Sedona Improv is Zenprov Comedy.
Zenprov Comedy presents “Spiritual Enlaughenment” on Saturday, March 29 at 7 pm at the Sedona Creative Life Center. Tickets are only $10 pre-sale. $15 at door.
There are many ups and downs on the spiritual journey, so why not laugh along the way? Join Zenprov Comedy for a light-hearted, good-humored rollercoaster ride from the Old Testament to the New Age to the Great Beyond and all points in-between.
“Zenprov is the best comedy troupe in Arizona,” said Mr. Patrick Schweiss, Executive Director of the Sedona International Film Festival. “At their last show, 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 scripted or prepared ahead of time. Best of all, it’s never the same show twice.
“We’re very excited about the theme of ‘Spiritual Enlaughenment’,” said Derek Dujardin, director of Zenprov Comedy. “Because so many people in Sedona our on a spiritual journey of one kind or another, we’re looking forward to exploring this rich subject matter with both humor and truth.”
Since the audience is a big part of each Zenprov show, the troupe plans to interview one audience member about the craziest seminar he or she has ever attended. Then the players will reenact the experience with lots of outrageous embellishments.
“We’re also toying with the idea of interviewing one brave couple willing to talk about the patterns in their relationship. We’ll then improvise a few of the past lives they’ve lived together as different characters throughout history and we’ll watch how those same patterns might repeat themselves for healing. Or humor,” said Dujardin.
The troupe will also retell an Old Testament Bible story from different points of view chosen by the audience, such as a romance novelist, a police officer, a fashion designer and a hippie. Another game is called “HorrorScopes.” The troupe will ask the audience to name two highly mismatched love signs from the Zodiac and watch the fur fly the couple tries their best to make it work!
Adding to the mix will be the return of Tony Carito’s beloved “Swami Sedonanada” who promises, “This will be the last self-help seminar you will ever need. But please don’t tell the Creative Life Center that—they depend on repeat business.”
The Zenprov 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 Tony Carito, Derek Dujardin, Shaeri Richards, Chris Redish, Mike Burdick, Bonnie Green, Betty Testa, Linda Roemer and Mary Carder.
Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $14 the day of the show. This one-night-only performance is expected to sell out so please purchase tickets early. Purchase ticket online at www.zenprovcomedy.com, or in person at Creative Life Center or Crystal Magic in Sedona or at the Jerona Java Café in Cottonwood. Check or cash only.
The Sedona Creative Life Center is located 333 Schnebly Hill Rd. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM, and will run approximately 90 minutes. All content is rated PG-13.
There are many ups and downs on the spiritual journey, so why not laugh along the way? Join Zenprov Comedy for a light-hearted, good-humored rollercoaster ride from the Old Testament to the New Age to the Great Beyond and all points in-between.
“Zenprov is the best comedy troupe in Arizona,” said Mr. Patrick Schweiss, Executive Director of the Sedona International Film Festival. “At their last show, 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 scripted or prepared ahead of time. Best of all, it’s never the same show twice.
“We’re very excited about the theme of ‘Spiritual Enlaughenment’,” said Derek Dujardin, director of Zenprov Comedy. “Because so many people in Sedona our on a spiritual journey of one kind or another, we’re looking forward to exploring this rich subject matter with both humor and truth.”
Since the audience is a big part of each Zenprov show, the troupe plans to interview one audience member about the craziest seminar he or she has ever attended. Then the players will reenact the experience with lots of outrageous embellishments.
“We’re also toying with the idea of interviewing one brave couple willing to talk about the patterns in their relationship. We’ll then improvise a few of the past lives they’ve lived together as different characters throughout history and we’ll watch how those same patterns might repeat themselves for healing. Or humor,” said Dujardin.
The troupe will also retell an Old Testament Bible story from different points of view chosen by the audience, such as a romance novelist, a police officer, a fashion designer and a hippie. Another game is called “HorrorScopes.” The troupe will ask the audience to name two highly mismatched love signs from the Zodiac and watch the fur fly the couple tries their best to make it work!
Adding to the mix will be the return of Tony Carito’s beloved “Swami Sedonanada” who promises, “This will be the last self-help seminar you will ever need. But please don’t tell the Creative Life Center that—they depend on repeat business.”
The Zenprov 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 Tony Carito, Derek Dujardin, Shaeri Richards, Chris Redish, Mike Burdick, Bonnie Green, Betty Testa, Linda Roemer and Mary Carder.
Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $14 the day of the show. This one-night-only performance is expected to sell out so please purchase tickets early. Purchase ticket online at www.zenprovcomedy.com, or in person at Creative Life Center or Crystal Magic in Sedona or at the Jerona Java Café in Cottonwood. Check or cash only.
The Sedona Creative Life Center is located 333 Schnebly Hill Rd. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM, and will run approximately 90 minutes. All content is rated PG-13.
