About Us

Improv: (short for improvisation) is a form of theater that is created without preparation. One of the most famous examples is the TV show “Whose Line Is It, Anyway?” Improv is similar to sketch comedy, except that there are no scripts. None of it exists before the lights come up. The audience offers suggestions for scenes or songs and the cast makes them up on the spot. This means every show is original. Every scene is done for the first and last time. Every night we’re open, there’s something new on stage.

We do not have a minimum age for the shows, but do suggest that anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult.

The Go Comedy! All-Star Showdown tends to border PG-13 and R (the later it gets, the more it pushes the envelope). The improv sets on various nights are typically rated R. Wednesday and Thursday shows differ from month to month.

Auditions: We have auditions for our resident and house teams once or twice a year. If you have experience and are interested (or have any questions!), please email jessica@gocomedy.net and we’ll let you know when they’re coming up. Interested candidates must have at least one year of improv experience and call for an audition appointment. Walk-up auditions will not be accepted. This is a non-paying position.

Classes: We offer a full range of classes in sketch and improv comedy. New terms start every 2 months. Please check the GoU page for more info. The classes are a good chance to get into the system but are by no means necessary if you have the experience. Also note that taking the classes does not guarantee performance opportunity.

Fresh Sauce is a short form open improv jam. It’s free every Sunday at 9pm.

Proving Grounds is an exhilarating showcase for emerging comedy acts eager to find their unique voices and hone their craft. It runs the first Thursday of every month at 7:30pm.

Both shows are a great option to step on our stage and get some performing under your belt.

On Fridays and Saturdays, our 7:30pm and 9:30pm shows run for approx. 90 minutes. On Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays our shows vary and may run between 30 to 90 minutes. On Sunday, one ticket is good for the entire night of shows, unless otherwise noted.

We occasionally showcase local standup talent, but our main focus is improv and sketch comedy.

Yes we do! With drinks ranging from an ice-cold Pabst to a Napa Valley Chardonnay, the Go! Bar has something to please everyone. Not to mention, we have a whole slew of our own drink concoctions. Each season brings a new line-up of timely palate pleasers. The Go! Bar proudly serves local favorites such as Valentine Distillery, Detroit Brewing Co., Atwater Brewery, B. Nektar Meadery, Short's Brewery, and many more!

We have snacks! We sell an assortment of chips and candy bars and dorm room favorites from fruit pies and slim jims to pop tarts and fruit roll-ups.

Yes! Free parking is available in our lot and at the courthouse next door after 5pm. Don’t be scared by the parking signs in our lot; we validate parking at the Box Office when you check in for the show!

There’s metered parking on 9 Mile and in the lot across the street. Metered parking is in effect from 11am-midnight, Monday-Saturday. Sunday and recognized city holidays are free. Check out City of Ferndale Parking for more information on parking.

There are 20+ restaurants within 4 blocks of Go Comedy!

Our staff recommends:

Anita’s Kitchen - Delicious and fresh Mediterranean food

The Corner - A unique bar and grill menu with the largest selection of board games for our fellow nerds

Imperial - Tacos or chips and dips until midnight? Yes, please.

Mezcal - Our staff unanimously recommends Mezcal, with reviews such as “their queso is liquid gold” and “MEZCAL 10000%”

One-Eyed Betty's - Gastropub, with a life-changing burger and more beers than you can shake a big stick at!

Pop's For Italian - We recommend a reservation and ordering all the garlic loaves

Voyager - Adorable seafood & oyster bar that Steve Zissou would have visited if he were real