Laugh Out Longview is a one of a kind event in Longview that will host Laura Hall of Whose Line Is It Anyway and the Upright Citizen's Brigade Touring Company to perform alongside local and statewide amateur improv comedy teams to bring a weekend of comedy to Longview audiences that is usually only found in larger metropolitan areas.
July 5-6, 2024
Longview Community Center
Laura Hall is best known as the improvisational pianist and Musical Director on all 21 seasons of the hit TV show Whose Line is it Anyway with both Drew Carey and Aisha Tyler hosting
The UCB Touring Company is a four-person group, which brings the best improv comedians from the legendary Upright Citizens Brigade Theatres to new audiences all around the country. The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre was founded by Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh in 1999 in New York City and has since expanded to Los Angeles. The UCB Touring Company show is a 90-minute, unscripted and totally improvised performance which will take place Saturday night at the Laugh Out Longview Improv Festival
Duck. Duck. Moose! (Host Team)
Theatre Longview
Black Tie Casual
Dallas Comedy Club
Black Tie Casual is a long-form improv team from Dallas, TX. Originating as a house team at Dallas Comedy Club, we have been performing for over 1.5 years across various stages in DFW. We currently perform every other Saturday night during the Improv Power Hour at Dallas Comedy Club. Troupe Members: Hollis Beck, Sabrina Lichtenstein, Dan States, Tyler Stup, Dan Sybert, Ryan Vicksell, and Anna Walker Socials: @blacktiecasual on Instagram
Frisco Improv Players
Theatre Frisco
Frisco Improv Players (FIP) is an improvisational comedy troupe based in Frisco, Texas. Founded in July 2012, FIP delights audiences with their clean, interactive, comedic performances, similar to those seen on the syndicated television show “Whose Line is it Anyway?
Hodge Podge AF
Station Theatre & Coronation Theatre
What do you get when you mix in a priest, two lawyers, a former Olympic fencer and other assorted folks ? A hodge podge, of course. Hodge Podge AF is a longform improv comedy troupe from Houston, Texas. We specialize in the classic improv format, Harold.
Jane Austin Improv
Jane Austin Improv strives to push the boundaries of what a Jane Austen world can look like onstage, taking unique and creative seasonal spins while at the same time continuing to strengthen their honest embodiment of Jane Austen's core fundamentals. In recognition of their success, in October 2023 the group was presented with the Ethel Hinkely Outstanding New Improv Troupe Award by the B. Iden Payne committee, recognizing excellent theater in Austin, TX.
Los Pocos Hermanos
Black Potion San Antonio
Developed to compete for the city Cage Match, and trained through three long form classes under Joshua Thomas and head of House Party, we’re currently at 2 Cage Matches won together.
The Understudy, Tyler, TX
The Understudy hosts a group of talented improvisers from East Texas who have years of performing together. Their short form shows are fast paced, audience centric, and full of nuanced clownery.
Walmart on Estes Parkway
Walmart on Gilmer Road
Texana Bank
Bubba’s 33
Media Quest
Jim Bartlett Fine Jewelry
Pat & Kathleen Mays
Texas Bank & Trust Company
Head Over Heels
Silver Grizzly Espresso
Suzanne Brown Tuma
Austin Bank
SheBrews
Randy & Leslie Yeakley
Texas Bank & Trust Company
Head Over Heels
Silver Grizzly Espresso
Suzanne Brown Tuma
Austin Bank
SheBrews
Randy & Leslie Yeakley
