About

We built the improv club we always wanted to run

In 2021, Alex, Madelaine, and Dave moved to Jacksonville to make their dream of a second improv comedy club real — bringing decades of ComedySportz-rooted experience to the First Coast. [[VERIFY founding story]]

Meet the team

The people behind the funny

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Alex GrindelandOwner & GM · 20+ yrs · ex-CSz Seattle & CSz Worldwide President
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David BoganRoadshow Mgr & Education Director · 25+ yrs · corporate facilitator
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Madelaine GrindelandOwner & Marketing · founding member · @madgrincomedy
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Steven GibbsBar Manager · artisan cocktails
In the news

Press & coverage

◎ First Coast News
◎ River City Live
◎ Jacksonville Buzz (2024)
◎ The Horse's Mouth (2024)

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