Cheap Date Improv

ALL Friday & Saturday cheap date IMPROV SHOWS
START AT 9:00 PM AS OF 1/1/26

Budget-Friendly Comedy.
Zero Compromise on Laughs.

Looking for a cheap date night or scrambling for fun things to do tonight in Houston?

Cheap Date Improv is a live improv comedy show designed for people who want laughs without committing to a three-digit evening.

Three local Houston improv teams serve up fast-paced, unscripted comedy fueled entirely by audience ideas (so yes, this is partially your fault). Every show is different, unpredictable, and occasionally brilliant, which makes it perfect for first dates, nights out, or any situation where silence would be uncomfortable. If you like live comedy, you’ll be just fine.

Cheap Date Improv is pay what you want and BYOB, meaning you control both the budget and the drink menu. It’s the easy choice when you want fun date ideas, big laughs, and a night out that doesn’t feel like a financial commitment.

Maximum fun. Minimum spend.

Fridays & Saturdays AT 9:00 PM
Pay-what-you-want | BYOB

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WEEKLY TROUPE LISTINGS

Friday, 1/2/2026

NO SHOW

Saturday, 1/3/2026

MISSION CONTROL: Erstwhile Station Theater house team and currently taking Houston by storm, we're here to complete the mission of making you laugh. CAST: Aiden Garcia, Dylan Pierce, Hannah Estes, Leslie Lenert, Tony Carnevale
OPHELIA’S ROPE: Founded in 2012, Ophelia’s Rope is Houston’s longest-performing improv duo. Using a question or two from the audience, they spin unexpected characters and storylines, discovering the show right alongside you. CAST: Autumn Clack, Ruth McCleskey
HODGEPODGE AF: Hodge Podge AF is a motley crew of misfits. With a ghost hunter, an attorney, a marathon runner, a yogi, a sparky, and a photographer who knows what’ll happen onstage? Come for the chaos, stay for the laughs! CAST: Dan Voinis, George T. Jackson, Dan Fisher, Nancy Martch, Michael Lisoski, and Trae Stanley

Friday, 1/9/2026

INDIE SHOW: IMPROVISED NERD NIGHT

Saturday, 1/10/2026

INDIE SHOW: THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS - A TOTALLY IMPROVISED WHODUNIT?

Friday, 1/16/2026

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
NC-17: NICK AND CONOR: In today's crazy world, who can make it to the movie theater to catch a new release these days? Instead, let Nick and Conor give you a PERFECT recreation of the TL; DS version of a movie, even if they haven't seen it either. CAST: Conor Farrell, Nick Brownrigg
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, Jennifer McLaughlin, Beth Ackerman-Ornelas, Dan Fisher, George Jackson, Nancy Martch, Michael Chavira

Saturday, 1/17/2026

INDIE SHOW: THE (IMPROVISED) DATING GAME

Friday, 1/23/2026

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: Autumn Clack, Ruth McCleskey, Conor Farrell, Nick Brownrigg
CHET F BLACKLAGOON (AND FRIENDS): 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
ADRIANNE SAYS NO: Adrianne Says No pushes the border of good taste and improv. Their documentary-style opening leads to a world of zany characters and absurd emotions. CAST: Adrianne McGee, Albert Laines, Benjamin Miller, IK Acha, James Hankins, Nix, Paige Phillips

Saturday, 1/24/2026

OZDUST: The most swankified troupe in town! We're here, we're queer, and we're serving up theater magic. CAST: Ann Hurrington, Austin Faulk, Jack Keller, Sarah Petty
WORK WIVES: Work Wives are a trusted name in comedy fabrication and distribution. With more than zero years experience and specialization in the Armando style, you can rely on us for all your comedy watching needs. CAST: Hudson Rains, Daniel Herman
WE MET ON TINDER: Tony and Hannah went on one (1) Tinder date and never spoke again. Two years later, they started performing improv together. Is that weird? CAST: Hannah Estes, Tony Carnevale

FRIDAY, 1/30/2026

SPECIAL EVENT: RE-LAUNCH WEEKEND

Details coming soon

Saturday, 1/31/2026

SPECIAL EVENT: RE-LAUNCH WEEKEND

Details coming soon

Friday, 2/6/2026

MISSION CONTROL: Erstwhile Station Theater house team and currently taking Houston by storm, we're here to complete the mission of making you laugh. CAST: Aiden Garcia, Dylan Pierce, Hannah Estes, Leslie Lenert, Tony Carnevale
SMALL TOWN: We all need a vacation, and where better to retreat to than Small Town USA, where life is idyllic, and people are friendly. Maybe sometimes too friendly… Let the guys from Small Town show you what kind of adventures can happen when you get out of the big city and take a trip to lesser-known parts. CAST: Alejandro Sanoja, Nick Brownrigg
LET IT OUT: Let It Out thrives on the energy of emotions, turning your big feelings into hilarious unscripted comedy. Whether you're feeling excited, stressed, or anything in between, we're here to help you release it! Come laugh, share, and, most importantly - let it out! CAST: Aiden Garcia, Jackie Was, Jesse Garson, Jessica Brown, Michael Mixon, Sam Hernandez

Saturday, 2 /7/2026

OZDUST: The most swankified troupe in town! We're here, we're queer, and we're serving up theater magic. CAST: Ann Hurrington, Austin Faulk, Jack Keller, Sarah Petty
OPHELIA'S ROPE: Founded in 2012, Ophelia’s Rope is Houston’s longest-performing improv duo. Using a question or two from the audience, they spin unexpected characters and storylines, discovering the show right alongside you. CAST: Autumn Clack, Ruth McCleskey
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

Friday, 2 /13/2026

NC-17: NICK AND CONOR: In today's crazy world, who can make it to the movie theater to catch a new release these days? Instead, let Nick and Conor give you a PERFECT recreation of the TL; DS version of a movie, even if they haven't seen it either. CAST: Conor Farrell, Nick Brownrigg
HODGEPODGE AF: Hodge Podge AF is a motley crew of misfits. With a ghost hunter, an attorney, a marathon runner, a yogi, a sparky, and a photographer who knows what’ll happen onstage? Come for the chaos, stay for the laughs! CAST: Dan Voinis, George T. Jackson, Dan Fisher, Nancy Martch, Michael Lisoski, and Trae Stanley
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, 2 /14/2026