“Reverse!” The actors immediately reverse their lines and actions until  the emcee shouts “Forward!”

In another game, the emcee prompts the actors to “Sing it!” and the scene continues in song.

Scenes follow a path filled with surprises making performances a fun and funny evening of improvisation theater.

Watch the Mirthers Saturday July 13 at The Works, Pacific Grove’s cozy combination coffee shop, bookstore and art gallery is located at 667 Lighthouse Ave.