FACULTY AND STAFF

Brittany has been performing at DCC since 2022, where she was DELIGHTED to find such an amazing comedic community. Her biggest claim to fame is her reality TV role on Encore on Disney+. Her favorite menu items are Diet Coke & Rum and the Sweet Chili Wings. After the show, buy her anything off the menu, and she will shamelessly and enthusiastically accept… Thanks in advance.

Chris has been an avid member of the Dallas comedy community since 2017. He has been on multiple house teams and takes great pleasure in coaching and teaching others the craft of comedy. When not performing, you might find Chris singing karaoke at a local dive bar, playing a fun board game that you’ve never heard of, or drinking a Diet Coke at the bar.

After a mildly successful high school speech and debate career and bombing out of the Tampa open mic scene, Dane’s comedy redemption arc began with improv in 2016. Since then, he’s graced the stage with construction-themed slam poetry, Ace Ventura impressions, and a 17th place finish in a national pun contest. A regular host of Primetime Improv, Dane uses his warm and calming presence to charm people into sharing their deepest secrets in a room full of strangers. Otherwise, you can find him producing the improvised slideshow show People Presenting Things or drinking water on the patio couch.

Dan's fairly new to the Dallas comedy scene, but he has jumped in with both feet – and all the other body parts, as well. He loves performing with various teams at Dallas Comedy Club. Before that, he has been seen in various plays throughout the Metroplex on stages at the Bath House Cultural Center, the Pocket Sandwich Theater, the Kalita Humphreys Theatre, Contemporary Theater of Dallas and Pegasus Theatre to name a few. He has been a member of the Deep Ellum community since 2003 with his lovely wife, Jessie and goofy dog, Carlton. When not playing or taking in a show at DCC, he can be spotted at various music venues throughout the neighborhood watching a band or simply grabbing a drink and maybe participating in some pub trivia. If you want to know anything else, you’re just gonna have to ask him!

Dan Sturdivant has a story to tell. Actually, he has many. Dan is a trained improv performer and stand-up comedian! He fell in love with storytelling and has honed his craft at various venues throughout Texas. Known for his honesty, humor, and ability to connect with a diverse audience, Dan tells stories relatable to people from all walks of life. Whether poignant, funny, or inspirational, his stories reveal universal truths about the human condition. He is the showrunner for "I Told You So" Storytelling Showcase at Dallas Comedy Club. When not at DCC, Dan performs at Story Collider and with other well-known organizations in the DFW area. He loves mountain biking, and he and his son regularly bike in Angel Fire, New Mexico.

Dan signed up for Improv classes in 2016 and was instantly hooked. In addition to performing and teaching, he has a passion for Sketch comedy. He believes in leading by example and providing everyone with an environment to succeed by creating a supportive community and safe space for creativity around them. In his free time Dan is an avid cinephile. When he’s not watching movies, Dan enjoys writing (anything) and working out.

Ian Caruth was born and raised in Dallas. He began performing onstage with the nation’s longest continually-operating college sketch group, the University of Arizona’s Comedy Corner. Ian went on to learn longform improv in New York City at the Magnet and UCB Theaters, performing with The Future, Moxie, Dunk, and many other groups. He has performed and taught at workshops, festivals, universities, schools, and theaters in the US and internationally, and once played a piece of ham in a vending machine. He is way stoked to continue the tradition of theatermaking in Dallas with the Dallas Comedy Club (DCC).

Jack started doing improv in High School (Short Form, Who's Line type of stuff), but in College he got more into Sketch with his writing partner Ryan. After law school he dove into Long Form, and for about 12 years performed throughout Chicago on the team Cheeky Rafiki. He completed the Second City's Writer's Program in 2017, and with the team Friends with Chirag performed on stages all over Chicago. In 2022 Jack moved to Dallas, Texas, and has been playing and working at DCC ever since. He is currently a cast member on PrimeTime, and performs with the Long Form teams The Good Morning, IDKLOL, and Dor Bel (and Friends).

Teaching improv is exciting for Jack because we're all adults - we're all on the same level of "funny". It's a collaboration of performers sharing funny ideas. His favorite part of the job is to show students ways to fine tune their naturally funny ideas into a polished bit, working with their partners to make everyone's funny ideas as good as they can be.

Lauren is a Dallas native whose improv journey began in the year [redacted] as a high school senior. She is a graduate of the Dallas Comedy House and Stomping Ground Comedy long-form improv programs and has a degree in Theatre from the University of Puget Sound. When she’s not teaching or performing improv, Lauren trains clients with Beefcake City, an inclusive virtual fitness space.

It all started at an audition for a movie that never saw the light of day, but what shone brightly was Magen King's natural comedic flair. It was there she made Kevin Hart – yes, comedy giant Kevin Hart– laugh uproariously. His advice to her was simple yet life-changing: dive into stand-up comedy. Magen took these words to heart, and the rest is history.

