Dallas Sketch Festival

Dallas Sketch Festival is a four-day sketch comedy takeover of Dallas Comedy Club. With nearly 100 performers participating, this event will attract comedy fans from the Metroplex and beyond to Deep Ellum for a laughter filled weekend! The lineup includes homegrown Texan comedy troupes as well as acts from cities across the country including Los Angeles, New York City, Washington, D.C, and more.

Info: Mix, mingle, and get ready to laugh! Pick up your festival passes and enjoy light refreshments to kick off Dallas Sketch Fest.

Info: About Anti-Thematic
Anti-Thematic is a one-person sketch comedy rollercoaster written and performed by Seth K. Thomas. Instead of a single storyline, the show leaps through a series ofsharp, offbeat vignettes — a rapid-fire parade of characters with huge opinions, questionable life choices, and unapologetic quirks. There’s no grand theme, no moral lesson, no tidy message…Anti-Thematic is rooted in the philosophy of Ha-Ha over Rah-Rah and exists for one purpose: to make you laugh. If you walk out having learned something, that’s on you

About Broadgay: The Musical
An evening of uncut queer & neurodivergent comedy.
Are you gay? Do you think you might be? Do you or your queer friends keep commenting on the fact that you might have autism? Are you obsessed with musicals? Are you possibly autistic and obsessed with the 2002 film adaptation of the Broadway musical Chicago? Is that your special interest?
If so, you may be entitled to tickets. Featuring sketch comedy about superheroes, Keeping

Info: About The Wickedly Talented

Dallas, TX goof-squad THE WICKEDLY TALENTED has been belting out breathless barrages of stupid-smart sketch comedy laughs since 2023. If TWT was a meal, it would be a rotisserie rubber chicken served on a bed of college diplomas. Bon appétit, sickos!

About Terry Thigpen's Comedy Cavalcade

Terry Thigpen is a formerly homosexual youth minister who has been saved by grace. A year ago, God told Terry in a vision he could reach souls for Christ through his unique racey comedy. Your eyes will water, your sides will hurt and your soul will thirst for God as Terry leads you on a journey of his thoughts and self discovery.

Info: About Dad Skeleton

Dad Skeleton presents their duo sketch show, where the stakes are ride-or-die! Whether they are selling you the world’s Best Hammer or exploring the wicked world of novelty desk toys, everyday scenarios morph into the surreal. Take their doughy hands and ascend with them to hell.
Hailed as “eccentric, weird, and wonderful,” Dad Skeleton is the sketch comedy brainchild of betrothed duo Paige Chadwick and Jacob Rozansky. A San Diego Fringe Festival Top 15 Show, they transform the macabre into whimsical fun, laughing in the face of fear and inviting audiences to ride the lightning.

About Spoucho

Spoucho brings their sleepover energy to a stage near you with a collection of sketches so absurd, you'll say "Did I just see that?" and we'll reply, "Yes, you did!" This show travels through time and massages leaving you on the edge of your seat! So sit back, relax, and hold our basketballs!

Info: Want to create memorable solo characters from scratch? Great! This is the workshop to help you build bold, funny, fully-formed characters from the ground up. In this class, you'll learn to stop overthinking and gain practical tools for:

Generating character ideas quickly
Finding voice, point of view, and comedic game
Making strong physical and emotional choices
Heightening and sustaining POV throughout
Turning half-formed ideas into tight scripts

Feel free to bring some ideas you already have, or just a notebook and your weird brain - we'll get silly and fun in a safe and supportive class setting. You'll leave with at least one new character for stage, video, or whatever you desire - and a repeatable process for creating many more.

* Perfect for sketch performers, stand-ups, improvisers, and anyone looking to expand their solo comedy toolkit. *

Info: Ever wondered what it takes to write for television? This workshop covers the entire process from your first idea to the finished product!

Vannessa will be walk students through the entire sketch writing from start to finish. This workshop will cover topics including

How and where to find ideas and inspiration, and what to do when dealing with writers' block
Proper sketch formatting and how to adapt to style guidelines as you build a packet for submissions
The business of TV writing and beyond!

Anyone with an interest in television will thoroughly enjoy this session! Whether you're a writer or just a sketch fan, you'll gain a new appreciation for everything that goes into your favorite sketch shows.

Info: From slightly weird people to totally off the wall creatures, this show features a series of solo performances bringing wild characters to life! Hosted by Jon Bander, former member of UCB's Characters Welcome.

Featuring:
Alan Wilcoxson
Avery Baker
Kristin Schultes
Lesley Osuala
Lucy Fulls
Madi Slavens
Tim Brewer
Tim Davies

Info: About Rails
Founded in 2021, Rails Comedy is a rising force in the Washington, D.C. comedy scene with a focus on the power of ensemble comedy. Alongside their dedicated roster of improv and sketch comedy performances, they regularly host workshops throughout the year. Rails Comedy is dedicated to fostering local talent and building comedy around community in the nation’s capital. They are a proud co-founder of DC Sketchfest, the first festival dedicated to sketch comedy in the capital region, which performed to sold out audiences in March 2024.
Rails Comedy has been featured at renowned festivals across the country and the world, including San Francisco Sketchfest, Montréal Sketchfest, and New York City Sketchfest.

About Hot Coffee
Hot Coffee is Los Angeles' premier all-Black sketch comedy group, serving bold, high-energy comedy that blends sharp cultural commentary and relatable characters.

