THIS YEAR'S LINEUP
DICF is a creative hub for local artists, national talent, and comedy lovers from near and far. Come enjoy a full weekend of laughter, silliness, and community connection. #LAUGHATIT |
MAP OF THE STARS: Hometowns of this year's DICF Performers!
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DICF 2026 Headliner
Silent Partners' Picture Show
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Silent Partners (Los Angeles, CA) presents Silent Partners' Picture Show: a silent movie live onstage, transporting you to a 1920s movie theatre! Starring Cole Saleh, Molly Renze, and Danny Tee, with live piano accompaniment by JC Wright.
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🎩 A poor lonely man dwelling in a cave. An extravagant bastard high up in the hills. An unknown A-List star on the cusp. And a train.
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DICF Performers
IMPROV / SKETCH / CLOWN / CHARACTERS / ALT COMEDY
Presented Alphabetically
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A Group of People (Dallas, TX)
A group of people can be anything... a pastry chef, a med school dropout, a college counselor, an Icelandic pianist, a digital analyst, an addiction specialist, a hospital administrator…. if it sounds hilarious, you’re right. Come see A Group Of People play character-driven long form scenes! Starring Bernie Herbertdottir, Cam Carter, Jake Little, Kenny Severson, Lara Johnson, Mary Margaret Gowdey, and Moses Forge. |
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Avery & Sabrina (Dallas, TX)
Just in time for the end of the world, Avery & Sabrina have crafted a show built upon the two, foundational pillars of sketch comedy: existential dread and quantum mechanics. A spiritual successor to their award-winning debut Avery & Sabrina are Doing a Sketch Show, their new show Avery & Sabrina are Dead! features Avery Baker, Sabrina Lichtenstein, and their very special guest, Daniel R. States. Each progressively absurd sketch is narratively tied together by their overarching question: wait - are we dead? Inspired by classic works such as "Waiting for Godot", "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead", and "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City", "Avery & Sabrina Are Dead!" delivers fast-paced humor alongside the stark realization that essence may in fact precede existence....or whatever that guy said. |
Avery (Avery Baker) and Sabrina (Sabrina Lichtenstein) have been performing sketch comedy for over four years. As founding members and now coaches of the Dallas Comedy Club Sketch Team, they quickly became known for their on stage chemistry, talent, and dedication. Their debut show, Avery and Sabrina Are Doing a Sketch Show, premiered at the inaugural Dallas Independent Comedy Festival in 2025 and went on to tour major festivals including San Francisco Sketch Fest, Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, and Denver Sketch Fest—where it won the prestigious award Best of Fest.
With Sabrina’s extensive improv background and Avery’s theater training, these co-writers and friends(?) continue to develop their distinct brand of chaos and keep audiences laughing coast to coast. Their latest project, Avery and Sabrina Are Dead, is a brand‑new, never‑before‑seen show that proves the duo’s comedy is very much alive—delivering just as many laughs and absurdity as their first hit. |
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Basement Family (St. Louis, MO)
Tiptoe down the tattered staircase as you descend into the loving home of the BASEMENT FAMILY - the bizarro-world Full House of your dreams and nightmares. Consistently silly and rarely creepy, you can count on BASEMENT FAMILY to find the fun. Featuring Cara Lawlor, Chris Portie, Tara Onay, Tommy Iborg, and Slobe. |
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Black Tie Casual (Dallas, TX)
Every child has a dream. Every adult has bills to pay. Black Tie Casual wants to meet you somewhere in the middle! Join us for a fun and fast-paced long form improv show based on the career aspirations of you, the audience! Starring Anna Walker, Dan States, Dan Sybert, Fritz Francis, Hollis Beck, Ryan Vicksell, Sabrina Lichtenstein, and Tyler Stup. |
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Big Ol' Mess (Denver, CO)
Big Ol’ Mess show is not your typical sketch show. Their performances range from smart to dumb, leaving audiences cackling and enamored. Each show is carefully curated with original soundtracks and transition music — all created by the performers themselves — yet the vibe stays fun and loose, as these veteran improvisers welcome discovery and hilarious chaos within every sketch. No two Big Ol’ Mess shows are the same, but see one, and you'll be in love. Featuring Connor Schuck, Dan Burger, and Katie Congrove. |
Big Ol' Mess has performed in numerous festivals across North America, including Montreal Sketchfest (where they were selected for the Best of the Fest showcase), Austin Sketch Fest, Philly Sketchfest, Portland Sketch Comedy Festival (3x), DC Sketchfest, Denver Sketch Festival (2x), and the RISE Comedy Festival.
