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False Profits Comedy

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False Profits Comedy
File:False Profits Logo.jpg
Background information
OriginChapel Hill, NC
GenresStandup comedy, Improv comedy, Sketch comedy
Years active2013-present
Websitefpcomedy.com
http://www.facebook.com/FalseProfitsComedy
MembersHannah Jones


Peter McWilliams
Christian Prosperi
Ellie Rodriguez
Anita Simha
JJ Tyson
Drew Vollmer
Blake Benson

Shea Stanley

False Profits is a standup, improv, & sketch comedy troupe based out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Along with CHiPs Improv, False Profits is one of two comedy troupes at UNC-Chapel Hill.[1]

About[edit]

Founded in February 2013 by Kenan Bateman, Eric Clayton, Shayne Sevigny, and Kagan Griffen, False Profits is the only standup, improv and sketch comedy troupe at UNC-Chapel Hill. [2]

False Profits performs 2-3 big shows per semester[3] for hundreds of students and smaller events every semester when requested.[4] These shows generally consist of 3-minute standup sets by each member and the rest of the show divided between improv and sketch. As a result of the troupe's rapid success, the University also funded the Profits to attend the College Improv Tournament.

The group is divided into two levels - The Profits and an incubator team called The Disciples. Auditions are held twice a year for The Disciples. After undergoing training for at least one semester in standup, improv, and sketch comedy, The Disciples audition at the end of each semester to advance to the Profits.[5]

Profits generally experience comedic success outside of the troupe. Members have opened for Lewis Black,[6][7] and the Profits frequently are company members of DSI Comedy Theater.[8]

Alumni of False Profits have gone on to write NYC musicals and write for local comedy shows. [9] [10]

Past Shows[edit]

Show Title Date Location
"SLaughter is the Best Medicine" Friday, October 28, 2016 Hanes Art 121
"False Profits Gets Artsy" Friday, September 30, 2016 Coker 201
"April Fools" Friday, April 1, 2016 Hanes Art 121
"False Profits Builds Character" Friday, February 26, 2016 Coker 201
"Halloween Show" Friday, October 30, 2015 Hanes Art 121
"E For Everyone" Saturday, September 12, 2015 Coker 201
"False Profits, The Musical" (kind of) [11][12] Friday, April 3, 2015 Hanes Art 121
"Fall's Prophets"[13] Saturday, November 15, 2014 Hanes Art 121
"We're Trying, Mom"[14] Saturday, October 4, 2014 Hanes Art 121
"Free (With Purchase)"[15] Friday, April 4, 2014 Murray G202
"Out of Place"[16] Friday, February 28, 2014 Chapman 201
"Too Silly For Jail"[17] Sunday, November 17, 2013 Hanes Art 121

Roster[edit]

False Profits[edit]

Name Class at UNC-CH Profit Since Disciple
Hannah Jones 2017 August 2013 N/A
Peter McWilliams 2017 April 2014 August 2013 - April 2014
Anita Simha 2017 December 2014 January 2014 - December 2014
Christian Prosperi 2017 April 2015 August 2014 - April 2015
JJ Tyson 2018 April 2015 August 2014 - April 2015
Drew Vollmer 2018 December 2015 January 2015 - December 2015
Ellie Rodriguez 2019 December 2015 August 2015 - December 2015
Blake Benson 2019 May 2016 August 2015 - May 2016
Shea Stanley 2019 May 2016 August 2015 - May 2016

[18]

Disciples (Incubator Team)[edit]

Name Year at UNC-CH Disciple Since
MacKinsey Cole 2017 August 2014
Hunter Braddy 2018 January 2015
Zach Werder 2017 January 2015
Oliver Mitchell-Boyask 2019 August 2015
Madison Schaper 2018 August 2015
Bryce Bowden 2019 (?) January 2016
Laura Barnes 2019 January 2016
Natalie Cabo 2017 (?) January 2016
Patrick Fiorilli 2018 January 2016
Sydney Hale 2018 January 2016
Tyler Gwinn ? August 2016
Emily Pirozzolo ? August 2016

[19]

Alumni[edit]

Name Graduated Profit Disciple
Jordan Hale 2014 August 2013 - May 2014 N/A
Joey Rasmus 2014 August 2013 - May 2014 N/A
Shayne Sevigny 2015 February 2013 - May 2015 Founder
Marcie Maier 2015 August 2013 - May 2015 N/A
Kenan Bateman 2015 February 2013 - August 2015 Founder
Will(iam) Booth 2016 December 2013 - May 2015 August 2013 - December 2013
Eric Clayton 2016 February 2013 - May 2016 Founder
Heather "Scarves" Wilson 2016 April 2014 - May 2016 January 2014 - April 2014
Adrian Gilliam 2016 December 2015 - May 2016 August 2013 - December 2015

[20]

References[edit]

  1. "Student Life". Retrieved 2014-03-09.
  2. Tajlili, Kristin. "False Profits group provides outlet for comedic talent". Retrieved 2014-03-09.
  3. Gilmore, Margaret. "False Profits' last show of the semester was held Saturday". Retrieved 2014-12-10.
  4. Bang, Christine. "CHiPs, False Profits to unite for first time for NC comedy festival". Retrieved 2015-02-26.
  5. "False Profits Constitution". Retrieved 2014-03-09.
  6. Umerah, Chinelo. "UNC comedy festival features Lewis Black, 'SNL' cast members". Retrieved 2014-03-09.
  7. Umerah, Chinelo. "Student comedy troupe false profits to perform for second time". Retrieved 2014-03-09.
  8. "DSICo Performers". Retrieved 2014-03-09.
  9. ""The Bipartisan"". Retrieved 2015-07-12.
  10. ""UNC alumnus' satirical musical about gridlock in Congress makes N.Y. theater debut"". Retrieved 2015-07-21.
  11. Baker, Elizabeth. "False Profits puts on "musical" full of musical elements". Retrieved 2015-04-02.
  12. ""False Profits, The Musical" Comedy Show Announced!". Retrieved 2015-04-02.
  13. ""Fall's Prophets" Comedy Show Announced". Retrieved 2014-11-01.
  14. ""We're Trying, Mom" Comedy Show ANNOUNCED". Retrieved 2014-09-17.
  15. ""Free (With Purchase)" Comedy Show Announced". Retrieved 2014-03-09.
  16. "Spring Show Announced". Retrieved 2014-02-14.
  17. ""Too Silly For Jail" Comedy Show". Retrieved 2013-11-07.
  18. "False Profits - Profits". Retrieved 2014-12-10.
  19. "False Profits - Disciples". Retrieved 2014-11-06.
  20. "False Profits - Alumni". Retrieved 2014-12-10.


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