2026 Duofest

Prepare for double the pressure, double the stakes, and double the laughs. Duofest is Stomping Ground's first-ever one-day tournament where two-person improv teams go head-to-head to prove that they are the ultimate comedic duo.

This one-day tournament features a bracket of 12 teams competing in seven shows. One day, two improvisers per team, and endless possibilities- only one duo will be crowned Duofest Champions!

DUOFEST SCHEDULE:

12 pm: Get Loopy vs Meat Cute vs Twilight of the Old West

1:30 pm: Double Bass vs Hard Lotion vs The Librarians Present “The Library”

3:00 pm: HANDY vs Just Two Bats vs Praise Kink: A Dad Rock Extravaganza

4:30 pm: After School vs Blue Superhuman Spiritual Beings vs The Things We Go Through

6:00 pm: 12:30 pm Winner vs 1:30 pm Winner

7:30 pm: 3:00 pm Winner vs 4:30 pm Winner

9:00 pm: Duofest Championship (6:00 pm Winner vs 7:30 pm Winner)

TEAMS:

Get Loopy

Watch this duo, "Get Loopy", create magic with goofy musical improv, featuring music created LIVE onstage with a loop station, instruments, and just a pinch of misplaced confidence. Featuring Hannah Sligar and Parker Coppins.

Meat Cute

Meat Cute turns your worst nightmare into a romantic rock opera, showing us that anyone (and anything) can find love. Featuring Nan Kirkpatrick and Will Holston, with Iannë Warshawsky on the keys.

Twilight of the Old West

The desert can be mighty scary at night, so cozy up to the fire and let us tell you a little improvised story of the old west! Twilight of the Old West is an improvised narrative duo. Featuring Iannë Warshawsky and Milo Wilder.

Double Bass

Double Bass bends a classic improv form to discover the truth about life. Featuring Andrew Kennedy and Nan Kirkpatrick.

Hard Lotion

Hard Lotion is an original duoprov team where Moses and Kenny take a one word suggestion and weave multiple scenes together as they play a slew of zany characters. And it's just two guys?! Featuring Kenny Severson and Moses Forge.

The Librarians Present "The Library"

Welcome to our library! Sit down and enjoy a  true* and factual* story told by expert* librarians*.

*Disclaimer: This show is improvised and is riddled with innaccuracies.  Featuring Chris Eisterhold and Kimber Martin

HANDY

Hayden and Andy provide a unique duoprov experience in which the audience decides when the scene needs to change. Don't like what's going on on stage? Yell "change!" and the duo will deliver. Want them to go back to something they explored before? Yell "go back!" The fate of the show (and your entertainment) is in your own hands! Featuring Andy Missel and Hayden McGovern.

Just Two Bats

Just Two Bats shows with sound what your eyes may not see. Together, the audience and performers experience the magic of finding the light and embracing the darkness. Featuring Justin Wayne and Milo Wilder.

Praise Kink: A Dad Rock Extravaganza

Praise Kink: A Dad Rock Extravaganza is a dad rock-inspired duo that sings their favorite dad rock songs to transition from scene to scene. Featuring Kaylyn Wold and Sam Howell.

After School

A conversation between two friends quickly transforms into a scene with multiple characters emerging. Check out the joy of friendship on stage! Featuring Ade Ajayi and Whitney Peters.

Blue Superhuman Spiritual Beings

Blue Superhuman Spiritual Beings turns audience suggestions into fast, funny improvised scenes. Using a set of random words as their guide, the duo weaves unexpected characters, worlds, and stories into a connected show. Featuring Brandon Enriquez and Elisabeth Sloan.

The Things We Go Through

Cruel and indifferent meets broken and vulnerable; joyous and flitting meets thoughtful and brooding; playful and curious meets wistful and bemused. All different people, but somehow not. These are The Things We Go Through. Featuring Christi Arthur and Justin Wayne.

Rated M for Mature/18+. Ticket prices are $10 (plus fees) in advance and $14 at the door or you can grab a fest pass and see every show for $45. Stomping Ground is BYOB. Alcoholic beverages are allowed for all attendees over 21 years old; patrons are asked to enjoy them responsibly. For the most current information on what to expect when heading to Stomping Ground visit our FAQ page.