Room Rentals for December
We will not be doing room rentals on the last Tuesday of this month because it's Christmas. We will have room rentals on Wednesday, December 26th at 8PM. Room rentals are $50 for the month or $10/hour. Holiday Hours The Training Center will be closed for classes during winter break starting tonight, Wednesday, December 19-Tuesday, January 1. If you have scheduled rehearsals during that time, you may still meet assuming your coach/director has a key to the space. Shows will still be going on during this time, so come out and drink hot cocoa while you get into shows for free with your StuPer ID! The only nights the theater will be closed are: Christmas Day (Dec 25) & New Years Day (Jan 1). We are open for shows and the free improv class on December 26! Reserve Your Spot in Rich Talarico's Workshops Rich Talarico (Key & Peele, SNL, Tonight Show, MadTV, etc.) is coming to DCH the weekend of January 19-20th! He will be teaching two workshops: one improv workshop on Sunday, and one two-party sketch workshop Saturday and Sunday. He is a Peabody and Emmy award-winning comedy writer, an incredible performer, and an all-around cool guy. Learn more about the workshops and register here. Spend New Year's Eve at DCH We are open on New Year's Eve and have three shows planned: two interactive improv shows, and one triple threat improv show. We will do a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and will have lots of hats and noise makers to celebrate the end of 2018. Student/Performer IDs will work to get into shows on NYE, but do not guarantee a seat. Because it is a holiday and we're one of the most affordable tickets in town, NYE is usually pretty busy. In order to guarantee a seat, you must have a ticket. Save the Date: DCH Turns 10! DCH turns ten this year and we will be celebrating with a week of fun programming, events, and swaggg. Save the date for January 20-26 and keep an eye out for more info on the week.
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StuPer Holiday Party is on Monday!
In less than a week, we'll be laughing and enjoying holiday spirits at Life in Deep Ellum for our DCH StuPer Holiday Party! Here's the scoop on what to expect:
Reserve Your Spot in Rich Talarico's Workshops Rich Talarico (Key & Peele, SNL, Tonight Show, MadTV, etc.) is coming to DCH the weekend of January 19-20th! He will be teaching two workshops: one improv workshop on Sunday, and one two-party sketch workshop Saturday and Sunday. He is a Peabody and Emmy award-winning comedy writer, an incredible performer, and an all-around cool guy. Learn more about the workshops and register here. Spend New Year's Eve at DCH We are open on New Year's Eve and have three shows planned: two interactive improv shows, and one triple threat improv show. We will do a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and will have lots of hats and noise makers to celebrate the end of 2018. Student/Performer IDs will work to get into shows on NYE, but do not guarantee a seat. Because it is a holiday and we're one of the most affordable tickets in town, NYE is usually pretty busy. In order to guarantee a seat, you must have a ticket. Holiday Hours The Training Center will be closed for classes during winter break, Wednesday, December 19-Tuesday, January 1. If you have scheduled rehearsals during that time, you may still meet assuming your coach/director has a key to the space. Shows will still be going on during this time, so come out and drink hot cocoa while you get into shows for free with your StuPer ID! The only nights the theater will be closed are: Christmas Day (Dec 25) & New Years Day (Jan 1). Final Voting for DCH StuPer Holiday Party
The nominations are in! Please take 2 minutes to vote for your favorites in each category! Winners will be announced at the 2018 DCH StuPer Holiday Party on Monday, December 17! Also, remember to RSVP via the Paperless Post e-vite. VOTE HERE. Rich Talarico is Coming to DCH! Rich Talarico (Key & Peele, SNL, Tonight Show, MadTV, etc.) is coming to DCH the weekend of January 19-20th! He will be teaching two workshops: one improv workshop on Sunday, and one two-party sketch workshop Saturday and Sunday. He is a Peabody and Emmy award-winning comedy writer, an incredible performer, and an all-around cool guy. Learn more about the workshops and register here. Toys for Tots This week, we are collecting toys for Toys for Tots. You can bring new, unwrapped toys and drop them in our theater lobby thru Saturday. As a bonus, if someone brings a toy on Thursday, they get free admission to shows that night. Spread some joy, give a toy (or two!) Holiday Hours The Training Center will be closed for classes during winter break, Wednesday, December 19-Tuesday, January 1. If you have scheduled rehearsals during that time, you may still meet assuming your coach/director has a key to the space. Shows will still be going on during this time, so come out and drink hot cocoa while you get into shows for free with your StuPer ID! The only nights the theater will be closed are: Christmas Day (Dec 25) & New Years Day (Jan 1). Today is the LAST WEDNESDAY of the MONTH!
