The supernatural world upon us, and it’s here with a bang. Without missing a beat or a step, the spring line-up at Mesa Arts Center is here to give you a laugh and a full-ride into the wizarding, comic book, and super-natural world. Don’t miss these three-featured shows.
1. POTTED POTTER: THE UNAUTHORIZED HARRY EXPERIENCE, A PARODY BY DAN AND JEFF
All 7 Harry Potter Books in 75-minutes. Watch BBC’s Dan and Jeff take on the ultimate challenge, with the help of endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and a generous helping of Hogwart’s magic. This fantastically funny show features all your favorite characters, a special appearance from a very frightening fire-breathing dragon, and even a game of Quidditch involving the audience.
Runs: February 18-22, 2015
2. THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS: LIVE-ACTION GRAPHIC NOVEL
Three actors. Dozens of characters. One Foley artist. Amazing live sound effects. One keyboardist. Exciting cinematic score. And more than 1,250 hand-drawn, full-color, hi-res, blow-your-mind comic book images blasting from a two-story-high screen. Live action. The year is 1933. Are you ready for the adventure?
Runs: March 14-15, 2015
The hilarious, record-breaking musical takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films and combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. In addition to some dismembered limbs, demons telling bad jokes, and catchy tunes, the show features a saucy combination of wit and sexual innuendo that keeps audiences laughing out loud. And there’s a little surprise for the audience. Be prepared for “The Splatter Zone” while choosing your seats.
Runs: March 24-29, 2015