Performer Submissions
This is your chance to perform in our brand-new theater at 2000 Nance, Houston, TX 77020, located in the vibrant and historic 5th Ward Cultural Arts District, just across I-10 from Saint Arnold Brewing Company and Meow Wolf Houston.
SEASON 2: MARCH - APRIL 2026
SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN!
Submissions Open: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Submissions Due: Wednesday, February 3, 2026
Schedule Draft Completed & Emailed: Friday, February 6, 2026
Final Schedule Posted To Website: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Marketing Details Due To Event Publications: Friday, February 13, 2026
First Show Of Season: Friday, March 6, 2026
Last Show Of Season: Friday, May 1, 2026
Questions? Please email info@stationtheater.com.
Submissions close Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Artistic Tone & Positioning Statement
for Each Show
Station Theater offers shows with different formats, tones, and programming focus. The listings below explain what each show includes, how indie teams are featured, and the programming focus for each show. These guidelines aren’t meant to disqualify troupes or restrict comedy. They’re intended to help us clearly define and promote each show so it finds its own unique audience.
Teams are encouraged to explore bold ideas across all formats. No show prohibits strong language, and teams are welcome to either adapt their material to a show’s focus or choose the format that best fits their performance style.
IMPROV IMPLOSION
Fridays, 7:30 - 8:45 pm
$15 online or at the door
Signature Show includes Improv Implosion and The Lottery House Troupes
ONE Indie Improv Team scheduled
20 minute sets
Artistic Tone: Teams should approach this as a Signature Show that balances creative freedom and accessibility, with PG-13 content and comedy for a wide range of audiences.
Show Positioning: A flagship evening show featuring Station house troupes alongside indie teams, delivering a polished and professional live improv experience.
STATION ACADEMY
Saturdays, 5:00 to 5:45 pm
Pay-What-You-Want
Performances by improv and sketch comedy classes
20 minute sets
Artistic Tone: Teams should approach this show as a supportive, student-centered environment with PG content and a focus on learning through live experience.
Show Positioning: A family-friendly early show that gives students a platform to learn and grow in front of a live audience, welcoming family, friends, and first time theatergoers.
BLAST-OFF MATINEE
Saturdays, 6:00 to 7:15 pm
Pay-What-You-Want
THREE Indie Improv Teams scheduled
20 minute sets
Artistic Tone: Teams should approach this show with PG content and an inviting, community-centered performance atmosphere designed for broad audiences that may include children.
Show Positioning: A family-friendly community show that spotlights emerging and local troupes, with Pay-What-You-Want pricing that makes live comedy accessible to all.
SATURDAY SINGULARITY
Saturdays, 7:30 to 8:45 pm
$15 online or at the door
Signature Show includes SINGularity Musical Improv House Troupe (weekly March-June) and Launchpad Student House Troupe (1st & 3rd Saturdays
ONE or TWO Indie Improv Teams scheduled, depending on the week
20 minute sets
Artistic Tone: Teams should approach this as a Signature Show that balances creative freedom and accessibility, with PG-13 content and comedy for a wide range of audiences.
Show Positioning: A flagship Signature Show featuring Station house troupes alongside indie teams, delivering a polished and professional live improv experience.
CHEAP DATE IMPROV
Fri & Sat, 9:00 to 10:15 pm
Pay-What-You-Want
Up to THREE Indie Improv Teams scheduled
20 minute sets
Artistic Tone: These improv shows offer the widest creative freedom in language, content, and structure, encouraging bold experimentation and high energy performances.
Show Positioning: A late show for adventurous audiences, with Pay-What-You-Want pricing that keeps live comedy accessible and bold, experimental programming.
INDIE SHOWS
Fri & Sat, 9:00 to 10:15 pm
Pay-What-You-Want
Indie Show producers program and run the full show
Flexible Format: Improv, Sketch, Stand Up, Gameshow, Character Showcases, Storytelling, Variety Shows, and more
Show producers must be affiliated with Station Theater
Artistic Tone: Producing teams have full artistic freedom over language, content, and structure, shaping original show concepts from the ground up.
Show Positioning: Indie producers build and present original show concepts for adventurous audiences, embracing extended formats and experimental performance while keeping live comedy accessible through low ticket prices.
2026 Submission Schedule
The submission dates and deadlines for 2026 are below. This will allow us to take advantage of the numerous calendars of events throughout the Greater Houston area and get more butts in seats! If you have any questions, please email info@stationtheater.com. Dates are subject to change.
SEASON 3
Submissions Open: Friday, March 20, 2026
Submissions Due: Friday, March 27, 2026
Schedule Draft Completed & Emailed: Monday, March 30, 2026
Final Schedule Posted To Website: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Marketing Details Due To Event Publications: Friday, April 10, 2026
First Show Of Season: Friday, May 1, 2026
Last Show Of Season: Saturday, June 27, 2026
SEASON 4
Submissions Open: Friday, May 22, 2026
Submissions Due: Friday, May 29, 2026
Schedule Draft Completed & Emailed: Monday, June 1, 2026
Final Schedule Posted To Website: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Marketing Details Due To Event Publications: Friday, June 12, 2026
First Show Of Season: Friday, July 3, 2026
Last Show Of Season: Saturday, August 29, 2026
SEASON 5
Submissions Open: Friday, July 24, 2026
Submissions Due: Friday, July 31, 2026
Schedule Draft Completed & Emailed: Monday, August 3, 2026
Final Schedule Posted To Website: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Marketing Details Due To Event Publications: Friday, August 14, 2026
First Show Of Season: Friday, September 4, 2026
Last Show Of Season: Saturday, October 31, 2026
SEASON 6
Submissions Open: Friday, September 25, 2026
Submissions Due: Friday, October 2, 2026
Schedule Draft Completed & Emailed: Monday, October 5, 2026
Final Schedule Posted To Website: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Marketing Details Due To Event Publications: Friday, October 16, 2026
First Show Of Season: Friday, November 6, 2026
Last Show Of Season: Saturday, December 26, 2026