Laughter and angst in downtown Denver

[Photo Cred- Pinterest]- Phones not allowed in Venue

[Denver]-On a frigid quiet evening in the heart of downtown on 15th and Larimer the only sounds were of cars threading carefully as they make their way through the frozen streets. The walk up into the front door of comedy works provided an ominous scene. Upon entering Comedy Works, the sounds of laughter and drinks hitting tables provided contrast to the scene outside the club.

There were 150-200 excited patrons bursting at the seams with enthusiasm and waiting to be entertained. I showed up at the front and they confiscated my phone and put it in a locked slip. I was ushered in and put in the back with the other people that came alone. I took my seat and began to angst over the comedians.

Zodiac shows the brilliance of local comedy troupes

Voodoo Comedy Club sign. [Photo by Jake Gloth]

On a cold Friday night at the dark Voodoo Comedy Club, Zodiac took the stage. The room was dark except for a lone light shining at the stage adorned with the Voodoo skeleton logo. The room was packed, booze and anticipation filled the air.

The group stormed the stage in a flash. Immediately one member of the group, Zach Howard, asked the audience for the name of a big summer blockbuster. The crowd started yelling out the names of films “Avengers, Transformers, Star Wars,” but the troupe kept on waiting. Suddenly, Zach’s face lit up when he heard “Mission Impossible.”