Live Improv & Sketch Comedy Shows
Friday & Saturday 8:00 pm shows: $12 advance purchase; $15 at the door
Friday & Saturday 9:30 pm shows: $8 advance purchase; $10 at the door
ALL SHOWS ARE BYOB
FRIDAYS AT 7:00
Our FREE Level 0 class is a fun, no-pressure way to try improv! This weekly 30-minute class lets you get a taste of Station’s improv training program, and it’s a great way to spend a Friday night! Students will receive a discount code for our nine-week Level 1 class and are invited to stay for the 8:00 pm show for free, pending ticket availability.
FRIDAY, 8/2
8:00 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
SUPERNOVA STORYTELLING + IMPROV: The Supernova Armando is Station’s signature improv form and Houston's longest-running long-form improv show. Our house team Mission Control uses the armando format to transform a true story into original, improvised content. CAST: Hannah Estes, Leslie Lenart, Aiden Garcia, Dylan Pierce, Monica Marcha, Tony Carnevale.
PURE INANIMATION: Pure Inanimation brings the world of inanimate objects to life in a fun and exciting improv show. CAST: Lisa Beckman, Meredith Faber, Stephanie Marzuola, Carolyn Wallace, Jamie West, Sarah Willett
SMALL TOWN: We all need a vacation, and where better to retreat to than Small Town USA, where life is idyllic, and people are friendly. Maybe sometimes too friendly… Let the guys from Small Town show you what kind of adventures can happen when you get out of the big city and take a trip to parts lesser-known. CAST: Alejandro Sanoja, Conor Farrell, Nick Brownrigg
9:30 PM - NO SHOW
SATURDAY, 8/3
6:00 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
STATION ACADEMY: These special shows show off our up-and-coming talent from Station Theater! Help us celebrate our students as they progress through the Station Theater Training Center!
TBA
Edgar Allan Po-Boy - Improv 2: Alvaro Monroy, Brittany Robertson, Mamoon Abdulla, Miranda Taylor, Sohil Ramdas, Tascha DeVoll, Tonica Pool
Waxing Moonpie - Improv 1: Alex Paiz, Benjamin Dirickson, Brenda Cooper, Chas Lewis, Cole Thomson, Edward Yao, Justin DuPont, Kathryn Hsu, Meisha Colbert, Michael Contreras, Raghavi Merugureddy, Richard Lyders, Sasha Horan, Travis Worsowicz
8:00 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
JUST US: We're Black, we're women, we're funny! CAST: Cicley Alexander, Contessa Ola, Jessica Jenkins, Mara McGhee, Marie Denny, Tandi Kone, Toria Jones
WORK WIVES: Work Wives are a trusted name in comedy fabrication and distribution. With more than zero years experience and specialization in the Armando style, you can rely on us for all your comedy watching needs. CAST: Hudson Rains, Daniel Herman
TRASH FAMILY: Trash Family was created from miscellaneous members of other Station troupes and graduates, and their chemistry was undeniable from the jump. One person's trash is another person's treasure, and you're sure to treasure this team once you see them. CAST: Ahmed Atry, Jessica Cohen, Amanda Cotler, Burton French, Brett Herman, Mike Rosensteel
9:30 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
Cutting Room Floor
FRIDAY, 8/9
8:00 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
SUPERNOVA STORYTELLING + IMPROV: The Supernova Armando is Station’s signature improv form and Houston's longest-running long-form improv show. Our house team uses the armando format to transform a true story into original, improvised content.
HLNP: Boston Mechanics has been hard at work since 1992. In its first 30 years, they have reshaped our definition of robotics and artificial intelligence. In the summer of 2021, their confidential project, "HL&P," came to light. Three super handsome robots designed to get hot laughs and do perfect improv comedy. The members of HLnP are Boston Mechanics - and MIT's crowning achievement. CAST: Jordan Coleman, Kelly Harkins, Matt Lusk, Saurabh Pande
¡NO ME DIGAS!: The hottest bilingual improv in the hemisphere - in English and Spanish! CAST: Alan Velaquez, Astrid Lange, Eric Peña, Erica Sanchez, Tandi Kone
9:30 pm: comedy, theater, poetry, storytelling, improv, and hip-hop
The Kyle Blue
Banned From Stage - Give Me My Flowers
Heard any good stories lately?
Enjoy an inspiring evening of comedy, theater, poetry, storytelling, improv, and hip-hop with Houston's own The Incredible Kyle Blue!
Specializing in humor and balancing dramatics, providing a breath of fresh air to the landscape. Moving forward with a series of One-Man-Shows with selective themes, bringing forth the goal of challenging self and engaging others through dynamic storytelling.
