Photo by Zach LePepperdine’s Improv Troupe (colloquially known as PIT) started off its new season with a bang Friday night. The group of students performed for a full house in Elkins, and the energy that the crowd brought translated to a very strong show. Improv is hit-or-miss by nature, so the evening’s success is a huge credit to the performers. PIT has been a … [Read more...] about PIT Brings the Laughs with First Show of the Year
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‘SNL’ Serves As Comic Relief for 40 Years
Art by Peau Porotesano Humor seems to be something that the whole world can appreciate. No matter what tragedies, sadness or hardships the world is facing, we can all come together in these times and unite under comedy. “Saturday Night Live” has provided this unison in humor, and on Feb. 15, it celebrated 40 years of being on the air, making people … [Read more...] about ‘SNL’ Serves As Comic Relief for 40 Years
Skip Out On “The Wedding Ringer”
Photo courtesy of The Wedding Ringer/FacebookComedy is probably the most subjective genre in filmmaking. Different people find different things to be humorous, but timing counts as well. If something happens or is said too soon or too late, the intended effect is lost. Another factor in a comedy’s success or failure is the strength of the writing. If the writing is good, … [Read more...] about Skip Out On “The Wedding Ringer”
Women Are Taking Over Comedy
Photo courtesy of Pitch Perfect/Facebook There are a lot of fabulous female comedians that are currently smashing the stereotype that women can’t be funny. From Mindy Kaling to Lena Dunham, women in comedy are writing for television and film, creating their own shows and publishing best-selling books. They are releasing stand-up specials on Netflix and producing … [Read more...] about Women Are Taking Over Comedy
Lecture Classes Fall Prey to Scammer
An unidentified male entered three different Seaver classrooms March 9 in an attempt to solicit money by selling discounted tickets to the Comedy Union, a comedy club located in Los Angeles. The man, who appeared to be between 18 and 22, said he represented “student services” at the beginning of the classes before explaining that the tickets he was selling were worth up to … [Read more...] about Lecture Classes Fall Prey to Scammer
