Continuing our weekly series on all things sketch and improv in Atown, the Austinist previews some of the shows that have tickled our fancy playing in next week's Out of Bounds festival. Additionally, we list shows around the city, for those looking to support your home team comedy this weekend. more ›

Locally, the lead up to Out of Bounds is getting so tense that Austin's finest were called out last Friday night to investigate a suspicious package next to one of the city's busiest improv and sketch theatres - the Hideout. After APD cordoned off the entire block (and evacuated all of the surrounding buildings) for a rather sad looking duffle bag, shows had to be canceled. Much like our above-reproach presidenté, we can only... more ›

With the start of Out of Bounds just weeks away, Austinist continues its look at sketch and improv happenings around town in this weekly series. (Did you think sketch, improv and stand up were all the same? You aren't alone. Burn off that Burrito el Suiza you had for lunch by making your finger clicky click on improv and sketch). Out of Bounds Tip of the Week 3 for All Improvisers Rafe Chase, Stephen... more ›

Continuing our weekly series on sketch and improvisation happening within Austin (in the lead up to the 5th year of the annual Out of Bounds Festival), Austinist continues to profile some of the sketch comedy and improvisation groups around town. more ›

With Out of Bounds - Austin's premier improvisation and sketch festival - quickly approaching (August 30th – September 4th, 2006), the Austinist gets you acquainted with the hometown scene through this weekly series highlighting ensembles, players and shows about town. (Didn't know there was a difference between improv and sketch? Waste valuable work time looking it up.) Week in Review - July 20th -22nd This past weekend, we saw some great shows, the highlight being... more ›