False Profits Comedy
| False Profits Comedy | |
|---|---|
| File:False Profits Logo.jpg | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Genres | Standup comedy, Improv comedy, Sketch comedy |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Website | fpcomedy.com http://www.facebook.com/FalseProfitsComedy |
| Members | Hannah Jones
|
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 |
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 |
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 |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Student Life". Retrieved 2014-03-09.
- ↑ Tajlili, Kristin. "False Profits group provides outlet for comedic talent". Retrieved 2014-03-09.
- ↑ Gilmore, Margaret. "False Profits' last show of the semester was held Saturday". Retrieved 2014-12-10.
- ↑ Bang, Christine. "CHiPs, False Profits to unite for first time for NC comedy festival". Retrieved 2015-02-26.
- ↑ "False Profits Constitution". Retrieved 2014-03-09.
- ↑ Umerah, Chinelo. "UNC comedy festival features Lewis Black, 'SNL' cast members". Retrieved 2014-03-09.
- ↑ Umerah, Chinelo. "Student comedy troupe false profits to perform for second time". Retrieved 2014-03-09.
- ↑ "DSICo Performers". Retrieved 2014-03-09.
- ↑ ""The Bipartisan"". Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ↑ ""UNC alumnus' satirical musical about gridlock in Congress makes N.Y. theater debut"". Retrieved 2015-07-21.
- ↑ Baker, Elizabeth. "False Profits puts on "musical" full of musical elements". Retrieved 2015-04-02.
- ↑ ""False Profits, The Musical" Comedy Show Announced!". Retrieved 2015-04-02.
- ↑ ""Fall's Prophets" Comedy Show Announced". Retrieved 2014-11-01.
- ↑ ""We're Trying, Mom" Comedy Show ANNOUNCED". Retrieved 2014-09-17.
- ↑ ""Free (With Purchase)" Comedy Show Announced". Retrieved 2014-03-09.
- ↑ "Spring Show Announced". Retrieved 2014-02-14.
- ↑ ""Too Silly For Jail" Comedy Show". Retrieved 2013-11-07.
- ↑ "False Profits - Profits". Retrieved 2014-12-10.
- ↑ "False Profits - Disciples". Retrieved 2014-11-06.
- ↑ "False Profits - Alumni". Retrieved 2014-12-10.
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