Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis Filmed for TV Broadcast

Comedy-hypnotism show HYPROV has filmed a live performance for a later TV broadcast, with release details to be announced. The show was filmed February 2 while playing Oshawa, Ontario's Regent Theatre, complete with its original stars, hypnotist Asad Mecci and comedian Colin Mochrie. Joan Tosani is directing the live film.

Currently on a national tour, the production played previous sit-down engagements Off-Broadway and in Las Vegas. Directed on stage by Stan Zimmerman (Gilmore Girls), the 100-minute interactive show combines hypnosis and improv. The experience begins with Mecci inviting 20 volunteers on stage to be hypnotized, and those most receptive improvise the show with Mochrie.

The show was co-created by Mochrie and Mecci, along with Mochrie’s manager, Jeff Andrews, in 2016 at Toronto's Second City. The work went on to run at Just for Laughs Montreal and the Edinburgh Fringe before setting out on a 50-city tour.

“Hyprov has proven itself as a must-see theatrical phenomenon,” says Mochrie in a statement. "It's like giving someone a superpower—the ability to be completely fearless on stage."

"When you remove self-doubt, what remains is pure creativity" adds Mecci.

A full touring itinerary and tickets are available at Hyprov.com.