Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Phoenix Comicon 2014 Features a Whole lot of National Comedy Theatre

I tell you what. June 5-8 is nerd Christmas here in the Valley. Its Phoenix Comicon! This year is going to be a DOOZY! Not only will Nathan Fillian, John Barrowman, Adam West, Stan Lee and Bruce Campbell be there... so will National Comedy Theatre!

Why, we have 5 panels to choose from, more than double what we have presented in years past. Heres where and when you can find us!

Spoof & Cinema Mash Up: CLONE WARS!
Friday, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: North 124b
Spoof & Cinema like you've never seen it! This will feature no holds barred comedy as the hilarious cast of NCT creates new dialogue & sound FX LIVE in front of your very eyes!
who'll be here
  • Andi Oliver
  • Andrew Melnik
  • Anthony Thornton
  • Becca Thornton
  • Francis Zagarrigo
  • Krissy Lenz
  • Paul Broccolo
 
Spoof & Cinema Mash Up: DROIDS!
Sunday, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: North 124b
Join the NCT as they tackle the weird stories of R2D2 & C3P0 in their animated cartoon. Weird humor & new dialogue provided!
who'll be here
  • Andrew Melnik
  • Anthony Thornton
  • Becca Thornton
  • Ellen Lopercio
  • Jordan Collier
  • Krissy Lenz
  • Paul Broccolo
 
Spoof & Cinema Mash Up: EWOKS!
Thursday, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: North 124b
Join the NCT as they add their own mixture of humor to bad plots, cheesey acting and crude SFX to Star Wars Universe's Ewoks!
who'll be here
  • Andrew Melnik
  • Anthony Thornton
  • Becca Thornton
  • Ellen Lopercio
  • Jordan Collier
  • Krissy Lenz
  • Paul Broccolo
 
#ShipIt
Friday, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: North 223
Have you ever wanted to talk about your favorite pairings? Do you ever wonder if there is something better? Come join the Mahou Shoujo Defense Force and set sail for your favorite ships and we'll tell you why there's something better.
who'll be here
  • The Mahou Shoujo Defense Force (4 panelists)
 
Location: North 124a
It's Star Trek: the Animated Series like you've never seen it before, because the hilarious cast of National Comedy Theatre is taking out all the sound and replacing it with new, hilarious dialogue, sound effects and more.
who'll be here
  • Andrew Melnik
  • Anthony Thornton
  • Bob Caplan
  • Krissy Lenz
  • Paul Broccolo
 
10 Must See Doctor Who Stories
Thursday, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: North 121bc
Considering it has been named the "Longest Running Science Fiction Television Program", Doctor Who has a multitude of fascinating stories to choose from. Join our Whovian Experts as we discuss The Top 10 Must See Doctor Who Stories!
who'll be here
  • Chris Swanson
  • Courtney Lovejoy
  • Gavin Hazeldene
  • Katie Reilly
  • Melanie Hazeldene
 
Spoof N Cinema: Doctor Who
Saturday, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: North 121bc

The Spoof N Cinema crew from National Comedy Theatre have hijacked Dr Who! Complete with all new, hilarious dialogue, plot, sound effects and more! Prizes & Trivia following the episode provided by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange and National Comedy Theatre!
who'll be here
  • Andrew Melnik
  • Bob Caplan
  • Francis Zagarrigo
  • Jordan Collier
  • Krissy Lenz
  • Paul Broccolo
 
IF you shall be in attendance, kindly add us to your conquest and come see the shows! Say "Hi!" when you see us walking around the exhibit hall, if you can pick us out from the crowd of 90,000 people! 
 

Friday, May 23, 2014

The High School League Tournament 2014 in Pictures

Every year the High School Improv League Tournament is a highly anticipated event. This year was no exception, with 8 schools coming from all across the Valley bringing their teams of High School Improvizeers to show off what they have learned this year for a team of professional improv judges.
 For some of the kids participating this was their first year at Tourney. For some, who spent their whole high school career participating in the National Comedy Theatre's High School Improv League, this would be the last Tourney to compete in.... an exciting and happy day.

