2026 RISE Comedy Festival (Hideaway) – Tapestry / OVER Elvis / Strega Nona - Sat 8/1/26 @ 7:30 PM

TAPESTRY

Watch as a one act play is written in real time in front of your eyes by this hilarious quartet featuring two married couples from Cedar City and Denver. With tension, comedy, and usually an idiot or two.

CAST: Wendy Penrod, TJ Penrod, KP Nichols, Josh Nichols

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OVER ELVIS

Like Walter White & Jesse Pinkman, a great improv duo is all about chemistry. Todd Couch and James Imes are founding members of Barkley, and have been performing improv and sketch comedy together for years. OVER elvis performed in the 2024 and 2025 RISE Comedy Festivals.

CAST: Todd Couch, James Imes

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STREGA NONA

Strega Nona is a long form improv team that plays fast, energetic, and silly as all get out. Their obvious love for both improv and each other makes their shows feel like you’re attending a late night variety show with your funniest friends. Strega Nona is an all-AFAB team that plays a fast tagging montage form.

CAST: April Frankenstein, Cass Jacoby, Charlie Kestler, Maddie Brown, Rach Angard, Sami Beason, Shaina Kornblum