Starring Kerry “thekyleblue” Smith
Performance Poet that brings entertainment to live audiences with a signature mixture of Poetry, Comedy, Theater, Improv, and Hip-Hop.
SATURDAY, 8/10
Mental Health Happy Hour: Mental Health Happy Hour is a variety show dedicated to mental health. Ours? Yours? Yes! Come join us for laughs, tears, and a whole lot of honest comedy about getting through this crazy thing called life. You'll laugh, you'll cry... it's better than Cats. Featuring short-form improv from the MHHH players, stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, storytelling, and more.
CAST: Elizabeth Simonsen, Jackie Was, Jesse Garson, Jessica Brown, Meredith Nudo, Scott Lowe, Silvia Ruiz
Second Saturday in August, October, and December at 6:00 pm.
8:00 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
DISCHARGED: Everyone needs their slightly questionable friend, right? With Discharged, you get four for the price of one! As IRL friends, the women of Discharged love each other *fiercely* As improvisers, they love YOU *fiercely* Can you even handle it? CAST: Jessica Thompson Falla, Monica Marcha, Ruth Hirsch, Stephanie Suarez
GREEN LIGHT IMPROV: Green Light Improv is one of Houston's premier short-form improv troupes. We are a funny, fast-paced show dedicated to bringing rapid-fire laughs to the whole city! CAST: Dan Voinis, Lisa Beckman, Ben Chaney, Sarah Willett, Jennifer McLaughlin, Seth Ramsey, Timely Rain, Jason Wright
APOCALIPSTICK: "Imagine, in a cinematic world, buried amongst the Apolcalyptic rubble of an improv graduation, a new group imerges... Apocalipstick: Chapter 2. Basically, we were students, but now we're not and kept the name." CAST: Nathan Carreon, Mitch Cohen, Hannah Estes, Aiden Garcia, Kristie Uribe, Michael Lisoski, Brandon Wilkins
9:30 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
IMPROVISED NERD NIGHT: Immerse yourself in an entertaining comedy show where self-proclaimed experts present slide shows on a wide range of topics such as poker jargon, deep-water diving vessels, time travel, and… Barbershop quartets?
Following these unique presentations, talented improvisers use the content as inspiration for a hilarious and spontaneous improv set. This one-of-a-kind experience is what makes Improvised Nerd Night so special!
The topics and improvisers will vary for each show. Produced by Tony Griffin.
FRIDAY, 8/16
8:00 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
SUPERNOVA STORYTELLING + IMPROV: The Supernova is Station Theater's signature improv form and Houston's longest-running long-form improv show. The Supernova cast invites a special guest to tell true, personal stories in a one-on-one interview format. Stories and discussions are molded and reshaped into original, improvised content.
BABY KNUCKLE: We know of no brand of improv produced by any other troupe that delights so much as Baby Knuckle. Our exclusive beechwood aging produces a taste, smoothness, and enjoyability you will find in no other improv troupe at any price. Cast : Kelly Harkins, Ryan Heine, Keith Huang, Saurabh Pande & Antoine W.B. CAST: Kelly Harkins, Ryan Heine, Keith Huang, Saurabh Pande, Antoine W.B.
WORK WIVES: Work Wives are a trusted name in comedy fabrication and distribution. With more than zero years experience and specialization in the Armando style, you can rely on us for all your comedy watching needs. CAST: Hudson Rains, Daniel Herman
9:30 PM - VARIETY SHOW
STILL SINGLE: Are your friends always telling you that you're too picky when it comes to dating? Our panel of expert improvisers will analyze real dating profiles and reveal what the dating world is truly like. Perhaps you can help them figure out why they're... STILL SINGLE. CAST: Elizabeth Simonsen, Jesse Garson, Jackie Was, Scott Lowe, Judi W
SATURDAY, 8/17
6:00 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
STATION ACADEMY: These special shows show off our up-and-coming talent from Station Theater! Help us celebrate our students as they progress through the Station Theater Training Center!
Sketch Writing 1
Mouse Padawan - Improv 1
Pharaoh Rocher - Improv 2
8:00 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
CAN'T TELL US NOTHING: "The Trillest Improv Group on Earth!!!" We take topics, suggestions & real stories to make improvised scenes right in front of you. CAST: Tandiwe Kone, Jon Myles, Amechi Ngwe, Antoine W.B.
