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Join Zenprov Comedy for their completely improvised show “Mystic Giggles” on Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 PM at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in Sedona. Tickets are $16 pre sale and $24
Mr. Patrick Schweiss, Executive Director of the Sedona International Film Festival, has said, “Zenprov is the funniest improv troupe in Northern Arizona. People were laughing so hard that their cheeks were hurting.”
With more than 15 years of performances under their belt, Zenprov Comedy is a local favorite that taps into the rich source material that comes from living in a place steeped in spiritual seeking, UFOs, vortexes, self-help gurus, radical vegans and mystified tourists lost in endless roundabouts.
If you’ve never been to one of their live performances before, Zenprov Comedy is similar to the popular improvised TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” The troupe performs a mix of fast-paced improvised scenes created in the moment based on audience suggestions and Chicago-style, long-form improv, where scenes and characters interconnect. Unlike sketch or standup comedy, nothing is scripted or prepared beforehand, so it’s never the same show twice.
This show includes a special feature called “Super Scene,” where the audience participates in creating different Hollywood-styled movie genres alongside a director who gets suggestions live from the audience as the plot progresses. The audience then votes on whether they want the movie to continue. It’s
Coached by a famed Second City director, Jessica Mitolo, Zenprov’s otherworldly performances are grounded in rock-solid improv work, inventive satire, and a constant search for life’s truths hidden within the great Cosmic Giggle.
“I work with improv troupes from all over the world, and Zenprov is one my favs,” said Jessica Mitolo, Associate Artistic Director at Second City in Chicago. “Since 2020, I’ve had the pleasure of coaching them through a creative renaissance. They are a true ensemble that hits that sweet spot of being silly and insightful. A joy and a treat not to be missed.”
The Zenprov Comedy troupe comprises Derek Dujardin, Shaeri Richards, Chris Redish, Nathaniel Montgomery, Shaunn Cochran, Betty Testa, Linda Roemer and Mary Carder.
The Mary D. Fisher Theatre is located across the street from the Harkins Movie Theater at 2030 St. Rt. 89A. Beer, wine and snacks are available at the venue. Shows are rated PG-13 and run approximately 90 minutes. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and start promptly at 7:30.
Get tickets at ZenprovComedy.com
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