RISE Comedy Festival – Barkley, Tan Sedan, Bent (Thu 7/27 @ 7:00 PM)

BARKLEY – Featuring the cast of Hoosiers all grown up, Barkley performs longform improv in a full court slam dunk of comedy free throws. Barkley is a Denver improv team that hosts the Free Community Night Improv Jam at Rise Comedy Playhouse.

TAN SEDAN – Assembled in Irvine, California, Tan Sedan fuels up with a single suggestion and takes audiences on a longform journey full of unexpected detours. No two shows are the same and maybe two shows ever have actually involved a car.

BENT – Bent is an all-Queer improv ensemble that has been performing regularly in Denver theaters since 2016. Bent prides themselves on showcasing authentic relationship, genuine chemistry, and snapshots of Queer life. This cast loves the heck out of each other, and they love to play off of personal stories and quirks to make scenes that much more authentic and hilarious. Each member of the team has a unique story and approach and it is their differences that make them fun. While Bent is categorically NOT straight, their comedy is universal. They explore all kinds of relationships while looking for the humor and queerness in everyday life.