The Student Sandbox

The Student Sandbox features upcoming and recent graduates from the Stomping Ground Comedy Improv Comedy Training Center and seasoned veterans performing live-long form improv. See them shine in a dynamic hour of Dallas' best improv comedy.

January 19 features Whitney's Level Four Improv and Hayden's Level Five Improv.

Whitney's Level Four class features William Storm, Olivia DiAcetis, Sam Neal, Chris Eisterhold, W Baggette, Kay E, Laurel Darowski, Angela Granada, and Özlem Hökelekli. Hayden's Level Five class features Andrew Missel, Gustavo Sanchez, Zachary Barrera, Siali Siaosi, Camille Sturges, Haylee Matecko, and Joshua Graham.

January 20 features Hayden's Level Five Improv and Yo Little Friends

Yo Little Friends troupe performs a reality TV-style show that draws inspiration from various friendships and relationships, with a little help from the audience. They add a sprinkle of nostalgic glitter presented in fun short-form improv moments. You might laugh, you might chant, and you might even cry. Just kidding about the crying part unless that’s your thing but you will most definitely be entertained! Featuring Ade Ajayi, Angela Vaughn, Shelby Harrison, Michele Hill, Melanie Robinson, and Katherine White.

January 26 features Hayden's level Five Improv and Surrender Dorothy

Surrender Dorothy is an all-female punk rock collection of improv baddies! They’ll do whatever they want when they want to. They refuse to give up Dorothy (or bits!). Hold on to your broomsticks and clutch your little dogs because the hour glass has almost run out: Here comes Surrender Dorothy!!! Starring: Audrey MacNeil, Chelsea Gomez, Kate Alleman, Lauren Almand, Taylor Rexrode, Amy O’Neil, Chandlor Lopez, Lauren Oxford, Madeline Crank, and Sarah Neely.

January 27 features Hayden's Level Five Improv and SWIPED

SWIPED! is a fast-paced dating experience using real-life examples of bad online profiles. Talented improvisers will embody those profiles we love to hate and speed “date” each other. When we’ve got a match – you’ll see a date between two wacky characters. At the end of the night will it be love, lust or a bust for our online personas? Share the profile screenshots you send to your friends by emailing swipedgame@gmail.com and they might be featured in the show!
Featuring Dylan Gravitt, Hayden McGovern, John Gerhardt, Melanie Robinson, Nan Kirkpatrick, and Stephanie Bell. 

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