Perry, Basha, Campo Verde, Horizon, Centennial, Willow Canyon, Agua Fria and Liberty High Schools all attended and participated.

And action packed, as always. Here we see Centennial High School's Plan B Improv Team in action.


This team, "And... Scene!" from Willow Canyon participated for the first year in 2014!

The big award for the day went to the Perry High School Perrywinkles as High School Improv League Champions. The judges felt their improv skills were sharp and strong, and their heart, teamwork and showmanship won everyone over and they took home the Championship trophy, signed the wall of fame and then performed with our Main Stage team on Friday May 16th. Congratulations, Perrywinkles!
 We started some new traditions this year. After all, the High School Improv League and the Tournament are always growing, changing and becoming awesomer.
This year we had a team of High School League Alums perform and keep everyone entertained during our intermission, while the judges deliberated and added up scores. Mike Warner is a National Comedy Theatre Main Stage professional improviser and graduate of Horizon High School and their 56th St Comedy Team. Alex Mattingly, a Thursday Night Troupe performer at NCT, Ryan Usher and Caleb Colson are all graduates of the High School Improv League from Horizon's 56th St Comedy Club. 
 Another new tradition this year, the beloved Franken Trophy (awarded to the runner up team) would not be built by the League coaches & administrators, but rather by the team that one it last year, thereby passing the torch with positivity and enthusiasm. The Perrywinkles were last year's FrankenTrophy runners up, and they did not dissapoint with this amazinly huge FrankenTrophy. It was taken home this year by close runners up, Horizon High Schools 56th St Comedy Club!
 Here are the Champs from Perry High, the runners up from Horizon High, their teachers Shawna Marquis and Elizabeth Orr. Oh, and me! Krissy Lenz, Coach to both teams.
 Here we see Juliet signing the wall of fame in the NCT Green Room.
It was an exciting and positive year. We cant wait to add more schools, more teams, more new students, more coaches and more judges to next years High School Improv League and Tournament!

If you would like to learn more about National Comedy Theatre's High School Improv League go ahead and contact Head Coach and League Administrator Krissy Lenz: 602-374-5638 krissy@nctphoenix.com

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

The Events.... They're, They're.... They're Upcoming!!!!



Here's whats on the dockett! It starts this THURSDAY!


Level 2 Improv Comedy Showcase
Thursday May 8, 7:30pm FREE All Ages

The crew of National Comedy Theatre’s Level 2 Workshop have been learning improv skills and honing their performance abilities for 12 weeks… now they want to show them off for YOU (the Audience!) Its FREE to come support them with your suggestions and laughs and the show is open to all ages.

Get tickets online: www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes.html



Mama-Rama
Friday & Saturday May 9 & 10    7:30pm & 9:45pm
$14- $12 Moms Save $2!
Everyone saves the drama for their Mama… National Comedy Theatre suggests you save some comedy too! At Mama-Rama Competitive Comedy Shows the whole family can laugh along with the hilarious, interactive comedy created spontaneously just for you!
And Moms save $2! Just make reservations online at www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes.html and use coupon code MAMA. 

Two Show Thursday
Featuring Thursday Night Troupe & High School Improv League All Stars!
Thursday 5/15,  7:30pm   $8   All Ages

Two Show Thursday slaps ya with two awesome comedy shows for just one ticket price! Shows are all ages and YOU (the audience) get to participate by shouting suggestions and more!

At this month's Two Show Thursday our second act will be the best of the best of this year's High School Improv League. Each of our 9 participating schools across the Valley will send their best and brightest to represent them in the All Star Showcase!

