Abbotsford’s Gallery 7 Theatre is ready to open its new theatre season with the return of the comedy improv team the Panic Squad.

“We’ve got another great year of theatre,” says executive artistic director, Ken Hildebrandt. “What better way to kick things off than to have our good friends from Panic Squad regale us with their laugh-a-minute style of comedy.”

Panic Squad performs improvised comedy, spontaneous humour that is crafted around audience suggestions. For more than 10 years, Panic Squad has successfully performed for hundreds of churches, conferences, businesses, and top Fortune 500 corporations across the U.S. and Canada.

They are on a mission to prove that comedy can be clean and exceptional.

At the helm of Panic Squad is founding member, Andrew Bright. Currently residing in Lynden, Washington, Bright discovered his love for improv at Trinity Western University, where he became part of the comedy improv league after being asked to fill in for a sick player. After five minutes on stage, he knew he’d never look back.

Since then, he has played at Pacific Theatre in Vancouver, spoken at various youth events and camps, has done stand-up, has performed improv on Trinity’s champion improv team and has lead community workshops for youth.

This season’s 90-minute Panic Squad show takes place on Friday, Oct. 2, and promises to be a hilarious night out for family and friends. The show takes place at the MEI Theatre (4081 Clearbrook Rd.) and the zaniness will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and students, $13 for groups (10 or more) and $9 for children (12 and under). They are available at the House of James or by calling 604-852-3701. For more information about Gallery 7’s 19th annual season, visit www.gallery7theatre.com.