Art by Autumn Hardwick After closing the curtains a year and a half ago, Pepperdine Improv Troupe returned, Sept. 24, delivering much-needed laughs for Waves across campus. It was a battle of wits for the P.I.T. crew, as the cast split into two teams: "It’s a Girl" and "The 13th President of the United States, Millard Fillmore." The two teams' fates were in the hands of the … [Read more...] about The Show Must Go On — P.I.T. Brings Much-Needed Laughter
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‘Yes And’: LA Improv Groups Continue Performing During COVID-19
Pepperdine Improv Troupe members perform a show together via Zoom on May 7. Senior Indy Wilson said one of the limitations of using Zoom to practice improv is that it forces PIT to focus on really specialized scenes and exercises, as opposed to their more traditional, free-for-all practices on campus. Photo Courtesy of @Pepperdineimprov InstagramCOVID-19 hurt almost every … [Read more...] about ‘Yes And’: LA Improv Groups Continue Performing During COVID-19
PIT Entertains with New Long-form Show
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine Improv Troupe performed their first ever long-form show, stepping outside the comfort of their regular Elkins gig. On Sunday, Jan. 28, PIT tried their hand at a new style of improv in the PLC mini-theater. Long-form improv is similar to a play in length and execution, only it’s completely improvised. The Sunday night performance lacked … [Read more...] about PIT Entertains with New Long-form Show
Artist Corner: Ryan Opton
Photos courtesy of Ryan Opton Senior Ryan Opton believes comedy has a way of healing. Opton, president of the Pepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT), did not attempt improv until his freshman year at Pepperdine. On a whim, he auditioned for the troupe and found himself performing in front of audiences the next week. Soon, he was addicted. “It’s changed my life a lot,” Opton … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Ryan Opton
Pepperdine Improv Troupe Members Talk Laughter and Life Skills
Photos by Lidia Bayne The Pepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT) began its monthly show with two teams of performers, "Zygote" and "La La Land- I Mean Moonlight," in a fast paced dance-off that immediately drew the audience into the show. PIT, which has been going on for 16 years, entertained audience members of all ages with improvised sketches, songs and dances March 10. Two … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Improv Troupe Members Talk Laughter and Life Skills