March/April Show Submissions!Only a few more days to submit for the March/April DCH show calendar! Submissions are open for all types of shows. Follow this link to learn more and submit. Applications due by Monday, February 10th at 11:59p! Special Dallasites101 Speed Dating Event!We are co-hosting a special speed dating event with Dallasites on Wednesday, February 19th at 7:00p. Admission is $15, which includes your first beer! Since this is a Dallasites event, StuPer IDs will not be valid. Are you wookin' pa nub? Click here to view the official FB event! Be a DCF2020 Volunteer!The 11th Annual Dallas Comedy Festival is right around the corner, and we're looking to hire festival volunteers! This is a great way to get involved behind the scenes during our biggest event of the year. Follow this link to apply. Applications due by Wednesday, February 19th at 11:59p. Save the Date for the Next StuPer Jam!This month's StuPer Jam will be Sunday, February 16th at 4:00p. The theme will be THE STAGE! (Le Staj!) For those of you who have showcases the following Sunday, this is a great way to practice improv and get stage time before your big show. Even if you don't have showcases the following Sunday, you should come! It's a great way to get practice in a fun, supportive, environment!
StuPer jams are part jam, part learning party, and they are only open to DCH Students, Performers, and Alumni. Teachers and TAs will be there to play alongside you, provide feedback, and answer questions.
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Festival Internships!We're looking for two interns to help with the 2020 Dallas Comedy Festival. These specialty internships would start on February 10th and end on March 31st, but would earn two class credits and festival access! There would be an average of ten hours of work per week with the early weeks being lighter hours at home and then more working hours during the Festival. These internships can you help gain lots of experience and gain behind-the-scenes access to an exciting festival! Producer Assistant Internship Tasks:
Marketing Assistant Internship Tasks:
If interested in this position, please email [email protected] Last Wednesday Tuition Sale!Save 10% on ALL classes today! The discount will be applied automatically if you register before 11:59p. Spots in Level 1 Stand-Up are almost GONE! If you are eyeballing that class, I recommend registering soon! Visit dallascomedyhouse.com/learn to view our full roster of courses. Student IDs!DCH Students: Don't forget to get your ID stamped when you're watching free shows! The box office staff will date and sign your ID, which makes it easier for your instructors to track the shows you've seen. Lots of great shows happening this weekend! Hope to see you there! Congrats, Grads!Congratulations to our most recent improv graduates: Josh Edwards, Richard Han, Kyle Vankuren, Jasmine Saniei, Ryan Hansen, Pasquale Montanaro, and Marti Baker! Their showcase was Sunday, and boy, was it fun! We are so excited to see what these folks do next. Hoodies!Only two more hoodies available!
Time is Running Out to Register for Term 1B Classes!Classes start next week! Ready to level up or try something new? We have availability in the following classes:
Birthaversary!It's our 11th Birthaversary, and DCH will be celebrating all week with special events! Bar callbacks! This week only, we're serving up some old favorites! We've got Caddysnack galore (our signature pub mix, which has FRITOS TWISTS in it), chicken quesadillas and veggie quesadillas (!!!), and yummy birthday cake shots! Birthaversary Maestro! Maestro! is an off-the-rails interactive elimination show, and it only happens once every few months! This show is insanely fun and all of you should go see it. Saturday at 10:00p. Free cupcakes! You heard me! Keeping with tradition, DCH will have free cupcakes available all week at the bar. Buttercream icing, baby! Birthaversary Patio Party! Our week of celebration concludes Sunday with a big bash on the patio! There will be balloons, cupcakes, and a raffle! The party kicks off at 1:00p. Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!This Sunday is also Showcase Sunday, and this day is PACKED with showcases and special events!
