Improv comedians are a human breed originally formed from the tears of a vaudevillian and the psychoactive film on a tree frog's back. Breed your own comedy with today's deal: for $5, you get a single general admission to a Friday- or Saturday-night show at 10 p.m. starring Jester’z Improv Comedy Troupe at Theater 168 in Scottsdale (a $12 value).

Jester’z offers up game-based and family-friendly improv, featuring absurd scenarios capable of loosening up straight-laced librarians and splitting the sides of hardened motorcycle gangs. The performers make up situations and details as they go along, and what hilarity emerges is a result of training, audience suggestion, and underlying psychological issues. Experience this comedic instability firsthand at a Jester’z show. The show's 10 p.m. start time coupled with the clean laughs make the experience equally ideal for filling awkward silences during first dates and preventing awkward outbursts during after-hours office outings.

This comedy troupe is a human pyramid consisting of professional actors, seasoned improvisers, and stand-up comedians. With years of performance experience tucked beneath their collective championship belt, the team is well versed in performances stocked with surprises, flaming donkeys, and chortles. Jester’z troupe members even teach classes for up-and-coming funnymakers, spreading their comedic wisdom like a wishbone. Reservations are required to ensure seating, so call ahead after snapping up today’s Groupon.

This Groupon is not valid for the 8 p.m. Friday- or Saturday-night show.

Reviews

Jester’z earned the laughter of Yelpers, who give perfect five-star ratings, saying:

• I have honestly never laughed so hard in my life! – Steven M.
• I LOL just thinking about some of the cast members and skits that I have seen at Jesterz. – Brandon L.
• This is one of my favorite places to take out of town guests. It never fails that we laugh so hard our sides hurt! – Wendy K.