The Torch Theatre Cancer Fandango

Phoenix -- May 28, 2008 -- The Torch Theatre, in conjunction with National Comedy Theatre, announces two fundraiser performances and a silent auction to be held the evening of Friday, June 20th. Proceeds from the events will go to help defray growing medical costs for Phoenix improviser Alexander Cherry.

Alenxander is a fixture in the growing Phoenix improv scene and is one of its biggest champions. Not only will you find him in the audience, but now more frequently on stage, having completed three levels of training with The Torch Theatre.

Alexander has been waging an ongoing battle with testicular cancer, and continues to encounter mounting doctor and prescription fees. "We feel that it is only right that the improv community give back to Alexander what he first gave to us: unrelenting support," said Bill Binder, one of the Torch Theatre's founding members.

Show #1

When: Friday, June 20th @ 8:00 PM
Where: Space 55 – 636 East Pierce Street in Downtown Phoenix
Performers to include: Bob Fisher & Tommy Schaeffer; Phoenix-based poets; National Comedy Theatre; The Remainders
Cost: $10 at the door
For more information: www.thetorchtheatre.com

Show #2

When: Friday, June 20th @ 11:45 PM
Where: National Comedy Theatre – 1111 Longmore Road in Mesa
Performers to include: National Comedy Theatre & Mail Order Bride
Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for students, military & seniors
For more information: www.nctphoenix.com

A silent auction will be held in conjunction with the 8:00 PM show at Space 55. Auction items to include improv instruction, photography, jewelry and more.

About The Torch Theatre

Founded in the Spring of 2007, The Torch Theatre has some of Arizona's finest professional improv performers working together to bring professional improv to The Valley with performances every weekend.

With a core curriculum based on longform improvisation, The Torch continues to build strong actors and ensembles in Phoenix, Arizona. The Torch Training Center offers ongoing courses in improv to help students develop and explore their craft. Class sizes are kept small to promote ensemble building and to allow instructors to cater courses to the individual needs of our students.

About National Comedy Theatre

For two decades, the National Comedy Theatre has been entertaining audiences of all sizes and types across the nation with our unique brand of interactive, improv comedy. The Phoenix National Comedy Theatre Show is a comedy competition between two teams of professional comedians who perform a series of scenes - all based on audience suggestions.

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