Special Event: The DCH Women's Social Club Jam!Ladies in the DCH community: The DCH Women's Social Club is hosting a Women's Social Jam at DCH this coming Monday, January 27th at 7:00p. Bring a lady friend if you'd like! facebook.com/events/449431666012221 Festival Internships!We are looking to hire two festival interns to help with the 2020 Dallas Comedy Festival. Each intern will receive two class credits! For more information, scroll to the recent What's Up Wednesday post, which includes a full breakdown. Happy 11th Birthaversary, DCH!We're looking for two interns to help with the 2020 Dallas Comedy Festival. These specialty internships would start on February 10th and end on March 31st, but would earn two class credits and festival access! There would be an average of ten hours of work per week with the early weeks being lighter hours at home and then more working hours during the Festival. These internships can you help gain lots of experience and gain behind-the-scenes access to an exciting festival! Producer Assistant InternshipTasks:
Marketing Assistant InternshipTasks:
If interested in this position, please email [email protected] by January 29, 2020. New Ewing Teams!BIG CONGRATS to the first Ewing teams of 2020: New Sneakers and Grandma's Perfume! New Sneakers: Danny Blast, Emery Temple, Todd Macaulay, Lucia Hardaway, Brent Buehler, Jasmine Saniei, and Maggie Cowling. Coached by Rashaad Leggett. Grandma's Perfume: Joe Halbouty, Matt McClard, Victoria Cooper, Adam Mantelmacher, Gefen Kusin-Kline, Lucy Fulls, and Caroline Herlihy. Coached by Kate Grogan. Come see their debut shows on Wednesday, February 4th at 9:30p! Room Rentals!Room rental reservations have changed, and are no longer only done once per month. Room rental requests can now be made any time via email. If you are interested in booking a room, whether it's a one-off rehearsal or a recurring rental, email Beth Yankuner ([email protected]). For more information about rentals and pricing, click here. JFL Auditions!Do you have ideas for memorable characters? Or have you been inspired by the recent People Watching shows? You should attend this weekend's JFL audition! The producers of Just For Laughs Montreal are returning for the 11th Annual Dallas Comedy Festival in March 2020. We will be putting up a Character Showcase during DCF in front of the producers and other people from the industry. To get a head start on preparing for this showcase, we will be holding an audition on January 18th at 11:00a. Those auditioning will need to bring seven minutes with at least three different originally written characters. When writing your sets, consider that the producers have seen thousands of comedians. Be original! StuPer Jam!Beginning in 2020, Sunday StuPer jams will be scheduled monthly on the Sunday before Showcase Sunday. The next Showcase Sunday is January 26th, which means we'll have a StuPer Jam this Sunday, January 19th at 4:00p! This is a great way to get some extra practice before your showcase. Or if you don't have a showcase coming up, it's still a great way to have fun, meet new friends, and practice what you've learned in class! The StuPer jam is an internal event, open to all DCH Students and Performers. It's tons of fun! We hope you'll join us! Don't Forget: DCH Town Hall!This coming Monday, January 20th at 7:00p, DCH is hosting the first Town Hall of the new year. This is a great way to stay up to date on theater news and announcements. We'll also host a short Q&A at the end, so bring questions if you have them! The bar and kitchen will be open for biz, so come grab a beer or a bite and participate in Town Hall! Monday is also MLK Day. On this day of remembrance, we encourage all of you to participate in projects that will help serve the community. After Town Hall, we will spend time writing letters to members of the armed forces. Please stay after to help contribute! Event link: www.facebook.com/events/2269359019832834 Musical Jam! Musical Improv!A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to last night's Musical Improv Jam! Wasn't that just the BEST? What a wonderful reminder that stepping out of our comfort zones can lead to hilarious, memorable FUN! Huge shout-out to the jam hosts, as well as our evening's very special co-host, Leslie Collins! Leslie will be teaching the upcoming Musical Improv classes here at DCH. Did you leave the jam feeling totally inspired? You should sign up for class! We have several spots still available in the Level 1 class starting February 1st. Follow this link to learn more and register. Extra Hoodies!Surprise! We have FOUR extra hoodies for sale in the following sizes:
The DCH Bar & Kitchen is Hiring!Looking for a fun part-time gig? The DCH Bar & Kitchen is hiring! We are currently looking to fill two positions:
If you are interested in these opportunities, or have any additional questions, send an email to our Bar & Kitchen General Manager, Donald Bennett: [email protected] Put Your Mug on a Mug!Have you ever thought about putting your beautiful mug on a mug? Well, by golly, you can do just that! Starting in 2020, we will be placing mug orders monthly. This is a fun way to contribute to the theater while honoring a friend or a troupe. Or hey -- honor yourself, because you deserve it! Order link: dallascomedyhouse.com/pay-it-forward/mugs DCH Town Hall!Save the date! DCH is hosting the first Town Hall of 2020 Monday, January 20th at 7:00p in the Mainstage Theater. This is a great way to stay informed about community and theater news. We'll also have a short Q&A, so bring questions if you have them! It's a Musical Jam Extravaganza!We have a very special event next Tuesday, January 14th at 8:00p: The FIRST Musical Jam at 3036! The jam will be co-hosted by Leslie Collins, who is teaching the upcoming Musical Improv classes at DCH. This will be an incredible evening of fun, friendship, and MUSIC! This is a free event, and it's open to the public, so bring a friend! We are SO EXCITED about this event! Hope to see you there! Event link: www.facebook.com/events/2714608288619064 StuPer Wednesday Bar Discounts!Every Wednesday is StuPer Appreciation Night, which means Happy Hour prices ALL NIGHT LONG for current Students and Performers!
