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Live Calendar
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Jan 29
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Jan 30
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Hush Hush
Jan 30
Hush Hush
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Jan 31
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Advanced Study Class Show: Narrative Improv
Jan 31
Advanced Study Class Show: Narrative Improv
The Racket - Indie Comedy ft. Physical Therapy and The Royal Treatment
Jan 31
The Racket - Indie Comedy ft. Physical Therapy and The Royal Treatment
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Jan 31
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Show And Tell
Jan 31
Show And Tell
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Feb 1
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Feb 5
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Secret Society Improv Show
Feb 6
Secret Society Improv Show
Broken Records: Musical Improv
Feb 6
Broken Records: Musical Improv
Hush Hush
Feb 6
Hush Hush
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Feb 7
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Family-Friendly House Party
Feb 7
Family-Friendly House Party
Show And Tell & Golden Age
Feb 7
Show And Tell & Golden Age
Harold Night
Feb 7
Harold Night
Free Improv Jam
Feb 7
Free Improv Jam
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Feb 8
Bulldog Ensemble Theater Presents: Fatherland
Free Musical Improv Jam
Feb 12
Free Musical Improv Jam
"Be Good!" with Paulette - A Humble Evening of Mild Manners
Feb 13
"Be Good!" with Paulette - A Humble Evening of Mild Manners
Hush Hush
Feb 13
Hush Hush
Improv 101 Class Showcase
Feb 14
Improv 101 Class Showcase
Bull City Press Presents: Love Poem Night
Feb 14
Bull City Press Presents: Love Poem Night
Golden Age
Feb 14
Golden Age
Valentines Skits and Bits
Feb 14
Valentines Skits and Bits
Secret Society Improv Show
Feb 20
Secret Society Improv Show
Broken Records: Musical Improv
Feb 20
Broken Records: Musical Improv
Hush Hush
Feb 20
Hush Hush
FREE SHOW: SINGamajig
Feb 21
FREE SHOW: SINGamajig

SAY “YES” TO A METTLESOME CLASS OR WORKSHOP:

Lab Calendar
WORKSHOP: Meditation for Creatives
Jan 31
WORKSHOP: Meditation for Creatives

What blocks your creativity, and what sets it free? Discover how mindfulness can transform your creative process.

[SOLD OUT] WORKSHOP: Clown Improvisation Lab (Saturday)
Feb 14
[SOLD OUT] WORKSHOP: Clown Improvisation Lab (Saturday)

Want to be a beautiful idiot? Let's get some reps in. With guest instructor: Daniel Maseda from “Be Good!”

WORKSHOP: Clown Improvisation Lab (Sunday)
Feb 15
WORKSHOP: Clown Improvisation Lab (Sunday)

Want to be a beautiful idiot? Let's get some reps in. With guest instructor: Daniel Maseda from “Be Good!”

More Classes in 2026 Coming Soon!
Mar 1
More Classes in 2026 Coming Soon!

New classes for Improv and Sketch Comedy will start March 9th 2026.

Class registration will open mid February!

Stay posted.

Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Tuesdays)
Mar 17
Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Tuesdays)

TUESDAYS

Learn the basics of long-form improv.

Mettlesome strives to make our performances, classes, facilities, and website accessible to all people. If you have questions, need assistance, or require any accommodations, please email us at hello@thisismettlesome.com. In addition, please feel free to approach any staff member during your visit for support. We are here to help.

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