Outside of festivals, Big Ol’ Mess has performed in numerous sold-out shows in Denver, as well as two shows at the BCC – Eris Mainstage. They have also performed in both the 2024 and 2025 Cam Wyllie Sketch Comedy Invitationals. In 2025, they were the $10,000 Grand Prize winners of the Cam Wyllie Sketch Comedy Invitational. |
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Blue Text Bubbles (Chicago, IL)
Improv for the cyber age! Blue Text Bubbles is a queer comedy troupe from Chicago that made it out of the group chat. Exploring the way technology influences our relationships, we create entire worlds based on real digital messages audience members have sent & received. Dating app disasters, social media meet-ups, and LinkedIn love stories are all on the agenda, who wouldn’t like & subscribe? Featuring Ajani George, Dylan Coakley, Jo Belangia, JR Riley, Lexi Putter, Maya Arroyo, Molly Olson, and Will Heitert. |
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Can't Tell Us Nothing (Houston, TX)
Can’t Tell Us Nothing is the “Trillest Improv Group on Earth!!!" We take your topics, suggestions & real stories to make improvised scenes right in front of you. Starring Amechi Ngwe, Antoine W.Baisy, Jon Myles, Tandiwe Kone. |
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Chet F Blacklagoon
(Ronnie Chaumont, Houston, TX) CHET F BLACKLAGOON (AND FRIENDS): Chet ventures to Dallas to explore our world and maybe introduce you to his friends. Get ready for an interactive crowd experience set to a modern clown performance. |
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Colten Winburn (Dallas, TX)
Colten is an improviser and musician who uses looping to improvise songs based off of audience suggestions. He has performed in the DFW area for 13 years, as well as across the country and even internationally (once in Canada). He is part of the Four Day Weekend mainstage show where he performs in Dallas every week. |
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Craigslist Playdate (Chicago, IL)
Craigslist Playdate has gone from crawling to walking the improv streets of Chicago. What started as a group of Improv 1 students at Second City has since become a close-knit group of friends that has been performing together for more than three years. In that time, they’ve appeared on stages at some of Chicago’s most legendary comedy institutions, including Second City, iO Theater, Bughouse Theater, The Den Theatre, the Cornservatory, ComedyPlex, Logan Square Improv, and more. Craigslist Playdate was named Chicago Reader's Best Sketch/Improv Troupe of 2024, and was recently nominated for Chicago Reader's Best Sketch/Improv Troupe of 2025 - cementing their place in the city’s rich comedy scene. Starring Brian Plotke, Caitlin Pierson, Emily O'Flynn, J.J. Painter, Kait Mitchell, Marisa Cunin-Alvarado, Sean Parsons, and Steve Batterman. |
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Dan Burger (Los Angeles, CA)
Dan Burger’s solo sketch show is packed with varying characters and one man sketches. Over the course of the show, the audience will be met with idiosyncratic characters who each have their own spin on the world. Between the character performances are various one man sketches and bits that are built for a live stage. It’s a fourth-wall breaking show full of kinetic energy whose goal is to leave people saying “I’ve never seen anything like that!”. Dan has crafted the show to be a mix of witty and absurdist humor, pulling inspiration from shows like Whitest Kids U’Know and Broad City, or comedians like Conan O’Brien and Eric André. |
Dan Burger is a writer and performer with over a decade of comedy experience. He began his comedy career in his youth at ComedySportz Indianapolis, and later studied with his college improv team under iO Chicago. He spent 4 years teaching and performing improv in Colorado at Improv Boulder and RISE Comedy, where he also joined the indie sketch team Big Ol’ Mess.
As a writer and performer on Big Ol’ Mess, he got to perform in sketch comedy festivals all across North America, including Portland, Denver, Austin, Toronto, Montreal, Philadelphia, D.C., and New York City, and even won the grand prize at the Cam Wyllie Sketch Comedy Invitational 2025. Now, he is based in Los Angeles studying improv and sketch under The Groundlings School and performing regularly with the Pack Theater house sketch team, Bonus Feature. He has been taking everything he has learned in comedy over the past 10 years to write and perform his solo sketch show, full of physical comedy, unique characters, and bits built for the live stage. |
Dr. Milk (Kent Wicklander, Dallas, TX)
Your parents have hired Dr. Milk of the Institute of Pelvic Learnings to teach you about the birds and the bees. Don't worry, he's a professional. |
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Fastball Bob (Brian Craig, Philadelphia, PA)
Philadelphia sketch comedian Brian Craig (Secret Pants, Sweetish, Crying Along In The Shower) plays character "Fastball Pitcher" Bob Gutierrez, a washed-up former middle-relief pitcher of the 80s Chicago Cubs. After trying his hand at motivational speaking with his philosophy of "You can probably do it, if you keep your expectations low", Fastball Bob is now attempting to take that message and re-invent himself as a country singer, welcoming audiences to “Fastball Country”. “Fastball Pitcher” Bob Gutierrez has appeared on pitchers mounds in most National League baseball stadiums, as well as stages, back rooms, and fire halls across America, from Portland to Portland. Brian Craig has performed in Chicago, Toronto, Baltimore, Montreal, New York, Seattle, Denver, Washington DC, and Philadelphia, which incidentally are many of the world's great baseball cities. |
