For: 201 grads
With Ernest Myers

Three scenes, three group games, one suggestion.

RequirementsLong Form 201 or equivalent experience. Email us for an exemption.
Starts Sun Jan 3Open
$200early bird
Long Form Improv 201 poster
For: 101 grads
With Moses Forge

One suggestion becomes a whole show. Ends with a grad show.

RequirementsLong Form 101. Want to skip ahead? Email us.
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Why we exist

Comedy for the people

We put on affordable shows and world-class comedy training in downtown Garland, so anyone who wants to watch comedy, learn it or perform it has a place to do it.

01

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.

02

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.

03

Bringing DFW comedy together

We want every stage-worthy comedian in DFW on our stage, and the whole DFW comedy community in one room.

04

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.

Plan your visit

ShowtimesMost shows start at 7pm, doors at 6:45. Check your ticket for details.
DrinksBYOB
ParkingPublic parking all over downtown, including street parking, public lots and garages.
AccessibilityThe theater is on the second floor, up about 20 steps.

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