Simply flash your current Student or Performer ID when you're tabbing out at the bar, and the bar staff will apply your discount. Happy Hour includes:
Wine bottles are also HALF PRICE every Wednesday! Ewing Auditions!The FIRST Ewing auditions of 2020 will be held this Saturday, January 4th at noon! Ready to jump into 2020 head first? Try out for a team! Ewing teams will practice weekly and showcase their hard work on the DCH stage. This is a really great way to meet new people, finely tune your improv skills, and get tons of stage time! Auditions are open to graduates, alumni, and students who are currently enrolled in Levels 4, 5, or 6. To learn more about the audition process and download the application, visit dchbackstage.weebly.com/auditions. See you there! Walker Auditions!Calling all sketch comedy enthusiasts! If you have completed Sketch Level 2, or have graduated the Sketch program at DCH, you are eligible to audition for a Walker team! Walker teams work together to create original sketches, which are then performed on the DCH stage! This is a great way to brush up on personal writing skills, as well as practice working in a writers' room-style setting. Auditions will be held this Saturday, January 4th at 10:00a. To learn more about Walker auditions and time commitments, visit dchbackstage.weebly.com/auditions. Student Lotto!Have you been selected to perform in the DCH Student Lotto? Isn't it just THE BEST?! Student Lotto is a fun opportunity for current, randomly selected DCH Students to perform on the DCH stage alongside a group of fellow students, DCH teachers and TAs, and an incredible, supportive group of Student Lotto hosts. This is a great way to get stage time and practice what you've learned! Starting in 2020, Student Lotto will be moving to Wednesday nights (aka StuPer Appreciation Night)! The first show is scheduled on Wednesday, January 8th at 9:00p. Come out to show your support and get it on the fun! Lotto is sharing the January 8th slot with Separate Checks and Encyclopedia Moronica! WOW WOW WOW! Spotlight On: Short Form Mechanics!Have you ever watched an interactive show like Big Friday or Family Friendly and thought to yourself, "Gee whiz, that looks like the bee's knees!" Well, you're right! It totally is! Short form improv games are fun and hilarious, and they help us really focus and think on our feet. Starting in 2020, we are introducing TWO levels of Short Form Mechanics to the DCH curriculum. For those of you who have been waiting for the triumphant return of this class, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! We have several Short Form Mechanics classes scheduled to begin in January:
Follow this link to learn more and register. I promise, you will LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Happy New Year, Friends!Wishing you all a happy, fulfilling, and productive new year. Grab 2020 by its love handles and let this year know you mean business! You are all fascinating and lovely and super wonderful, and you deserve the absolute best this year has to offer.
Cheers to a wonderful new year! We heart you! Term 1 Class Registration!Term 1 registration is open, and classes are filling up FAST! Ready to level up or try something new? Now's your chance! Term 1A: January 5 - February 22, 2020 Regular registration for Term 1A is open through December 31st @ 11:59p. Late registration available January 1st through the day before your class begins. Limited spots available in the following 1A classes:
Term 1B: January 26 - March 14, 2020 Regular registration for Term 1B is open through January 21st @ 11:59p. Late registration available January 22nd through the day before your class begins. Limited spots available in the following 1B classes:
Spotlight On: Satire Writing 101!DCH is introducing several new classes in 2020, including Satire Writing 101! Have you ever read a satirical article online and thought to yourself, "I could totally do that!" Yes, you can! And we're here to help your satire writing dreams come true! In this four-week course, you will learn how to brainstorm, create, revise, and submit satirical pieces to popular websites for publication. We will help you become familiar with satirical content and walk you step-by-step from the start of your idea to the final submission process. We may also pull articles from this class and publish them on DCH social media sites! How cool is that? Follow this link to learn more and register. New Year's Eve at DCH!Looking for something fun to do on NYE? Ring in the new year with your pals at Dallas Comedy House! We have an interactive show at 8:00! (Event link) We have an NYE Spectaular at 10:30! (Event link) The bar is open for business and the friendships are mighty! (And, if history repeats itself, we might have an impromptu midnight jam!) COME CELEBRATE WITH US! Happy Holidays from Your Pals at DCH!Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas! Happy Festivus! Merry Chrimbus! Happy Solstice! Happy Boxing Day! Happy New Year!
