The Groundlings Theatre Comedy Club

The Groundlings improvisation and sketch comedy theater has been entertaining LA audiences for decades, and will no doubt continue to do so for decades to come.

Founded by Gary Austin in 1974, the entirely non-profit theater is composed of thirty company members (officially known as “Groundlings”) who write and perform in the Groundlings Theatre’s shows and teach classes at the Groundling’s School.

The school has been one of the foremost comedy training grounds in Hollywood, serving as the springboard for countless careers. Famous alumni include Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Michael McDonald, Kathy Griffin, Chris Parnell, and many more, all of whom regularly performed on the theater’s unassuming little stage, which hosts a regular schedule of stellar comedic acts every week.

And all of whom are known to drop back in on occasion for one of the regular comedy shows at The Groundlings.