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Stomping Ground Comedy Theater and Training Center
Stomping Ground educates, entertains, and empowers the community – connecting people through comedy. And we won't stop till everybody's laughing. Stomping Ground is nonprofit and a new kind of space for comedy and improv, dedicated to using comedy… Stomping Ground educates, entertains, and empowers the community – connecting people through comedy. And we won't stop till everybody's laughing. Stomping Ground is nonprofit and a new kind of space for comedy and improv, dedicated to using comedy as a force for positive change in our communities. Led by a diverse team with over 100 combined years of comedy experience, we do a lot of things: We produce the most talented improv, sketch and stand-up comedy shows in North Texas. We teach all levels of comedy classes for kids and adults. And with our Improv for Life programming, led by Licensed Professional Counselors, we blend improv games with therapeutic techniques to support populations with specific needs such as anxiety, Autism, and caregiving for those with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Andrea K. Baum, M.Ed, LPC and Lindsay Goldapp
Our Story
Andrea is a caregiver for her father with dementia, and for years simple interactions were a challenge. Then Andrea took her first improv class and developed skills for being present, and mindfully listening and responding. By shifting the way she… Andrea is a caregiver for her father with dementia, and for years simple interactions were a challenge. Then Andrea took her first improv class and developed skills for being present, and mindfully listening and responding. By shifting the way she communicated with her dad, they were able to rediscover joy in their relationship. Along with Co-Founder Lindsay Goldapp, Andrea created Stomping Ground's first program, Improv for Caregivers. Stomping Ground now produces comedy shows, teaches classes, and blends improv games with therapeutic techniques for unique populations such as people with anxiety, Autism, and caregiving for those with Alzheimer's and dementia. We have served over 7,000 individuals since 2017.
