Lee University Shenanigans
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The Lee University Shenanigans is a collegiate improvisational theatre team based at Lee University in Cleveland, TN[1]. They perform shows utilizing both long form and short form improv comedy (See the article "List of improvisational theatre companies" for similar collegiate improv troupes).
History
Founded in 2007, by Nicolas Cupp, Shenanigans is Lee University's first improv comedy team.[2][3][4]. Over 80 past members have populated the small and often exclusive team since its founding[3][5]. In accordance with rules of improv theatre, their family-friendly shows are completely unscripted, and various improv games are played solely based on audience suggestion[5]. The Clarion, Lee University's student news, called Shenanigans "one of Lee University's staple clubs"[6] as each of their shows draw hundreds of students and community members to attendance[3][5][7][8]. They are known to perform for Lee University's annual "Lee Day" celebration as well as their alumni homecoming event, where they put on a 15-year anniversary show in 2022[6][9][10][11][3][12][13][14]. At the end of each year, the team likes to perform a musical improv show that features a guest piano accompanist[15][16]. Otherwise, the team tends to perform three sets of shows per semester[15][16]
Shenanigans plays both short form and long form improv games including their trademark long form game "Spork River"[17][18].[11] Each game is introduced by the host of the show, who is a member of the team, and engages with the audience members[19]. Additionally, they have also been known to put on stand-up comedy nights[4]. Historically, shows cost $1 per person, catering to the undergraduate crowd[18]. Until its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team performed annually in the Gatlinburg Improv Festival at the Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre [20][17][21][22]. During the pandemic, the team took a hiatus from their regular shows to create an improv podcast titled "4, 3, 2 - Fun! The Shenanigans Podcast" named after the game-opening line of the team's show hosts[23][11][19]. Cast members refine their improv skills during the two club rehearsals each week and engage in secretive traditions during practice and before their shows[6][18]. Along with routine on-campus shows, the team hosts improv workshops that are open to the student-body and local community[4][24][25]. The team's mascot is a penguin, and their regular audience attendees are called "shenanifans"[11][3][24][19].
See Also
- Improvisational theatre
- List of improvisational theatre companies
References
- ↑ Gayle, Nathan (2023-10-13). "Get ready for giggles: Lee University's improv team plans weekend full of shenanigans!". WTVC. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ↑ "Shenanigans to Perform This Weekend". Lee University. 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Shenanigans to Perform 15th Anniversary Shows". Lee University. 2022-10-23. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Shenanigans workshop encourages improvisers from all over campus to audition". Lee Clarion. 2018-01-29. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Shenanigans to Present Three Shows Next Weekend". Lee University. 2022-10-01. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Shenanigans hosts weekend of laughs". Lee Clarion. 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ "Lee's Shenanigans Improv To Present October Shows". www.chattanoogan.com. 2022-09-29. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ "Top 10 Must Things To Do During Your Time At Lee University". The Odyssey Online. 2016-08-22. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ "Homecoming to welcome back alumni with campus events this weekend". Lee Clarion. 2016-11-04. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ "Shenanigans to Perform 15th Anniversary Shows". www.chattanoogan.com. 2022-10-21. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 "Shenanigans show finishes out Homecoming weekend". Lee Clarion. 2016-11-08. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ "An Improvised Homecoming Celebration". Lee Clarion. 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ MCDONALD, ELLIEANN (2023-10-17). "Lee U's Homecoming 2023 kicks off Nov. 3". ClevelandBanner.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ↑ BANNER, SPECIAL TO THE (2023-11-02). "Homecoming 2023 kicks off Friday". ClevelandBanner.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Lee Improv Team To Perform Tuesday". www.chattanoogan.com. 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Shenanigans to Perform Tuesday". Lee University. 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Holly (2019-02-26). "Gatlinburg Improv Festival – INTERVIEW – Shenanigans". Welcome to The Phoenix Remix. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 "An inside look into Shenanigans improvisation team". Lee Clarion. 2018-09-20. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 "First Shenanigans show of the season draws crowd". Lee Clarion. 2017-01-31. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ "https://gatlinburgimprovfest.square.site/". gatlinburgimprovfest.square.site. Retrieved 2023-09-26. External link in
|title=(help) - ↑ "Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre Bids Farewell". www.gatlinburg.com. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ cotsm (2015-05-03). "Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre: Broadway Class in Gatlinburg". Cabins of the Smoky Mountains Attractions. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ "4, 3, 2 - Fun! The Shenanigans Podcast". Listen Notes. 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 "Shenanigans workshops begin to develop improv skills in students". Lee Clarion. 2019-09-09. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ↑ "Guest Artist Series- Improv". Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
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