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"The knuckledraggers are one of the best kept secrets in the Central Valley! Everyone who attended our show had a fantastic time. From their first steps onto the stage to the final laugh of the show, The Knuckledraggers engaged everyone in the audience (old and young). Tell all your friends, and take them to see this great night jam-packed full of comedy!"
- Gena Pratt Johnson, Pelco

The knuckledraggers (TKD) is Central California's premier improv comedy group. This multi-award winning troupe has entertained countless audiences throughout the Western United States, (and Lodi, CA), since 1992. TKD specializes in:

  • Short form improv comedy - Just like "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (Great for private and company parties!)
  • Long form improv - For the serious improv aficionado.
  • Murder Mystery Dinners - WHO DID IT?! You'll have to figure it out for yourself in a fun, drama-filled, professionally produced murder mystery dinner, custom-designed for your organization! (An AWESOME company party idea!)
  • Fundraisers - Do something different and raise money, laughter and spirits for your group! High schools, take a look at our High School Improv Program! It's a memorable, unique and interactive way to raise money!
  • Publicity Stunts - Bring customers/attention to your door, showroom or booth using our unique strategies!
  • Custom-designed entertainment to fit any organization and/or occasion.

Call (559)273-6341 to set up your company party, private party or unique fundraiser!

Email: info@theknuckledraggers.com

HIGH SCHOOLS! Set up an exciting and fun improv program for your HIGH SCHOOL!

Call to discuss our unique fundraising program for Central Valley high schools. (559)273-6341 Email: info@theknuckledraggers.com

Raise money while giving your drama/improv classes the opportunity to produce, compose and act in SIX professional improv comedy shows per school year! Call today to get your school on the circuit! Space is limited!

TKD's highly-acclaimed, open-to-the-public and private shows give Central California residents a place to escape the stresses of the every day and laugh till they cry. Enjoy.

Call (559)273-6341 for reservations/info. Email: info@theknuckledraggers.com

The Players:

  • Mike "Big Mike" Conner - Founder, your Master of Ceremonies, is a short, balding, introvert who shares his shyness and mediocrity with anyone who will listen. Still living with his parents, Mike shares his bleak insights every Tuesday night at the train station with unsuspecting arrivals. Feel the powerful boredom as Mike showers you with mumbles and unrecognizable dialect. Yawn.
  • Patrick Alan Tromborg - Artistic Director, Resident Player
  • Clint "The Twelfth Cylon" Couron - Veteran Resident Player
  • Alex "Nintendo" Vaux - Veteran Resident Player
  • Emily "Miss Fresno" Cobb - Resident Player
  • Nick Vincent Haas - Resident Player
  • Jessie "The Girl" Martinez - Resident Player
  • Marcus Miranda - Featured Player
  • Brian Gurien - A more kosher, more attractive version of Matthew McConaughey.
  • Michele Darchuk - Irritating, yes, but with less caffeine!

Thank you for visiting our site. We don't care how you got here, we're just happy you stopped by. Take your time and click on a couple of links below. We're extremely busy these days but we promise to keep our web site as up to date as possible. If you have any questions and can't find the answer here, please email us by clicking here. If you'd like to make reservations for this an open to the public show, simply send your name, phone number (in case we have to call you due to a sold out show, etc.), the number of seats you need and a little note on how you found out about us and send it by clicking here with "RESERVATIONS" in the subject line or call (559) 273-6341.

Improv comedy is the purest form of comedy. Everything is made-up right before your eyes, using YOUR suggestions! We don't use harsh language. Our comedy is clean. What!? Clean comedy!? In Fresno!? Yes, clean comedy right here in good ol' Fresno. Our improv comedy is PG-13 comedy. But, you never know what will come out of the mouths of the audience!

If you're looking for a fun night out with friends, family or co-workers, you don't have to worry about being embarrassed by suggesting a night of improv comedy with the knuckledraggers. Our sold out improv comedy shows have been named as "KSEE 24's HOT TICKET for a Night Out" as well as "Best Live Comedy Show" by Central California LIVE magazine. We market to the public via word of mouth. If you haven't heard of us yet, it's only because your friends are boring. Now, you have the opportunity to make many of your friends happy. Come on out and experience live, laugh-out-loud, improv comedy.

We look forward to entertaining you. Our motto is. Live, love, laugh. That says it all.

Sincerely,

The Knuckledraggers

Live, Love, Laugh