Troupe | Photo provided by Dylana Harris, president of Troupe
As students prepare to take exams, or have already taken them and are in need of a breather, Troupe has come to the rescue by hosting their Fall Midterm Improv Show of the year on Oct. 25.
“[The improv show is a great] way to chill out and laugh at some people for a bit so you don’t feel [as] stressed out and wound up [during exams],” said Dylana Harris, president.
As a student-led theater group separate from a degree in theater, Troupe specializes in improv. With around 10 people involved, Troupe is looking to grow and always looking for new members to join.
“We are open to everyone on campus. A lot of us aren’t even in theater. I’m a Spanish major and our treasurer is a math major, so we do get people that haven’t done [improv] before,” said Harris.
For students interested in joining, there is no pressure and it is a great resource for those that would like to broaden their horizon in the world of theater.
“It’s a nice way to stay involved in some aspect of theater without being a part of the major. You’re never obligated to participate. If you are nervous to do acting or improv, you can come and watch us and get comfortable first,” said Harris.
Raven Crook, History major in her first year as a member of Troupe, was excited to join the group and has benefitted from her experience.
“When I heard that there was a club on campus for it [improv], there wasn’t much that was [going to] stop me from joining. It was also nice to get some diversity in my activities on campus [and] branch out a little; Troupe has really helped me with that,” said Crook.
Similar to “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, students will enjoy an hour-long show filled with laughter and a laid-back atmosphere.
“I’m most excited for being on stage with friends and to have a fun night and [hopefully] get people smiling and laughing,” said Crook.
Troupe aims to put on another improv show before finals and create a tribute show to put on in the spring.
“I hope to see people there and [hope] they have a good time,” said Harris.
The Fall Midterm Improv Show will be held in Health Sciences 116 from 5-6 p.m. Keep up with Troupe through Engage and their Facebook page.
