Every scene at First Coast Comedy starts with a suggestion shouted from the seats. Nothing is written ahead, so the show you catch on a Friday never happens the same way twice. Alex and Madelaine Grindeland opened the club on Mayport Road in 2021 after moving from Seattle. Alex came up in CSz, the ComedySportz improv network, starting in Milwaukee and later founding and leading its Seattle company.
Early Show, Late Show
Weekends run on two tracks, one early and one late. The Main Event is the house cast's flagship show, and it is open to all ages, which makes it an easy family night. The later slot belongs to grown ups. The Blue Show is 21 and over and earns the rating. Full Disclosure builds scenes out of true stories people in the audience share, and it asks for a government photo ID. Spotlight hands the stage to improv duos and trios from around the area, and Front and Center mixes improv, stand-up and more from acts the club picks by hand.
Stand-up gets its own turn. The Happy Hour is a stand-up open mic on Saturday afternoons, and the club books full stand-up shows now and then.
At the Bar
The bar pours a rotating list of beer and wine, plus cocktails the staff mixes on site. Order before the lights go down so you are not waving at a server in the middle of a scene.
Tickets and Seats
The club sells its own tickets, so there is no ticket button on this page. Buying straight from the club lets you pick your seats, while tickets bought anywhere else get seats assigned when you arrive. Parking is free. Ages differ from show to show, so check your ticket for the night's rules.
Good to Know
- The club teaches too. Its adult improv courses are for ages 18 and up, with occasional classes for middle and high school students.
- The early Main Event streams live on the club's YouTube channel on Friday and Saturday nights, a nice way to see the style before you buy.
- A few minutes away, Voo Swar hosts a weekly stand-up show. See the rest of the Beaches for more.