Zaniac returning

When was the last time you laughed as hard as your kids?

With captivating amounts of energy, Alex Zerbe moves like a rubber band from one end of the stage to the other. Beatboxing, juggling, dancing, singing, music and magic are just a few of the things that led Piers Morgan of America’s Got Talent to call Alex, “The total package.”

The “Professional Zaniac,” who’s been cracking jokes onstage for nearly 15 years, zigzags between physical stunts and non-stop comedy. As a self-described “human cartoon,” his show isn’t just for the kids in the family.

“I try to make my show like the movie Shrek, super entertaining for the kids but there’s a whole other level of comedy for teens and adults,” Zerbe said.

Zerbe is a Hacky Sack world champion, was voted the Pacific Northwest’s Funniest Prop Comic and is currently ranked Seattle’s Third Best Air Guitarist. He has performed everywhere from cruise ships and comedy clubs to prime-time television in three countries, including “America’s Got Talent” and “Last Comic Standing.”

The two-time Guinness World Record holder will have a two-day residency with local schools and perform Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in Hot Springs County High School Auditorium, 415 Springview. Pay what you can, though the show is free for students.

Zerbe is in Thermopolis as part of a program to encourage kids to read. His public performance is sponsored by Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation with help from the Wyoming Arts Council and the Hot Springs County Education Endowment Foundation.

For more information call 307-864-4070 or visit http://www.alexzerbe.com.