Midnights, Spookiness and Auditions on the rise...

Midnight Shows are Back!

Thats right! The Midnight Show returns
    Saturday October 1 at 11:45pm
    Saturday October 29 at 11:45pm

Two opportunities to take in some top notch Longform improv comedy for only $10!

How is this show different from our weekly Competitive Comedy Shows? What's Longform? Why is the MIDNIGHT show at 11:45pm?

Good questions.
The Midnight Show differs from our weekly Competitive Comedy Shows because it is not competitive at all, but a collaborative effort between 6 hand picked players. There is also no Brown Bag Foul at the Midnight Show. Which means, although it isn't specifically "naughty"... the language isn't monitored. For that reason the show is limited to audiences 16 & older.
Longform improv, as featured in the Midnight Show, is basically... longer. With a 20- 30 minute comedy piece constructed around a single suggestion.

Why is it at 11:45?
Who knows! Its madness at the Midnight Show!

Get tickets online  today for only $10!

Audition for National Comedy Theatre!
Thats right- National Comedy Theatre, the Valley's improv comedy leaders, are looking for a few funny dudes and hilarious ladies to join the team of improvisational performers!

Saturday October 22 at 1:00pm

No experience is necessary, just good energy and a positive attitude!

Call 602-374-5638 or email info@nctphoenix.com to sign up today!

Selected individuals will take part in a 6 week introductory workshop and then be expected to participate in weekly improvisational training in addition to the opportunity to perform with our cast at NCT in weekly competitive comedy shows. 

The Halloween Spooktacular
Friday October 28 and Saturday October 29th witness the suspense, the thrill and the mosterous hilarity that IS the Halloween Spooktacular! The stellar cast of National Comedy Theatre will dust off improv games and sketches so insane that they only bring them out for Halloween. And, this All Ages show will see the theatre at NCT decked out in spooky style! Ticket give-a-ways will be your trick or treat gift, and everyone will walk away from this spooky wonderland laughing their guts out!
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for Students or Seniors get them online today at www.nctphoenix.com

Movie Mashterpiece Theater

This Thursday NCT is taking on another truly godawful film in the hopes of giving it life anew as something funny.
Join us at The Royale at 7:00 Thursday the 25th. 

The Movie Mashterpiece Theater was the brainchild of Midnight Movie Mamacita and the team at NCT.
Its a little bit MST3K and a little bit Whose Line is it Anyway...  but instead of adding our witty japes to the already horrible dialogue and bizarre soundtrack- we get rid of the whole thing.
the team from NCT will provide all new dialogue to go with a new story, complete with foley and soundtrack.

I have to say, ROBOWAR is going to be... just spectacular. The movie is a misguided cross between Predator, Robocop and a Discovery Channel Documentary about the beauty of jungle scenery. Im pretty sure the production crew spent all their money on fog machines.

Come this Thursday to see what Andi Oliver, Krissy Lenz, Dom Johnson, Allison Reese, Brendan McCay, Jared Cox and Zeke Hill can make of it- with sound effects and music provided live!

Comedy is for Everyone

National Comedy Theatre has long prided herself on presenting all-ages comedy, appropriate for all audiences and hilarious to all!

We are so pleased and lucky to boast players of all races and religions. NCT is proud to have Christians, Muslims, Jews, Mormons, Catholics, Seventh Day Adventists, Atheists and even a few Canadians in our working team. We have students, stay at home moms, at least one war hero with two purple hearts, business men, entrepreneurs, actors, massage therapists, teachers, and social service workers. We have a player all the way from Kenya in addition to a host of other African American, Hispanic, Asian, Gay, Straight, Caucasian, Confused and even Canadian players.  We welcome them all, we count them as part of our family and they each bring their unique experience and expertise to our improvisational table.

Our show is always, always all ages and appropriate for all audiences. We are proud and lucky to host an audience as diverse and interesting as our own players. At National Comedy Theatre we present a hilarious and always spontaneous show that is inclusive and entertaining to all. We would never propose to present a show that is strictly "Christian Comedy" "Catholic Comedy" or even "Canadian Comedy" our comedy is for all! But I promise you that all the Christians, Catholics and Canadians will be rolling in the aisles along with the seniors, kids, students, and every other race, ethnicity, life style and point of view that walks into our doors.

