And now, for something completely different. Improvisational comedy steps into the spotlight for four performances of the Lawrence University theatre department production of “Finding the Laughter (Again).”
Performances are scheduled Feb. 2-3 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. in Cloak Theatre of the Lawrence Music-Drama Center, 420 E. Collge Ave., Appleton.
Drawing inspiration from a variety of improvisational shows and performers, such as “Who’s Line Is It Anyway” and the Upright Citizen’s Brigade, an ensemble of 11 students will perform a half-dozen sketches based on topics suggested by the audience.
The production is an off-shoot of an improvisational acting class taught last fall by visiting instructor Bo Johnson, a veteran performer and teacher with ComedySportz in Milwaukee as well as First Stage Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. This will be a reprized version of an improvisational show first performed by Lawrence students in 2003.
Tickets for “Finding the Laughter (Again)” are $10 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens and are available at the Lawrence University Box Office, 920-832-6749.