Whatever you celebrate, we wish you the warmest, fuzziest, most joyous holiday season! Holiday hugs to all. Last Day to Apply to Be a DCH INTERN!Hey! We think you're great, and we want you to be a Dallas Comedy House intern! Applications are open for the next round of internships, and the deadline to apply is TONIGHT at 11:59p! Are you interested in contributing to the community in exchange for class tuition? Consider being an intern! We have multiple opportunities available for the upcoming term (January/February 2020) and we encourage you to apply for all positions that interest you. For more details, visit https://dchbackstage.weebly.com/internships.html. Night Interns work in the box office and the theaters. They help create the best possible customer experience by being welcoming, helpful, and efficient! Being a Night Intern is especially fun because you develop a sense of pride and ownership over the things you do in the theater. You also meet a ton of people in the community, make lots of new friends, and see shows! CLICK HERE TO APPLY Tech Interns are trained to operate lights and sound for DCH shows. Their contributions elevate shows as well as the theatergoer's experience! Tech Interns will work directly with the Technical Director. Previous tech experience is preferred, but not required. So if this is something that interests you, go ahead and apply! If selected, DCH will provide on-the-job training. CLICK HERE TO APPLY Blog Interns contribute to our Online Content Department by submitting weekly comedic articles. Articles will be published and shared on DCH social media accounts. We want to showcase the talent we have within the community! If you have ideas for a comedic series, we encourage you to apply! CLICK HERE TO APPLY Photography Interns help us build and maintain the DCH photo archives. They are scheduled to attend specific shows and special events to capture memorable moments within the community, both on and off the stage. CLICK HERE TO APPLY Host Interns are trained to take the stage before and during shows to welcome, educate, and inspire audiences. This is the perfect position for someone who has larger-than-life stage presence and personality! CLICK HERE TO APPLY Video Interns Video interns help create videos for our Online Content Department. Video interns will be assigned specific projects to compliment marketing focal points help us achieve our creative goals. CLICK HERE TO APPLY The deadline for application submissions has been extended! Intern apps now open through Wednesday, December 18th @ 11:59p. THAT'S TONIGHT! If you have questions about interning, shoot me an email! I'm here to help! ([email protected]) Last Week to Submit to DCF 2020!The deadline to submit for DCF 2020 is THIS SUNDAY, December 22nd! Submissions end at 11:59p.
Want to be a part of the biggest and bestest festival to date? Submit your act before it's too late! Be a DCH Intern!Applications are open for the next round of internships! Are you interested in contributing to the community in exchange for class tuition? Consider being an intern! We have multiple opportunities available for the upcoming term (January/February 2020) and we encourage you to apply for all positions that interest you. For more details, visit https://dchbackstage.weebly.com/internships.html. Night Interns work in the box office and the theaters. They help create the best possible customer experience by being welcoming, helpful, and efficient! Being a Night Intern is especially fun because you develop a sense of pride and ownership over the things you do in the theater. You also meet a ton of people in the community, make lots of new friends, and see shows! CLICK HERE TO APPLY Tech Interns are trained to operate lights and sound for DCH shows. Their contributions elevate shows as well as the theatergoer's experience! Tech Interns will work directly with the Technical Director. Previous tech experience is preferred, but not required. So if this is something that interests you, go ahead and apply! If selected, DCH will provide on-the-job training. CLICK HERE TO APPLY Blog Interns contribute to our Online Content Department by submitting weekly comedic articles. Articles will be published and shared on DCH social media accounts. We want to showcase the talent we have within the community! If you have ideas for a comedic series, we encourage you to apply! CLICK HERE TO APPLY Photography Interns help us build and maintain the DCH photo archives. They are scheduled to attend specific shows and special events to capture memorable moments within the community, both on and off the stage. CLICK HERE TO APPLY Host Interns are trained to take the stage before and during shows to welcome, educate, and inspire audiences. This is the perfect position for someone who has larger-than-life stage presence and personality! CLICK HERE TO APPLY Video Interns Video interns help create videos for our Online Content Department. Video interns will be assigned specific projects to compliment marketing focal points help us achieve our creative goals. CLICK HERE TO APPLY The deadline for application submissions has been extended! Intern apps now open through Wednesday, December 18th @ 11:59p. If you have questions about interning, shoot me an email! I'm here to help! ([email protected]) Submit for Dallas Comedy Festival 2020!Only FOUR more days until the deadline for regular registration! Submit by this Sunday, December 15th @ 11:59p. Only ELEVEN more days until the deadline for late registration! As in, THE FINAL DEADLINE FOR DCF SUBMISSIONS PERIOD! Be sure to submit by Sunday, December 22nd @ 11:59p. Visit dallascomedyfestival.com for more info! The StuPer Holiday Party is MONDAY NIGHT!We are SO EXCITED about this year's holiday party! We have so many fun things planned! Reminder: You must RSVP to attend! The deadline for RSVP'ing is Sunday, December 15th. If you did not receive an invitation via email, please reach out to Maggie: [email protected]. Holiday Closure Reminders!Training Center Closures: The DCH Training Center will be closed December 16th - January 4th. Classes will not meet during this time, but all room rentals and schedule rehearsals will have access to the classrooms. Theater Closures: DCH will be closed Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th. December Room RentalsWant to rent a room this month? I want to help you do just that! Send me an email ([email protected]) and I'll help you find the perfect room!
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