“Hip, funny, and well choreographed. You’re the total package!” – Piers Morgan, America’s Got Talent

“The comedy is non-stop!” – The Seattle Times

“Awesome show!” – Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska

“You were so good, I didn’t even want to leave to go find my child!” – Audience member, Oregon Ag Fest

VERNON, BC— When was the last time you laughed as wildly as your kids do?

Two-time Guinness World Record-holder Alex Zerbe, “with the energy of ten thousand suns”, makes his glorious return--certain to electrify the stage and “moving like an untamed rubber band” with The Zaniac Comedy Show! Following his raucous performance in January 2019, the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre (VDPAC) is thrilled to welcome back the original Zaniac” himself on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM--a highlight of VDPAC’s 2024-25 SPOTLIGHT Season’s Kids Series.

If ever looking for a child’s birthday party entertainer, look no further than Alex Zerbe: “Jaws will drop and eyes will pop” as Alex juggles bowling balls, giant knives and slices vegetables in half with a flying playing card! Beatboxing, dancing, singing, music and magic are just a few of this skills mash-up that Piers Morgan of America’s Got Talent called Alex, “The total package.”

The “Professional Zaniac,” has been cracking jokes onstage for almost 15 years, zigzagging between physical stunts and non-stop comedy. A self-described “human cartoon,” his show is NOT only for the kids in the family. “I try to make my show like the movie Shrek, super entertaining for the kids but there’s a whole other level of comedy for teens and adults,” says Zerbe.

Critics and audiences agree: CultureMob.com said “Rarely have I seen such an example of physical grace,” and “the jokes he cracked put me in danger of choking.” An audience member at the Oregon Ag Fest said, “You were so good, I didn’t event want to leave to go find my child!”

Formerly of the award-winning duo Brothers from Different Mothers, Zerbe is also a Hacky Sack World Champion; a two-time Guinness World Record-holder; was voted “The Pacific Northwest’s Funniest Prop Comic”; and quips he is currently ranked “Seattle’s 3^rd Best Air Guitarist”. He has performed everywhere from cruise ships and comedy clubs to prime-time television in three countries, including America’s Got Talent and Last Comic Standing.

Alex Zerbe is always an audience favourite at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre where he last performed in January 2019.

“This show is sure to capture your inner ten-year-old,” said VDPAC’s Erin Kennedy: “Think Jim Carrey’s physical comedy meets a boundary-pushing Guinness World Record attempt. It’s jaw-droppingly impressive and absolutely wacky!”

The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre presents The Zaniac Comedy Show on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00PM. The show runs for 60 minutes with no intermission and is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $12 for All Ages. Video previews available at: www.vdpac.ca.

For tickets, please call VDPAC’s Ticket Seller box office at: 250-549-SHOW (7469)

Or visit: www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/zaniac-comedy-show-3-1

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About Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre

The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society is a non-profit, charitable organization devoted to fostering artists, their work, and live performance in all genres and for all ages. The Society operates the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre (VDPAC) on behalf of the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) and with the support of over 30 staff and 200 volunteers. Each year, we present our SPOTLIGHT Season of over 30 diverse performances, complemented by over 135 concerts, festivals, and special events. We select professional touring productions for our SPOTLIGHT Seasons to entertain, enlighten, move and amuse our audiences. Altogether, they offer patrons of all ages a world of unforgettable live theatre experiences. Please visit: https://vdpac.ca/ & https://ticketseller.ca/

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