Outstanding comedic talent Ryan Rice and Second City Chicago-trained improviser Nick Shank joined the troupe six months ago. Hilarious Shakespearean actor Nathaniel Montgomery joined a few years back, as well. All three bring their own special energies, characters, and impeccable comedic timing to Sedona’s longest-running improv troupe.

These performers join Second City Chicago-trained local favorites Derek Dujardin, Shaeri Richards, Chris Redish, Shaunn Cochran, Betty Testa, Linda Roemer, and Mary Carder.

“Zenprov Comedy is the funniest improv troupe in Northern Arizona. People told me they were laughing so hard that their cheeks were hurting,” said Mr. Patrick Schweiss, Executive Director of the Sedona International Film Festival.

Guest director Chris Redish says, “There’s nothing we like more than making fun of ourselves, and a show about the eccentricities of Sedona is the perfect opportunity to do that! Plus, with St Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we all get to practice our Irish accents, with varying degrees of success!”

This show’s improvised game will include Sedona Returns Department, where actors get to ‘return’ an aspect of Sedona they don’t like after living here, and exchange it with something they would love for our community to have, like a new Trader Joe’s. And also Chicago-style long-form.

Zenprov Comedy performs a mix of fast-paced, hilarious, improvised scenes created in the moment based on audience suggestions, where scenes and characters interconnect. Unlike sketch or stand-up comedy, nothing is scripted or prepared in advance, so it is never the same show twice.

Zenprov Comedy is a local favorite that taps into the rich source material of living in a place steeped in spirituality, UFOs, vortexes, gurus, radical vegans, and confused tourists lost in roundabouts. Zenprov’s otherworldly performances explore inventive satire and cosmic giggles. Please note the show is rated PG-13 but occasionally ventures into R territory. Performances can be suggestive, irreverent, and unapologetic, but always apolitical.

This show may sell out, so be sure to reserve tickets ahead of time. The show’s runtime is approximately 90 minutes. Tickets for this unique event are $16 in advance and $18 at the door. Purchase tickets online at Sedona at the BUY TICKETS link above. Mary D. Fisher Theatre is located at 2030 W. State Route 89A, Sedona. To learn more about Zenprov, visit ZenprovComedy.com.