Jen Childs, Scott Greer, & Tom Fowler Set for ComedySportz's 20th Anniversary Show, 7/27

ComedySportz Philadelphia turns 20 years old this year and to celebrate this anniversary, they are pulling out all of the stops and hosting two super-sized versions of their regular long-running show at World Café Live, 3025 Walnut Street. The show will take place Saturday, July 27 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets to each show cost $25 for adults and $22 for students, seniors, and military with a valid ID. Tickets and more information are available at www.comedysportzphilly.com.

The weekend will kick-off with a special ComedySportz Story Slam. At this one-time only event, Friday, July 26, at 8 p.m. in the Skybox at the Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom Street, ComedySportz players past and present will tell hilarious stories from the 20 year history of ComedySportz Philly - from onstage antics to behind-the-scenes secrets. Evening will also include stories from ComedySportz fans live and on video. Tickets cost $10 and are available online atwww.comedysportzphilly.com.

Then Saturday is the big celebration. The evening features two standard ComedySportz matches featuring 40 past and present ComedySportz players. ComedySportz is Philadelphia's longest running comedy show. The line-up will include some of the group's all-stars from the past and present. Joining ComedySportz for this one evening will be Jen Childs, the Artistic Director of 1812 Productions and noted local actor Scott Greer. Both Childs and Greer are former members of ComedySportz Philadelphia. Also coming to town is former ComedySportz member Tom Fowler, who now lives in Los Angeles and just had a stint onJimmy Kimmel Live! as his correspondent for NBA Finals version of "Lie Witness News."

For the past 20 years ComedySportz has been entertaining fans with the fastest and funniest form of improv comedy ever seen. Two teams of improvisers vie for points in a hilarious competition by playing a series of improv games, similar to TV's Whose Line Is It Anyway? A referee governs the action, calling fouls and keeping the match moving at a blistering pace. The audience is always a part of the interactive show, and audience volunteers sometimes even wind up on stage. Because everything is improvised, it's never the same show twice. The shows are clean and appropriate for all ages.

ComedySportz Philadelphia's roster features many notable players and alumni. Their alumni include: Childs ( Founder of 1812 Productions, local actress, Barrymore Award winner, F. Otto Haas Award Winner), Greer (Local actor, Barrymore Award winner, F. Otto Haas Award Winner), and Karen Getz (Local Actress, Barrymore Award winner (Choreography), creator of the Fringe hit and Barrymore Award nominated, Suburban Love Songs).

Current players on ComedySportz Philadelphia's roster include: John Zak (Local actor, Barrymore Award winner), Dave Jadico (Local actor, Barrymore Award winner (Supporting Actor)), Brian McCann (Local actor, Barrymore Award winner (Best Ensemble)), Kelly Vrooman and Sean Roach (On-air hosts for the Sprout network'sSunny Side-Up Show), and Eoin O'Shea and Mary Carpenter (Both picked-up for shows with Chicago's famed Second City).

ComedySportz teams across the nation boast some famous alumni that include: Frank Caeti (MADtv), Eric Price (MADtv), Liz Cackowski (writer, Saturday Night Live), Jason Sudeikis (cast, Saturday Night Live), Jeff Davis (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), Chris Tallman (performer, NBC's Thank God You're Here and Comedy Central's Chocolate News), Eric Christian Olsen (Community), Mark Mohelnitzky (Los Angeles radio personality on KMVN-FM), Dan Harmon (Community), Derek Mears (the new Jason in the Friday the 13th movies), Rob Schrab (The Sarah Silverman Program), and Nick Swardson (stand-up comedian, film & television actor, film writer & producer).