Today, Magen King is not just a comedian; she is a force in the comedy world. An award-winning radio host turned stand-up sensation; her journey has been nothing short of remarkable. She has shared stages with comedy stars like Drew Lynch, Andrew Dice Clay, Shawn Wayans, and Mark Curry. Her tours have included collaborations with Tim Meadows, Mitch Fatel, and Nick Griffin, showcasing her versatility and appeal.

Magen's dedication to her craft began in her teens, leading her to hone her skills under the tutelage of esteemed institutions like Upright Citizens Brigade, and local DFW comedy mentor, Dean Lewis. Her commitment to comedy is also reflected in her role as the Director of Stand-up at Dallas Comedy Club, where she developed a comprehensive three-level Stand-Up curriculum focused on developing comics' performance and business aptitude. Her expertise and mentorship are in high demand, with her classes consistently selling out.

Her presence has graced television on the CW and at numerous esteemed comedy clubs, including The Hollywood Laugh Factory, Burbank’s Flappers, Addison Improv, and Denver’s Comedy Works. In her hometown of Dallas, she is a celebrated local headliner, captivating audiences at Addison Improv, Dallas Comedy Club, Slapstixs, Comics Live, The Grove, and The Loony Bin.

Magen's accolades are a testament to her comedic prowess. She was a finalist in the World Series of Comedy and a finalist for three consecutive years in the Funniest Comic in Texas. Her talent was further recognized when she was voted Best in Fest at the Burbank Comedy Festival in 2021.

On stage, Magen transforms the challenges of single parenthood into a wellspring of laughter. She contrasts raising three teenagers in today's world with her own experiences as a 90’s latchkey kid, offering insightful, relatable, and downright hysterical commentary. Her self-deprecating humor, approachability, and undeniable wit make her performances unforgettable.

Magen King is more than a comedian; she is a storyteller who finds humor in life's twists and turns, making every show a memorable experience for her audience.

Mike Lukas grew up in Cleveland and was a successful internationally touring comedian and improviser (NBC, Comedy Central, Second City, CBS Radio, A&E) for twenty-four years before he decided to hang up his clown shoes and give writing a full time go.

A graduate of his own Million Words Challenge and the University of Dayton as well as the training programs at the Second City and iO Theaters in Chicago, Mike is ready to talk comedy with anyone willing to engage in such silliness.

Raised a Browns fan in Cleveland, Mike graduated from UD with honors in 1987. Foregoing a rising corporate computing career, he spent the next two-and-a-half decades writing, performing, and improvising comedy around the world.

* NBC’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2)
* NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien (2)
* CBS Radio
* Montreal, Chicago, and Aspen Comedy Festivals
* National headliner at America’s top comedy clubs
* Hosted and co-write The Straight Dope on A&E
* Understudy for The Second City’s mainstage in Chicago.
* Cast member of The Second City’s mainstage in Las Vegas and National Touring Company
* Co-hosted and produced Crackin’ Up on CBS Radio in Los Angeles

Now hammering his keyboard out of Dallas, Mike co-raises his two babies when he’s not pumping out twisted short stories, novels, and non-fiction books that unlock the secrets of the universe.

Rosie Caruth grew up in the Denmark-themed tourist town of Solvang, California, where she raised goats and turkeys until she saw an episode of MADtv and became obsessed with sketch comedy. She began performing improv with San Diego State University’s Iota Eta Pi her freshman year, and has never stopped. She moved to New York City after college to work for horrible bosses in fashion PR and study improv at the UCB and Magnet Theaters — where met her husband, Ian. Rosie subsequently studied at the Dallas Comedy House, the PIT NYC, The Second City, and the Pack Theater, and is probably the country’s leading expert in Zoom comedy classes.

It’s Stefan! By day, he works at a boring tech job doing data and analytics stuff that everyone immediately forgets about as soon as he explains it to them. By night, he is an improviser and comedian who produces shows and performs all over town. He started improvising in 2018 at the Dallas Comedy House and is currently a regular performer at the Dallas Comedy Club, where he produces the variety show Queer Factor and performs with the improv troupe Butt Gay.

Claire moved to Dallas in 2013 to study Dance Performance at Southern Methodist University. She also suffered an injury in 2013 which forced her to spend time working in technical theater and arts administration. Claire completed DCC's Stand-Up Program in the club's first cohort of students, and they haven't been able to get rid of her since. She is delighted to be able to use her niche skillset to help expand the comedy community at DCC and in DFW at large. She manages the Dallas Comedy Club Training Center and serves as an advisor for DCC's Sketch and Improv Club Teams. When not at the club, Claire spends as much time with her dogs as possible. At the club, Claire still spends way too much time talking about her dogs.