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

August is Awesome... Events at NCT!

We have so much fun at NCT! Here's what we are cooking up in August!

EVERY Friday & Saturday, we've got you covered with Competitive Comedy!

at 7:30 & 9:45pm
$14 Adults, $12 Students, Seniors, Military ALL AGES

National Comedy Theatre’s Competitive Comedy Shows are a hilarious, spontaneous and interactive experience where YOU (the Audience) shout suggestions, pick games and decide which team of comedians is the FUNNIEST! No two shows are ever the same!
Visit www.nctphoenix.com for tickets or call our box office: 602-374-5638

Looking for something fun to do on Tuesday nights? Want to improve your quick thinking skills and build confidence? Good news... the next Level 1 Class starts this month!

Improv Comedy Class Level 1: Beginning Improv

Begins Tuesday August 18th, 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 Class begins November 24th.

...if you haven't yet checked out our Variety & Improv show, 2 Show Thursday, I highly recommend this months edition!  It doth be an hilarious delight to all thine senses...

 

2 Show Thursday: NCT's Variety & Improv Show

Thursday August 6th at 7:30pm,$8 All Ages 

Two hilarious comedy shows crammed into one night of laughs!
On August 6^th 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 Improvised Shakespeare- Quick, cutting, off the cuff comedy as if written by the Bard himself!

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

And there's more on Thursday nights, Improv Uncensored gives the Brown Bag a rest and lets it's hair down...

 

Improv Uncensored

Thursday August 13th 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 August 13th 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
And join us for future Improv Uncensored shows on 8/27 & 9/10!

If you are interested in Improv class, try out these Drop in style classes!

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 August 8
Aim Low! Fun with Low Status Characters 
Exploring the hilarity and fun of making low status choices that have high stakes impact on your improv!
2:00pm- 4:00pm
$25 pre-register $30 at the door
(5 person minimum participation)
Skill Level: Beginner

Saturday August 22
Pop Culture Improv Class- Scene Study

Using examples from popular TV, movies, music and more we look into what makes a strong, exciting improv comedy scene.
2:00pm- 4:00pm
$25 pre-register $30 at the door (5 person minimum participation)
Skill Level: Intermediate (some improv experience is a plus)

Saturday September 12
Short Form Circuit Training

Saturday September 26
Pop Culture Improv Class & Musical Improv
Call 602-374-5638 or email workshops@nctphoenix.com for info & registration.

Thursday Night Troupe & the Bucket of DOOM!

Thursday August 20^th at 7:30pm,$8 ages 18+ 

The Thursday Night Troupe, a.k.a. TNT Improv tear up the NCT stage with hilarious, spontaneous and always interactive improv comedy… but beware! The Bucket of DOOM! will decide the fate of each game and YOU (the Audience!) just might have a chance to reach in!

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

Improv Uncensored
Thursday August 27th 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! .
Get tickets online now at http://www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes.html
And join us for future Improv Uncensored shows on 9/10!

Come out to the shows and the classes and join us!
We can wait to see YOU (the Audience!)

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

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

Each class will have 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! 

Call or email us today to sign up: 602-374-5638 workshops@nctphoenix.com  

Saturday July 25
Improv: Right Now! Starting Your Scene Strong!
Exercises and games designed to help you start your scene in the middle and get going right away.
2:00pm- 4:00pm
$25 pre-register $30 at the door (5 person minimum participation)
Skill Level: Intermediate (some improv experience is a plus)

Saturday August 8
Aim Low! Fun with Low Status Characters
Exploring the hilarity and fun of making low status choices that have high stakes impact on your improv!
2:00pm- 4:00pm
$25 pre-register $30 at the door (5 person minimum participation)
Skill Level: Beginner

Saturday August 22
Pop Culture Improv Class- Scene Study
Using examples from popular TV, movies, music and more we look into what makes a strong, exciting improv comedy scene.
2:00pm- 4:00pm
$25 pre-register $30 at the door (5 person minimum participation)
Skill Level: Intermediate (some improv experience is a plus)

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)

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

Pink Elephants? Badmans & John Wayne? Uncensored Comedy? Weird Al? New Level 1 Workshop Dates? Ok!

