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Comedy under the tree

Catch an improv comedy show and help feed hungry families at the same time by checking out Table 23 Comedy's annual show Under the Christmas Tree.

Catch an improv comedy show and help feed hungry families at the same time by checking out Table 23 Comedy's annual show Under the Christmas Tree.

This year there are two shows, a matinee for kids and an evening show for the grown-ups to enjoy, ensuring that everyone can share in the laughs at Second Storey Theatre.

"The holiday season is a particularly difficult time for many families, and this year the need for support is even greater," said Table 23's Brad Rossington, adding Share expects to help 1,800 Tri-City families this Christmas.

The improv group is conducting a food drive in conjunction with the show, and donating all net proceeds to Share Family Services.

This year marks the third annual Under the Christmas Tree, a show that mixes comedy, improv and music. Second Storey artistic director Graham Myers said the show has been a classic for all ages. "They like seeing how it changes from year to year," he said.

The kids' matinee show will be fully improvised and interactive; they'll get to talk with puppets and help the performers sing songs and tell stories about Christmas. The evening show gets a PG rating with a combination of improv comedy, music and sketch.

"The show pokes fun at the Christmas season and everything that comes along with that, from carols and Santa Claus to social issues and family gatherings," said comedian Jennifer Pielak.

Under the Christmas Tree runs Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 2 to 17, at Second Storey Theatre (201-2550 Shaughnessy St., PoCo). Saturday matinees are at 3 p.m.; tickets are $5/$2. Evening shows are on both nights at 8 p.m.; tickets are $10/$8. Bring a food donation for Share and be entered into a draw for a season's pass to Second Storey Theatre. Tickets are available at the door or by emailing secondstoreytheatre@gmail.com. Visit www.table23.com for more info.