Four Day Weekend
Four Day Weekend, Fort Worth’s acclaimed improv troupe and precious jewel in the city’s arts and entertainment community, has found a new home.
The group will move to Stage West Theatre in the Near Southside at 821 W. Vickery Blvd.
The news comes a month after the troupe announced that it was leaving its almost storied home in Sundance Square, which declined to renew its lease at 312 Houston Street. The group had been performing there since 1997.
Four Day Weekend’s first show at Stage West is set for Aug. 3. Its last in Sundance Square is the weekend of July 26.
"We are thrilled to keep the Southwest’s longest running show in Fort Worth by establishing a residency at Stage West Theatre," said David Wilk, a founding member of Four Day Weekend, in a statement. “This is a great collaboration between two well-known brands in the Fort Worth community and ensures our performances continue uninterrupted for our fans. Exit Stage West!”
The origin of Four Day Weekend was a six-week trial run at Casa on the Square in 1997. It didn’t take long for the troupe to gather attention across the city, captivating audiences with its unique blend of comedy, improv, and audience interaction.
“Stage West is just five minutes from Sundance Square and is an intimate venue in Fort Worth’s creative neighborhood of Near Southside,” Wilk said. “It feels a lot like Christmas and getting a shiny new toy! We can hardly wait to move into the theater to make people laugh, while making new friends and seeing old acquaintances.”
Tickets are now on sale at fourdayweekend.com for the inaugural performance in its new home.
Founded in 1979, Stage West produces a full season of stage productions featuring a diverse array of bold premieres and well-loved titles. Beyond its performances, Stage West also hosts monthly community events and educational programs that reach over 1,700 students and adults each year, according to a release.
“When we learned Four Day Weekend was losing its downtown space, the only response was ‘come over here,’ said Dana Schultes, Stage West executive producer. “Simply put: A thriving arts scene makes Fort Worth better. Plus, we have multiple performance spaces. Finally, the Near Southside Arts district is a perfect landing spot. It was a no-brainer on our part to extend a helping hand to a fellow Fort Worth arts institution."