About HYPROV
Pronounced “hip-rawv”
The Show
Created by improv and comedy legend Colin Mochrie ("Whose Line Is It Anyway?"), and co-star World Renowned Hypnotist Asad Mecci, HYPROV has been called "hilarious and fascinating'' by Time Out New York and "catnip for those who relish spontaneity and informality" by The Wall Street Journal. The New Yorker says, "say yes to HYPROV!"
The 85-100 minute live show combines hypnosis and improv - two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics, and everyone in between worldwide - for a totally unique comedy experience that The Times of London declared "a celebration of the human imagination."
Hyprov begins with an expert hypnotist welcoming 20 volunteers on stage to be hypnotized—a process that takes about 20 minutes. The most receptive “Hyprovisors” then join a world-class improviser and create an instant improv troupe and perform the rest of the show, while fully under hypnosis.
In the hands of two experts, and solely crafted from the Hyprovisors uninhibited, unconscious minds, each show is an entirely original and completely unforgettable theatrical experience. The show also has improvised music throughout.
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The Cast
Asad Mecci
Colin Mochrie
John Hilsen
Jonathan Mangum
HYPROV stars world-renowned and sought after Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci, alongside the most incredible improvisers in the past have included Colin Mochrie, Stephanie Courtney, Jonathan Mangum, Gary Anthony Williams, Mindy Sterling, Amber Nash, Barrett Foa, Jeff Hiller and more!!
HYPROV features improvised music throughout by music director, John Hilsen.
Regardless of which cast members you see, the show is absolutely hilarious and unforgettable!
The Backstory
HYPROV was co-created by Mochrie and Mecci along with Mochrie's longtime manager, Jeff Andrews, in 2015 at Toronto's Second City. Asad Mecci came up with the idea in 2014 and reached out to Colin. After working it out on stage, they took the show on the road to Just for Laughs London, Just for Laughs Montreal, and the Edinburgh Fringe where it received rave reviews in 2016 and 2017. The duo set out on a 50-city tour in 2019 and has, to date, performed over 100 shows across the U.S. and Canada. Hyprov is based on a production created by Colin Mochrie, Asad Mecci and Jeff Andrews and produced by Sarah Power.
Hyprov launched Off-Broadway at the Daryl Roth Theatre in 2022. Previews began on August 12th, with opening night on August 22nd. The Off-Broadway run closed as scheduled on Sunday, October 30th, 2022. Hyprov Off-Broadway was directed by Stan Zimmerman ("Golden Girls," "Gilmore Girls"). Tony Award winner Bob Martin (The Prom, The Drowsy Chaperone) served as creative consultant. The Off-Broadway creative team included Jo Winiarski (scenic design), Jeff Croiter (lighting design), Walter Trarbach (sound design).
Rufus Wainwright, Grammy nominated Artist and one of the great male vocalists, songwriters and composers of his generation, created original music for the production.
The Credits
Created By: Asad Mecci, Colin Mochrie, and Jeff Andrews
Starring: Hypnotist Extraordinaire Asad Mecci and Improv Legend Colin Mochrie and others
Tour Produced by: Sarah Power
Off Broadway Executive Producer: Cody Lassen
Off Broadway produced by: Sarah Power
Off Broadway co-produced by: Chaz Naor, Oui BeLeaf (NHR), Jörn Weisbrodt, Joan Tosoni, M.J. Power International Inc, Salah Bachir, Brad Blume, Matteo Golini, Esther Kim, Lorena Shiff and Zvi Shiff, Marc Stern Family, Toufik Sarwa, The Descourouez Group, and MKFD
In association with: Bilo Investments LLC, Nancy Donohue, Kors Le Pere Theatricals, David Lipowicz, The Mecci Family, Zorbas Whittle Inc.
LAS VEGAS CREDITS:
Producer: Sarah Power
Executive Producer: Cody Lassen
Co-produced by: Pat Hargis, Lorena and Zvi Shiff, Oui BeLeaf (NHR), Joan Tosoni, and Nancy Donohue
Get ready to have the time of your life!
We take improv and hypnosis to the next level by putting YOU on stage! Bring your friends and enjoy an experience you can't find anywhere else!
Participation is completely voluntary. For more information, visit our FAQ page.