We're thrilled you're coming to Nashville!
Please use this page as your single-source-of-truth for festival info. We know that it's easy to miss emails, or forget whether you archived or deleted one. This page will have everything you need!
Welcome to Nashville!
GENERAL INFO
BADGES & REGISTRATION
DISCOUNTS & FOOD
TCIF AFTERHOURS
BIPOC JAM
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
PARKING
Fest Lineup
SCHEDULE
Workshops
Unscripted Lunch Lab
BICPOC JAM
More Info
SOCIALS
LODGING & PACKING
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Local troupes (Nashville-based) are allotted 20 minute sets. Traveling troupes will have 25 minutes. Please see the schedule overview below for the full line up and location of each performance. Detailed bios of each troupe can be found in the "Schedule" tab.
GENERAL INFO:
Third Coast Comedy Club is located at 1310 Clinton St #121, Nashville, TN 37203. We have three separate spaces we'll be using during the festival:
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Third Coast Mainstage: Located on the first floor, we will have performances on this stage throughout the weekend. The Mainstage is attached to the bar.
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The Annex: Located on the second floor, there will be performances happening in this space throughout the festival. There will be signage to get you here. Beer will be available to purchase in this space.
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The Loft: Located on the second floor, this space will be used as a performers-only warm up room and lounge. Please respect others who are looking to use the room before their sets to warm up. There will be a volunteer outside this room making sure everyone has a chance to warm up before their block.
Other general notes include:
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Please wear your lanyards and performer badges at all times.
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All groups must check in with a Troupe Liaison 30 minutes before your scheduled performance (outside the Green Room on the 1st floor).
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If you'd like a place to warm up before your show, you may use our Performer Lounge on the 2nd floor (located in The Loft - we will have signage to get you there!).
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Your troupe will have access to the Green Room as soon as the troupe before you is on stage.
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There are restrooms across from the theater doors, as well as on the 2nd floor.
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Please do not talk and have discussions in the club while others are performing - go outside the club to the hallways or in the bar if planning time and talking is needed.
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Let a Troupe Liaison know of any light cues 30 minutes before your set begins and they will coordinate with the tech booth.
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Our tech person will be looking for a good black out in the remaining 2-3 minutes of your set.
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There is a clock in the rear of the Mainstage theater to keep track of time. If you pass your allotted time, we will blackout.
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All shows will be recorded. If you would like a copy, you may purchase one for $25. Email tech@thirdcoastcomedyclub.com.
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A reminder that as a festival performer, you have free access to all festival blocks and performances EXCEPT FOR HEADLINERS. You will need to purchase tickets to watch Ruby Rocket (performing on Friday @8:30pm) and 3Peat (performing on Saturday @8:30pm). If you want to see these excellent shows, you must purchase a ticket. You can purchase tickets HERE. Use the code “PERFORMER” when checking out for those exclusive $15 tickets!
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Each troupe is entitled to four (4) comp tickets to the show block that they are performing in. If you would like to reserve comp tickets, please email tcif@unscriptedimprov.org with the name of each comp by EOD on Sunday, November 3.
BADGES & REGISTRATION:
When you arrive, you must check in to register so that you can get your performer badges. You will not be admitted into festival performances without your badge. We will NOT have the ability to reprint badges onsite. Registration will be daily, Thursday and Friday from 5:00-6:00pm and Saturday from 5:30-6:00pm at the Third Coast bar (there will be signs to direct you!).
DISCOUNTS & FOOD:
Speaking of the bar, we’ve got DAILY HAPPY HOURS with performer drink specials ($2 off draught beer and well liquor):
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Thursday: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Friday: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Saturday: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Third Coast Comedy Club sells personal pizzas, popcorn, and candy at the bar as well. There are other incredible food options nearby, including M.L. Rose, Condado Tacos, ZozKitchen, and more! You can find more restaurant options (+ more) in our 2024 Nashville Tourism Guide.
For our coffee lovers, Just Love Coffee (located mere feet(!) away from Third Coasy Comedy Club on the first floor of Marathon Village) is offering 10% off non-sale items for performers and attendees (show TCIF Badge)!
Grandpa's Bar (just a short walk away from Third Coast) has also extended their Saturday happy hour to TCIF performers beginning at 4pm. This is THEE spot for espresso martinis in Nashville!
TCIF AFTERHOURS:
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Musical Improv Jam, Thursday at 11:00pm
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Performer Only Jam, Friday at 11:00pm
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*Performer After-Party, Saturday at 11:30pm
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FIRST EVER BIPOC Jam, Sunday at 2:00pm, led by Eric Simons (Broke Gravy, Kickstand Comedy BIPOC Comedy Program founder) and Alsa Bruno (Exec Director Operation Black Joy, Black Improv Alliance)
*The Exclusive Performer After-Party will be held at the conclusion of the last performance Saturday night at 11:30pm. We'll have free pizza, free drinks, DJ, dancing, as well as karaoke. It's our favorite way to celebrate the festival!
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION:
The Third Coast Comedy Club theater, bar, and the Marathon Village building is wheelchair accessible and most of the entrances to the building do not involve any stairs. There is a lift available to access the second floor, where The Loft and Annex are located.
PARKING:
We're happy to offer free parking in two different parking lots, as well as free street parking (adhere to portions of the street that have no parking signs). See the image below for the location of the free lot parking. If you pull into the large lot and there is a parking attendant on duty, inform him you are here for the comedy show at Third Coast and he will waive your parking fee. You can also scan the QR code and input the code "COMEDY" to remove the fee.
SOCIALS:
Join our TCIF 2024 Facebook Event! When you mark yourself as “attending,” you’ll have access to the discussions and threads within the event. Performers will be posting about activities they’re doing in Nashville, meet-ups for food, and more!
And of course if you’re not already, follow our socials: Instagram! Be sure to tag us and use the hashtag: #TCIF2024.
LODGING & PACKING
We’re hoping that you have your travel and lodging arrangements squared away, but if you’re still looking for a place to stay, check out our Lodging Recommendations List!
Our hospitality team also put together a packing list you can reference as we get closer to the event. They’ll have more goodies to share closer to the event!
We have ELEVEN incredible workshops this year, taught by expert instructors from around the country.There are still a number of spots available in multiple workshops. DO NOT WAIT! Click HERE to register before they completely fill up!
Join Unscripted (the team powering this year’s festival!) Saturday at 12:45pm for FREE Lunch Lab and a chance to hear from, play, and work with the team! If you’re interested in learning more about programs like Improv for Anxiety, in recovery, in prisons, or our partnerships and programs which make improv more equitable and accessible, this is the Lunch Lab for you.
This is an interactive lunch and will be a great opportunity to share your own experiences and insight into improv programs - join us!
Please RSVP by signing up HERE by Thursday, November 7th at 5:00pm.
Grab your festival merch! We know it can be hectic shopping for a limited-time fest T-shirt amidst the hubbub of the fest, so here's a chance to preorder our festival shirt and sweatshirt!
