It's a pleasure to meet you. Tell us a little bit about your background and your journey, and what you're focused on today

In February of 2021, Alex and Madelaine Grindeland moved to Jacksonville from Seattle to open First Coast Comedy along with their dear friends Dave & Nam. Alex has owned and operated another improv comedy club in Seattle (CSz Seattle-Home of ComedySportz) for 10 years and has wanted to open another location for quite some time. Jacksonville checked every box they could think of and then some- better weather, lower cost of living, close to the water, and an opportunity to be the first brick-and-mortar improv comedy club in a new city. Opening the doors was challenging. They had to take on numerous projects for the space they leased to comply with the city code and zoning requirements. Between walls knocked down and rebuilt, construction, remodeling, and more, morale took a beating. Nearly a year of trials later, First Coast Comedy was finally and gratefully able to get the theatre open and running in May of 2022. Alex.& Madelaine Grindeland are the owners and managers, who perform nearly every weekend. David Bogan is the Roadshow Manager and Education Director, also performing in all four shows every weekend.