This ticket includes the 3:00AM-10:00AM block.
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Tiers of Gravy
Tiers of Gravy formed in the Planet Ant Training Center all the way back in 2022 and have been continually refining their zany form of improv with a variety of coaches in the Detroit area. This show will feature an unstructured montage with organic group edits and lots of spontaneous play off the back line.
Hamtramack, MI
Cast: Ben Atlas, Kent Butler, Patrick Coppola, Mary Consiglio, David Fisher-Godwin, Anita Griglio, Amanda Learman, Finn Maloney, Dylan Mirisola, Jen Swanson,
Roar House
Roar House is an improv troupe that thrives on energy, connection, and surprise. Each show begins with a two-person monologue inspired by an audience suggestion, creating a spark of real-life honesty and playful perspective. From there, the team launches into a fast-moving montage set, weaving together sharp characters, bold choices, and unexpected worlds—all built in the moment.
Hamtramck, MI
Cast: Christopher Davis, Christopher Swartz, Derek Trestain
CATS
NOT A MUSICAL. Josh and Oliver play psychological games with each other onstage. We will need witnesses for legal reasons.
Toronto, ON / Detroit, MI
Cast: Josh McDaniel, Oliver Georgiou
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Henchmen Convention
A group of henchmen down on their luck and cut loose from their crime bosses.
Ferndale, MI
Cast: Devon Prough, Bridgett Fenner, Dan Grinberg, Astrid Questher, Ivy Trupiano, Aron Tharp, Jake Rubin
The Leftovers
We'll be performing longform improv, montage-style. Twenty minutes of nonstop laughs.
Ferndale, MI
Noah Louis-Ferdinand, Alessia Fionda, Olivia Kiefer, Christopher Schwartz, Rob Stolz, Jessica Aho
Adjective Animal
It’s not a Harold, exactly, but we’ve got some games and goofy characters.
Ann Arbor, MI
Cast: Brian Dail, Alex Norcott, Jaime Artman, Kate Whitaker, Ariel Everitt, Carey Dombecki, Gabe Morrison, Carlos Palomares, Amy Triebwasser
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Familiar Strangers
We are a newish stranger but familiar troupe put together by ourselves and we believe we can make you laugh.
Ferndale, MI
Cast: Vicky Gibala, Erin Donovan, Emily Clark, Hallie Bernstein, Jules, Harry Gao, Tom Phillips, Doug Trocino
Lots of Denim
Lots of Denim is an improv troupe started from Go Comedy's class program. We'll be performing a longform set using the 'living room' form, where we overshare about our lives and then do improv inspired by the details.
Ferndale, MI
Cast: Brian Vargason, Mario Cadwell, Noah Louis-Ferdinand, Jeremy Brown, Stephania Tegler, Delon Etzel, Chrystal Lacza, Liz Magaña
Rogues Gallery
We are Rogues Gallery! We do a 3 person longform set based on the get of “do you have any enemies." We play multiple characters, have high energy, and make even the worst person in your life seem redeemable.
Grand Rapids/Ferndale MI
Cast: Jake Rubin, John Donovan, Jesse Szarowicz
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Too Soon
Starring Pete Jacokes and Bob Wieck, the founding fathers of Snow Day, "Too Soon" is an unpredictable and fast-paced improv duo known for their sharp wit, effortless chemistry, and no-holds-barred humor. Whether tackling the absurd, the heartfelt, or the hilariously inappropriate, Pete and Bob push the boundaries of comedy with their fearless approach and decades of experience. Buckle up—nothing is off-limits, and it’s never too soon for a laugh!
Ferndale, MI
Pete Jacokes and Bob Wieck
15 Minutes Late
We are 15 Minutes Late! Get ready for some improv, baby!
Detroit, MI
Cast: Daniel Zemke, Zach Donnely, Emmett Kuhn, Caitlin Reid, Jennifer Ludwig, Jason Hall, Genna Michael, Benjamin Greenman
Walkman
A zany duo of two middle aged people who want to make you laugh for a good cause for Snow Day!
Ann Arbor, MI
Cast: Natalie Walker and Paul Bergman
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Screen Play: The Improvised Movie
We are Screen Play: the Improvised Movie, an improv podcast hosted by three college friends. Every episode, we talk about a movie or a TV show one of us has seen, and based on the plot we improvise our own movie, complete with dialogue, camera direction, and plot points. The three of us play all of the characters and write all of the dialogue for a feature length film, fully on the fly. We have been doing this show for 5 years and at the time of this email have 40 episodes. The staged version of our show is the same format.
