Stone Street Theatre

Award Winning Improv Troup Takes the Stage at Stone Street Theatre

The person who said that comedy was not pretty has most definetly experienced Section 8, Dallas' most outrageous improv comedy troup Section 8, with their irreverant skits, outlandish musical numbers and obtuse humor have endured since the early nineties garnering many accolades along the way including "Best Comedy Troup" by the Dallas Observer. Troup members Chad Cline, Dave Little, Josh Martin, Mike McFarland, Mark Orvick and Chris Rager have appeared in various commercials, television shows, recorded voice-overs(for Dragonball and other commercials) and are talented actors, writers, composers and producers in their own right. They have also performed at improv and comedy clubs throughout the country including The Improv, Laff Stop, The Funny Bone and more.

Section 8 is now adding another venue to their usual Tuesday night home at Ozona's Bar and Grill on Greenville Avenue. On Saturday, October 1st they will be debuting on Main Street at the newly opened Stone Street Theatre with an additional performance on Saturday, October 15th. The Stone Street Theatre (www.stonestreettheatre.com) is located at 1525 Main in the Stone Street Gardens between Elm and Main Street. Owners Bryan Hutson and Sergio A.Garcia have created an intimate entertainment experience in the heart of downtown Dallas within walking distance of many hotels, restaurants and clubs.

Stone Street Theatre is a grass-roots organization which has been establshed through the efforts of Hutson and Garcia, the Metropolitan Downtown Tavern, Stone Street Gardens owner Thomas Taylor, Miranda Bryant and the Adolphus Hotel, and Kourtny Garrett with the Central Dallas Association. Numerous volunteers have donated and installed lighting and sound equipment, donated tables and materials for the stage, designed a website, are hosting the website, sewn and hung curtains and constructed panels for covering the windows to help establish the feeling of a live theatre. In keeping with that partnership spirit, all proceeds from the October 1st performance will go to the theatre for purchase of additional lighting and sound equipment.

Tickets are $10.00 at the door for ages 18 and above. Reservations are recommended by calling the theatre at 469-438-7061. Doors open at 10:00 p.m. for beverage and appetizer service and performance starts at 11:00 p.m.

Webpage now online!

Although a few changes need to be made and some elements added, the webpage for the Stone Street Theatre is now online! Visit us at www.stonestreettheatre.com! Kudos to Phil Lockhart and Chris Jones for all their hard work! Thanks guys!

Next Meeting - Stone Street Theatre

Just a reminder to let you know the next meeting of the Stone Street Theatre will be this Saturday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m.. Following the short meeting we are encouraging everyone to hang around and enjoy some great food and drinks, have some fun and support our major supporter and organizational partner, Metropolitan Downtown Tavern.

Please enter through the theatre door next to Campisi's. This will be the last meeting before we open with Mahogany Dance Theatre on September 23rd. We will be announcing what will be coming up in the next few weeks and will give everyone the opportunity to volunteer to help with some of the last minute things that need to be done to make sure we have a successful opening. I think you will be surprised at how the Mahogany Dance Theatre has transformed the space but there is more work to be done!

We will be discussing the direction of organization over the next few months and want your input. Sergio and I really need your help on what you think this venue should offer. We have come a long way in a short amount of time and so much of that is due to the support and encouragement we have received from you.

As always if you know someone who might be interested pass this bring them with you. We will see you there!