Three of Stevie Ray’s most seasoned comedic performers—Brett Williams, Ellie Walton, and Joe Lovitt, joined by Music Director, Matt Dorland— bring howls of laughter with our unique brand of improv comedy, all based on ideas called out from the audience. Stevie Ray’s has been making audiences laugh for nearly 32 years, and they have become a Twin Cities favorite for creating comedy that is side-splittingly funny, without profanity or offensive material.

Stevie Ray

Stevie performed his first show at the age of nine and has been making people laugh ever since, touring the country as an improvisational and stand-up comedian. He has opened for such stars as Paula Poundstone, Marsha Warfield of Night Court, Rich Hall of Saturday Night Live, and “Weird Al” Yankovic.  A former bodyguard, one client was Pee Wee Herman (yes, really).

Joseph Harstad, Associate Director

Joe has comedy and improv in his blood. He grew up under the tutelage of Artistic Director, Pamela Mayne, and started training at the ripe old age of fifteen. Since then, he has directed performances at Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, and attained the role of Master Instructor and Director of Stevie Ray’s School of Improv. As Associate Director, he has also directed special productions at Stevie Ray’s, including Mistletoe Mischief, and Stevie & the Gang.

Matt Dorland, Music Director

Matt started his musical journey at the ripe old age of six when he began plunking out tunes on an old piano in his parent’s basement.  He performs regularly with his jazz trio at coffeehouses, bars and breweries across the Twin Cities, as well as for weddings, parties and corporate events (in addition to teaching 30+ students out of his studio.)

Mask use is optional. Please wear a mask if you have not been vaccinated for COVID-19.

Practice social distancing whenever possible.

Feel sick?  STAY HOME.

WHAT WE’RE DOING
-Training all employees on COVID-19 safety procedures.
-Taking employee temperatures and screening health at the beginning of every shift.
-Employees will wear masks at all times.
-Employees will sanitize and/or wear gloves during customer interactions & food handling.
-Designated staff members to clear dishes and sanitize tables and restrooms.
-Complete disinfection of theatre between performances.
-Upgraded air filtration.
-Disposable menus.
-Hand sanitizer available for guests.

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Content Statement

There is no age limit for this show, but audiences should be appropriate for PG-13 material.

Run Time

Each show is 2 hours in length with 1 intermission.

Dinner Entree

Dinner entree service ends at 8pm, but appetizers, desserts and beverages are available throughout the evening.