July 13: Free Improv Jam, The Cauldron &
NEW! Recess!
July 27: Free Musical Improv Jam, Stand-Up 101 & Stand-Up 201 Student Showcases!
WEEKEND 1: JULY 13
Free Improv Jam
When: 6 PM, Saturday, July 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!
FYI: 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
When: 8 PM, Saturday, July 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!
FYI: In case of a sellout, seats unclaimed by start of show will be sold to walk-ups and/or released for student seating.
If you are a Merlin Works student registered in the current session, you get in for free when you check-in at the door. Please note that paid ticket-holders will be seated first before student seating is released.
NEW! Recess
When: 10pm Saturday, July 13th 2024
Where: Merlin Works East: Creative Action 1023 Springdale Road, Bldg. 3
Who: Merlin Works students who have completed Improv 201 who will then be grouped with other individuals to form a one-night-only team.
What: An improv show consisting of both existing teams and mash-up teams performing 15-minute montage sets.
FYI: In case of a sellout, seats unclaimed by start of show will be sold to walk-ups or released to students. If you are a Merlin Works student registered in the current session, you get in for free at the door! (As seats are available!)
WEEKEND 2: JULY 27
Free Musical Improv Jam
When: 6 PM, Saturday, July 27, 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!
FYI: 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.
Stand-Up Comedy 101 & 201 Student Showcase
When: 8:00pm Saturday, July 27, 2024
Where: Merlin Works East: Creative Action, 1023 Springdale Rd., Bldg. 3, Austin, TX 78723
Who: Stand-Up Comedy 101 & 201 students!
What: Instructors Valerie Nies & Katie Felton have guided their students through shaping these 5-minute stand-up comedy sets over an 6-week workshop series.
FYI: Pre-purchase of tickets HIGHLY encouraged. This showcase tends to sellout. In the event of a sellout any seats left unclaimed will be sold to walk-ups. Students registered in the current session get in free when they check-in at the door (as seats are available!).
