If you grew-up in the 60s and 70s, you won’t want to miss Zenprov Comedy’s “Far Out Man — A laugh back at the 60s & 70s.” This one-night only performance happens Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 pm at the Mary Fisher Theatre in Sedona. Tickets are $12 per-sale, or $15 at the door.
?“Zenprov is the best comedy troupe in Arizona,” said Mr. Patrick Schweiss, Executive Director of the Sedona International Film Festival. “People were laughing so hard their cheeks were hurting.”
If you’ve never attended one of their live performances before, Zenprov Comedy is similar to the popular improvised TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” The troupe performs fast-paced games and scenes created in the moment—always based on audience suggestions. Unlike sketch or standup comedy, nothing is rehearsed or prepared ahead of time. Best of all, it’s never the same show twice. ??
“Everyone in the troupe lived through the 60s or 70s, so we’re excited to revisit both the silly and profound moments and make fun of them,” said Derek Dujardin, director of Zenprov Comedy.
One of the games has an actor reading lines from an original “Brady Bunch” TV script while the other actors must justify what is said to help the scene make sense in a totally different context, such as a job interview or working at Starbucks. Another game includes twisted version of “The Dating Game” except the bachorlettes might be Timothy Leary, Janis Joplin and Richard Nixon.
Opening for Zenprov will be special guest musician Michael Fridley, who will be performing mash-up medley of different songs from the 60s and 70s expertly woven together.
The Zenprov Comedy players embrace the Del Close method of improv acting, which emphasizes the “group mind” that mysteriously develops during a performance. Miraculously, the player’s minds fuse together to create a “super mind” where they practically finish each other’s sentences—and often do. Laughter ensues.
The super minds of Zenprov Comedy are Derek Dujardin, Shaeri Richards, Chris Redish, Bryan Cooperrider, Shaunn Cochran, Betty Testa, Linda Roemer and Mary Carder.??
Tickets are $12 pre-sale and $15 the day of the show. This one-night-only performance is expected to sell out so please purchase tickets early. Tickets can be purchased online at www.zenprovcomedy.com, or in person at Crystal Magic in Sedona or Jerona Java Café in Cottonwood with either cash or checks.?
The Mary D. Fisher Theater is located across the street from Harkin’s Movie Theater on 2030 St. Rt. 89A. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Shows are family friendly (rated PG-13) and run approximately 90 minutes. Visit www.ZenprovComedy.com to learn more.