Zenprov Comedy: Release the Laughter

Showings

Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sat, Jan 9, 2016 7:30 PM

Description

Self-Help Comedy comes to Mary Fisher Theatre!

The journey to becoming “a better you” is a roller coaster ride, so why not laugh at the ups and downs along the way? Join Zenprov Comedy for a light-hearted, a good-humored trip through the world of self help books, seminars, pharmaceuticals, gurus, 12-step programs, and spiritual practices in the “Release the Laughter Self-Help Show” on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 pm at The Mary Fisher Theater in Sedona.

“Sedona is big on self-help, especially right after the New Year,” said Derek Dujardin, the director of Zenprov Comedy. “So we decided to do a show looks at the funny side of making positive changes.”

Much like the 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. ????

Patrick Schweiss, Executive Director of the Sedona International Film Festival, calls Zenprov Comedy, “The best comedy troupe in Arizona. The audience was laughing so hard their cheeks were hurting!”

Zenprov Comedy embraces 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, Marah Adelson, Shaeri Richards, Chris Redish, Shaunn Cochran, Betty Testa, Linda Roemer and Mary Carder.??

Zenprov Comedy promises, “This will be the very last self-help seminar you will ever need. Until our next seminar, which we promise, will be the very last self-help seminar you will ever need.”

Tickets are $12 pre-sale and $15 the day of the show.