Dallas Comedy House

A letter from Amanda:

The writer in me has crafted dozens of drafts of this post. While I could write a book about the last 11.5 years, I’m going to keep this (relatively) short. I’ve made the decision to close the entity that is the Dallas Comedy House. I hope it’s more sweet than bitter for you, as it is for me. I have laughed more during this DCH journey than most people will laugh in ten lifetimes, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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This city and community have been so good to us and I’m forever thankful for the support they’ve continued to provide. Early on, I was inspired and motivated by other cities’ comedy scenes to bring more people together to create comedy and make more people aware of comedy. I’m proud of the work we’ve done to bring both of those dreams to fruition.
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If you would have told me when I filed paperwork in 2008 to form an LLC for a comedy theater that my life would be changed forever by the experience, I would have laughed at you and kept googling “how to run a business.” I never dreamed this journey would teach me so much about comedy, about business, about others, and about myself.
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Perhaps the reason this is (again, relatively) short is because there are too many people to list who have been part of DCH. To all the thousands of students, graduates, performers, interns, staff, and faculty: I love you all very much and think some of you are really funny. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives and for making mine better. You’re Simply The Best.
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I’ll leave you with one of my favorite pics: Our first official home was on Commerce Street and it was the first home of our neon sign. I hope comedy continues to light up your world the way it has mine.

Oh gosh. We are so sad to hear that comedian Clint “Paco” Werth lost his battle to cancer. Paco was one of the first people to ever walk through the doors on Commerce Street. He was always quick to offer a helping hand, pitch bizarre show ideas, and offer legit culinary advice to elevate our menu full of snack foods. The world lost a really great comedian/human/friend. Our hearts go out to his fiancé, Stormie, and the rest of his friends, family, and extended comedy family. A GoFundMe has been set up by local comedians to help with memorial costs (link in comments). ❤️ Rest In Peace, Paco.
@ Dallas Comedy House

Join us tonight for a free online storytelling showcase at 7p CST! These students started their class before quarantine and finished it via the magic of the internet. They’re ready to virtually show off their new skills. Link in comments to register for the free show!

This little outdoor stage served us well over the past few weeks. Thanks to everyone who has supported our safe and socially-distanced patio comedy shows.
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The safety of our staff and our guests has always been our priority. With the increased restrictions and rising daily case numbers, we’ve made the decision to end the patio comedy shows for the time being.
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We love making you laugh and we’re excited to continue to bring laughter to your homes with more virtual shows and classes.
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Our next round of comedy classes will be available for registration at 10a on Monday, July 6th.
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Keep following us here for more updates on new virtual comedy shows.
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Stay safe everyone.
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-DCH

Socially distanced stand-up shows continue on our restaurant patio this week, Wednesday - Saturday at 8pm. Get your tickets online, and your dinner on our patio! 🍔🧇🍾🍹
Check back on Monday for the launch of a new round of online classes 👀

Yes, Erin Harper is a DCH performer. And, we think her son Benny really takes center stage on this one.

Check out this story from Good Morning Texas with activities for young kids to keep them learning and engaged.

https://www.wfaa.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/sensory-friendly-activities/287-266b3bb8-6ff6-4d3b-a26f-c538b212ffa5

Sensory-Friendly Activities Check out more videos at instagram.com/erinaharper

“I’ve got your back.” It’s what our performers and students say to one another before a show. It means we support one another, are ready to listen, and eager to celebrate what magic we make up on the stage.

Today is the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. A catalyst for the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, today we celebrate progress made and recognize the work that remains. We’ve got your back.

Congrats to our Founder/CEO Amanda Austin for being accepted as a 2020 Tory Burch Fellow through the Tory Burch Foundation. 👏👏
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We’re excited to see how you use this opportunity for continued growth and education this year. We’re also excited to see what Tory Burch hoop earrings you add to your already impressive hoop collection.

