Phoenix Comedy | Mother’s Day Weekend

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All of the Jester’Z have mothers and want to celebrate!

Why just celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday? The weekend of May 7th and 8th is Mother’s Day Weekend, that is why we are celebrating all weekend at Jester’z Improv. So if you are looking for something special to give to your mom or maybe you are a mom that doesn’t want to leave your celebration in the hands of someone else, look no further then Jester’z Improv Comedy.

The best part is that we have some fantastic deals mother’s day weekend.

Half price tickets for all mom’s all weekend.
If mom is accompanied by one of more of her children, mom gets in FREE!

The deal runs for all shows on May 7th & 8th. Reservations are required: 480-423-0120. You must mention the deal at the box office in order to get the discount. AND let me stress again to make reservations early!

Jester’z Improv Comedy is the home of the best comedy in the phoenix.

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Phoenix Comedy | Musical Improv – JesterZ Improv

Jester’Z Improv brings music to Phoenix!

Improv is both challenging and rewarding. Players and audience members alike have favorites and not so favorites when it comes to games being played. One of the newest facets of Jesterz improv is the addition of musical improv, which has been met with a great deal of popularity with our fans. As an improviser musical improv can be an intimidating challenge. Not only do you have to think quickly on your feet, but you have to do it to a specific rhythm and you have to sing on top of it all. Musical improv can be very intimidating, even among those that do not shy away from singing.

One big thing to keep in mind with musical improv: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A GOOD SINGER. That’s right, you heard it here first! Singing is simply a format; it does not require you to be the next Whitney Houston (back when she wasn’t washed-up). It is no different than standard improv. You establish the same relationships, you listen to your teammates, and you make strong solid choices (speaking with purpose). In fact, some of the funniest moments in our musical improv experience have come from those that claim to “not be singers.” The key to musical improv is to always be mindful of the beat. It can be considered a form of improvisational poetry. When you are faced with the challenge of musical improv here are a few tips from the pros…

1. Singing does not mean you have to rhyme every time.
2. You don’t have to start singing the moment the music plays. Play around with some of the musical stereotypes: humming before the song begins, snapping, saying something seemingly profound (but ultimately cheesy).
3. Trust your musician (they want you to look good as much as you do!).
4. Remember you are simply talking. The words just take longer to get out.

Remember, improv is only as difficult as you make it. The next time you get an opportunity try some musical improv and see how you feel. In the meantime, come check out the musical improv games at the Jesterz shows. You won’t regret it!

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Phoenix Comedy Character Development | Jester’Z Improv

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It has been discussed in the past that good comedy follows a set of rules. But, the rules themselves can be turned into brilliant performances when they are channeled through a good character. A strong character with a distinct point of view can be a powerful tool in performing, both comedically and dramatically. Developing a character can add value to a scene, it can bring life to a topic that would otherwise be very bland to watch, and it can give the performer a way to get more involved in a scene.

A character can go from over-the-top to mundane and uninteresting. Any character in the spectrum can be used, but there it is important to choose a character wisely. The audience might love seeing the living embodiment of a flesh eating virus with lactose intolerance, but as the scene drags on, there is no connection to reality with that character.

Can it be related to an audience? Sure it can. But, it is difficult to do. When you bring a multi-level marketer with an abundance of positive sales-pitches, then you have someone people can relate to. So when developing a character, keep a few things in mind:

1. Define a strong position for your character. What does your character love? What does your character hate?
2. What does your character do when met with a conflict? Is your character a strong leader or a lower status that follows another leader?
3. What does your character do for a living? How do they feel about their job?
4. Is your character relatable to an audience?

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