Doors at 6:30 pm || Show at 7:00 pm || $18 advance / $20 at the door
The Armando Diaz Experience ~ Improv Show at the Sherbino
Presented by The Play Does
Hosted by Nick Armstrong
Special Guest Storyteller: KOTO’s Julia Caulfield

There’s improv… and then there’s The Armando.

This high-wire, anything-can-happen format starts with a true story—shared live by a guest storyteller—and launches into a fast-paced series of improvised scenes inspired by that moment. The result? A show that’s equal parts hilarious, surprising, and completely unrepeatable.

No script. No safety net. Just sharp performers, real stories, and the kind of creative spark that only happens in the moment.

Expect big laughs, unexpected turns, and those rare moments where comedy and truth collide in the best possible way.

Every show is different—and that’s exactly the point.

About Nick Armstrong
Nick Armstrong is an actor, improviser, director, writer, and entrepreneur with a deep footprint in the national comedy scene. His television credits include appearances on The Office, Grey’s Anatomy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, New Girl, Young Sheldon, Stan Against Evil, Parks and Recreation, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. His TV pilot Bulldozer has been featured at Sundance, SXSW, and the Tribeca Film Festival.

Nick trained at the world-renowned Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles, where he was a member of the prestigious Sunday Company—whose alumni include Will Ferrell, Phil Hartman, and Heidi Gardner. He also studied and taught at iO West, performing with acclaimed long-form improv teams including King Ten, COG, and Kind Strangers.

He has served as Artistic Director of M.I.’s Westside Comedy Theater and has taught and performed internationally, headlining more than 100 comedy festivals.

Today, Nick is the Co-Owner and Artistic Director of RISE Comedy in Denver, Co-Owner of Crowdwork, and Co-Owner of Haus of Comedy in Sacramento. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of Improv Utopia, a nonprofit network of adult improv camps supporting the improv community and arts-related causes.

Why You Should Come
If you’ve never seen The Armando, this is your chance.
If you have—you already know.

👉 Real stories
👉 Instant comedy
👉 One night only

🎭 The Play Does
Ridgway’s own local improvisation troupe known for quick wit, playful scenes, and audience-inspired comedy. Whether it’s quirky characters or unexpected scenarios, The Play Does brings joyful spontaneity to every stage.