look at that, its YOU (The Audience)

Did you know that polaroid cameras are all but extinct and polariod film now goes for about $10 a shot on eBay? Its true. Ridiculous, but true. Though we at NCT would certianly prefer to continue kicking it old school and shaking our polariods like its 1989... we have decided to take a bold step into the world of today (or, if you judge us by our tech... we're stepping into the world of 5 years ago)

Digital Audience Volunteer Photos! December 17, 2010 through January 22, 2011

Ryan Usher plays Dinner at Joes with the team.

Carlos and Matt with the Fabulous Hair play Anamatronic Jamboree!

we love you.

already? hearts and flowers and cupids already??

Yes! and at National Comedy Theatre that means... the Valentines Show!
Friday February 11 & Saturday February 12 at 7:30 and 9:45 PM

National Comedy Theatre presents the funniest Valentines comedy show in town- and this one is completely spontaneous, totally interactive, uniquely competitive and always extraordinarily funny. Dont miss the all ages Valentines Show at NCT!

You know its going to be awkward when NCT presents their improv pick-up-lines, you can guess how crazy it will be when they make up a video dating profile on the spot and guess what- they're going to give you roses!

also on the horizon? Level 1 Workshops start up again on March 7!
In Level 1 you'll learn the basics of improv comedy- sharpening your quick thinking skills, listening and team work, trust and confidence as well as your comedic and performance abilities. How do we do this? By having some of the most skilled, experienced and talented teachers in the Valley guiding you through some of the most fun and exciting improvisational games and excercises on planet earth.
Classes fill up, so call today for info!

and... SHOW IN REVERSE is going to turn everything upside down on April 1!
At National Comedy Theatre's Show In Reverse you'll be laughing so hard, you wont know which way is up! We start with the final score and work our way BACKWARDS through the show till we get to the beginning. Like every NCT improv comedy show, Show in Reverse will be spontaneous, hilarious and interactive with a few added twists! Dont miss this rare show Friday April 1st ONLY at 7:30 & 9:45pm

get tickets online! www.nctphoenix.com

The White Elephant Show

at a loss for what to do with all this free time before Christmas?

dont fret, we've solved that problem for you. join us at the White Elephant Show!

Thursday December 23rd at 7:30 (a ONE TIME ONLY event)

The White Elephant Show will be like nothing you've ever seen before!
4 Players competiting for individual points based on YOUR applause
and YOU (the audience) will pick EVERY GAME of the evening!
and, the best part is... its only $9!
Get tickets today www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes

We wont be there to entertain you on Friday 12/24 or Saturday 12/25... but we CAN help you kick off Christmas weekend with some hilarious style... get tickets today and join us at the White Elephant Show Thursday December 23rd.

Its Up! Its Coming! Its Up and Coming Events!

Getting ready for Ha Ha Hanukkah shows this weekend! The players will all be sharpening their dreidel skills tonight in preperation for the event!

You can still get tickets online: www.nctphoenix.com/showtimes
and you can still get $2 off with your non-perishable food donation

Level 1 Improv Comedy Workshops are starting up again in the new year, the last two have filled up quickly...

		Starts Tuesday January 4	Fee $175.00 for 6 weeks. Class size is limited. Please call to register 602-374-5638 This course is a fun, no-pressure approach to improv comedy. NCT's instructors have over 15 years of experience each and lead our Level 1 workshoppers through exciting excpercises and games that stress basic skills such as focus, teamwork, mime, character and status - all of the things that, together, create great scene work. The core components of improv, listening skills & your ability to be "in the moment" are strongly emphasized. Great for those who want to "try it out" or take the first step toward a career in comdey- NCT Level 1 Improv Workshop is something for everyone.

see you at NCT!

Oxygen Deprivation

Many improv games live and breathe a certian elegance. a grace and charm that keeps them strong thoughout the years. Fresh Choice? Blind Line? Classics.

But there is no place for classics, elegance, grace or, nay even BREATHING at Halloween Spooktacular time!
Hence, Oxygen Deprivation- the stupidest and most dangerous improv comedy game ever to slash the stage to hilarious ribbons.

Whats the gimmick you ask? Well, during the scene one player will literally not be breathing. thats right. not. breathing. they will play with their head submerged in a bucket of icy water. why? because its Halloween Spooktacular Baby! its also cold and flu season. and if you cant dance on the edge of drowning and phneumonia whilst putting together some spontaneous improvisational fun then you just arent trying hard enough, am i right?

I assure you, NCT Phoenix will be trying hard enough.

giant spider?

In San Diego at National Comedy Theatre it was a delight of the Halloween season to see what crazy new decoration would be added each year. One year it was a plethora of toddler sized skeletons (ci, el guapo... you have a plethora) that danced along the back of the stage. The next year some average human sized skeletons joined them (till the one day when the lady skeleton met this fellow, and they knew it was much more than a skeleton hunch) and they became a family that sat and watched the show. Years later large TV monitors were pointed at the audience that featured a scary face making... scary faces...
the point is, there was always something new to gander at. each year the stakes were raised.


trying hard to keep that tradition alive here in the Valley of the Sun. last year we added some pretty creepy spider nests and a haunted boiler room. this year Ive got an eerie skeleton bride and some giant spiders to add to the spider webs.

im hoping the resulting effect will be that people who were scared out of their boots last year (in a comedic sort of way, not an actual fear sort of way) will be scared out of their socks this year (again- comedically speaking. not serial killer-illy speaking)

maybe thats the point and, essentially, the hard part- perfecting the art of hilarious but spooky. someday we will have ten years of precident and supplies to draw from, like NCT SD. Till then though, I know NCT PHX will still rock your socks off... come see the spooktacular show!

Spooktacular Week! Monday, Monday Monday!

Want a bit of insight into the hilarious terror of Halloween Spooktacular at National Comedy Theatre?

Last Action Joke Vs. CSI:NCT

love 185 jokes? hate 185 jokes? spooktacular has a trick or two up its sleeve-

last action joke, a favorite of NCT San Diego, combines the horrible puns of terrible action movies with the pure groan-worthy genius of 185s...

or, will we play CSI:NCT? Created and beloved by NCT Phoenix, we take the snarky, sunglassy snarl of CSI and the pun-intended turbo cheesiness to the Max!

which do you prefer? which do you hope to see? come on down to the spooktacular to find out!

www.nctphoenix.com