2026 RISE Comedy Festival (Hideaway) – Mouse Couch / Not My Robot / BENT - Fri 7/31/26 @ 6:30 PM

MOUSE COUCH

Mouse Couch is a Denver-based improv trio that formed in 2017. With over 40 years collected improv experience, they present a style of improv that they call “fluid masons.” They seamlessly build scenes around each other with a unique style that they’ve developed over years of weekly performance.

CAST: Asa Erlendson, Jamie Gaffney, Kent Welborn

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NOT MY ROBOT

Due to a faulty algorithm, a menace of androids from the future was sent to investigate early 21st Century society and became obsessed with improv comedy. At first they were a Rise Comedy Theater house team, but now they roam the earth performing at festivals across the country.

CAST: Jim Clemens, Lauren Brika Lyga, Maria Lazarte, Joey Cirasa, Jay Treat, Liza Fryberger, Sarah Newcomb, Zach Cookston, Don Markus

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BENT

Bent is Denver’s longest running LGBTQIA+ comedy improv team. Living life queer infuses our comedy with a unique perspective. We strive to represent queer life stories on stage while performing our unique blend of long form improv.

CAST: Michaela Clinton, Emily Knapp, Catey Brannan, Ryan Datteri, Brandon Price