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Don’t forget to bring your popcorn, folding chair,
and friends, because the show is about to begin!
Lights, Camera, Action-the Improv team appears
with an outstanding performance.
Scores of excited students crowded rehearsal hall, anticipating the moment
when the program would begin. Noise and laughter fill the room as the co
medians began the show. The room was overcrowded with students who
could not find a seat, so extra chairs were needed. Not one of the comedi
ans looked nervous or intimidated. Rather, each performed his act with
confidence which resulted in the audiences enjoyment. “One of the many
blessings I received from being apart of the team was
I seeing people laugh and giving them joy. However, the
§j most memorable moment while performing was when
My most
N we had our first sellout, and the crowd was so loud,
I
memorable moments Phil Bowen said.
| Obviously, the improv team enjoyed the acts and
while performing the good camaraderie between the team members—
Nathan Burggraff, Matthew Auger, Nicholas Kirkland,
are the scenes when
Shannon Hitchcock, Phil Bowen, and Dustin Black.
Shannon and I are “We are all pretty different; but when you put us to
gether, we have a good balance and all the differences
on stage and get we level off," Shannon Hitchcock said. However, while
the audience sat back and enjoyed the show, few saw
into a mock fight. the hard work and long hours that each member gave.
Most of the funds earned from the show were do
Those are great!
nated to charity and special mission projects. Some of
the proceeds went to help those that suffered during
Dustin Black
Improv
the hurricane. Also, they helped a graduate, Sylvianne
Ela, pay off her school bill so she and her family can
return to their home in West Africa to work in medical missions. The
improv team hopes to see the show become a ministry that travels to schools
and churches representing the college. Laughter is medicine to the soul so
go ahead-Laugh Out Loud! Alathea Cunningham
Brooke Sheridan ex scenes. Alisha Terry
amines the options did a wonderful job
as she goes through heading up the food
the snack line before com m ittee, and
the show. Nathan Rebekah Stephen’s
Burggraff said, decorative touch to
“There were many rehearsal hall helped
people that worked make each Improv
long hours behind the show successful.”

