Founders

Janiece and Josh Minnick

Josh Minnick and Janiece Jary were inspired by the countless small faces and hearts to open their own little comedy theatre. After teaching for 6 years at an "improv factory", they knew their hearts belonged to the kids and their parents and refused to teach any longer where they didn't come first. It was a mere 7 weeks later upon their resignation, Chris and Mark told them they needed to continue to teach. With their help, Josh and Janiece were able to open up a clean, safe, happy theatre, with small classes and small cast shows with more than just improv… sketch, stand-up, music, writing, clowns, all things comedy!

Christine Zander and Mark Nutter

Christine Zander and Mark Nutter, co-founders of Joy Theatre, have a long history in Comedy starting with the world famous Second City of Chicago as both writers and performers.

Christine Zander is an Emmy award winning SNL writer, Executive producer and writer for Carsey Warner. Saturday Night Live, Less Than Perfect, That 80s Show, 3rd Rock from the Sun, and the list goes on and on and on.

Mark Nutter is a co-founder of the critically acclaimed comedy ensemble Friends of the Zoo and the Smash LA hit Bicycle men. His writing credits include Saturday Night Live, Nurses, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Almost Heroes, Chris Farley's last movie, and Muppets in Space.