The Midnight Show
Saturday January 31^st at 11:45pm, $8 ages 18+
*LAST Saturday of each month. Additional dates 2/28 and 3/28

Its National Comedy Theatre’s Uncensored Improv Show. At the Midnight Show (11:45pm) there are No RULES, No REFS, and NO Brown Bag Foul… Fast paced Improv comedy is totally spontaneous, based on audience suggestion and an unpredictable, raucous good time is assured.

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

Check out additional dates at www.nctphoenix.com

The Pink Elephant Improv Comedy Show
Thursday February 12^th at 7:30pm, $8 All Ages

Totally spontaneous and interactive comedy for Valentines Day at the Pink Elephant Improv Comedy Show! National Comedy Theatre’s award winning improv comedy team present hilarious comedy, made up on the spot and YOU (the Audience!) challenge the performers to EVERY game and shout suggestions!

This show is All Ages and all audiences are welcome. Bring a date! Bring a friend and forget the date! Bring the family! Heck, bring people you DON’T like… just don’t sit near them!

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

Valentines Day Comedy Shows at National Comedy Theatre
Friday 2/13 & Saturday 2/14, 7:30pm & 9:45pm    $12-$14
Two teams of top notch comedians square off in a hilarious and totally spontaneous comedy showdown featuring Valentines themed games and scenes you’ll only see once a year at the Valentines Day Comedy Show, including the NCT Rose Ceremony & Audience Pick Up Lines!

This show is All Ages and all audiences are welcome. Bring a date! Bring a friend and forget the date! Bring the family! Heck, grab people off of the street and bring them to the show, you’ll have a great time.

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

Two Show Thursday
Thursday February 19^th  at 7:30pm, $8 All Ages

One night, TWO hilarious improv comedy shows! At Two Show Thursday, you get double the comedy. First up at this month’s show… the Thursday Night Troupe. TNT will have you rolling with their spontaneous, fast paced improv comedy and YOU (the Audience) will shout out suggestion for every game. Next up, Spoof N Cinema Sneek Peek! On 2/26 our Spoof N Cinema cast will be giving John Wayne’s Angel & the Badman a whole new hilarious sound track live, as the movie plays and at 2 Show Thursday, you get a sneek peek of the best 20-30 minutes!

Spoof N Cinema: Angel & The Badman (John Wayne!)                           
Thursday  February 26^th at 7:30pm,  $8  All Ages

Spoof N Cinema takes this 1947 John Wayne flick and re-creates it as a hilarious comedy adventure! The award winning cast of National Comedy Theatre hits you with new dialogue, sound effects, plot twists and more!
The comedians are live, acting along with the movie right before your eyes. See John Wayne like you’ve never seen him before… funny!

Prizes and trivia follow the movie provided by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange and National Comedy Theatre.

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/

UHF starring Weird Al Yankovic         
Thursday March 26^th at 7:30pm, $5

Bring your favorite spatula…. It’s time for UHF!

Celebrate the 25^th anniversary of UHF, the 1989 film debut of comedy rock satirist Weird Al Yankovic. George Newman (Yankovic) and his friend Bob take over Channel 62, a failing local TV station. George fills the broadcast day with bizarre programming, bringing the ratings up and turning Channel 62 into an overnight success. Soon, rival station CEO R.J. Fletcher threatens to sabotage Channel 62, and George must come up with a way to save it. UHF also stars Victoria Jackson, Emo Philips, and Fran Drescher.

Plus! Bring your finest Spatula for the Best Spatula contest and spin the Wheel of Fish for Prizes! AND, a LIVE podcast with Educating [Geeks] follows the screening, included with admission. Laugh along and even participate as the Educating [Geeks] crew hash out the best and worst moments of UHF along with your Geek Host, UHF Super Fan and our First Timer, who is seeing the movie for the very first time. Prizes provided by Bookmans & NCT.

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/
Check out Educating [Geeks] here:  http://www.educatinggeeks.com/

Level  1 Improv Comedy Workshop
6 weeks 7:00- 9:00pm
Begins Tues May 5^th Fee $175
$50 deposit at registration
This class is a comprehensive introduction to Improvisation. You will learn the games and exercises used by the professional imrpovisers and comedians of National Comedy Theatre.
Improv will develop your ability to focus, use teamwork, listen, think on your feet and have confidence.
Class size is limited, reserve your spot today.