Mom Squad: Squadders Assemble

this week intrepid NCT Director Krissy Lenz stepped into the 3TV Your Life A to Z Mom Squad...

it was funny and fun.
i'll tell you one thing, its a tough sell to show up pretty and pressed and camera ready at a TV studio in Phoenix after feeding and dressing and hefting two kids to school in Mesa. The threat of a complete Crumbing or Boogering is ever present. The Mom Squad aught to have a disclaimer "these are moms, dont expect a total absence of crumbs or boogers." I made it to call time with at least one minute to spare and met the other Moms of the Squad.

Its a good group of moms, very diverse and all of em seemed fun. An awesome grandmother named Marty kicked off our morning with tales of traffic tickets which somehow lead to discussion of the gilded boobies of Anne Bolin and that spun its way into a conversation on breast cancer (our group boasts two survivors) and mastectomy and breast reconstruction. This is what happens when you put moms in a room, we tend not to shy away from any and all topics. In fact, the conversation was so varied, immediate and lively that the wonderful make up lady, Karen Hall, kept having to interrupt in order to serve her purpose of giving us all camera polish and make up hints and tips.

You'll be pleased to know that I was only one of two moms in jeans and certainly the only one in converse sneakers. Luckily I wasnt the only one wholly underwater on the subject of doing one's makeup.

We taped our intros and it was awesome. Lisa Haffner is a total pro and incredibly nice, she spent a long time explaining that all the hubub in the studio was unusual and due to the Jodi Arias statement that was due to happen at any moment during our taping. The Your Life A to Z producers and crew are soooo patient and encouraging.

We all spent a long time after we taped our very brief hellos with Karen the awesome make up lady and she gave us a list of products she recommended. I felt very confident as I waltzed into the Ulta to make my purchases but quickly lost hope, underwater again when surrounded by so much crazy expensive make em ups... how do you ladies navigate these mine fields?
In the end I procured blush and powder, products I never had a mind to own.

I don't know when I can expect to appear again, but I'll be sure to keep you apprised of all Mom Squad movements.

Kids Class Classics- Photos from our Feb Session & June Class Info

Our February Kids Improv Class was SO MUCH FUN... we cant wait for June Kids Improv Camp to start up.





kids take their opening bows at the show!



Coming soon...

Kids Improv Comedy Camp & Performance

Ages 7- 13. $125
Session 1 June 3-6 12:00- 2:00 p.m. Monday- Thursday
performance Thursday 2:15pm

Session 2 June 10-13 12:00- 2:00 p.m. Monday- Thursday
Performance Thursday 2:15pm


Through active, fun, no pressure games and exercises kids will learn
the same hilarious improv seen on stage at National Comedy Theatre.
Kids will not only learn comedic and performance skills, but also
build confidence in themselves as they develop team work, trust and
listening skills as well.
Classes are kept small so that each participant is guaranteed stage
time and one-on-one instructor attention. In this Comedy Class kids
will get on stage, get working and learn how to create comedy while
having fun.



Advanced Kids Improv Comedy Camp & Performance


Ages 10-14 $150
June 17- 21 Monday- Friday 12:00- 2:00pm
with performance Friday June 21 at 2:15pm



Kids and teens with a bit of improv experience will sharpen their
comedic and performance skills in a fun, active, no-pressure class.
Our emphaisis is on having fun, team work, listening and making good
choices. Kids will learn the same games and scenes you see on stage at
National Comedy Theatre and cap it off with a performance for friends
and family on the NCT Stage.



$25 discount per student when kids register together!
Kids classes fill up fast.



To register call or email National Comedy
Theatre 602-374-5638, workshops@nctphoenix.com

Guess what, its YOU (The Audience!)

Audience Volunteer Photos!



12/14/12... this lively chap walked away with 2 tickets to come see us again!



12/15/12



12/21/12 these guys survived the Mayan apocalypse at National Comedy Theatre





volunteers from 12/22/12 and 12/29/12 have the market cornered on adorable audience volunteering!



2/1/13 this is Adam the Fireman who dinged and ducked his way through Dinner at Joes



this voluteer from 2/8/13 was so funny she made the whole place go blurry!



Valentines Volunteers!



