Enrichment Hour

From the director of Rat Academy, come support the Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute in a brand new initiative to give all the zoo animals a spot on an open mic. Zookeeper Chelsea has brought a variety of animals to perform many acts, from standup comedy to poetry to 'ponderings' on the nature of reincarnation.

Playwright: Three Cheese
Director: Joseph McManus
Cast: Marlo Hepburn, Ciarán Volke, Joseph McManus

Website/Socials: IG @threecheeseinstitute

Plain Language Description

Enrichment Hour is about a zookeeper named Chelsea who is hosting a variety show open mic for zoo animals from the Calgary Zoo. The animals express themselves through poetry, comedy, song, and even a slapstick brawl. At the end of the hour, the audience will find out exactly how these animals feel about life, love, and reincarnation.

• Comedy
• $20.00 inc $5.00 fee
• 15-August 23, 2025
• 60 minutes
• Fringe Theatre Arts Barns
• 02: The Next Act Backstage Theatre
• 14A
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  Show Contains: Adult Language/Content, Cartoonish Violence, Mental Illness/Disorders,