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Show CULTURE CLUB SPOTLIGHT B5 There are over 120 listed clubs on UVU's campus, and though you might know about some of them, chances are there are a few that have eluded public observation. We in the culture section have decided to start focusing on some of the clubs available to students, find out their history, what makes them unique and how to join. We hope this will get more students active and interested in all the different entertainment and fun our campus has to offer. Drew Carey,,eat your heart out By B r i a n n a Aldridge Culture Writer The practices club members have every Tuesday are exercise games to break out of their shells and get funny. During The improv club is filled with members performances, they introduce themselves that are looking for laughter and silliness; and play games to get the crowd warmed the only serious thing about their club is hav- up. ing fun, and they are constantly looking for Some of the games they play on a more members. Their practices are welcome weekly basis are buzzer and bells, story to anyone, every week and are open to the time, rotating scenes, dating game, spellpublic. If you are funny, this is definitely the ing bee, late for work, movie styles, manclub for you. nequins, sound effects, a rap game and "up yours," where teams of three perform a scene until the other team shouts, "Objection!" and states something they disagree with in the Name of club: scene What's So Funny? Improv Club What's So Funny? practices every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in LA 127 and is always looking for more members. Who started it, and for what reason? Why should students join this club? Reed Parkinson and Seth Lawrence started the club in 2008 to have some laughs literally. These two men enjoyed the fun of acting, without purpose and more for enjoyment, so they decided an improv club would be just the thing. "It's fun; we have a blast," said Reed Parkinson. The students currently in the club look forward to coming weekly to get a break from school and other stresses. How would someone go about joining, if there is interest? Just come! Ever}' Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in LA 127 the members are practicing and playing games, mostly having gut-busting laughs and creating relationships. This club is open to all students. What makes the club unique and/or interesting? : The improv comedy club has no theatre majors; the members just do it as a hobby or as recreation. "9 out of 10 think we are funny, the other one is dead," Clark said. When can they be seen? Who to contact? Chris Clark is the president of the Improv club, and can be reached by email at ChristopherAlanClark@gmail.com or called at 801830-6355. Photos by Brianna Aldridge Are there many public performances or meetings? All practices, held on campus, are open to the public. The shows are mostly performed in Center Stage or the Ragan Theater. SAVE A LIFE What kinds of things are done at performances; what are some of the games that are played? Their next show is a Comedy Night fundraiser with the Applied Behavioral Science Club called "The Laugh-Off1 on Oct. 18 at 7p.m. at Center Stage. Tickets will be $3 with any student ID and $4 without. All funds go to help former UVU student and "Provo Survivor," the woman who was brutally attacked this summer on the Provo River Trail. Even after insurance, her medical bills are over $200,000, so every little bit helps. This is a great cause and should be night full of hilarity, so come and bring your friends and family. + Donate blood-plasma twice a week + Provide treatments to countless number of children and adults + Used for burns, shock and other life threatening conditions Biomat USA, Inc. 349 East University Pkwy Orem, UT 84058 Must provide photo ID, proof of residency & Social Security card ESERT NOISES HARKSPE SEVEYS GHT NIGHT THE VIBRANT SO fMON&THE ONTAPEWO rAMCHENDEFSQ NORTH LYOirSUNFLO ATJX.JTA TTBBNJACHSO |