AMIGO IN-LAWS: We are friends in improv matrimony. They say you can’t choose your in-laws, well we just did. A raucous ball and chain certain to raise eyebrows and force the repeated striking of palms until death do us part or the lights go down. CAST: Dru Sanders, Aiden Garcia, Dylan Pierce, Kathryn Kleiman
OPHELIA'S ROPE: Ophelia’s Rope is a two-person long form improv group that takes its inspiration from you. That’s right, you. A typical show is kicked off by Ophelia’s Rope asking its audience one or two random questions, proceeding to morph the answers into a setting, plot, and duo of unexpected, and sometimes quirky, characters. With no story predicted, no ending forecasted, Ophelia’s Rope wanders the worlds of imagination, coloring surprising scenes their audiences inspired. CAST: Autumn Clack, Ruth McCleskey
9:30 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
Secret Chauffeur Harold Night
Join Secret Chauffeur as they usher you through an exploration of the world's most notorious improv format: The Harold.
Secret Chauffeur: Take your seat, buckle up, and take a smooth, comedic ride courtesy of Secret Chauffeur. CAST: Roger Anderson, Contessa Ola, Brittany Kraft, Tony Griffin
FRIDAY, 8/23
8:00 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
SUPERNOVA STORYTELLING + IMPROV: The Supernova is Station Theater's signature improv form and Houston's longest-running long-form improv show. The Supernova cast invites a special guest to tell true, personal stories in a one-on-one interview format. Stories and discussions are molded and reshaped into original, improvised content.
BLACK HOLE SHEBANG: What's better than a supernova? A black hole of laughter. Come get sucked into the vortex of fun. CAST: Ann Hurrington, Austin Faulk, Burton French, Calan Lambert, Eric Pena
MAGICAL MICHAEL XXS: This group is what happens when you leave a bowl of improv comedy out in the sun too long. Performing together for a year and a half, MM XXS brings on the funny, XXS style (Xtra Xtra Silly)! CAST: Tanya Husain, John Taylor, Eric Middleton, Molly Hanes, Brandon Becvar
9:30 PM - VARIETY SHOW
DISORIENTED: AN LGBTQIA+ VARIETY SHOW: Join us for "DisORIENTED," an exciting LGBTQIA+ comedy variety show that promises an evening of laughter, entertainment, and celebration. Featuring a diverse lineup of talented comedians, musicians, and performers, this show will showcase the vibrant and diverse voices within the Station Theater LGBTQIA+ community and beyond.
SATURDAY, 8/24
6:00 PM - ALUMNI SPOT AVAILABLE
8:00 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
LET’S EAT!: Let's Eat explores one of the closest and weirdest parts of a family relationship: the family meal! CAST: Amechi Ngwe, Laura Helmers, Antoine WB, Jessica Thompson Falla
FOLLOWERS OF MEOW: We welcome all to enjoy the glory of meow. Through the cheeky gift of life we have received from meow, we share our blessings with the greater world. Enjoy laughter and glee while we speak the truths of meow. CAST: Aiden Garcia, Lily Sethre-Brink, Nick Wong, Eric Peña, Trent Johnson, Josh Nauls
BOOZY MAC: Taking improv to high spirits. Expect our style to be similar to that feeling when you take the first shot at the bar and as unpredictable as a wild night out. CAST: Mitch Cohen, Jenn Tonic, Chelsea Zamora, Kateryna Kurach, Sean Warren, Alan Velazquez
9:30 PM - NO SHOW
FRIDAY, 8/30
8:00 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
JESSICA AND SAURABH: Two of Houston's most tolerated improvisers have collectively improvised for over 25 years, bringing belly laughs and bad posture to countless rooms. You'll laugh, you'll cry (you probably won't cry). Come see for yourself. CAST: Jessica Thompson Falla, Saurabh Pande
HODGE PODGE AF: Hodge Podge AF takes an audience suggestion and turns it into “The Harold,” a classic improv format that will surprise and possibly haunt you. This hodge podge group of actors features attorneys, Olympic fencers, priests, and spies. We can neither confirm nor deny that. CAST: Lisa Beckman, Mark Bennett, Sarah Brown Rankin, Les Carpenter, Dan Fisher, George Jackson, Nicole Ropp, Trae Stanley
CNR: This show is called CNR because it features Conor, Nick and Ruth, and not because it's about the Canadian National Railway, but it also could be about that if you want it to. CAST: Ruth McCleskey, Conor Farrell, Nick Brownrigg
9:30 PM - NO SHOW
SATURDAY, 8/31
6:00 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
STATION ACADEMY: These special shows show off our up-and-coming talent from Station Theater! Help us celebrate our students as they progress through the Station Theater Training Center!
