Emotional Joe - Improv Student Showcase
Sunday, Aug 24, 2025 @ 7:00 PM PDT • Multiple prices
Description
Visiting artist Brian Palermo (The Groundlings) spent all weekend training and teaching two groups of local improvisers brand new skills. One group learned how to tap into their deepest emotions to create dynamic and theatrical scenes. The other group learned how to perform The Groundlings' signature format, "The Crazy Uncle Joe Show," a fast-paced structure akin to improv aerobics!
Enjoy a showcase of performers flexing their new skills, presented and led by Brian Palermo himself!
ABOUT BRIAN PALERMO
Brian Palermo has been performing improv comedy for 36 years. And teaching and coaching for more than half of that. He trained and played with several improv companies but is mostly associated with The Groundlings, where he was a Main Co. member, director, and teacher.
Brian is a 30-year veteran of the entertainment industry, mostly spent as an actor in
tv and film. His credits include everything from Baywatch to Friends, Curb Your Enthusiasm to Modern Family and Daddy Day Care and The Social Network.
He loves sharing improv stuff and helping others to be more playful!
Enjoy a showcase of performers flexing their new skills, presented and led by Brian Palermo himself!
ABOUT BRIAN PALERMO
Brian Palermo has been performing improv comedy for 36 years. And teaching and coaching for more than half of that. He trained and played with several improv companies but is mostly associated with The Groundlings, where he was a Main Co. member, director, and teacher.
Brian is a 30-year veteran of the entertainment industry, mostly spent as an actor in
tv and film. His credits include everything from Baywatch to Friends, Curb Your Enthusiasm to Modern Family and Daddy Day Care and The Social Network.
He loves sharing improv stuff and helping others to be more playful!
Laughs for All: As part of our mission towards access to comedy, we offer 10% of tickets at a discounted rate to make it more affordable for those who otherwise would not be able to attend. These tickets are first come, first served, so we recommend buying them online ahead of time, and any remaining will be sold at the door.
- Doors open 30 minutes prior to listed show time.
- Online sales close 30 minutes prior to show time when doors open. Remaining tickets are only available in person at the theater box office.
- Unclaimed tickets will be released to standby line 10 minutes after show starts.
- All prices include ticketing platform and credit card processing fees.
KICKSTAND COMEDY TERMS & CONDITIONS - All sales are final and no refunds are permitted.
- If you are more than 10 minutes late to your show, your ticket may be released and there will be no refund.
- If you are inebriated, heckling, or causing any disruption, you’ll be asked to leave the theater and will not receive a refund.
- All times listed in PST.
- Shows starting before 9pm are all ages. Shows beginning at 9pm or later are restricted to ages 21+.
- Kickstand Comedy strives to eliminate barriers from comedy - 10% of seats at every Kickstand show are offered at sliding scale prices, available for online presale only.
- Kickstand is ADA accessible and provides floor level seating. If you require space for a mobility device, you may email our box office at [email protected] ahead of time so we may prepare and reserve a space for you, or you can let the box office know at check in.
- All other inquiries around ticketing should be sent to [email protected]
- Please check both your email inbox and spam folder for confirmation emails!
PLEASE NOTE: UBER AND LYFT DO NOT ALWAYS LIST THE CORRECT ADDRESS. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL SHOWS TAKE PLACE AT THE THEATER LOCATED AT 1006 SE HAWTHORNE BLVD.
Location
1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland OR 97214
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