All Ages comedy makes no difference. Our show transcends race, religion, creed and life style- its is hilarious to EVERYONE. And, because we take such pride in diversity and inclusion- our show is-- in addtion to being all ages and clean-- is NEVER racist or homophobic. never.

Why, just this past weekend we had a 12 year old birthday, a 21 year old birthday, and a bachelorette party in the house TOGETHER all laughing and having a great time.

Comedy is for everyone. All Ages, All Audience, Clean comedy is meant to be for ALL. And that is what you get at National Comedy Theatre.

Learn!

there are so many opportunities for you to learn something really cool this summer...

Not in the mood to commit? Take it in small doses.

One Day Workshops: Summer Schedule

Only $25 and 2 hours each, One Day Workshops are the perfect thing for a summer improv fling...
Reserve your spot before classes fill up-

JULY-
Saturday 9th: 3:30pm: What is Funny?
Tuesday 12th: 7:30pm: What is Funny Also?
Saturday 23rd: 3:30pm: Emotions and Improv
Tuesday 26th: 7:30pm: Fun and Games

Each Class is $25 or save $10 when you sign up for the whole series (4 classes for only $90)
Sign up by email or phone 602-374-5638.

Little ones need to be entertained and enlightened? There are 2 spots left...

Improv Summer Camp for Kids and Teens *Almost Full*

Improv Comedy Camp: Session 1 - $150
Ages 7-12 - Kids Improv Camp! 11am -1pm Mon July 11- Sat July 16.

At Improv Comedy Camp kidswill learn and play the same improvisational games and exercises that you see onstage at National Comedy Theatre. Through the fun and excitement of improv comedy kids and teens will build confidence, learn to think on their feet, develop team work and listening skills as well as performance and comedic abilities.
This sesssion will include an opportunity for campers to show off what they have learned in a performance for friends and family on National Comedy Theatre's stage.

Class size is limited, to learn more please call 602-374-5638 or email us.

Want something specific and intense? But also hilarious?

Scene Work Study Class

and other upcoming Workshops
Scene Work Study Class - Thursday July 28 7:30pm
3 Week Session - $90
In Scene Work Study we will explore the elements of what makes a scene, improve story telling abilities and learn to make strong scene choices. Using fun excercises and games this class is an intensive look at scene work and improvised story telling. Open to all levels of experience. Class size is limited. Please call 602-374-5638 or email workshops@nctphoenix.com
Singing Study Class - Thursday August 18 7:30pm
3 week session - $100
Learn the dynamics of the improvised musical! In this class you will sing along to live keys and our own National Comedy Theatre musical cues as you explore the exitement of improvised singing. Open to all levels of experience. Class size is limited. Please call 602-374-5638 or email workshops@nctphoenix.com
Full Session Level 1 - Begins Monday September 12
6 weeks - 7:30pm- 9:30pm - $175
For a full description of our Level 1 Workshop please click here.

 

YOU (The Audience!)

Here you are... in all of your GLORY!

 

The Valentines Show

 

The Valentines Show

Best Of Times Two!

National Comedy Theatre wins the AZcentral Readers Poll for Best Stand Up, Sketch and Improv 2011!

Check out this link to take a look at the full article.
(personally I like that the focus on our laughing audience shot features a seat reserved for a purse and a sweater)

We are super excited, and proud as heck of all our SuperFans for voting! As always, we cant do what we do without YOU (the audience!) Thank you for making us not only your 2011 Best of azcentral.com winners, but also the East Valley Triubune's Best of the East Valley!

We also owe it to these guys... an excellent team, truly the BEST of Phoenix and the East Valley!

Theres alot coming up at NCT this summer, join us!
We are at the Phoenix Improv Festival Saturday April 16
The Level 1 Improv Comedy Class begins Tuesday May 3
The Mothers Day MAMARAMA is May 6 & 7
The High School Improv League Tournament is May 14 & 15
The High School League All Star Show is Thursday May19
The High School League Champions take on the Pros at NCT on May 20

and EVERY SINGLE Friday and Saturday night we have Competitive Comedy to Rock Your Socks Off at 7:30 & 9:45pm

Fox in Sox

Audience Volunteer Pics from the Green Elephant Show!