{"id":226822,"date":"2026-04-10T21:09:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T21:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/226822\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T21:09:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T21:09:09","slug":"improv-show-brings-true-stories-of-notable-tampenos-to-life-on-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/226822\/","title":{"rendered":"Improv Show Brings True Stories Of Notable Tampe\u00f1os To Life On Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"

The series features comedians improvising scenes inspired by the true stories of well-known Tampe\u00f1os. Tickets are $18.12,<\/a> including tax.<\/p>\n

Beiro, a professional broadcaster known for announcing jai alai, wrestling, and boxing matches, and as the voice of Comedy Central\u2019s \u201cBattleBots,\u201d will share stories from his career and growing up in West Tampa. <\/p>\n

As he tells stories from his life, improv actors will perform scenes based on them. <\/p>\n

The Commodore has been hosting the series, a concept created by co-owner Justin Peters, for about two years. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe concept is really simple. We get a notable person from Tampa to tell true stories about their lives and experiences here and [comics] perform improv based on those experiences,\u201d Kelly Buttermore, a co-owner of the theater, told Patch. <\/p>\n

In the improv world, this is a popular long-form format rooted in storytelling called the Armando, named after the Chicago improv player and teacher, Armando Diaz<\/a>, who created it.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt draws inspiration from monologues and stories and things like that,\u201d Buttermore said. \u201c[Salud & Happy Days] is a modified version of that.\u201d<\/p>\n

When Buttermore, Peters and the other owners formed The Commodore, it was important from the start that the theater paid homage to Tampa in some way. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe knew what we really wanted was a place that reflected Tampa. We didn\u2019t want the sort of garden variety venue that you could find anywhere; we wanted to reflect the city in which we live,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n

The Salud & Happy Days series closely ties in with this mission, Buttermore added. \u201cIt\u2019s an interesting, rich and, frankly, weird place. There are so many interesting characters and so many interesting relationships and connections. We wanted to make sure that our shows incorporated that, and so we love the way that we do that with this show, in particular.\u201d<\/p>\n

The series is also a great launching point for people who have never attended an improv show before. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not all \u2018Who\u2019s Line Is It Anyway?\u2019\u201d Buttermore said, noting that the television series is often all anyone knows of the art of improv. <\/p>\n

Salud & Happy Days’ storytelling core \u201clends itself really nicely to be very accessible for an audience,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s more theatrical [than regular improv]. People see our guest [on the line-up] and think, \u2018Oh yeah, I know that person and I want to know their stories.\u2019 They come in and also see improv. It\u2019s also easy for them to follow.\u201d<\/p>\n

For those who can\u2019t make April\u2019s show, Salud & Happy Days is held the second Friday or every month and has featured a range of community members sharing their personal stories. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve had a lot of great guests from all walks of life, all experiences of Tampa – different jobs, different angles and different generations,\u201d Buttermore said. \u201cIt\u2019s an interesting way to hear Tampa lore and history and experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n

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