The original, student-written and fast-paced sketch comedy of last year's Phroth Phest once again comes to 111 Forum at 8 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday.

This year, the writers of Phroth magazine have again teamed up with No Refund Theatere (NRT) to bring students Phroth Phest, featuring nearly two straight hours of various, related comedy sketches. Written, produced and performed by students for students, Phroth Phest has been compared to popular sketch comedy series such as Mr. Show and Monty Python, because each of its unique skits loosely ties together a larger plot.

Although upcoming NRT productions will tackle more serious plays and dramas, this one is different, actor Brendan Irving (senior-advertising and public relations) said, noting that Phroth Phest is typically the most popular NRT show of the year.

Those involved have been rehearsing since the beginning of December and have consequently developed the chemistry, timing and material essential for any comedic show.

Phroth Phest will be free to all audience members. Because of this, those involved in Phroth Phest are excited to perform their show for an audience open to original sketch comedy.

"This is a great venue for writing, to have fun and to do riskier shows," director Dan Hopper (senior-theatre arts) said. "And it's free for students."

All involved with the production have come together to work toward a common goal of providing entertainment for the rest of the student body. Despite the popularity of past NRT shows, the cast and crew take particular pride in Phroth Phest.

This is one of the limited opportunities for undergraduate theater students to write, act and direct, Hopper said, which makes Phroth Phest a special production for cast and crew alike.

"I've had a lot of fun getting to know everyone and putting together a pretty awesome show," said performer and stage manager Christina Elefante (sophomore-theatre arts), "Students will definitely have a good time."

Because Phroth Phest is a unique, creative outlet for student writers, directors, actors and others who worked hard to bring it to fruition, the cast has been able to create a show that is distinctively its own.

While each of the skits has its own ideas, jokes and premises, all of the sketches in Phroth Phest tie together to make an original sketch comedy production.

"We make fun of everything from Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn to popular musicians, to history," Hopper said. "I want to make this an annual event because last year was so successful. I want to sell out all three nights."