Whats Up This Week.... Scary? Stupid? Competitive? YES!

Hey there Super Fans! Welcome to the beginning of October!
Whats happening this week at NCT?

THURSDAY-- October 1st

Two Show Thursday takes the stage this week!
We've got the TNT Improv Team up first and they've got some new players hopping into the mix. Join us this week to welcome Shannon & Jeff to the TNT team!

Newbie Shannon McGivern

They'll be playing alongside your TNT Favorites: Bailey, Harry, Karen, Matthew, Mike and Tricia!
This month's second show is our first official Halloween themed event... Ernest Abridged- Ernest Scared Stupid.... a hilariously over-dramatic theatrical retelling of Ernest P Worrell's attempt to thwart an evil Halloween troll!
Whose in the cast of Erenst Abridged this time around? We've got Krissy, Andre, Jordan, Josh and Tricia- doing double duty in this month's Two Show Thursday!

Newbie Jeff Underwood

FRIDAY-- October 2nd
Competitive Comedy at 7:30 & 9:45pm
The best of the Main Stage team at NCT are ready to rock and roll and compete for your laughs!
This Friday on the schedule we've got Amy, Andrew, Anthony, Derrick, Francis, Krissy & Dorian with Matthew Turner on Mr. Voice!

SATURDAY -- October 3rd
Competitive Comedy at 7:30 & 9:45pm
Its going to be a record breaking weekend outdoors... and we're keeping it just as hot on the stage at NCT!
Well... I mean, not literally... we will be cranking the AC, as always. I just mean, the quality of the comedy will be, you know, very hot. You get it... you see what I'm saying... right?
Anyway, on the schedule for this Saturday October 3rd we've got Andi, Anthony, Heath, Krissy, Dorian, Mike and our newest Main Stage player Sarah! Chico Talbert is up in the voice booth this Saturday night and its going to be a super great show.

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Thanks, Super Fans! We're excited to see you this weekend!

Exciting Stuff on the Horizon... September Events!

We have a plethora of fun things in store for you at National Comedy Theatre this fall!

 

2 Show Thursday: NCT's Variety & Improv Show
Thursday September 3rd at 7:30pm,$8 All Ages 

On September 3rd our first show features hilarious and interactive comedy from National Comedy Theatre’s own TNT Improv & the Bucket of DOOM! Shout suggestions, laugh along with the spontaneous comedy and maybe even pick from the Bucket of DOOM! Then, after intermission, stick around for the comedy magic of Ron Burch!

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

Improv Uncensored
Thursday September 10th at 7:30pm,$8 ages 18+ 

Come see the saucy side of National Comedy Theatre at the show with no Ref, no rules and no Brown Bag Foul... and no one under 18 admitted! The show on September 10th features 3 different improv comedy acts for just $8: NCT LongForm Comedy Team, FLD Productions and 80's Abridged... hilariously dramatic readings of your favorite terrible movies.
Get tickets online now at http://www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes.html

Instant Improv Class
Instant Improv Class! Individual Drop-In Style Classes at NCT

Each class has a specific theme & focus. Take just one or take them all! Drop In classes are a great supplement to our 6 week improv comedy classes or an easy way to test the waters and see if this improv thing is for you!

Saturday September 12
Short Form Circuit Training
Work out your improv muscles with fun, fast paced Short Form scenes, games and exercises
2:00pm- 4:00pm
$25 pre-register $30 at the door (5 person minimum participation)
Skill Level: Beginner

Saturday September 26
Pop Culture Improv Class & Musical Improv
Using examples from popular TV, movies, music and more we look into the different kinds of musical improv and how to approach improvised singing. 2:00pm- 4:00pm 

$25 pre-register $30 at the door (5 person minimum participation)
Skill Level: Intermediate (some improv experience is a plus)
 

Call 602-374-5638 or email workshops@nctphoenix.com for info & registration.
The next available Level 1 Improv Class begins November 24th.

