About

Loverboy!

Featuring Merlin Works Improv student troupe,
special guest Loverboy! and
Merlin Works Instructor Troupe The Known Wizards

Austin, Texas - June 20, 2016 - The  Known Wizards, featuring Merlin Works faculty and the improv all-stars of Austin, headline this improv comedy showcase with the most interactive storytelling in Austin. Featuring spontaneous scenes, hilarious games, surprisingly good songs, and fantastic stories all made up on the spot based on audience input. The cast includes internationally touring and award-winning improvisers Shana Merlin, Michael Joplin, Ted Rutherford, Estevan 'Chuy' Zarate, Kevin Miller, Lacy Alana, Michael Ferstenfeld, Jillian Summar, Jason Finkelman and special guests. Live keyboard accompaniment by Natalie Wright. This month's improv comedy showcase will feature:  

  • Merlin Works' Improv Student Troupe
  • Loverboy! --  real dating and relationship stories inspire their fast-paced and exciting improv.
  • The Known Wizards -- Merlin Works house troupe 
  • All on ZACH's 130-seat Whisenhunt Stage

Event Details

Ticket Information

  • Cost: $9
  • Phone: 512-657-3005

Presenter Details

  • Name: The Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation
  • Merlin Works was founded by Austin improv heavyweight Shana Merlin in 2003, and was previously housed for five years at the Salvage Vanguard Theater in East Austin. Shana Merlin has been voted Austin's Best Improv Teacher and her all-lady musical improv troupe, Girls Girls Girls, won the 2012 B. Iden Payne Award for Best Improv Troupe. Before starting her own company and school, Merlin helped open the Hideout Theatre on Congress Avenue in 1998. She has been sought out and hired by companies including Microsoft, Whole Foods and HP to teach applied improv to employees. And now she is thrilled to join forces with ZACH. 


    "We are so excited to bring improv comedy and improvised musical theater to a bigger stage and a bigger audience in Austin" says founder Shana Merlin. 

Venue Details

  • Address: 1510 Toomey Road
  • City: Austin
  • State: Texas
  • Zip: 78704