The Last Wednesday of the Month is a special day at DCH, because so many great things for students happen. Ch-ch-check it all out:
Audition to be on the FIRST EWING of 2019! Ewing auditions are this Saturday at noon. Coaches are Beth Yankuner and Dane Roberson - two of the coolest cats in town. To audition, you must be currently enrolled in Level 4+ or a graduate of the DCH program. You will get EIGHT SHOWS to kick off the new year (Thursdays at 9:30), which is an incredible opportunity to grow as a performer. Plus, you'll make new friends and have a lot of fun. To fill out an audition form in advance, click here. RSVP and Nominate for the Holiday Party! Be sure to RSVP to the StuPer Holiday Party! You should have received a paperless post e-vite with all the details. If you did not receive it, please e-mail [email protected]. Also, submit your favorite memories and nominations for awards to be celebrated at the party! CLICK HERE! Santa is coming to DCH! He made a list, he checked it twice, and he decided DCH would be a good spot to stop and have milk and cookies with kids. Bring the children in your life to come enjoy some snacks with Santa before the Famliy Friendly show for DCH Second Saturdays! Santa time starts at 5:30, show kicks off at 6. This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for everyone at DCH, and also...
Saving $50 on classes this Friday! It's our biggest tuition sale of the year on Friday! Register anytime before 11:59PM on 11/23 and save $50 on each class purchase. Not only are our core classes on sale, but ALL classes are on sale! That means you could save on...
New Ewing Team Auditions on December 1st! If you are enrolled in Improv Level 4+, you are eligible to audition for the next Ewing! Auditions will be held on Saturday, December 1 at noon in the theater and your shows will run January - February. You can learn more and snag an audition form here. That in a few weeks, we'll all be celebrating the holidays together! Remember to RSVP for the DCH StuPer holiday party on Monday, December 17. Check your email for an evite from Paperless Post and email [email protected] if you did not receive an invitation. Help us celebrate at the party by submitting your favorite 2018 memories to be highlighted during the party! Click here to tell us all about it! Holiday Party Invites are Sent
Invitations to the 2018 DCH Holiday party were sent this morning via Paperless post to all current students and performers, and anyone who graduated in 2018. Check you inboxes for a paperless post invitation from [email protected] (it might have gone to your junk folder). Be sure to RSVP for you and a guest if you plan on bringing someone! Even though we have MUCH MORE space than previous years, we still have a maximum capacity. It's Cold! Buy a Hoodie! If you want a sweet, black, super soft DCH hoodie, now is your once-a-year chance to place an order! For just $60, you can order yours and have it here by Christmas. Orders will close on November 20th. You will be notified when the order arrives and can pick up your hoodie at the DCH theater. NOTE: We only order for those who pre-order! No extra hoodies will be ordered for sale. Click here to place your order Black Friday Tuition Sale is Coming! It's the biggest sale of the year! On Friday, November 23, all multi-week classes are $50 off (WHAT!!) Learn more about the sale and some frequently asked questions here. We're Hiring Full-time jobs at DCH are posted and open for applications now thru November 18th. Check out all postings here on our indeed page. Jobs we are hiring for:
Let's Get Busy Tonight Auditions DCH's LGBTQUIA+ group is hosting an audition for their interactive improv show! The auditions are this Sunday (11/17) at 1 PM in the theater. To be considered:
Performer of the Month Have you seen a performer this month and thought, "Dang. That's a great performer!"? If yes, you should nominate them for the Performer of the Month so we can celebrate them! Click here to nominate. Hoodie Orders are Back!
If you want a sweet, black, super soft DCH hoodie, now is your once-a-year chance to place an order! For just $60, you can order yours and have it here by Christmas. Orders will close on November 20th. You will be notified when the order arrives and can pick up your hoodie at the DCH theater. NOTE: We only order for those who pre-order! No extra hoodies will be ordered for sale. Click here to place your order Tuesday is the Level 1 Jam! Come support our newest improv students at the Level 1 Jam on Tuesday 11/13. Doors open at 7 for Happy Hour, and the Jam will kick off at 8PM in Tharp Theater. Apply to be a Holiday Intern! In the gap between the Training Center Winter Break and classes starting up atgain in January, we are in need of cheerful, helpful, hardworking Holiday Interns for run the Box Office and house operations at the theater. If you're interested in receiving class credit and knocking out intern hours in a few weeks as opposed to spread out over the traditional 8-week period, a Holiday Internship is up your alley! Click here to apply. Applications are due by Thanksgiving (Thursday, 11/22) Open House: This Saturday! If you want to try out different types of comedy, you're in luck! This Saturday, we are hosting an open house, offering free, hour-long intro courses to the public. Spaces are limited. To reserve your spot, register through the links found here. Training Center Hours During the Holidays! Classes will not be held November 19-25 and December 19-January 1. The theater will be open for shows, the bar open for spiked hot cocoa, and if you have a rehearsal scheduled with a key-holder, you are still welcome to use the space for practicing and such. DCH Town Hall Notes! Abbreviated minutes from last nights Town Hall can be found here. Halloween TONIGHT!
