Performer Submissions

SEASON 5: SEPTEMBER - October 2026
SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN

Questions? Please email info@stationtheater.com.

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**

FRI | 7:30 – 8:45 PM
TICKETS: $15
**SHOW OVERVIEW**
Station Theater’s flagship Friday night showcase delivers a polished, professional live comedy experience.
**PERFORMER EXPECTATIONS & TONE**
**· LINE-UP:** Features Station House Troupes Improv Implosion & The Lottery and One (1) Indie Team
**· FORMAT:** 20-minute sets
**· ARTISTIC TONE:** Creative freedom balanced with broad accessibility. Keep content PG-13 and appealing to a wide audience.
**· PRODUCTION STYLE:** High-caliber, structured signature show environment.

**THE HOROSCOPE IMPROV SHOW**

FRI | 9:00 – 10:15 PM
TICKETS: PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT
**SHOW OVERVIEW**
A high-energy late show designed for adventurous audiences, offering accessible pricing and bold, experimental programming.
**PERFORMER EXPECTATIONS & TONE**
**· LINE-UP:** Up to Three (3) Indie Teams
**· FORMAT:** 20-minute sets
**· ARTISTIC TONE:** Maximum creative freedom in language, content, and structure. Bold experimentation is strongly encouraged.
**· SHOW INSPIRATION:** Scenes are inspired by zodiac signs and daily horoscopes collected from the audience or performers.

**BLAST-OFF IMPROV MATINEE**

SAT | 6:00 – 7:15 PM
TICKETS: PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT
**SHOW OVERVIEW**
An accessible, community-first showcase spotlighting developing local talent and emerging indie troupes.
**PERFORMER EXPECTATIONS & TONE**
**· FORMAT**: 20-minute sets
**· LINE-UP:** Three (3) Indie Teams
**· ARTISTIC TONE:** Warm, approachable, and crowd-friendly, creating a low-stakes, welcoming space where developing troupes can thrive with any audience.
***NOTE:*** *On 2nd Saturdays, this slot becomes the* ***Second Saturday Musical Matinee*** *featuring musical improv troupes (Contact* *Jessica Brown* *with questions).*

**GUILTY PLEASURES IMPROV**

SAT | 7:30 – 8:45 PM
TICKETS: $15
**SHOW OVERVIEW**
A premier Saturday showcase highlighting top indie comedy talent in a lively, engaging environment.
**PERFORMER EXPECTATIONS & TONE**
**· FORMAT:** 20-minute sets
**· LINE-UP:** Two (2) Indie Teams
**· ARTISTIC TONE:** High-energy, accessible, and polished PG-13 performances tailored for a broad audience.
**· SHOW INSPIRATION:** Sets begin with a "guilty pleasure" suggestion drawn from the audience or troupes. Teams must weave the theme into their set (loose connections welcome).

**INDIE SHOWS**

FRI & SAT | 9:00 – 10:15 PM
TICKETS: PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT
**SHOW OVERVIEW**
A platform for indie producers to build original concepts from the ground up, bringing extended or experimental formats to adventurous late-night crowds.
***PRODUCTION NOTE***
*If this slot is unbooked by an Indie Show, it automatically defaults to the Smash or Pass Improv Show featuring two indie teams.*
**PERFORMER EXPECTATIONS & TONE**
**· ARTISTIC TONE:** Total artistic freedom over language, structure, and content.
**· PRODUCER REQUIREMENTS:** Must be affiliated with Station. Producers or submitting troupes are responsible for programming & executing the full show.
**· FLEXIBLE FORMATS:** Improv, Sketch, Stand-Up, Musical, Game Shows, Character Showcases, Storytelling, or Variety.

**SMASH OR PASS IMPROV**

SAT | 9:00 – 10:15 PM
TICKETS: PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT
**SHOW OVERVIEW**
A late-night experimental playground where performers and audiences deliver bold, unfiltered comedy.
**PERFORMER EXPECTATIONS & TONE**
**· FORMAT:** 20-minute sets
**· LINE-UP:** Up to Three (3) Indie Teams
**· ARTISTIC TONE:** High energy and experimental, with full creative freedom in language and structure.
**· SHOW INSPIRATION:** The ultimate vibe check! Sets draw inspiration from the game *SMASH OR PASS*, deciding the fate of pop culture figures, fictional characters, everyday concepts, or random objects.

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 27, 2026
Submissions Due: Friday, April 3, 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