Hardwired for humor, The Queerbots are Denver’s only LGBT improv troupe and they’re bringing “comedy on a gay frequency” to the Mile High City. Their first performance, at 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at Hamburger Mary’s (700 E. 17th Ave.), will use audience suggestions to explore everything from same-sex marriage to parenthood, lesbian sports to queer film.
The Queerbots performance will incorporate videotaped commentary from Hollywood stars like Melissa McCarthy, Pierce Brosnan, Terry Crews and Lisa Simpson into the show.
Tickets are $10 and available at the door, beginning at 7 p.m. on the night of the show.
The Queerbots Improv Comedy troupe is made up of five performers who have been entertaining Denver audiences for years, including Sarah Kirwin, Jon Jon Lannen, Michelle Marlowe, Chris Parente and Ashley Scroggins. With more than 100 collective years of improv experience, the actors and jokesters are joining forces to bring their brand of humor to venues and special events throughout the city.
“Denver is a hotbed for LBGT issues right now and also has one of the most supportive gay and allied communities in the country,” said Kirwin, Queerbots artistic director. “It feels like the right time to launch a queer-focused comedy troupe and poke some fun at ourselves, our societal evolution and our culture. We can’t wait to get in front of audiences at Hamburger Mary’s and really push the envelope.”
Meet The Queerbots:
Sarah Kirwin performs and teaches improv regularly at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Sarah has performed nationally at numerous festivals including the Chicago Improv Festival.
Jon Jon Lannen is an award-winning author and instructor with more than 10 years’ experience in performing, producing and directing improv comedy. Lannen performs regularly and teaches classes through his firm, Jon Jon & Co.
Michelle Marlowe is an improviser who can be seen performing, teaching and directing regularly around Denver.
Chris Parente studied improv at Chicago’s Second City, under the direction of Martin de Maat and has spent nearly 15 years performing in shows and festivals. Parente also works as a television anchor and entertainment reporter for Denver’s KDVR (FOX-31) and KWGN (CW-2).
Ashley Scroggins is a PhD student by day and improviser by night who has been performing in the Denver area for several years.
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