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Lorne (Nan Kirkpatrick, Dallas, TX)
Lorne is a lonely man with a heart of gold. He's just trying to find love and connection, and he's always doing his best. |
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The Turquoise Bois presents Motorcycle Bois feat. Bobby Motorcycle (Nashville, TN)
The Bois in blue are back in an All-New show!! See the Turquoise Bois as you've never HEARD them before in this satirical stand-up special that sees Randy, Dandy, and Paul Turquoise experimenting with new instruments - their chaste little mouths! Can the Bois play nice and share the spotlight? How much stuff can they possibly throw at the audience? Is this show concept a hat on a hat? Find out on Friday night! VROOM VROOM! Featuring Jones Kolbinsky, Matt Jackson, Nathan Larison, and Tim Yager. |
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New News News Crew (Dallas, TX)
New News News Crew, here to bring the news to you! The Crew performs an entirely improvised newscast based on audience suggestions. Their expert team of reporters will cover the most important topics, pitch the latest products, and keep you laughing along the way. If you like the news but hate current events, this is the show for you! New News News Crew originated at Stomping Ground Comedy as part of The Throwdown 2022. The group is based in Dallas, Texas. You can catch them at Stomping Ground as part of Big Dang Friday, the first Friday of every month! Starring Ian Jungmann, Iannë Warshawsky, Jaydon Graeme, Joel Jenkins, Josh Reus, Melanie Robinson, Milo Michelle Wilder, Nan Kirkpatrick, and Shenelle Peart. |
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Oh My Patricia (Marceline Amaris, Austin, TX)
Oh My Patricia! is a late night performance ritual disguised as a slumber party blending character comedy, intimacy, and the surreal logic of a young woman. The piece invites audiences into a shared liminal space where girlhood, desire, and confession blur. Tender, unhinged, and just unsafe enough to feel honest. |
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Rainbow Rats (Dallas, TX)
The quick-witted rodents of all-LGBTQIA+ troupe Rainbow Rats will spin your suggestions into side-splitting scenes, creating stories on the spot that are as diverse and vibrant as the rainbow itself. From relatable queer experiences to absurd flights of fancy, nothing is off-limits as the Rats navigate the unpredictable world of improv. Whether you’re a long-time improv enthusiast or just looking for a fun and inclusive night out, the Rainbow Rats are ready to deliver a performance you won’t soon forget. Come join the pack – it’s gonna be a wild ride! Featuring Jared Javier Enriquez, Victoria Hines, Lupe Guzman Jr, Siali Siaosi, Nan Kirkpatrick, Will Holston, Nik Malev, and Sarah Woynicz. The Rainbow Rats are coached by Milo Michelle Wilder. |
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Romeo & Maude (Dallas, TX)
You will fall in love with Romeo and Maude as they take you on a forbidden journey where the intrusive thoughts always win. This is not a love story, but rather many stories told with love and humor. Fart. Featuring Bonnie Criss, Chandlor Lopez, Maddie Slavens, Jeff Garlish, Gefen Kusin-Kline, Stefan Newman and Gabriel Vasquez. |
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Sleepless in Suburbia (Dallas, TX)
Sleepless in Suburbia is a sketch comedy show examining the beautifully deranged realities of modern family life. With no topic off-limits—from hostile imaginary friends to dads on the red carpet—it’s a love letter to the unhinged art of parenting. |
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Waiting for Stuff Man (Baltimore, MD)
It’s a bard! It’s a plain! No, hold on, it’s Waiting for Stuff Man! And he’s reserved a seat for you to see his improvised one-person show where he waits for something suggested by you, the audience. Starring Jeremy Duchin. |
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Whistlebridge (Tulsa, OK)
Whistlebridge is a Regency-era comedy show inspired by Bridgerton. Performed in full period costume, the show centers on status, reputation, and the quiet brutality of polite society. Every glance, invitation, and whispered rumor carries social consequence, where even the smallest misstep can mean public disgrace. The evening unfolds as a high-society drama with constant power shifts, collapsing alliances, and manners used as both shield and weapon. Elegant, petty, and ruthless beneath the decorum. Starring Becca Dunagan, Ben Harper, Bryson Pahh, Chris Rogers, Erin Rowe, Jeff Brown, Natalia Rossi, Nicole Vance, and Ryan Castle. |
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Wine & Weasels (San Francisco, CA)
Wine and Weasels, Bay Area improv duo of Susie Sargent and Jerry Ruoti, get a suggestion and then improvise scenes that span different time periods, genres, relationships and characters. Drawing from real emotion and theatrical acting, Wine and Weasels have made audiences laugh, sigh, and say "Awww". |