June 28-June 28, Stand-Up Comic Residency

Claws Out Comedy & Drag Pride Show

Claws Out Comedy & Trinity Pride Fest

June 28-June 28, Stand-Up Comic Residency

Claws Out Comedy & Drag Pride Show

Claws Out Comedy & Trinity Pride Fest

Claws Out Comedy & Drag Pride Show

“Love is love. Funny is funny. Y’all means ALL.”

The cattiest comedy show is back and bigger than ever for ONE NIGHT ONLY in Fort Worth, Texas! Claws Out Comedy is combining forces with Trinity Pride Fest and Amphibian Stage to bring you an unforgettable evening highlighting some of DFW’s most talented stand up comedians and drag performers. Claws Out has been consistently voted by critics and readers alike as “Best Comedy Night” – come find out why.

Things you can expect from this show: drama, fun, the unexpected.

More about Claws Out:
At its core, Claws Out Comedy is a celebration of authenticity and individuality as its Mental Health advoCATS masterfully use humor to tackle dark subject matter and normalize conversations surrounding mental health. The show embraces diversity, providing a platform not only for overlooked performers to shine and underrepresented voices to be heard but for audience members to find community and connection.
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Content warning: contains adult content, ages 18 and up recommended

Contains adult content, ages 18+ recommended

Upcoming Shows

July 30-August 17

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by Lloyd Suh

September 25

Screening at The Modern

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October 15-November 9

Main Stage

The Birds

by Conor McPherson

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JUNE 4 AT 2 PM, SparkFest

This is My Story: A Storytelling Event

Directed by Julia Estelle Cotton

JUNE 4 AT 2 PM, SparkFest

This is My Story: A Storytelling Event

Directed by Julia Estelle Cotton

Join us for an exciting storytelling event directed by Julia Estelle Cotton, with stories by Hamid Adibi, Soccer Referee; Ambreen Butt, Visual Artist; Hady Mawajdeh, Producer; Laleh Rezaie, Barber; Morvarid Rezaie, Physician. The show will conclude with a talkback session with additional discussion.

Starting at 1:30 PM before the performance, join us in the Amphibian Stage lobby for a catered reception provided by Break Bread, Break Borders.

This event is part of our enthralling two-week adventure, SparkFest 2023. Explore other SparkFest events.

Amphibian Stage’s New Tiered Ticket Pricing Model

Tickets for this show range from $10-30, but YOU get to decide what you pay in an effort to make theatre more accessible for any budget. Read more about our tiered ticketing model here!

WHO’S INVOLVED

Workshop Leaders

Storytellers

Julia Estelle Cotton

Workshop Leader

Julia Estelle Cotton is a Dallas based performer, producer and writer. After participating in Dallas’ storytelling production, Oral Fixation, as a performer and later Assistant Director, Julia began the storytelling program at Dallas Comedy House. There, she launched Gettin’ It, a show featuring hilarious true stories of women getting what they need by going for what they want. She continues to teach storytelling workshops for people of all ages across Texas. She co-founded the Dallas-based, all black sketch troupe, FCC Presents, dedicated to creating socially relevant live comedy experiences. You may have seen Julia on WFAA where she served as host and producer of digital content, including “on-the-street” interviews, viewer watch parties and various audience engagement pieces. Julia has a passion for helping people find their voice, tell their story, and understand that they belong everywhere they are.

Workshop Leader

Julia Estelle Cotton

Hamid Adibi

Soccer Referee

Hamid Adibi

Ambreen Butt

Visual Artist

Ambreen Butt

Hady Mawajdeh

Laleh Rezaie

Barber

Laleh Rezaie

Morvarid Rezaie

Physician

Morvarid Rezaie

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPARKFEST SPONSORS

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