Praise for Born Son

Last evening I was delighted to attend a performance of Born Son, the improv team of Asa Erlendson and Kent Wellborn at the Voodoo Comedy Playhouse, downtown Denver.  I had a great time watching Asa, whom I have know for nine years, perform his quick thinking, quick witted improvisational humor.  Asa has chosen to make a career out of comedy and is currently performing in clubs in Denver. 
Born son started the show by asking the audience for a word that described their year so far.  "Dreadful" was the first word called out and they began the skit with a man afraid of heights.  It was very funny.  For each subsequent skit, they had an audience member throw a ball at them when they wanted the team to change to a new subject.  The sketches went from teenagers trying to write a book but fighting over who was more awesome to young romantics going on a picnic.  Asa and Stu were quick to pick up on each others signals and nuances to create a funny story.  As with all improv, some of the flubs were the funniest part. 
Another part of the "Show Show" featured a female comedy team called "All of the Above".  They were very funny too.  They started with asking for an item two friends might talk about and "shoes" was called out.  Then they asked for an age, and each subsequent act came about with a new age group being shouted out.  I liked the duo very much and would enjoy seeing them again. 

I would definitely go to the Voodoo Comedy club again.  Their roster features and ever changing group of comedians and improv artists.  Keep an eye on Asa and Kent, I know they has a great future.  It felt good to laugh all evening!