Info: About Jon Bander
Jon Bander is a 10-year character and sketch teacher for the UCB Theater. He's been a member of UCB's Betty teams and the Characters Welcome collective. Jon was also selected for the Just For Laughs Characters showcase and has previously worked for The Second City. Most people call him Bander - feel free to do the same.

About Vannessa Jackson
Vannessa Jackson is a TV writer and Standup comedian currently residing in NYC. She started her career as a Writer's Apprentice for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2018. Since then, she's been a staff writer on Saturday Night Live, HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show, and season 2 of NBC's A Little Late with Lilly Singh. She recently wrapped a three episode digital series for Major League Soccer starring Issa Rae where she was a Writer/Producer.

Info: About Dan Burger
Dan Burger’s solo sketch show is packed with varying characters and one man sketches. Over the course of the show, the audience will be met with idiosyncratic characters who each have their own spin on the world. Between the character performances are various one man sketches and bits that are built for a live stage.
It’s a fourth-wall breaking show full of kinetic energy whose goal is to leave people saying “I’ve never seen anything like that!”. Dan has crafted the show to be a mix of witty and absurdist humor, pulling inspiration from shows like Whitest Kids U’Know and Broad City, or comedians like Conan O’Brien and Eric André.

About Sorry, Kids!
Madi and Stefan are Sorry, Kids! We promised we made a show especially for your entertainment but oops! It got lost in the wash :/
Watch us struggle through the tortuous endeavors of sketch comedy as you, the audience, are paralyzed with indecision unsure if this is all on purpose or not.

Info: About Doomscroll
What if your explore page was just one guy trying his best?
In Doomscroll, Blake must do whatever the projector says, and the audience has the clicker. Just like on Reels or TikTok, the audience can skip past jokes they don’t like or they can go back to previous slides and make him do it again. Some of it is stand-up, sketch, music, or if you really don’t like any of that, you can make him do pushups for 30 minutes.

About Avery and Sabrina Are Dead
Just in time for the end of the world, Avery & Sabrina have crafted a show built upon the two, foundational pillars of sketch comedy: existential dread and quantum mechanics. A spiritual successor to their award-winning debut "Avery & Sabrina are Doing a Sketch Show", "Avery & Sabrina are Dead!" is a brand new sketch show featuring Avery Baker, Sabrina Lichtenstein, and their very special guest, Daniel R. States. Each progressively absurd sketch is narratively tied together by their overarching question: are we dead?

Info: Party all night with the performers of Dallas Sketch Fest!

Info: Join us for a moderated panel discussion and Q&A session with Dallas Sketch Festival's Industry Performers!

Info: Join us for a workshop with Festival Headliner KC Shornima! KC is a Weekend Update writer on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. She previously was a staff writer on Comedy Central’s TOONING OUT THE NEWS and was selected as a Just For Laughs 2022 New Face in Montreal this past summer. KC has also performed at Just For Laughs Moontower, and alongside comedians Neal Brennan, Nate Bargatze and Dave Attell amongst others. KC was named the Best Up-and-Coming Comedian in Nashville by the Nashville Scene Magazine and was a semifinalist for STAND UP NBC. She has also written for and performed on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network.

Info: About Shadow Baddies
The Shadow Baddies, aka The Bad Boys of Pop™️, are everything this world needs right now to heal.
By the power of lightning, original music, and friendship, the Shadow Baddies take the audience on a journey of what it takes to be a Shadow Baddie and how to be their baddest self. Through over-the-top storytelling and multiple acts, the Shadow Baddies deliver a show that will make at least one audience member say, "What the hell was that?"

About The Floor Is Lava
The Floor Is Lava is Austin, TX's most hilarious sketch comedy team that has been performing since 2019. We survived the pandemic, y'all!
The best of Austin's comedy writers and performers tackle today's issues and life's absurdities and everything in between. The Floor Is Lava sketch show comes complete with props, costumes, songs, and kooky characters.

Info: About Bonus Feature
Bonus Feature is a sketch house team at The Pack Theater in Los Angeles, California that performs regularly sold out shows every month. When they aren't writing and rehearsing for their home theater shows, they are participating in comedy variety shows all around LA. Members of Bonus Feature include Aleks Arcabascio, Dan Burger, Nia Ceasar, Diana Francis, Christine Lawless, Christopher Nakao, Lindsay Nuckel, Michael Shacket, Zach Stamps, Rebekah Swann, Monty Williams, and Gerald Yelverton.

About 7th City Comedy
The 7th City Comedy Hour is a throw back to classic variety shows with modern absurdity. We combine sketch comedy and improvised bits to give the audience a wild, chaotic good time.

Info: It's time for the BIG DALLAS SKETCH SHOW!

Catch the best of Dallas Comedy Club's Sketch Club! This show highlights the best, most memorable sketches from its last six seasons. You may catch some of your favorites again!

Featuring sketches by Abby Humphreys, Anna Walker, Austin Franks, Avery Baker, CAIN, Chris Beilfuss, Emily Aberg, Jon Cronson, Jordan Jewell, Montana Firth, and Sabrina Lichtenstein.

Info: About Daytrip
Daytrip is a graduated house sketch team at the Pack Theater in LA, lauded as "one of the best sketch teams in Pack history." They have been performing together for 3 years, including at venues such as SF Sketchfest and the Portland Sketch Comedy Festival.

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