The Film, Television and Multimedia Department along with the Theatre and Music departments of Moorpark College brought the house down on Tuesday with “Club M Improv: Atomic Comedy.”
The show opened up with a musical performance by The FM-40’s who pumped up the crowd with original pieces written by the band itself. The show continued with a series of improvisational games, all played and performed by 11 actors. Such games included:
- Two Lines of Dialogue
- World’s Worst
- First Date
- Photo Lecture
- Roo Roo Roo
- Build a Scene
- Here Come Whoever Now
- Next
- Restaurant
- Party Quirks
- Hitchhiker
- ABC
- ASSCAT No.1 and No.2
- Bedtime Story
This isn’t the first time Sara Willingham, 21-year-old psychology and theatre major, has participated in “Club M.” This being her second show, Willingham was confident in her improvisational skills.
“My favorite game is Roo Roo Roo,” said Willingham. “Mostly because I always win. The only time I ever get out is when I am forced out.”
Although she admits to being nervous performing with her new cast, she wouldn’t trade it for anything else.
“It’s always nerve wracking coming in with a new group of people,” said Willingham. “Even though you have been rehearsing, you never know how someone is going to perform or just how the show in general will go, but it is always a great time and so much fun.”
As an audience member, Nicole St. Pierre, 24-year-old acting major, loved being able to see to her classmates and friends up on stage performing their hearts out.
“I’m in the improv class with most of the performers,” said St.Pierre. “It really was a treat being able to see them up there performing all these games for a live audience instead of just playing the games in class.”
Although St. Pierre wasn’t a part of the performance this year, she hopes to be up on stage for the next show.
“Watching my friends perform and seeing the reaction from the audience made me want to go up there and be with them,” said St. Pierre. “I think I will definitely be up there next time.”
Maxwell Valencia, 22-year-old film major, heard about the show and knew he couldn’t miss it. To no one’s surprise, it was indeed a good night.
“I don’t know if I could personally go into improv,” said Valencia. “But I wouldn’t mind checking out a meeting or two. The actors really know what they are doing and it shows. I loved every minute of it.”
If you missed the show or want to relive the comedic night, fear not because the whole production was broadcast live and recorded for anyone who couldn’t be there. To watch the whole show visit the link below.
