Cathy Salit and Ken Hughes in the Castillo Theatre production of This is Your Ridiculous Life

One of the wackiest and original stage productions currently running in New York City is This Is Your Ridiculous Life, an improvisational comedy show at the All Stars 42^nd Street performing arts center. TIYRL features professional psychotherapists who conduct live interviews with audience volunteers whose stories become material for on-the-spot improvisations. TIYRL, which features members of the Castillo Theatre’s performing ensemble, was conceived by Castillo’s artistic director, Fred Newman and is directed by ensemble member and Castillo Artistic Associate, David Nackman. Click on Reuters and The Guardian of London to read recent articles about this hilarious comedy offering. Upcoming performances are: Saturday nights June 5,12, 19, 26; July 24, 31; Aug. 14, 21, 28. All performance times are 7:00 p.m. at the All Stars Project’s performing arts center, 543 West 42^nd Street (between 10^th and 11^th Avenues). Tickets $15. Group, senior and student discounts. TDF accepted. Tickets can be purchased through the Castillo Theatre box office at (212) 941-1234 or through www.theatremania.com and www.castillo.org.

Cathy Salit and Marian Rich in the Castillo Theatre production of This is Your Ridiculous Life.