Kate helped with Moving Bodies and walked away with a bunch a free tickets!



she got "wooed" by the team at Valentines Shows on 2/9



and Sam spent her 21st birthday at NCT getting picked up by Pick Up Lines on 2/9/13, Happy Birthday, Sam!

Cant wait to see the rest of you SuperFans at National Comedy Theatre!

The Musical Midnight Show

This month's Midnight Show is going to be extra awesome. With the addition of Johnny Keys it becomes the MUSICAL MIDNIGHT SHOW! Featuring Singing! Dancing! Singing WHILE Dancing! All made up on the spot before your very eyes. And, because it is the MIDNIGHT SHOW, there will be no Ref, no Rules and no Brown Bag Foul....

get tickets online today and save $4 with this clever promo code: SING
only works with online reservations, folks- so make em! Click Here.

Pink Elephants, Dancin Tough Guys and Bill & Ted... Upcoming Events Announcements

Valentines Comedy Shows at National Comedy Theatre
Friday & Saturday 2/ 8 & 9 at 7:30pm & 9:45pm
All Ages $12- $14
Love is in the air, and the cast and crew of National Comedy Theatre’s professional improv comedy team love nothing more than to make you laugh until your heart explodes… in a good way. Join us for a night of spontaneous Valentine delights where YOU (The Audience) dole out points for comedy in NCT’s special comedy “Rose Ceremony.”

The Pink Elephant Show at National Comedy Theatre
Thursay 2/14 7:30pm
All Ages $10
You will fall in love with the hilarious, spontaneous, one of a kind comedy at National Comedy Theatre’s Pink Elephant Show. The only comedy show in the Valley where 4 professional comedians compete head to head (to head to head) in a comedy duel where YOU (The Audience!) get to challenge the performers to every game!

TNT Comedy Show at National Comedy Theatre
Thursday 2/21 7:30 pm
All Ages, $10
On the spot comedy, live and unpredictable takes the stage with TNT at NCT. See the up and coming improvisers respond to totally spontaneous suggestions and create comedy you will never forget.

Spoof N’ Cinema: Something to Sing About
Presented by National Comedy Theatre & Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Thursday February 28 7:30pm
All Ages $8
Dancing tough guys will never be the same again after National Comedy Theatre takes on ‘Something to Sing About’, starring James Cagney, in a Spoof N Cinema event not to be missed. The cast of comedians will give this 1937 film a complete comedy overhaul with new dialogue, new plot twists and all of the sound effects and score created live, as you watch. If you like Mystery Science Theatre 3000 or Whose Line is it Anyway, you will love this completely unique, live comedy event that will knock your socks off.

Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure at First Time Film Club
Saturday March 30 2:00pm
All Ages $10
You are invited to “be excellent to each other” and, of course, “Party on!” at First Time Film Club’s screening of Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure! Find out what Billy the Kid, Abe Lincoln, Socrates and Keanu Reeves all have in common. There will be trivia, prizes, original art and a Recommended Reading book give a way brought to you by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange.
At First Time Film Club screenings you are invited to watch a pop-culture classic along with two comedians, a Super Fan (who has seen the movie one million times or more) and a Newbie (who is seeing the movie for the very first time.) Whether you are a Super Fan or a Newbie First Time Film Club is hilarious fun for everyone. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure is rated PG.

Ha Ha Hanukkah and YOU (The Audience!)

We had a whole bunch of dreidel-spinning fun at Ha Ha Hanukkah: The Festival of Laughs this year!

Saturday night we had two special events and each one added to the quality comedy

Jeff brought his whole Veterinary office and family out to celebrate the Holidays with us, and he joined us on stage for a hilarious round of Dinner at Joe's!

And Sean decided to celebrate his birthday at the show with a whole bunch of friends and family. He got on stage with us for Animatronic Jamboree!

There are so many choices for entertainment in the Valley, especially around the holiday season, we truly appreciate all of YOU (the audience!) who join us every weekend for some spontaneous laughs!

Join us at the Thursday Night Troupe Comedy Show this Thursday the 13th!

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YOU (The Audience)!

And here is a peek at some of the pretty faces who have graced our stage and walked away with two tickets to come see us again!