Tonight is HALLOWEEN! Come to DCH in your costume and enter our official costume contest at the Box Office! You can pick up a number and register as an official costume contest participant starting at 8PM. Winners will be announced at the start of the King of the Mountain show at 9:30PM. First place is FREE CLASS TUITION, second place is a $50 BAR TAB, and third place gets a DCH SWAG BAG! Everyone else gets lots of candy at the bar. Submit for new Walker sketch teams If you have completed Sketch 2+ at DCH, you are eligible to audition for the new Walker teams! To be considered, email [email protected] three sketches you have written by midnight tomorrow (Thursday, 11/1).**They can be sketches that have been performed, as long as you wrote them. In person auditions will be on Saturday, November 3 at noon in the theater. If you are not eligible this round, keep your eyes out for the next round of auditions in early 2019. **Extended deadline Performer of the Month: Ryan Vicksell Congratulations to the newest Performer of the Month, Ryan Vicksell. Read more about him here. Fun fact: He is a Walker team alumni (see above blurb about Walker auditions) Got a performer you want to celebrate? Nominate them here! Last Day to Register (and Save 10%!) If you want to take a class that starts next week, you need to register by midnight tonight! Bonus: it's the last Wednesday of the month, which means you get an automatic 10% savings at check-out. A DCH Town Hall on November 6, 6:30 PM Our final town hall of the year! We'll be following up on some initiatives we introduced in our August Town Hall, plus some more fun changes to look forward to in 2019. Class schedule during the holidays Classes will not meet the weeks of November 19-25 and December 19-January 1. If you have rehearsals scheduled, be sure your coach has a key to the training center during those weeks. Save the date: DCH Holiday Party! This year, we're doing the holidays BIG! Save the date for the evening of Monday, December 17 and join us at Life in Deep Ellum for a Christmas extravaganza! All students and performers are welcome! And, because we're headed off-site this year, plus ones are invited as well! If you are a performer or student, be on the lookout for an official e-vite later this month with full details. Open House: November 10 Remember to sign-up for any FREE, one-hour sampler classes you want at this year's DCH Open House on Saturday, November 10! Spots are filling up fast. Be sure to register in advance. Click here for more details. HALLOWEEN AT DCH
So many scary funny happenings going on this week at DCH in celebration of Halloween! See the list below:
EWING RAZZMATAZZ'S LAST EWING NIGHT Come support Ewing Razzmatazz as they close out their successful Ewing run tomorrow (Thursday) at 9:30! NEW WALKER TEAM AUDITION The DCH Sketch Program is growing and changing! If you want to be a part of the newest iteration of Walker Teams, auditions will be held on Saturday, November 3. Walker performers commit to two terms of shows and rehearsals with the option to renew as a team. It is a great opportunity to write more, perform more, and grow your body of work. To be considered, email three scripts (no more than 15 pages) to Amanda Austin ([email protected]) by end of day Wednesday, 10/31. We've Got Shows on Sunday! On Sunday, we've got student showcases start at 3 PM and culminate with an improv graduation at 7:30, followed by Pipeline at 8:30. Come out and support students and stay to support bits! Be an Intern Applications for interns are due on Monday (10/15). We are looking for friendly, hard working ambassadors of DCH to help the theater operations run smoothly. We're also looking for new tech interns (requires improv level 3+ and a teacher recommendation). Learn more and apply here! Closing Night of SELF-AWARE? I HARDLY KNOW HER You have one more chance to see the sketch revue SELF-AWARE? I HARDLY KNOW HER! This Saturday at 8PM is closing night. DCH Open House: November 10 On November 10, we're hosting an open house with free hour-long classes all day long. It's open to the public and no experience required. If you've ever thought "maybe I'd like stand-up" or "what's this improv thing all about?" we encourage you to sign up for one - or multiple - of the spots. To register, click the links below. Tell your friends!
Halloween at DCH We've got lots of Halloween shows all month long. Ghost & Tell on 10/20, The Improvised Horror Movie Saturdays at 10, A Halloween special Write Stuff on 10/25, Sinisterhood Live Podcast Recording on 10/26, The Roast of Big Foot on 10/27, and a costume contest following The Improvised Horror Movie on Halloween night. WOWEWOW! That's SCARY funny. |
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