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The Racket Indie Comedy Night ft. Deer Abby and Spaghetti Warehouse

Date: Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Time: 7 PM - 8 PM

Venue: Mettlesome Theater, Durham

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Category: Arts

It’s The Racket, the best of local indie comedy. See independently produced improv and sketch comedy from the Triangle’s best performers. They’ll create new worlds, big characters, and incite huge laughs from all your suggestions. It’ll leave you clamoring for more. Ft. Deer Abbey, a long-form improv team of 8 always striving for personal growth! They take words of advice and wisdom from YOUR lives and spin them into a unique improvised world. Team members: Jana Barburek, Anna Elliott, Daniel Giorlando, Connor Halm, Alex Harp, Tori Kirby, Parker Yingling, Laura Youngblood & Spaghetti Warehouse, which stems from Mettlesome Theater's Secret Society. Having performed with each other for months, they have curated a variety of styles, openings, games, and characters to delight audiences. Team members: Andy Andis, Sean Conrad, Catherine Constantinou, Julia Dunnigan, Sathyan Guru, Tori Kirby, Bridget Knapp, Nathan Penny, Chuck Stephens, Stone Stowers

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The Racket Indie Comedy Night ft. Deer Abby and Spaghetti Warehouse

“Book a dinner reservation nearby to turn this quick one-hour show into a date ni”

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Fri, Sep 18, 2026
7 PM - 8 PM
Where
Mettlesome Theater
Durham, NC
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The Racket Indie Comedy Night ft. Deer Abby and Spaghetti Warehouse is a live, one-hour showcase of local improv and sketch comedy at the Mettlesome Theater in Durham. The performance features two distinct local teams creating scenes, characters, and storylines on the spot based entirely on audience suggestions. If you are planning to attend, keep in mind that improv is unscripted, meaning the humor is best suited for adults and mature teenagers rather than young children. The theater is located in the heart of Durham, where street parking and nearby decks are available but can fill up quickly on Friday nights. Tickets should be purchased in advance online to secure your seats in the intimate performance space. This show makes an excellent addition to a Friday date night or a night out with friends. Because the performance is just one hour long, it is easy to pair with dinner at one of the many nearby downtown Durham restaurants before or after the laughs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this comedy show appropriate for young children?
Because the performance is entirely improvised and unscripted, the content is unpredictable and generally best suited for adults and teenagers rather than younger kids.
Where is the show located and where should I park?
The event takes place at the Mettlesome Theater in Durham. Visitors can utilize nearby public parking decks or street parking, but arriving early is recommended to find a spot.

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The Racket Indie Comedy Night ft. Deer Abby and Spaghetti Warehouse runs Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7 PM - 8 PM.

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Mettlesome Theater is at 800 Taylor St., Ste. 9-156, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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