Brad Sherwood and Colin Mochrie's Comedy Improv Show
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Mochrie. Stars from ABC’s ‘Whose Line is it Anyway’, Colin and Brad put on a excellent improv
comedy show. Many in the audience might have missed parts of dialogue while trying to catch their
breaths, or wipe tears from their eyes. Witnessing these two artists create the memorable show that
isn’t even made yet in their minds is what makes this show more enjoyable than watching a music
concert. Someone who has been to every performance wouldn’t know what to expect next, not even
Brad and Colin themselves!
There was scarcely a moment that a giggle, chuckle, or a sidesplitting guffaw couldn’t be heard from
the house. Even during intermission people in the audience could be heard reciting the funniest lines
they could recall from the first half of the show, while those around them laughed. Brad and Colin
utilized their improvisational skills to deliver this laugh out loud performance. The show was very
interactive with the audience. Most of the skits used members from the audience, and almost all skits
used suggestions from the audience.
One of the most impressive skits had Colin leave the room wile Brad took suggestions to conduct an
elaborate crime that Colin will have to confess to… but he’ll have to guess it first. The crime that the
audience composed was that Colin, while wearing a Roman centurion helmet, pasties, and Capri
pants, dewormed a dog and stole Lucky’s lucky charms. The crime took place near Algonquin (I think.
For some reason “akakwon” is all I can remember) at Cletus’ watermelon patch, and used an
eggplant and herring to aid him. One couldn’t help but laugh at some of the silly but useful clues that
Brad gave or let out an impressed clap as Colin guessed each part of the crime, word for word just as
specific as the audience had suggested it.
Maybe one of the games that earned the most laughter response (this might be kind of sad and
sadistic) was a game called mouse traps, or Weapons of Mouse Destruction as they were referred to.
100 live mousetraps were set across the stage on which Brad and Colin were performing blindfolded.
The scene for them to act out, as suggested by the audience was that they were putting together a
jigsaw puzzle. The audience yelped out with laughter with the sound of each “click”, “clack”, “snap”
and each shout, cry, or curse let out by Brad and Colin. The game being played somewhat faded out,
as the duo used the direction of each others voice to chuck live mousetraps at one another. Aside
from the cursing that arose from mousetraps snapping on fingers and toes(did I mention they’re
barefoot?) or what have you, this show was a fairly clean show that anyone of all ages can enjoy.
There was even a skit where kids were brought onstage to assist with the performance.
The Brad Sherwood and Colin Mochrie Comedy Improv Show is a hilarious, memorable show, for
both kids and adults. If you’re looking at for a little feather for your feet, something to tickle your funny
bone, this is what I suggest. If the performance in Washington D.C. was missed, don’t be
discouraged. Colin and Brad will be returning to the area again soon, and will be performing at the
Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD on Friday, April 21, at 8PM. For more information
on the show, check out http://www.colinandbrad.com.
--Malcolm Wilson
comedy show. Many in the audience might have missed parts of dialogue while trying to catch their
breaths, or wipe tears from their eyes. Witnessing these two artists create the memorable show that
isn’t even made yet in their minds is what makes this show more enjoyable than watching a music
concert. Someone who has been to every performance wouldn’t know what to expect next, not even
Brad and Colin themselves!
There was scarcely a moment that a giggle, chuckle, or a sidesplitting guffaw couldn’t be heard from
the house. Even during intermission people in the audience could be heard reciting the funniest lines
they could recall from the first half of the show, while those around them laughed. Brad and Colin
utilized their improvisational skills to deliver this laugh out loud performance. The show was very
interactive with the audience. Most of the skits used members from the audience, and almost all skits
used suggestions from the audience.
One of the most impressive skits had Colin leave the room wile Brad took suggestions to conduct an
elaborate crime that Colin will have to confess to… but he’ll have to guess it first. The crime that the
audience composed was that Colin, while wearing a Roman centurion helmet, pasties, and Capri
pants, dewormed a dog and stole Lucky’s lucky charms. The crime took place near Algonquin (I think.
For some reason “akakwon” is all I can remember) at Cletus’ watermelon patch, and used an
eggplant and herring to aid him. One couldn’t help but laugh at some of the silly but useful clues that
Brad gave or let out an impressed clap as Colin guessed each part of the crime, word for word just as
specific as the audience had suggested it.
Maybe one of the games that earned the most laughter response (this might be kind of sad and
sadistic) was a game called mouse traps, or Weapons of Mouse Destruction as they were referred to.
100 live mousetraps were set across the stage on which Brad and Colin were performing blindfolded.
The scene for them to act out, as suggested by the audience was that they were putting together a
jigsaw puzzle. The audience yelped out with laughter with the sound of each “click”, “clack”, “snap”
and each shout, cry, or curse let out by Brad and Colin. The game being played somewhat faded out,
as the duo used the direction of each others voice to chuck live mousetraps at one another. Aside
from the cursing that arose from mousetraps snapping on fingers and toes(did I mention they’re
barefoot?) or what have you, this show was a fairly clean show that anyone of all ages can enjoy.
There was even a skit where kids were brought onstage to assist with the performance.
The Brad Sherwood and Colin Mochrie Comedy Improv Show is a hilarious, memorable show, for
both kids and adults. If you’re looking at for a little feather for your feet, something to tickle your funny
bone, this is what I suggest. If the performance in Washington D.C. was missed, don’t be
discouraged. Colin and Brad will be returning to the area again soon, and will be performing at the
Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD on Friday, April 21, at 8PM. For more information
on the show, check out http://www.colinandbrad.com.
--Malcolm Wilson