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Teachers

Teachers is a comedic character showcase. And, no joke, it's got heart. You will progress through a whole school day and all of K through 12 simultaneously over the course of 55 minutes. During that time, you'll be visited by teachers of all sorts. Some of them are from your childhood. Some have no business being teachers. Some are in the audience! You'll laugh. You'll learn. Heck, you might even graduate. 

General/All Ages
55 minutes
Comedy, World Premiere
The Hideaway at Rise‎ Comedy
1260 22nd St, Denver, CO 80205

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Asa Erlendson is a performer with over 18 years of experience performing. (More if you count his 3rd grade class play audition.) He's done improv, stand-up, sketch, film, clown, mime, and burlesque one time. A couple times he was awarded "Best Male Improviser in Denver." He acted in a feature-length movie, "A Colorado Road Trip" (Joywreck Productions). He's performed at improv festivals from New York to Utah. That's right, he hasn't performed at a festival west of Utah. He loves to dance. He has a cat named Halloumi (like the Greek cheese). And he's thrilled to be debuting his one-man show, Teachers, at the Denver Fringe Festival in 2026.

Asa’s teacher show was incredible. He has a most unique sense of humor and plays an array of characters that give you that “aha” of yes! I know that one well. I especially loved his artist.
CAROL TORETTO 06/10/2026, 09:48
Asa found a real novel way to tell a coming age of story through comedic but believable teachers. I enjoyed the feeling of how he guided us and the way we progressed as an audience from kindergarten to high-school. It was a fun way to experience the feeling of its the journey not destination. I think the principal character was a good anchor but could use more of an arc especially since we see him in the end but not in the way we expect. Overall great time and I hope Asa does it again.
Toby 06/09/2026, 23:33
I have to say, I was unable to see the show in person do to living far far away. But if I had any way to teleport or even one wish from a genie it would be to this show. Asa has never disappointed when it comes to a performance. He is both talented naturally a sort of innate gift that rolls off to tongue and silences a room, or causes it to erupt in laughter. It’s also important to note his exceptional technique of documenting his process and evolving through deep research and exploration into how he can personally improve and evolve in his craft. I’ve taken his class, I’ve seen him perform and though I missed out on this performance I’m envious of anyone who caught it live. I am a huge fan of this man and what he is doing in the field of improv. Truly a legend.
Morgan 06/09/2026, 22:56
As a fromer educator Asa nailed the "teacher look"--with only their eyes they said so much. Each character felt familiar and real. The show was brilliant.
Andrea 06/09/2026, 19:21
Teachers was a masterclass in improv with a wonderful cast of characters that I’d love to spend the school year with
leo 06/09/2026, 18:56
Teachers is a fun, whimsical, and interactive show. The character work is remarkable; each teacher feels fully realized and distinct. Asa transformed the audience into a classroom community. I didn't feel like I was watching a show, I felt like I was sitting alongside my classmates, participating in the experience. Funny, inventive, and skillfully executed from start to finish!
Jessie 06/07/2026, 13:43
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The Hideaway at RISE Comedy

1260 22nd Street, Denver, CO 80205

Entrance: The entrance is on 22nd Street between Larimer & Lawrence.

Parking: Street parking and nearby lots (https://www.bestparking.com/denver-co-parking/)

Accessibility: RISE is wheelchair accessible

Admission: You must show your ticket confirmation or purchase a ticket at the venue; all seating is general admission, audiences will wait in a queue before entry to the show