✅We’ll be open tonight and tomorrow night at 5p. Comedy Shows on the patio at 8p.
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✅Our patio seating is at 50% capacity. As a reminder, once you’ve been seated, you’ll stay seated, unless you need to use the restroom.
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✅ Masks MUST be worn before and while entering the patio, and anytime you are not at your assigned table. You can only remove your mask when seated at your table to eat and drink.
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✅ If you’d like to support from afar, a reminder you can order ToGo food for pick up. Order our famous brunch items for dinner (like the C**k ‘n’ Eggs pictured below), or anyone of our other favorites from Chef Jordan. Our new, fancy ToGo platform would love to be put to work this weekend!
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❤️ Thank you for all your support, Dallas. We really appreciate you. ❤️
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Laughter (at sundown) is the best medicine! 😎 Our patio comedy shows are safer than being inside and just as fun! 🏖
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Shows Wed-Sat at 8p
🎟Buy tickets in advance to guarantee your table!
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Happy Hour from 5-7p.
🍹$5 Frose
🍺$5 Pints
🍷$5 Wine
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We’ve been mandating masks before there was a mandate. 😷
There’s now a Dallas City Mandate that makes this much easier. If you haven’t been to DCH yet, please review our guidelines:
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✅ Masks required at all times when you are not seated. If you are not wearing a mask before and upon entering the premises, you will not be permitted. Forgot your mask? 💰We’ll sell you one.
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✅ Find a seat, keep your seat, don’t move your seat! You must stay seated at your table, unless you’re going inside to use the restroom. No combining of tables. No standing/loitering.
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✅No parties of 10 or more.
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✅ If are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms OR you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, please stay home.
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❤️🏡All are welcome at DCH (with a valid ID). Please follow our rules, or we will have to ask you to leave.
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Original mask model and badass bartender:

If you’re looking for some virtual comedy tonight, look no further than Dallas’ own FCC presents! They’ll be streaming live on Instagram at starting at 9pm in celebration of Juneteenth

Patio Shows Every Night We Are Open! Wednesday-Saturday! 🏖🏖🏖 Socially distanced tables and full menu available! 🍺🍺🍺

Our 3,000 sf patio is open for dining in or take-out starting at 5pm tonight (Wed-Sat). Come on down to Deep Ellum and enjoy some of our favs, like this Double A Chicken Sandwich and fries! It pairs well with a Deep Ellum Brewing Company beer, if you want to make a night of it. 🍻

Our patio is set up for socially distanced, fresh air, and limited contact service. You can check out our full menu at the link in our bio 😎

Looking to make Saturday night plans? Join us on The Patio at DCH for a FREE stand up show TONIGHT at 8PM! 🥳

No RSVP required, no need to buy tickets (it’s FREE), no need to make reservations. Just swing by the patio TONIGHT and enjoy this show that is gonna be hilarious!

We are still adhering to social distancing guidelines on the patio. Early arrival is HIGHLY recommended to ensure you’re able to be seated on our patio for the show.

So come early and take advantage of our food and happy hour specials and then stick around for the show. See ya tonight! 😜
Oh, and don't forget that we’ll have a team set up on our patio TODAY at 6PM to help with voter registration. So, if you aren't already, stop by and get registered to vote!

A few weeks ago, we reopened and then closed again. This Friday, June 12th, we’ll be reopening the patio at 4pm 😊

On Saturday, June 13th at 6pm, we’ll have a team set up on our patio to help with voter registration. As a reminder, June 15th is the last day to register to vote for primary runoff elections in Texas. So, if you haven’t had a chance to register to vote, stop by our patio on Saturday!

We’ve got some great specials for those who are comfortable with dining on our patio, and our complete ToGo online ordering platform will be up and running by Friday, June 12th when we reopen.

For more information on our hours of operation, safety protocol and requirements, and ToGo orders, visit www.dallascomedyhouse.com. See ya! 😉

Actions speak louder than words. Click the link below for our public timeline that holds DCH accountable for showing our work towards improving diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We plan to reopen DCH again. Stay tuned for details about our re-opening plans.

Dallas Comedy House: A Commitment to Showing Our Work — Dallas Comedy House Over the past several days, I've taken a lot of time to reflect and listen, and think about how I personally can take a more proactive approach to ending systemic racism and the white supremacy that is continuing to plague our nation. I’ve also thought about all the ways that DCH can do better. An...

We must do the work today and everyday to end white supremacy, to dismantle the systemic racism that has plagued our country for too long.

