Whose Line Is It Anyway performer Colin Mochrie and master hypnotist Asad Mecci's HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis opened at Off-Broadway's Daryl Roth Theatre August 22, following previews August 12. The 12-week limited engagement will play through October 30.
Directed by Stan Zimmerman (Gilmore Girls), the 100-minute interactive show combines hypnosis and improv. The experience begins with Mecci inviting 20 volunteers on stage to be hypnotized, and those most receptive will improvise the show with Mochrie.
The show was co-created by Mochrie and Mecci, along with Mochrie’s manager, Jeff Andrews, in 2016 at Toronto's Second City. The work went on to run at Just for Laughs Montreal and the Edinburgh Fringe before setting out on a 50-city tour.
The production includes an original score by Rufus Wainwright, creative consulting by Tony winner Bob Martin (The Prom), scenic design by Jo Winiarski, lighting design by Jeff Croiter, and music direction by John Hilsen. The work is executive produced by Cody Lassen and produced by Sarah Power, Chaz Naor, Oui BeLeaf (NHR), Jörn Weisbrodt, Joan Tosoni, M.J. Power International Inc, Salah Bachir, Brad Blume, Matteo Golini, Esther Kim, Lorena Zvi Shiff, Marc Stern Family, Toufik Sarwa, The Descourouez Group, MKFD; in association with Bilo Investments LLC, Nancy Donohue, Kors Le Pere Theatricals, David Lipowicz, The Mecci Family, Zorbas Whittle Inc.
Visit HYPROV.com for tickets and more information.
Asad Mecci and Colin Mochrie at Opening Night of HYPROV
Cody Lassen, Asad Mecci, Sarah Power, Colin Mochrie, Stan Zimmerman, and Jeff Andrews at Opening Night of HYPROV
Alex Wyse at Opening Night of HYPROV
Asad Mecci and Sarah Power at Opening Night of HYPROV
Asad Mecci, Kinley Mochrie, Debra McGrath and Colin Mochrie at Opening Night of HYPROV
Camryn Manheim at Opening Night of HYPROV
Cody Lassen at Opening Night of HYPROV
Gabby Sorrentino and Ian Weinberger at Opening Night of HYPROV
Heath Andrews and Jeff Andrews at Opening Night of HYPROV
John Hilsen and Gabrielle Saunders at Opening Night of HYPROV
Kim Exum and Shanel Bailey at Opening Night of HYPROV
Naomi Snieckus and Camryn Manheim at Opening Night of HYPROV
Sarah Power, Asad Mecci, Colin Mochrie, and Jeff Andrews at Opening Night of HYPROV
Sarah Power, Asad Mecci, Rufus Wainwright, Colin Mochrie, Jeff Andrews, and Jorn Weisbrodt at Opening Night of HYPROV
Stan Zimmerman at Opening Night of HYPROV
Stan Zimmerman shows off a Colin Mochrie pin at Opening Night of HYPROV
Teresa Cruz and Guest at Opening Night of HYPROV
Rachel Dratch and Colin Mochrie at Opening Night of HYPROV
Colin Mochrie, Asad Mecci and audience members in HYPROV
Colin Mochrie, Asad Mecci and audience members in HYPROV
Colin Mochrie, Asad Mecci and audience members in HYPROV
