Final Comedy Revue(s), return of Rocky Horror & more at Bozeman’s edge
Verge is bringing us into spring with one or two spectacularly fantastic performances for laugh-lovers of all ages! Here’s a look at what’s happening at “The Little Black Box on the Edge (of Bozeman).”
Verge’s 8th Annual Comedy Revue concludes with two final shows on Friday and Saturday, April 5th and 6th. Subtitled Roku Like a Hurricane this year, each performance begins at 8pm. On display will be the players’ idea for the ideal comedy streaming service with hilarious, original, never before seen sketches. In the style of Saturday Night Live, they’ll present their laugh-out-loud show just for you. The actors, writers, and directors of the Comedy Revue include Garrison Choitz, Ty Gardner, Molly Hannan, Emmy Harvey and John Townsend-Mehler. Local, fresh, and funny as hell! Tickets are only $15 in advance, also available at the door at additional cost.
Some things are so good, you do them for a decade and it still feels like the first time. For ten years running, for one weekend only, Verge has celebrated the quirk and the camp, the kinked and the warped, with its live stage production of The Rocky Horror Show, by Richard O’Brien. It’s an annual tradition and experience not to be missed with call-outs, audience participation, costume prizes, and a great musical performance by a one of a kind cast, is a loving homage to the classic B sci-fi and horror film genres. With an irresistible rock n’ roll score, The Rocky Horror Show is a hilarious, wild ride that no audience will soon forget. There will be three showings, Friday and Saturday, April 12th and 13th at 8pm each night, followed by a special midnight show as Saturday turns into a very sinful Sunday. Head down and do the Time Warp AGAIN with Verge! Tickets are $23 in advance, also available at the door at additional cost. These performances are for those 17+.
Also at Verge, Balloonacy takes over the family stage with weekend matinees through April 14th. Performances will take place Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 3pm.
Barry Kornhauser’s remarkable play invites audiences to imagine a single balloon changing one person’s life forever. Aimed at families, particularly those with preschool-aged children, Balloonacy is a silly, tender and uplifting show. Packed with physical comedy, this sweet, inventive play explores the power of friendship and shows how, with a little imagination and acceptance, companionship is everywhere. This show has interactive components designed to engage and delight all participants as well as encourage them to develop their resourcefulness. Tickets are $9 in advance, also available at the door at additional cost.
And for the big kids, the Monday night Improv on the Verge shows are sure to bring about the belly laughs! With a mixture of short-form games (like you see on the popular tv show Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and long-form stories, everything you see on stage is created on the spot using audience suggestions. With crowd favorites, the Bozeman Improverts AND some new faces, you won’t want to miss the best way to start your week. Come get cheap thrills for your laugh hole with advanced tickets for only $9, also available at the door at additional cost. Upcoming shows are set for April 8th and 22nd. All performances start at 7pm. Ages 17+.
Visit www.vergetheater.com for reservations and further information about the entire 2018-19 season! Advance tickets are also available in store at Cactus Records. Verge is always looking for volunteers whose valued services may earn free admission to select shows! Please visit the website for additional details. •