Grand Rapids/ Ferndale MI
Cast: Alec Comes, Jesse Szarowicz, Jake Rubin
Those Cat People
Six of the best-looking Detroit based improvisors (some with cats, some without) perform a groundbreaking, earth shattering montage of genius off the cuff improv.
Detroit, MI
Cast: John Dewar, Ray Duprey, Jules Bagley, Bridgett Fenner, Anita Griglio, Lauren Penfold
Ants in the Hall
Ants In The Hall is a Detroit-based comedy ensemble founded at Planet Ant Theatre in 2022 under the direction of Lauren Bickers. Known for their “somewhat scripted, mostly improvised” parodies, the group has toured the Midwest with their original show The Odyssey of Homer and produced acclaimed works including Hot for Hamtown, Improvised Stephen King, and Butt Rock The Musical.
Detroit, MI
Cast: Amie Burke, John Dewar, Lori Kurkowski, Logan Monson, Jess Cooper, Jen Lee, Dylan Mirisola, Myles De Leeuw, and Alex Aho
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Second Breakfast
Second Breakfast is a Detroit based long form improv troupe serving up smart bold scenes and big heartfelt laughs. Performing the Makers form they build rich worlds unforgettable characters and surprising connections all from a single audience suggestion. Their shows balance sharp comedy with grounded storytelling making every set feel crafted and spontaneous at the same time.
You can catch Second Breakfast regularly at Planet Ant on Mondays and Thursdays with appearances at Spread Art Beginners Luck at Go Comedy and a packed brewery stage in Livonia plus a spot at Colony Fest 2025. Coached by Tim David this ensemble brings experience trust and joyful chaos to the stage. Come hungry for laughs and leave wanting more.
Detroit, MI
Wendie Previdi, Ramone Solomon, Ryan Muskett, Elizabeth Magana, Noah Louis-Ferdinand, Austin Hancock, Chris Clark, Ashley Bolish
Denim Darlings
The Denim Darlings are a female forward improv group who bring Y2K nostalgia to the stage. Featuring members from Out Loud Comedy and The Comedy Project’s house team, The Dispatch!
Grand Rapids, MI
Cast: Brittany Saagman, Keely Lovern, Becca Boerman, Gwen Bagley, Alec Comes
Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire is Grand Rapids' hottest improv group. With innovative improv shows and new longforms unlike anything you've seen before, Rapid Fire is guaranteed to make you speechless and laugh at the same time.
Grand Rapids, MI
Cast: Tyler Bergquist, Max Sunter, Jesse Szarowicz, Ian Brown, John Donovan
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Track Stars
Straight from the streets of Ferndale, Track Stars is a delightful set of All American musical improvisers who set their sights to winning every musical track league in this experimental demo of improvised songs and compelling storytelling with one track at a time.
Ferndale, MI
Cast: Natalie Wieck, Nick Gnagi, Malen Taylor, Josh McDaniel, Will Shulak
The Toilet Factory
The Toilet Factory is a long-form improv troupe that thrives on chaos, chemistry, and razor-sharp comedy. This dynamic, combined with the group’s diversity of voices and perspectives, keeps every show fresh and funny. After becoming the first-ever winners of Go Comedy’s Beginners Luck competition, The Toilet Factory has brought their edgy, unpredictable humor to stages like Planet Ant, Hearsay, and Spread Art.
Smart, physical, and off-the-wall — The Toilet Factory proves every night why they’re Funny as Shit!
Ferndale, MI
Cast: Desiree Schulz, Nick Gnagi, Ethan Smith, Sre Chakra, Jacob Geboski, Andrea Stainbrook, Luke Elias, Will Schuller, Dale Knopsnider, Andrew Jones
Dolphin Stroganoff
The growing success of Dolphin Stroganoff is living proof that, by applying the principles of improv with patience and persistence, any group of well-intentioned bumblers can create original comedy. This incongruous cast of characters has spent the last year bringing their distinct flavor of warm-hearted absurdism to festival stages in Michigan, Virginia, and Chicago, and is honored to perform at Snow Day for the third time!
Detroit, MI
Cast: Mahfuj Ahbab, Alex Beyer, Kyle Gibbons, Wayne Fung, Jeremy Karevich, Elle Marcus, Theresa Weiler