Saturday Blast-Off Matinee

ALL saturday blast-off matinee SHOWS
START AT 6:00 PM AS OF 1/1/26

Emerging Improv Comedy That Fits Every Budget

Looking for an early BYOB and PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT comedy show with big potential? SATURDAY BLASTOFF MATINEE hits the stage at 6:00 PM. Featuring emerging improv troupes and up-and-coming performers, it is perfect for discerning comedy fans of all budgets.

Smart laughs. New voices. Easy on the wallet.

SaturdayS AT 6:00 PM | Pay-What-You-Want | BYOB

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WEEKLY TROUPE LISTINGS

Saturday, 2 /21/2026

  • ALONG FOR THE RIDE: Come along for the ride and join us as we take a road trip... on stage. CAST: Roger Anderson, Marie Denny, Jessica Thompson Falla, Austin Faulk, Ann Hurrington, Brittany Kraft, John Mayo, and Jenerro Wade

  • CHUCK + JESS: Join Chuck + Jess as they dive into rich two-character relationships, blending the darker corners of improv with joyful absurdity and plenty of puns. CAST: Chuck Stanfield, Jessica Brown

  • PRESTON STREET: We’re not just bending the rules, we’re rewriting the book. Strap in tight because Preston Street will steer you on a comedic ride through time, space, and Memory Lane. CAST: Quinn Doran, Courtney Fleming, Brian Kondrach, Mallory Barras, Sean Penalber, Lucio Vasquez, Brad Andersen

Saturday, 2 /28/2026

SPECIAL EVENT: BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

FOR THE CULTURE: A BLACK COMEDY EXPERIENCE

Saturday, 3/7

DIAMOND POGS: The Diamond Pogs are an eclectic group of friends offering an evening of chaotic fun and clever twists.  CAST: Kelly Benavides, Carmelo Declet, Anne Dillon, Aundrea Gibson, Matthew Hefti, Richard Johnson, Samantha Sangabi, Lisa Spiro, Carson Ye

DISCORD & RHYME MUSICAL IMPROV: Discord & Rhyme Musical Improv starts with a location and immediately takes it too far. Ordinary places become emotionally overbuilt, fully committed in song, and just self-aware enough to feel reckless. Grocery stores turn operatic. County fairs spiral into existentialism. Theme parks become… self-referential. The show is nerdy, loud, and joy-forward, blending satire, big feelings, and musical mischief with zero interest in playing it safe. The singing is sincere. The weirdness is intentional. CAST: Jesse Garson, Jessica Brown, Sam Hernandez

CHET F BLACKLAGOON: Chet returns to explore our world and maybe introduce you to his friends. Get ready for an interactive crowd experience set to a modern clown performance. CAST: Chet F Blacklagoon

 

Saturday, 3/14

GREEN LIGHT IMPROV: Green Light Improv is one of Houston's premier short-form improv troupes. We are a funny, fast-paced show dedicated to bringing rapid-fire laughs to the whole city! CAST: Dan Voinis, Ben Chaney, Jason Wright, Sarah Willett, Seth Ramsey, Jennifer McLaughlin, Beth Ackerman-Ornelas, Nancy Martch, Dan Fisher, Michael Chavira, George Jackson

AUDITORS: Certified by the regulatory authority and in possession of certain specified qualifications. For more information see appendix ix.  CAST: Daniel Golod, Holly Sweet, Steven Gonzalez, Luci Melcher, Billy Trim, Greg Cote, Kelly Juneau

ADRIANNE SAYS NO: Open on a documentary interview with two characters inspired by an audience suggestion. Then a series of scenes inspired by that documentary, including the history that led one character to that fateful day. CAST: Albert Laines, Adrianne McGee, Benjamin Miller, IK Acha, James Hankins, Nix , Paige Phillips,

 

Saturday, 3/21

DIAMOND POGS: The Diamond Pogs are an eclectic group of friends offering an evening of chaotic fun and clever twists.  CAST: Kelly Benavides, Carmelo Declet, Anne Dillon, Aundrea Gibson, Matthew Hefti, Richard Johnson, Samantha Sangabi, Lisa Spiro, Carson Ye

