Students in the mood for some holiday cheer, or in need of a break from the stresses of final exams, can attend Club M’s holiday production, “Get Elf’d Up,” on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

At its heart, the production is a bi-annual collaboration between students interested in either film, television, multimedia, music and improvised comedy, collectively known as Club M.

Like previous performances, this semester’s performance will showcase a Christmas-themed production that the club has affectionately called “Get Elf’d Up.”

“Essentially, it’s a live TV show,” said John Loprieno, head of the Theater Arts Department. “We have a live band, and a wonderful improv comedy group called the Improv-a-Sutra that are performing.”

The show typically begins with a live band, who perform for around 30 minutes, which then transitions into a live improvised comedy act that centers around audience suggestions. Finally, once the comedy act has finished, the improv group will play a vast series of games that also center around audience participation.

Not only is it entertaining for the audience, but it also gives the performers and those on the technical side, a way to flaunt their strengths and improve any weaknesses.

Stefan James, 21-year-old theater arts major, looks at the performance as a way to improve on his improv skills.

“This year is my first semester of improv,” said James. “Not all students from the class are in the show, but I got volunteered.”

Michelle Harris, 20, is the host of this semester’s performance.

“I really enjoy being able to work with such lively people and being able to learn their strengths and weaknesses,” said Harris. “Improv is also a great way to lessen stage fright and can be very therapeutic for some.”

The show will be held in the Communications Building, room 129. Tickets are available to buy online here, or at the Performing Arts Center Box Office, as well as at the door. For more information, or if you have any questions, call (805) 378-1485.