Actletes Compete in ComedySportz
In a battle of wit and humor on Jan. 31, AHS’ ComedySportz members
go head-to-head with their very own alumni.
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ComedySportz, an international organization with origins in 1984, inspired the inception of AHS’ own ComedySportz club in the 1980s. The club disbanded but later restarted in 2012 under the guidance of members and current co-managers Sara San Agustin and Tuan Tran.
ComedySportz is essentially improvisational comedy that is played as a sport, with the players divided into a Red and a Blue team. The teams choose games to play that involve impromptu situations. Unlike stand-up comedy, players must come up with jokes on the spot, as well as consider how to function cohesively as a team. This challenge forces players to think on their feet while being able to adequately articulate their jokes.
Matches are typically held on Friday nights at the Little Theater. One of the most recent matches that has taken place was the alumni match on Jan. 31, held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. During the match, among the games played were Slideshow,
Slow Motion Olympics and the Dating Game. In the end, the alumni team won the match.
Win or lose, ComedySportz members still enjoy participating in the club.
“I love being in ComedySportz because I get to see everyone having a great time, including myself,” San Agustin said. “It makes me feel great knowing that my team and I are having a blast while our audience is too. ComedySportz is a great place to be in to discover your inner comedian!”