Myths & Monsters
ComedySportz Presents: The 3-Person, 1-Hour CStar Warz ComedySportz Presents
ComedySportz Presents: The Archdiocese of Laughter Mark Leopold/ ComedySportz
Davenger Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) A mix of improv veterans and fresh faces, Davenger likes its improv lean and gamey. Performing the classic Harold format, they attack the stage with emotion, intellect, and a strong sense of mischief. Directed by Philly transplant Maggy Keegan (formerly of iO West and Second City Hollywood). $12 / 60 minutes Mainstage at the Adrienne 2030 Sansom Street Wheelchair accessible Sept 12–14 at 9pm Sept 15 at 7:30pm
Hot Dish presents “Backstory” Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) A completely improvised show that unfolds backward in time, similar to the movie Memento. Unlike anything that fans of improv and comedy at the Philly Fringe have ever seen before, it’s an evening of completely engrossing and entertaining theater from the curtain call to the opening suggestion. $12 / 90 minutes Mainstage at the Adrienne 2030 Sansom Street Wheelchair accessible Sept 19–22 at 7:30pm
Fibber
Reverently irreverent, this show explores the strange and silly side of being a Catholic. With saints, hymns, relics, and devotions, the Church provides two thousand years of material so you better come in a state of grace, because you might die of laughter! $15 / 60 minutes The Playground at the Adrienne 2030 Sansom Street Wheelchair accessible Sept 20 + 21 at 10pm
Comic Energy Sketch Comedy Show Comic Energy Productions
Davenger Dangerous Fools The 3-Person
Philly Fringe
A long time ago, in a Fringe festival far, far away . . . three actors attempted to recreate the classic sci-fi movie live on stage in just 60 minutes! From ComedySportz, Philly’s longest-running comedy show, comes The 3-Person, 1-Hour CStar Warz—the nerdiest fun you will have this Philly Fringe. $15 / 60 minutes The Playground at the Adrienne 2030 Sansom Street Wheelchair accessible Sept 7, 17 + 18 at 8:30pm
ComedySportz Presents: Dangerous Fools Dangerous Fools Comic Energy
THEATER + IMPROV COMEDY
Hot Dish
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“Better than any improv group I’ve seen.” (City Paper.) A fool from LA and a fool from Philly take nothing but a stage, a suggestion, and two twisted minds, Thomas Fowler (IO West) and Mary Carpenter (ComedySportz) take you on an improvised ride that is hilarious, unique, and dangerously unpredictable. $15 / 60 minutes The Playground at the Adrienne 2030 Sansom Street Wheelchair accessible Sept 17 + 18 at 7pm Sept 19–21 at 8:30pm
A Philly tradition for 12 years, this all-new sketch comedy show comes straight from taping their TV pilot. Featuring an array of crazy characters and ironic twists, it’s comedy Philly-style. Includes impersonations, original characters, and the attitude of Philadelphia. $15 / 90 minutes 2nd Stage at the Adrienne Wheelchair accessible 2030 Sansom Street Sept 8, 15 + 22 at 11pm
Myths & Monsters Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) Fibber Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) 4 STORYTELLERS. 1 FIBBER. After swearing to tell the truth, Philly’s most talented storytellers share their own personal and outrageous experiences with the audience—but someone has made it all up. It’s the audience’s job to hear the stories and vote for the person whose pants they think are on fire! $12 / 60 minutes Mainstage at the Adrienne 2030 Sansom Street Wheelchair accessible Sept 20–22 at 9:30pm Sept 23 at 5pm
An hour long improvised hero’s adventure following a basic structure parsed by Joseph Campbell. A team of actors moving and breathing in tandem will depict monstrous beasts and terrifying deities encountered during a spontaneously created theatrical tale of the trials and transformation of a lone hero. $12 / 60 minutes Mainstage at the Adrienne 2030 Sansom Street Wheelchair accessible Sept 6–9 at 7:30pm