2 Show Thursday: NCT's Variety & Improv Show
Thursday September 17th at 7:30pm,$8 All Ages 

Two hilarious comedy shows crammed into one night of laughs!
On September 17^th we’re premiering a new, interactive game show created LIVE …its @8:30! Plus catch the hilarious and interactive comedy from National Comedy Theatre’s own TNT Improv & the Bucket of DOOM! Shout suggestions, laugh along with the spontaneous comedy and maybe even pick from the Bucket of DOOM!
Get tickets online now at http://www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes.html

Kids & Teens: Instant Improv Class

Saturday September 19^th 

Ages 7-12 12:00-2:00pm - Ages 13+ 2:30pm- 4:30pm
$25 pre-register $30 at the door

Kids (Ages 7-12) 12:00pm- 2:00pm
In which we explore the fun and adventure of using our imagination without fear of failure!

TEENS! (Ages 13-17) 2:30- 4:30
In which we explore quick thinking and alternative points of view when working as a team!

Call 602-374-5638 for information & registration.

The Return of Movie MashTerpiece Theater: Fangs of the Living Dead
Thursday September 24^th 7:30pm $8… 18+
National Comedy Theatre’s Movie MashTerpiece Theater is back and badder than ever with Fangs of the Living dead (1969)- the story of a young woman soon to inherit the family castle… but wait! Treachery, witchcraft and sexy vampires may stand in her way! This is maybe the worst, and raunchiest, fare that NCT’s cast of comedians has ever tackled as they create new dialogue LIVE as the movie plays!

This showing is rated R and best for audiences 18+
Get tickets online now at
http://www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes.html

Improv Comedy Class Level 1: Beginning Improv
Begins Tuesday November 24th, 6 week class $175

Improvisational skills can sharpen your wits in the board room, the class room and beyond. Learn the mystery and the magic behind the same exciting improv games you see on the NCT stage. National Comedy Theatre's Level 1 Improv Comedy Class is a fun, no pressure environment with individual instructor attention and lots of stage time. Improv will help build confidence, quick thinking skills and more!
Call 602-374-5638 or email workshops@nctphoenix.com for info & registration.
The next available Level 1 Improv Classes begin January 19^th 2016 & May 3^rd 2016

All That Is Upcoming!

Cheesy Tie Weekend: Father's Day Comedy

Friday & Saturday June 19 & 20th at 7:30 & 9:45pm, $12- $14 All Ages

Wear your cheesiest, ugliest, worst tie to the show for $2 off admission and a chance to win a prize pack at each show. Use PROMO CODE TIE, and don't forget to wear your tie! Bring your Dad, bring your Grads... come on out to the show!

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

Level 1: Beginning Improv

Begins Tuesday August 18th, 6 week class $175

Learn the mystery and the magic behind the same exciting improv games you see on the NCT stage. National Comedy Theatre's Level 1 Improv Comedy Class is a fun, no pressure environment with individual instructor attention and lots of stage time. Improv will help build confidence, quick thinking skills and more!

Call 602-374-5638 or email workshops@nctphoenix.com for info & registration.

The next available Level 1 Improv Class begins November 24th.

Improv Uncensored

Thursday June 25 at 7:30pm, $8 Ages 18+

No Ref, no Rules, no Brown Bag Foul and NO ONE under 18 admitted. At this month's Improv Uncensored you get a variety of comedy, including Spoof N Cinema After Dark- a surprise selection of NCT's best R rated comedy reprised from Phoenix Comicon 2015.

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

The Midnight ShowSaturday June 27th 11:45 $8 ages 18+

Late Night Comedy! Come see the saucy side of NCT!

Last Saturday of each month at 11:45pm.
No Ref, No Rules, No Restrictions!