Get tickets online here: http://www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes.html

Level 1 Improv Comedy Workshop
$175 6 weeks Tuesdays 7:00- 9:00pm
Begins Tuesday 6/3 and meets every Tuesday night for 6 weeks at National Comedy Theatre

The National Comedy Theatre improv classes are an exciting and fun approach for people from all walks of life: actors, writers, lawyers or plumbers, beginners to experienced performers, the skills we teach can be applied to all areas.
In National Comedy Theatre’s Level 1 Improv Comedy Workshop you will get up on stage and participate in some of the same improv games you see on stage at NCT’s weekly professional performances in a fun, no pressure atmostphere.
Class size is limited. Level 1 is intended for participants 18 years.
Total class fee is $175. $50 deposit is non-refundable and due at registration. Balance is paid prior to beginning of first class session.

For more information or registration please email workshops@nctphoenix.com
or call 602-374-5638. ***February Level 1 SOLD OUT, so please do not hesitate to reserve your spot today***

Additional 6 week Level 1 sessions in 2014 September 23 and November 4, 2014.
Dates are subject to change. Check online at www.nctphoenix.com/classes.html and www.nctphoenix.com/events.html for most current listings.

Cheesy Tie Weekend for Fathers Day
Friday & Saturday June 13 & 14 7:30pm & 9:45pm
All Ages $12- $14 * save $2 when you wear a CHEESY TIE, the CHEESIEST TIE could win a prize package
Bring Dad and the whole family to laugh out loud at the hilarious, spontaneous, interactive comedy show for all ages at National Comedy Theatre. Save $2 on admission when you wear your CHEESY tie, you know- the kind your Dad has so MANY of- the CHEESIEST tie of the night could win a ticket package!
Make reservations online at www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes.html enter code TIE for your discount, but don’t forget to wear your CHEESY tie!

Kids Improv Camp & Performance
$150
Ages 7-11     June 16-20  12-2:00pm Monday- Friday, SHOW on Friday at 2:15pm
Kids are amazingly creative and spontaneous. National Comedy Theatre’s Improv Comedy Camp will teach them to hone their creative energy into team work, listening skills, trust and self confidence through fun, no pressure improv games. The 5 day camp will cap off with a half hour show on the last day of camp.
Discounts are available for kids that sign up with a friend. Class size is limited and summer kids camp tends to sell out so get your spot today!
National Comedy Theatre’s award winning and critically acclaimed improv comedy shows and classes have been taught and performed all over the country and the world. NCT’s instructors have years of teaching experience and performance training. www.nctphoenix.com
 To inquire or register please email workshops@nctphoenix.com or call 602-374-5638
Tween & Teen Improv Comedy Camp &  Performance
$150
Ages 12- 15   June 16- 20   3:00pm- 5:00pm   Monday- Friday, SHOW on Friday at 5:15
For tweens & early teens who want to learn some super fun and totally positive improv comedy. National Comedy Theatre’s Improv Comedy Camp will teach kids to hone their creative energy into team work, listening skills, trust and self confidence through slightly more challenging improv games and exercises. The 5 day camp will cap off with a half hour show on the last day of camp.
Discounts are available for kids that sign up with a friend. Class size is limited and summer camp tends to sell out so get your spot today!
To inquire or register please email workshops@nctphoenix.com or call 602-374-5638

Teen Improv Music & Genre Intensive
$175
Ages 12- 17   June 23- 27   12:00- 2:00pm   Monday- Friday
Teens with a little bit of improv experience will find a fun and exciting challenge in National Comedy Theatre’s Music & Genre Intensive. In this class we will explore the elements of musical improv games & exercises as well as individual genres such as Shakespeare, western, sci-fi and more.
Discounts are available for kids that sign up with a friend. Class size is limited and summer camp tends to sell out so get your spot today!
To inquire or register please email workshops@nctphoenix.com or call 602-374-5638

Spoof N Cinema: Sci-Fi Surprise!
Thursday June 19, 7:30pm FREE All Ages


It’s a Spoof N Cinema Surprise! You’ll be treated to a full 60 minutes of sci-fi hilarity where really old, really bad cartoons get new comedy make overs complete with dialogue, sound track and more! This FREE event only comes around once a year so don’t miss it, make a reservation today at www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes.html

Join us for these special events and more!