Jet City Improv to Present ANTIQUES IMPROV SHOW

This December, Jet City Improv invites audiences of all ages to learn the hidden and hilarious histories behind their family heirlooms and thrift store discoveries at the world premier of ANTIQUES IMPROV SHOW.

Every performance of this improvised comedy features amusing appraisals for real antiques and curiosities brought on stage by members of the audience, as well as an uproarious reenactment of each item's journey through history.

"True to the show's name, the audience's experience will be almost identical to [the PBS television show] Antiques Roadshow," says creator and director Kristina Corbitt. "The moment folks walk in, the 'pre-taping' appraisal begins. From there, we hope to bring to life a series ridiculous, captivating, and must-watch stories. We're definitely going to take some entertaining liberties, maybe even travel as far back as Medieval Europe and Chinese Dynasties, but it's all inspired by random stuff people have in their houses and bring to the show."

Audiences are invited to bring objects of any shape, size, age, and origin, even if they are not obviously valuable or an antique. Guests are also encouraged to bring items that they are able to hold in their lap during the entirety of the performance and discouraged from bringing anything truly irreplaceable, as there is always a small risk of an accident when the performers handle the selected objects. The appraised value of each object will be completely fictitious, but every appraisal will put its owner in the running for a real prize at the end of the performance.

The cast features improvisers from the Jet City Improv ensemble and beyond: Britney Barber, Kate Drummond, Reed Larson, Randy Miller, Jed Thompson, and Laura Turner.

Performances are Thursday and Friday nights at 8pm from Dec 3 through Dec 18 with a special opening night gala on Dec 3 featuring a Q&A with the actors followed by complimentary cake and champagne. Advance tickets are $15 for general admission ($18 at the door), $12 for students, seniors, military personnel, and TPS members ($15 at the door). Antiques Improv Show is appropriate for all ages.

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