Comedy group set at Oliver Wolcott Library

LITCHFIELD — The Viola Question: A Comedy Performance, will be presented at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield, on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 1 p.m.

Formed in 1986, The Viola Question is Yale University’s youngest and most fit comedy group. Renowned for its quick wit, comedic daring, the ‘VQ’ has awed audiences across the nation with its devastatingly clever combination of short and long-form improvisation.

This January, the Viola Question is taking its comedy on tour to the Litchfield Hills. We will be performing one-hour shows at theaters, libraries, and schools across the state.

These one-hour improv comedy shows take the form of a series of unscripted comedic scenes and plotlines, guided by audience suggestions and participation, and a simple-set of rules, called the “game.”

The Viola Question specializes in both long- and short-form improv. That is, our shows offer a veritable smorgasbord of styles — quicker games that focus on wit and audience interaction, as well as longer scenes that revolve around character development, storytelling, and situational humor.

The Viola Question is comprised of Chase Ammon, Yonatan Zeff, Ben Kronengold, Gilbert Saenz, Gillian Bolt, William Nixon (Director), Zoe Ervolino, Jared Newman, Aidan Swift, Amanda Thomas, Lindsay Daughtery, and Toby Richkind.

Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-5678030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.