Metallicat - Improv 4:
Æon Flux Capacitor - Improv 4:
Auld Lang Cosine - Improv 3:
8:00 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
ALONG FOR THE RIDE: Beep beep. Hey, where you headed? Why don't you hop in for the ride of your life! In three acts we'll take you on a journey you'll never forget. A rotating cast including Roger Anderson, Jessica Thompsom Falla, Brittany Kraft, Ann Hurrington, Austin Faulk, Jenerro Wade, John Mayo, Marie Denny
EMOTIONAL PASTRIES: If you want to see pastries get emotional, we are the troupe for you. CAST: Jenerro Wade, Alan Velasquez, Toria Jones, Jay Jackson
DADDY ISSUES: Let's improvise, adapt, and overcome. These three guys are here to put a show on, we hope you like it. No funny business, but it will be "ha-ha" funny. CAST: Ronnie Chaumont, Trent Edwards, Scott Borden
9:30 PM - NO SHOW
SATURDAY, 9/14
Hodge Podge AF presents The Early Bird Show
The Early Bird Show features live improv comedy starting at the beautiful hour of 6pm. We have three top-notch improv troupes lined up and ready to go!
HODGE PODGE AF: Hodge Podge AF takes an audience suggestion and turns it into “The Harold,” a classic improv format that will surprise and possibly haunt you. This hodge podge group of actors features attorneys, Olympic fencers, priests, and spies. We can neither confirm nor deny that. CAST: Lisa Beckman, Mark Bennett, Sarah Brown Rankin, Les Carpenter, Dan Fisher, George Jackson, Nicole Ropp, Trae Stanley
Additional Guests TBA
Hosted by Hodge Podge AF
Second Saturday in September, and November at 6:00 pm
SATURDAY, 11/9
6:00 PM - IMPROV COMEDY
Hodge Podge AF presents The Early Bird Show
The Early Bird Show features live improv comedy starting at the beautiful hour of 6pm. We have three top-notch improv troupes lined up and ready to go!
HODGE PODGE AF: Hodge Podge AF takes an audience suggestion and turns it into “The Harold,” a classic improv format that will surprise and possibly haunt you. This hodge podge group of actors features attorneys, Olympic fencers, priests, and spies. We can neither confirm nor deny that. CAST: Lisa Beckman, Mark Bennett, Sarah Brown Rankin, Les Carpenter, Dan Fisher, George Jackson, Nicole Ropp, Trae Stanley
Additional Guests TBA
Hosted by Hodge Podge AF
Second Saturday in September, and November at 6:00 pm
All seating at Station Theater is General Admission. Doors open 10 minutes before showtime. Our lobby is the outdoor seating area next to the building.
Shows are recommended for 18+ due to possible adult humor. 17 & under are welcome at the discretion of the accompanying adult.
All shows are BYOB. We do not provide set-ups. Small coolers are okay. We have water for sale, or you may walk across the parking lot to the Toros HTX Cafe for light snacks and beverages. Please dispose of all trash as you leave.
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Station Improv & Sketch Comedy Theater
2219 Crockett Street #C2 | Houston, TX 77007
832.786.0413 | info@stationtheater.com | StationTheater.com | Location on Google Maps
GENERAL ADMISSION
At Station Theater, we offer general admission seating for everyone.
AGE LIMIT
Our shows are designed for those aged 18 and above, with the possibility of adult humor. However, we welcome those 17 and under at the discretion of an accompanying adult.
BYOB
BYOB is allowed at all shows, and small coolers are welcome. Water is available for purchase, or you may visit the Toros HTX Cafe for snacks and beverages. Please dispose of all trash as you leave.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Located next to Toros HTX Soccer on Crockett between Taylor and Hemphill Streets.
Ample street parking is available along Crockett, Hemphill, Summer, and Taylor Streets. Please check street signs for parking availability. Only park in the lot in front of Toros HTX if it is closed. Please be mindful when parking in front of area homes, as some driveways are difficult to see. The #30 bus, just a 2-minute walk away, stops at Sawyer and Shearn, providing easy access to our event.
PURCHASING TICKETS AT THE DOOR
Just a reminder that online ticket sales end one hour before each show starts. Full-price tickets will be available at the door, but please note that tickets are limited and may sell out in advance. If you have any questions, feel free to call or text us at 832.786.0413 or email us at info@stationtheater.com.
Please be aware that do not accept cash at the door. We will only accept credit cards or other mobile wallet payments such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay. All payments will be processed through Square.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Show/Ticket FAQ
Contact Us: Phone/text 832.786.0413; E-mail info@stationtheater.com.
