The big news in Austin comedy this year includes new fests, new venues, and big returns.
The improv experts survived the pandemic via online classes and shows, and October brought the return of ColdTowne's live performances in a new space on East Second. Co-owner Dave Buckman is leading an ambitious fundraising effort to secure funding for a permanent home to the theatre, which offers a robust mix of classes and shows across sketch, improv, and stand-up formats.Clubs and bars are common venues, but 2022 seemed to bring variety to where you can watch comedy.
Comedy returned to hosting shows in a barber shop. The monthly Tilted, hosted by Derek Kopswa at the Lake Creek Pinballz arcade, launched this year, as did Business Hours, co-hosted by Zain Hussain and Carlos Morrison at Friendly Rio Market, where every week the audience sits between the narrow shelves of the mini grocer. Proof that you can laugh anywhere.Musical impresario Arielle LaGuette stepped down as co-owner of the theatre this year, with Lisa Friedrich joining the ownership team.
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