Join us April 13th for our Spring Showcases!

Spring is in the air and we’re gearing up a new season with a Free Improv Jam, our flagship show The Cauldron and something a little different — Improv Anonymous.


Free Improv Jam

When: 6 PM, Saturday, April 13, 2024

Where: Merlin Works East: Creative Action 1023 Springdale Road, 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.


The Cauldron:
A Little of Everything

When: 8:00 PM, Saturday, April 13, 2024

Where: Merlin Works East: Creative Action 1023 Springdale Road, Bldg. 3

Who: Students, Graduates, and Faculty of Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation

What: Mixing Stand Up, Music, Storytelling, plus all the flavors of Improv in just the right proportion, the Cauldron will concoct the perfect potion to heal what ails you! Laughs, joy, and heartfelt fun are all to be had with one evening of our special brew! 

Warning: In case of a sellout, seats unclaimed by start of show will be sold to walk-ups. 

If you are a Merlin Works student registered in the Spring session, you get in for free when you check-in at the door. Pre-sale student tickets are no longer available. 


Improv Anonymous

When: 10:00 PM, Saturday, April 13, 2024

Where: Merlin Works East: Creative Action 1023 Springdale Road, Bldg. 3

Who: ASAF RONEN is the Conservatory Director at ColdTowne Theater. He has produced the annual Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, the documentary film, “TRUST US, THIS IS ALL MADE UP”, and the film “Days of Delusion” with director Scott Myers. He is the author of “Directing Improv: Show the Way By Getting Out of the Way”. He has been involved in improv since 1990.

What: Improv Anonymous explores the hidden world of shame and how we mere mortals deal with it. Through Interview and Improv, we will navigate the dark recesses of our guests’ past. Shining a tender light on their history illuminating feelings of discomfort arising from humiliation, mortification, and embarrassment.

Warning: Although it may be funny at times, this show discusses issues of mental wellness and is not a comedy show.

If you are a Merlin Works student registered in the Spring session, you get in for free when you check-in at the door. Pre-sale student tickets are no longer available. 

In case of a sellout, seats unclaimed by start of show will be sold to walk-ups. 

About Karina

Karina Dominguez is the registrar and assistant to the Dean of Merlin Works Institute of Improvisation. She graduated from the Merlin Works program in December 2011 with three performances of "The Amazing Improvised Race." She is a full-time actor with commercial credits such as Burger King, Ford, Totino's, H-E-B and various departments for the State of Texas. She was last seen in the opening episode of the second season of "American Crime", and as the welcome video ranger in the second season of HBO's "The Leftovers", and as Helah in the first season of "The Chosen". She also performs on-stage in various Austin, TX plays including for Capital T Theatre, The Vortex, Vestige Group, Pollyanna Theater among others.

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