Suffer Your Fool Gladly
When I told a friend I’m taking improv classes her response sounded like, “Wow, you are so brave. I could never do that.” While I might be brave, that’s not the trait that motivated me…
Learn musical improv from one of the greats!
On Sunday, October 23rd, Merlin Works presents a special one-time workshop from musical improv virtuoso Bob Baker. This three-hour workshop is only $30! Register Now! A prolific author of 13 books, Bob’s newest title, “The…
Shontandria Kemp: Merlin Works newest diversity scholarship recipient
Shontandria Kemp is the most recent Merlin Works student to be awarded the Diversity Scholarship. Merlin Works Diversity Scholarship was created to foster diversity both onstage and off. It primarily aims to further open the world…
Explaining Improv Made My Kid Cry: The Merlin Works September 2016 Newsletter
Moms: ruining everything since the beginning of time I explained the basic principles of improv to my four-year-old son, Sebastian, and he started sobbing. I mean, really crying and wailing for more than just a…
Merlin Works presents Improv at ZACH Second Sunday Comedy Showcase with special guest Empty Promises!
Sunday, September 11th at 8pm Kleberg Stage at ZACH 1421 W. Riverside Dr. Austin, TX 78704 TICKETS 6:30pm Free pre-show Improv Jam: Join the cast of our First Sunday show in fun warm-up improv games.…
2016 Out of Bounds Comedy Festival Recommendations
One of the best parts of the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival is it’s sheer enormity. People with all kinds of funny–sketch, standup, improv, podcast, classes, and pieces that defy categories–all descend on Austin for seven…
Merlin Works presents Improv at ZACH Second Sunday Comedy Graduation Showcase with special guest Opposites! August 14th at 8pm
It’s been a tough summer. We could all use some levity and good times, so join us just for that. Our Improv 301 class is graduating! Come see what these improvisers have been working on for…