*and end of the year party!
WEEKEND 1
STORYTELLING 301 STUDENT STORYTELLING SHOWCASE
When: 6pm Friday, December 8th
Where: Batch Kraft Beer & Kolaches, 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
Who: Students who have completed our 6-week Storytelling 301 Class
What: Watch, laugh, listen, feel along with these storytellers as they share moments from their own lives.
Warning: This performance is intended for audiences age 16 and up! If you are a Merlin Works student registered for the Fall Session, you get in free with student code!
When: 10pm – 11:30pm Saturday, December 9th
Where: Creative Action, 1023 Springdale Rd., Bldg. 3
Who: Students who have completed our 6-week Stand-Up Comedy 101 Class
What: Watch our student stand-up comics as they perform 5-minute sets honed over a 6-week workshop led by instructor Valerie Nies.
Warning: This event tends to sell out. Early ticket purchase is HIGHLY recommended. In case of a sellout, any seats left unclaimed 15 minutes after the start of the show will be sold to walk-ups. If you are a Merlin Works student registered for the Fall Session, you get in free with student code!
But first…
WEEKENDS 1 & 2
When: 6pm Saturday, December 9th & 16th
Where: Creative Action 1023 Springdale Rd Bldg 3
Who: You–And anyone else who signs up!
What: Come meet, mingle and play some improv games led by a Merlin Works instructor. You might even get up on stage and perform for the group!
Warning: Wear clothes that are comfortable to move around in, bring a water bottle, and let the instructor know if you need any accommodations when you arrive.
IMPROV 301 STUDENT GRADUATION SHOW
When: 8pm – 9:30pm Saturday, December 9th & 16th
Where: Creative Action, 1023 Springdale Rd., Bldg. 3
Who: Students who have completed Merlin Works Improv levels 101-301!
What: Join us in congratulating our fall 2023 Improv 301 graduating classes! Watch as these future improvisers delight you with the skills they’ve learned over the past 6 months by playing improv games based on audience suggestions!
Warning: Early ticket purchase HIGHLY encouraged as this event tends to sell out. In case of a sellout, any seats left unclaimed 15 minutes after start of show will be sold to walk-ups. If you are a Merlin Works student registered in the Fall session, you get in for free with student code!
Then, stay after the show!
WEEKEND 2
Merlin Works Holiday Party
When: 9:30pm – 12am Saturday, December 16th
Where: TBA
Who: Friends, Faculty, Students, & Alumni!
What: Celebrate a magical year at Merlin Works!
Warning: Please RSVP, so we can get an accurate head count!
But wait! There’s still more!
STORYTELLING 101 STUDENT SHOWCASE
When: 7:30pm Friday, December 15th
Where: Batch Kraft Beer & Kolaches, 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
Who: Students who have completed our 8-week Storytelling 101 Class
What: Watch, laugh, listen, feel along with these storytellers as they share moments from their own lives.
Warning: This performance is intended for audiences age 16 and up! If you are a Merlin Works student registered for the Fall Session, you get in free with student code!
And weekly through the remainder of our Fall 2023 class session…
FREE Open Mic Nights
When: 8:30pm – 10pm Wednesdays through December 6th (except November 22)
Where: Creative Action, 1023 Springdale Rd., Bldg. 3
Who: Anyone with a 3-minute comedy set they wish to perform in front of an audience.
What: Free Open Mic nights hosted by a different student stand-up 201 comic. Sign up starting at 8:15pm for a chance to perform your own 3-minute set in front of an audience.
Warning: This is the second part of our Stand-Up Comedy 201 class. Please do not show up before the allotted sign-up time to get a seat. Sign ups are on-site only.