BOOZY MAC: We are Boozy Mac and we are here for a good time so come join us on this journey to the unknown! CAST: Jenerro Wade, Kateryna Kurach, Jenn Erdely, Sean Warren , Chelsea Zamora, Alan Velazquez

BASTARDLY DASTARDS: But really, we're very nice, and know our parentage, it's just a name. CAST: Lisa Weber, Curtis Riddle, Sam Hernandez, Eddie Childress

 

Saturday, 3/28

PURE INANIMATION: Pure Inanimation brings the world of inanimate objects to life in a fun and exciting improv show. CAST: Elizabeth Andreeff, Mohana Banerjee, Meredith Faber, Stephanie Marzuola, Jackie Was, Sarah Willett

NARC: Shhh, you don't want anyone to find out we're acting out smutty romance novels here. Don't tell your parents. If you won't NARC, we won't NARC! CAST: Ruth McCleskey, Autumn Clack, Conor Farrell, Nick Brownrigg

SPACE RHYME CONTINUUM: Freestyle rap meets improv comedy in this one of a kind act that spins audience suggestions into hilarious, on the spot musical sketches. Think you can stump them? Beware, they even have rhymes for orange.  CAST: James Trotter

 

SATURDAY 4/4

TRASH FAMILY: Trash Family was created from miscellaneous members of other Station troupes and graduates, and their chemistry was undeniable from the jump. One person's trash is another person's treasure, and you're sure to treasure this team once you see them. CAST: Ahmed Atry, Jessica Cohen, Amanda Cotler, Burton French, Brett Herman, Mike Rosensteel

APOCALIPSTICK: Just when the dust settles... BOOM! An Apocalipstick! CAST: Nate Carreon, Hannah Estes, Michael Lisoski, Dru Sanders, Holly Sweet

CHUCK + JESS: Chuck + Jess dig into layered two-character relationships, blending the darker edges of improv with joyful absurdity and a pun strategy that has been carefully considered. No regrets. No appeals. CAST: Chuck Stanfield, Jessica Brown

 

SATURDAY 4/11

THIRD PLACE: Come join us to see the wacky worlds of four unique characters. With this show, we hope to rank first place in your hearts. CAST: Yasmine Omar, Hannah Estes, John Taylor, Ronnie Chaumont

RACCOON PLATOON: The wild and sharp Raccoon Platoon improv troupe scurry into scenes to dig up spontaneous comedy gold. They turn trash into treasure and make you laugh, fueled by absurdity... one ridiculous moment at a time. CAST: Christian Guere, Frances Angela Rodriguez, Jeremy Rivera, Margaret Shelley, O.T. Porter, Sean Christopher, Tommy Jenkins

CHUTZPAH!: Chutzpah is the quality of audacity, for good or for bad. We hope you find this audacious duo hilarious - in a good way. CAST: Bonnie Rosensteel, Mike Rosensteel

 

Saturday, 4/18

BLACK HOLE SHEBANG: What's better than a supernova? A black hole of laughter. Come get sucked into the vortex of fun. CAST: Ann Hurrington, Austin Faulk, Burton French, Calan Lambert, Eric Pena

TUMMY BONE: LET US COOK! CAST: Amechi Ngwe, Marie Denny, Erin Boldt, Eric Peña

PANIC ROOM: Tony says: A monoscene is like watching an African Swallow dip and dive through the air, shifting with the moon and stars, and committing to its true self. That's kinda what we do.  CAST: Sarah Petty, Tony Griffin, Conor Farrell, Eric Peña

 

Saturday, 4/25

TARGETED PROFESSIONALS: Come join a journalist and professor as we try to make sense of the changing world though improv. CAST: Lucio Vasquez, Jessica Thompson Falla

HODGEPODGE AF: Hodgepodge AF takes your suggestion and makes a collection of miscellaneous scenes. Which just happens to be the definition of hodgepodge. What will this show be? That’s up to you.  CAST: Anne Dillon, Dan Fisher, George Jackson, Michael Lisoski, Nancy Martch, Dan Voinis, Trae Stanley

FUNEMPLOYED: This hilarious improv group clocks-in on stage so you can clock out laughing. Mining dream jobs or work nightmares for lols, Funemployed turns the daily grind into comedy gold.  CAST: Aundrea Gibson, Kelly Benavides, Matthew Hefti, Samantha Sangabi