Full statement from our CEO:

Black Lives Matter. — Dallas Comedy House There are two types of listening: listening to respond, and listening to understand. When we listen to understand, we have a willingness to change. So here we are now. We’re listening. And it’s long overdue. Some people are still listening to respond. Some are listening to understand. And some a...

There are two types of listening: listening to respond, and listening to understand. When we listen to understand, we show a willingness to change. We are committed to being a part of the change.

Here are some resources and pages to listen to and support:

We're closing the patio tonight. Stay safe.

We're back again for another Dinner and a Show TONIGHT at 8PM! 😛

This week we're supporting BrainDead Brewing in Deep Ellum! Plan to order and enjoy take-out from them this tonight as you watch the show.

The show is free, but the option to buy a virtual ticket and support our small business is available. See ya tonight! 😊

www.dallascomedyhouse.com/shows

Get ready to watch some BRAND NEW episodes of the DCH Original Series, Roommates!

This week's suggestion: Weather.

SEASON 7 is available to binge watch on our YouTube channel NOW! Be sure to subscribe and turn on post notifications for our channel and you'll be alerted as soon as we post new videos. Enjoy! 😏

Pool Time | Roommates S7E1 Some people burn easier than others. Written and performed by DCH Roommates Monica Phantharath and Colten Winburn.

Congratulations to DCH performer and graduate Caroline Francher on the birth of her ADORABLE daughter Camille! We can’t wait to see her hitting the stage in a few years. She already brings a smile to our face.

🚨 RE-OPENING. Patio ONLY. THIS Saturday, May 30th! 🚨

On Saturday, May 30th we will be entering our own Phase 2 and opening our patio to the public at limited capacity. Food and beverages will be available for you to order and enjoy on our patio or take-out. Our Phase 2 is patio ONLY.

If you'd like to support us but you're not quite ready to come visit us on the patio, don’t fret. We will continue to have our virtual Dinner and a Show every Friday night at 8PM and will also continue to offer a variety of classes that you can enroll in and enjoy online!

Scroll through the graphics for more information on our re-opening and the precautions we are taking to ensure your safety. Thank you in advance for supporting our small business. We can’t wait to see you on our patio this weekend! 🤗

Patio opens Saturday at 11AM.

We sold out out of two of our online classes but there are still a FEW OPEN SPOTS in these classes!

- Intro to Stand Up Comedy
- Intro to Creating Characters
- Improv Drop In with David Allison

Classes start THIS WEEK so tell your friends and family to take an online class with you and register today before it's too late! 😉

www.dallascomedyhouse.com/adult-comedy-classes

Happy, happy Friday! Ready for Dinner and a Show TONIGHT at 8PM?! 🍔😂

This week we're supporting Easy Slider in Deep Ellum. Order takeout from them and enjoy their super tasty sliders while you watch the show!

Our show tonight is free, but the option to buy a virtual ticket and support our small business is available. See you tonight! 😎

www.dallascomedyhouse.com/shows

HOW COOL! Check out this satire piece that our good friend, and teacher of one of our upcoming online Intro to Satire Writing classes, Eric Van Leeuwen wrote that was published by Points in Case 😎

Sign up for one of our online Intro to Satire Writing classes to learn how to write and submit pieces like this! 😉 Act fast! Spots are filling up and you don't wanna miss out on this class!

www.dallascomedyhouse.com/adult-comedy-classes

We've Taken Your Local NPR Station Hostage to Help Them Reach Their Pledge Drive Goal Once we're done, we'll untie them so they can bring you the latest in electric cars and a look at the banjo quartet releasing a Wu-Tang cover album.

ICYMI: Registration for our next round of online classes is open. All classes start some time during the week of May 25th. Spots are filling up fast, so register today before they're gone! 😉

Here's what we have this round:
- Intro to Satire Writing
- Intro to Sketch Comedy
- Intro to Stand Up Comedy
- Intro to Television Writing (SOLD OUT)
- Intro to Creating Original Characters
- Auditioning tips (for voice over/self-tape/in-person)
- Improv Drop-in Workshop

Register for a class and join us for some online fun! 🤗

www.dallascomedyhouse.com/adult-comedy-classes