RiffTrax Live: Night of the Shorts - A Good Day to Riff Hard - SF Sketchfest 2015

RiffTrax Live: Night of the Shorts - A Good Day to Riff Hard - SF Sketchfest 2015 is a unique event combining a live performance and recorded commentary for an audience attending the annual SF Sketchfest. This event joins Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett, former stars of the cult classic show Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) in the unique art of lampooning a collection of short films, providing their trademark running commentary, wit, and satirical observations. The trio, known as the RiffTrax crew, has made a name for themselves in comedy with their signature style of "riffing," taking old films, B-movies, and shorts and providing their own comedic commentary to them.

The central theme of Night of the Shorts is 'A Good Day to Riff Hard, emphasizing the high energy and rapid-fire humor that is a hallmark of the RiffTrax style. For this event, the RiffTrax crew targeted an array of short films, cherry-picking a blend of offbeat, awkward, or simply hilarious clips to lend their humor to.

The event itself was recorded in a live environment, capturing the vivacious energy of the San Francisco Sketchfest ambiance that lends a distinctive verve to the proceedings. This live recording only adds to the overall experience as it creates a more comprehensive and vibrant encapsulation of the show's atmosphere.

The lineup for the Night of the Shorts includes not only the RiffTrax trio but also a notable ensemble of guest stars. It ranges from comedians to voice actors, and each guest brings their own unique sense of humor to the table, adding a new layer of flavor to the crew's riffing commentary. Among the guests are Cole Stratton, an actor, writer, and co-founder of SF Sketchfest, comedian and drummer Todd Barry, and the multifaceted actor, humorist, radio contributor, and author John Hodgman.

Adding to the roster is comedian Paul F. Tompkins, famous for his work in improvisation comedy, stand-up routines and a string of popular podcasts, bringing his unique observant humor and improv skills to the table. Janet Varney, a respected voice actress, writer, comedian, and producer, is best known as the voice of the main character in the critically acclaimed animated series “The Legend of Korra,” adds another type of humor and style to the riffing ensemble.

RiffTrax Live: Night of the Shorts - A Good Day to Riff Hard is an event that offers fans of the mystery science theater, comedy, and pop culture a unique experience. It interconnects classic style of humor and the theme of friendship that Nelson, Murphy and Corbett developed in MST3K with an array of lighthearted short films. The compilation is deftly suffused with the RiffTrax trademarks of quippy one-liners, absurdity, and satire that make the event an enjoyable show.

The event is undeniably enhanced by the guest stars, each one bringing their own unique comedic flavor to each short film, adding to the range of comedic commentary, and allowing for a more diverse range of comic material. The shorts each have their own unique charm that gives the event a classic, high-energy feel.

The result is a smorgasbord of comedy that is sure to have you in splits. The shorts are interspersed with the witty banter, occasional sketches, and running commentary of the RiffTrax crew and guest stars, making each film a unique comedy experience.

If you enjoy classic MST3K-style commentary, love good humor, specially curated short films, and live performances that are jam-packed with unscripted comedy, you'll appreciate Rifftrax Live: Nights of the Shorts - A Good Day to Riff Hard. The event promises a night of laughter, nostalgia, and a unique twist on the simple joy of watching films. It is an event that both enthralls audiences attending the annual SF Sketchfest and those across the globe, capturing the spirit of riffing that has endeared the RiffTrax crew to fans around the world.