Comedy
 Darknight Productions loves to make you laugh.  
We're especially noted for clever and often times local humor in our shows.

Coyote Dreams:
A VERY Arizona Christmas

Written by Alexx Stuart

Directed by Diedre Kaye

Musical Direction by Kevin Glenn

Back by popular demand, this favorite holiday musical comedy has become a tradition for many. In this fun-filled look at Christmas, Carl Johnson is tired of cold Minnesota winters. He convinces his die-hard Norwegian wife, Lena, to visit Arizona during the holidays.  Enjoy the music and laughter as Carl and Lena “experience” Arizona, from accountant bikers to Joe Arpaio groupies, from Sun City to Tombstone. All in all, it’s a riotous, wacky, introduction to our state. This show is also available for private shows for groups and organizations during the holiday season.  Book now for the 2010 holiday! (Click the title or photo for more detailed information.)

 

The Comedy of T. A. BurrowsTulti-talented

Multi-talented entertainer, T.A. Burrows has over 30 years experience as a professional stand-up comedian. He has entertained well over 1 million people, including everyone from Corporate CEOs and Military Generals to the Prince of Wales.  He has performed over 2,000 shows at clubs, resorts, convention centers, corporate events, colleges and universities, and military installations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe and has opened for such stars as the late great Bob Hope, The Temptations, Patti Labelle, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Pointer Sisters, Chicago, Lee Greenwood, and Brian McKnight. 

A high-energy performer whose comedy is creative and clean, T.A. relies on his own humorous perspective of everyday life to entertain his audience.  And in addition to being an outstanding comedian, he is also a master impressionist capable of sounding like everyone  from Columbo to Bill Clinton, Neil Diamond to Nat King Cole.  As such, his Voices of America add a unique spice to an already hilarious comedy routine. 

T.A. prides himself in being able to entertain diverse audiences.  His ability to perform anytime, anywhere, for anyone has become his trademark and has made him one of the most popular comedians around.

Marie Dressler: Portrait of an Actress

Marie Dressler was a famous vaudeville and musical comedy star.  She was a master of her craft who spoke honestly to her audiences whether she was clowning through a vaudeville show in 1912 or making them laugh in a film. She was homely, over weight and decidedly over the hill when she became a successful movie star in the 1930's.  She was fa­mous for her character roles with Wallace Berry in Tugboat Annie,  Jean Harlow in Dinner at Eight and Greta Garbo in Anna Christie.

Starring Zoni winner Sharon Collar with accompaniment by Fred Bornhoeft; they perform only for private shows in the Phoenix area or for organizational events in The Encore Room at Arizona Broadway Theatre.   Contact Darknight Productions to make arrangements for this show. (Click the title or photo for more detailed information.)

The Bedtime Nooz

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Television 101: The Idle American or

How the Desperate Housewives Got Lost

Both sketch comedy plays are written by Alexx Stuart and performed by six actors.  (Think “Saturday Night Live” or “Mad TV.”)  These productions capture current events with satirical humor. Watch for them in 2009!  Both shows will also be available for private performances.