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planning your
coalition visit

(Questions you might have)

Where are you located?

8 W. Broad St., between Foushee and Adams, right by the Arts District GRTC Pulse Stop.

Where can I park?

Street parking is available; usually you can find a spot within a 3 block radius.
If you prefer, there are several paid lots in the area:
PARKWAY 1st & Grace Lot (90 E. Grace St)
Richmond City Public Parking:
2nd & Grace St.
Adams & Grace St.

Do you serve food?

We serve light snacks (gourmet popcorn and cookies) but we do not have a kitchen. There are several great restaurant options within walking distance if you’re looking for pre or post-show dinner.

What about booze?

Yes! We have a small selection of beer (draft as well as cans & bottles) and red & white wine (served by the glass or by the bottle). No liquor, though. We recommend visiting one of the many restaurants within walking distance for your pre-show Fireball shots.

When do doors open?

Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Where, nearby, do you recommend for food?

Tarrant's, And Dim Sum, Bar Solita, Birdie's,
GWAR Bar, Perly's, J Kogi, Soul Taco, and Nama Indian Cuisine are all solid dinner options that are all within a few blocks walking distance.

How do I buy show tickets?

Tickets can be purchased ahead of time on our website, or at the door. See our full show calendar and get tix here.

I'm running late to a show. What happens now?

Seats will be reserved for online ticket holders for up to 20 minutes after the show's start time. After that, they'll be released to other guests.

Can I bring my kids?

Unless otherwise specified, all shows are intended for a mature audience. We don’t encourage bringing young children.

How do I get stage time?

See our "How to Get Involved" section 

What's the deal with classes? 

They’re really cool and fun. Check out Classes for more.

Will I get picked on at a show?

Nope. As most of our shows are improv, there is an element of audience participation, but we want to make you look good. Usually we will ask for suggestions from you, ie “What’s your favorite place to vacation?” or “What food did you hate as a kid but love now?”

However, if you choose to talk during a performance or heckle at performers when they are NOT asking for audience participation, you’ll face the consequences of a shushing, or will be asked to leave if it persists.

What do you mean by "improv"?

Great question, we get that a lot. Essentially improv is a performance that is not scripted. Performers use suggestions from the audience to inspire the content of their shows. 

There are many different styles of improv.
Shortform is like what you see on Whose Line or Wild N Out - it is short improv games that have rules or gimmicks in place, and use A LOT of audience suggestions. 

Longform improv is similar to TJ & Dave or ASSSCAT. Performers may only take one suggestion, and create a continuous play onstage for 20-25 minutes.

Can I bring/reserve tix for a large group? 

You can! However, we are are a small venue, so if you're planning on bringing a group and would like seats reserved, please contact us.

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