It’s show time!
It was probably the most fun I ever had in class when I studied improvisational acting at Theater 168 in Scottsdale several years ago. And while you may not be abl
e to sign up for a class (if you don’t live in town), you can attend one of their comedy shows if you happen to be here on a weekend.
Owned and operated by Jef and Shurlin Rawls, this family-friendly comedy theater is home to the Jester’Z comedy troupe–a really fun and lively bunch of comedians, ages 18 to mid-40s, who really put on a good show for their audiences every weekend. It’s fun, interactive, and entertaining.
Jef, who teaches the acting classes, along with some of his talented performers, trained with, among many others, instructors at the Second City conservatory in Los Angeles, and is a working actor himself. Not only that, but he’s a really good guy, and you gotta support a man who cares about the impact he’s making. No cuss words allowed in his theater, for one thing. Plus, they sell Snickers bars–a fan favorite, of mine, that is. If you’re looking for something to do with the family, a first date, the 50th anniversary, give the Jester’Z a try:
WHEN: Fridays & Saturdays, 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.
WHERE: Inside Papago Plaza, 7117 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale.
COST: $12, all shows.
RESERVATIONS: 480-423-0120.
All shows run 90 minutes, without intermission. Candy, popcorn, soda and water can be purchased at the snack bar prior to show time. The theater is a smoke-free establishment and does not serve alcohol. But, hey, that means there’s no drink minimum!
(Above graphic provided by Theater 168.)
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