PATRIOTAPALOOZA: Comedy for America

Friday July 3rd at 7:30 & 9:45pm, $12- $14 All Ages

Its the most American celebration of comedy because YOU! (the Audience) get to exercise your right to VOTE for the funniest comedians! 
Get tickets online now at http://www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes.html

2 Show Thursday: NCT's Variety & Improv Show

Thursday July 2nd & 16th at 7:30pm,$8 All Ages

Two hilarious comedy shows crammed into one night of laughs!

On July 2nd you get TNT Improv & the Bucket of DOOM! followed by the Science Bar Podcast LIVE recording! Real life scientists discuss real life scientific discoveries with real life comedians over drinks! Check out the podcast by clicking here.


On July 16 TNT Improv & the Bucket of DOOM are followed by Ernest Abridged: Ernest Goes to Jail, a hilariously dramatic scripted retelling of your favorite Ernest adventures!
Get tickets online now at http://www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes.html

All the Up Coming August & Beyond!

Spoof N Cinema Returns! Midnight Movies! Adult Workshops! Whats new, August?

Clerks (1994, R)   …presented by Cheba Hut Midnight Movies, Munchies & Brew
Saturday August 9,   11:45pm         $8

Just because they serve you, doesn’t mean they like you. Join us for Kevin Smiths 1994, $27,000 masterpiece Clerks… a peek inside the hidden world of retail employees Randal & Dante. And Dante isn’t even supposed to be there today!

At Midnight Movies, Munchies & Brew we will tout our own interactive Drinking Game Rules. You can feast on Cheba Hut Munchies as well as specially featured craft brews.  Trivia & prizes following the showing provided by Cheba Hut and National Comedy Theatre.

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

And keep an eye out for future Midnight Movies, Munchies & Brew Screenings:
Mallrats                Saturday November 8, 11:45pm  $8
Chasing Amy      Saturday February 14^th, 11:45pm $8

Two Show Thursday
Thursday 8/21,  7:30pm   $8   All Ages
Two Show Thursday coming at ya once again with two awesome comedy shows for just one ticket price!
At This Month’s 2 Show Thursday the Thursday Night Team will be killing it with their improv comedy! Then the most advanced Level 3 Workshoppers take the stage for your delight and amusement.
Get tickets online here:  
http://www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes.html


Spoof N Cinema: The Big Wheel (Mickey Rooney)
Thursday August 28^th, 7:30pm  $8   All Ages

Like Mystery Science Theatre 3000? Rifftrax? Whose Line is it Anyway? Then Spoof N Cinema is for YOU!

The Big Wheel gets the Spoof N Cinema treatment at National Comedy Theatre, brought to you by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange! Mickey Rooney stars in this fast paced racing adventure from 1949, but the cast of National Comedy Theatre give it new life as they create hilarious new dialogue, sound effects and more LIVE! Right before your very eyes! 

Trivia and prizes follow the screening brought to you by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange.
Get tickets online:  

 http://www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes.html

Check out other NCT events: http://www.nctphoenix.com/events.html
Check out other Bookmans Events:  http://bookmans.com/events/

The Midnight Show
Saturday 8/30, 11:45pm       $8        17+

National Comedy Theatre’s monthly foray into the uncensored & unknown goes down on the 30th at 11:45 featuring uncensored, anything goes improv comedy. NO BROWN BAG FOUL at this unrated show, so audiences are limited to ages 17+ Get tickets online: www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes.html


Level 1 Improv Comedy Workshop
$175 6 weeks Tuesdays 7:00- 9:00pm
Begins Tuesday 9/23 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 atmosphere.
Class size is limited. Level 1 is intended for participants 18 years.
For more information or registration please email workshops@nctphoenix.com
or call 602-374-5638.
Additional 6 week Level 1 sessions in 2014: 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.

Watch for September announcements, because we have the Return of High School Improv League, the Return of Kids, Tween & Teen Improv Classes, MORE Spoof N Cinema, MORE 2 Show Thursday and MORE Midnight Show coming your way!