Bot Party — Improv and Robots During Fusebox
Arthur Simone is an actor, artist and co-founder of Austin’s ColdTowne Theater. He graduated in Theatre from Oberlin College and studied improvisation at Chicago’s Improv Olympic. Notable live performances have included improv with a dog, Carla Goodman’s Failure: a Big Stupid Mess, Rubber Repertory’s Jubilee and his one-man show Dear Frailty, which earned him an […]
The Church of Indeterminate Divinity
As Austin improv’s John Ratliff puts it, he came to Improv through the backdoor as one of the original musical accompanists of Girls Girls Girls. He quickly fell in love with the art form and went all in, dedicating many (if not most) of his waking hours to performing and teaching improv. John Ratliff is […]
Slam Team Six – FINAL SHOW!
Imagine: a Saturday morning cartoon gone wrong, where a fantastic foursome of America’s most beloved professional wrestling superstars use their athletic prowess and “powers” outside of the ring to fight crime, help children, and protect the environment. At least they mean to. Each Saturday in April at 8:30pm, Slam Team Six (professional wrestling heroes Pyschobilly, […]
Sketch Comedy, Thursdays in April!
Nice Astronaut Presents: “Back in Townsville: The Community Center.” Here we are at Townsville’s local Community Center. Every stripe of citizen has some reason to be here, from the lowly boyscout to the towering politician. Take classes with experienced professionals, or watch lively performances. Visit the spacious library, the state-of-the-art exercise room, or the Olympic-size […]
Bear Derby Presents: Spring Break-Prov
Close your pre-med textbooks and lock up your dorm rooms! It’s time for spring break. Join Bear Derby as they improvise a hilarious spring break trip across the globe or across town — the destination is up to you. Will one of the derbs end up in a Mexican jail? Is a Parisian love affair […]
The Barmando! Saturdays in March!
It’s back! After last year’s incredibly successful run, Dads in Bars, Precious Dads returns to theSaturday at 8:30 slot with The Barmando. Each week, Austin’s favorite bartenders tell true stories from their days behind the bar which are then used as inspiration for an improvised comedy show. Come early to try out the complimentary featured cocktail curated […]
ColdTowne ShowDowne: Meet Your Austin Competitors
On Friday February 28th and March 1st, improv teams from Austin, Dallas, and Phoenix will compete for a cash prize and the title of Best in the Southwest in the first annual ColdTowne ShowDowne. Click here for the full details. The Academy Competing Fri Feb 28th at 11:00 pm vs. CTRL+ALT+DLT (BUY TICKETS) The Academy […]
Announcing the ColdTowne ShowDowne: A Tri-State Improv Tournament
Over one historic weekend, eight improv teams from three different states will descend on Austin, Texas to battle for a cash prize and the rights to call themselves Best in the Southwest. It’s like Mortal Kombat, but more intentionally funny. We’re excited to present the ColdTowne ShowDowne: A Tri-State Improv Tournament taking place Friday February […]
Presenting the ‘Got Your Back’ Podcast
We’re proud to announce the debut of Got Your Back, a new podcast hosted by ColdTowne Artistic Director Cody Dearing and performer K.C. Harvey Taylor! From Cody, “We talk to improvisers, writers, stand-up comedians…anyone with the DIY spirit that is doing their own thing in comedy. We hope that by listening to our interviews that […]
Collective Alibi Presents: The Evente (A ColdTowne Conservatory Production)
ColdTowne Theater is proud to announce that the latest ColdTowne Conservatory Production will be taking the stage every Thursday in February as the newly christened Collective Alibi presents the classic NYC Improv Format: The Evente. The Evente is a show that takes a peek at the goings on of a particular event that finds a […]