Performer Guide

Where Are We Performing?

The newest comedy theater and training center in Grand Rapids — The Comedy Project. TCP is located at 540 Leonard St NW Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, in the heart of the West Side.

To enter the theater, use the entrance off Quarry Avenue. You will see signs pointing you toward the parking lot and main entrance.

Parking

TCP has a parking lot off Quarry Ave, right by the main entrance. Note: parking is prohibited in this lot on Sundays before 1 pm. There is also plenty of free street parking throughout the neighborhood.

Lodging

The Grand River Hotel
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Grand Rapids
Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Plenty of inexpensive and nearby Airbnb options

Nearby Food & Drink

The West Side is home to many fantastic restaurants and bars. Some of our favorites:

Mitten Brewing — great pizza and beer
Long Road Distillers — fancy cocktails and yummy snacks
People's Cider Company — unique cider
Chicago Gyro — tasty Philly sandwich and falafel
Our Tavern — local dive bar
Roots Brew Shop — tasty coffee
New Holland — The Knickerbocker — beer and all sorts of food
The Sovengard — Scandinavian inspired

Top Activities

For when you're not performing:

Downtown Market
Farmer's Market
John Ball Zoo
Frederik Meijer Gardens
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA)
Grand Rapids African American Museum
Clique Bowling Lanes
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery
Schwallier's Country Basket

Transportation

Uber and Lyft are both very popular in Grand Rapids — probably the simplest way to get around. The DASH bus is free and an excellent way to navigate the downtown area, and The Rapid bus system covers a variety of routes throughout the city.