Events

Free Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic

When: Mondays at 8:30 PM

Where: The Front Page, 1023 Springdale Rd., Bldg 3, Ste. F, Austin, TX 78721

Who: You–Sign up with your Tight 3!

What: The second part of Merlin Works Stand-Up Comedy 201 class, where students get experience performing their set in front of a live audience and gain experience hosting a live, stand-up open mic!

FYI: Please fill out the form below to pre-register. Updates on show cancellations and scheduling changes are on the instructor/facilitator's Instragram stories: @itsmekatiefelton.

Free Improv Jam

When: 6 PM Saturday, July 26, 2025

Where: Merlin Works East: Creative Action 1023 Springdale Road, Bldg. 3

Who: You–And anyone else who signs up!

What: Come meet, mingle and play some improv games led by a Merlin Works instructor. You might even get up on stage and perform for the group!

FYI: Wear clothes that are comfortable to move around in, bring a water bottle, and let the instructor know if you need any accommodations when you arrive.


 

The Cauldron

When: 8 PM, Saturday, July 26, 2025

Where: Merlin Works East: Creative Action 1023 Springdale Road, Bldg. 3

Who: Students, Graduates, and Faculty of Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation

What: Mixing Stand Up, Music, Storytelling, plus all the flavors of Improv in just the right proportion, the Cauldron will concoct the perfect potion to heal what ails you! Laughs, joy, and heartfelt fun are all to be had with one evening of our special brew! 

FYI: In case of a sellout, seats unclaimed by start of show will be sold to walk-ups and/or released for student seating. 

If you are a Merlin Works student registered in the current session, you get in for free when you check-in at the door. Please note that paid ticket-holders will be seated first before student seating is released.

Recess

When: 10pm Saturday, July 26, 2025

WhereMerlin Works East: Creative Action 1023 Springdale Road, Bldg. 3

WhoMerlin Works students who have completed Improv 201 who will then be grouped with other individuals to form a one-night-only team.

WhatAn improv show consisting of both existing teams and mash-up teams performing 15-minute montage sets.  

FYI: In case of a sellout, seats unclaimed by start of show will be sold to walk-ups or released to students. If you are a Merlin Works student registered in the current session, you get in for free at the door! (As seats are available!)