Alfred - Revision history

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Pacman at 20:27, 1 February 2009

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-The '''Alfred Musical Improv Troupe''' focuses on both long and short form improv comedy. The name Alfred is taken from the way the group themes each performance according to a different Alfred from history. For example, previous performances have been opened by both Alfred Pennyworth, butler to Bruce Wayne, and Alfred Hitchcock, the filmmaker. The troupe's musicians switch off with each other, ensuring that everyone sings and improvs during performances.
+The '''Alfred Musical Improv Troupe™'' focuses on both long and short form improv comedy. The name Alfred is taken from the way the group themes each performance according to a different Alfred from history. For example, previous performances have been opened by both Alfred Pennyworth, butler to Bruce Wayne, and Alfred Hitchcock, the filmmaker. The troupe's musicians switch off with each other, ensuring that everyone sings and improvs during performances.
 ==History==
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 ==Membership==
-Alfred members past and present include: [[Thomas Anawalt]] CC '09, Will Cybriwsky CC '12, Claire Halberstadt BC '09, Katie Hathaway BC '10, Maggie Lane CC '09, Kate Smith CC '09, Will Snider CC '09, Ben Weiner CC '11, Kendale Winbush CC '12
+Alfred members past and present include: [[Thomas Anawalt]] CC '09, Will Cybriwsky SEAS '12, Claire Halberstadt BC '09, Katie Hathaway BC '10, Maggie Lane CC '09, Kate Smith CC '09, Will Snider CC '09, Ben Weiner CC '11, Kendale Winbush CC '11, Dexter Thompson-Pomeroy CC '12,  John Goodwin CC '12, Annie Greenberg BC '11
 ==References==

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 '''Klaritin Improv Ensemble''', founded in [[2004]] by Edward Rueda CC '05 and Ian Bateson CC '06 under the aegis of the [[Philolexian Society]], changed its name to '''Sweeps''' in [[2007]]. After Sweeps disbanded in [[2008]], members Maggie Lane (President) and Kate Smith brought in a new director, [[Thomas Anawalt]], and together they founded the '''Alfred Musical Improv Troupe'''.
-'''Alfred''' first performed in Fall [[2008]] with original members Thomas Anawalt, Katie Hathaway, Maggie Lane, Kate Smith, and Ben Weiner. The troupe is inspired in large part by the short-lived and much loved musical improv group at Columbia called Tea Party (2005-2006). Three members of Alfred (Thomas Anawalt, Kate Smith, and Will Snider) performed in the revival of Tea Party in Fall [[2006]]]. Without the (blind?) trust of Tea Party members Mark Junek CC '07 and Nessa Norich BC '08, '''Alfred''' would not exist.
+'''Alfred''' first performed in Fall [[2008]] with original members Thomas Anawalt, Katie Hathaway, Maggie Lane, Kate Smith, and Ben Weiner. The troupe is inspired in large part by the short-lived and much loved musical improv group at Columbia called [[Tea Party]] (2005-2006). Three members of Alfred ([[Thomas Anawalt]], Kate Smith, and Will Snider) performed in the revival of Tea Party in Fall [[2006]]. Without the (blind?) trust of Tea Party members Mark Junek CC '07 and Nessa Norich BC '08, '''Alfred''' would not exist.
 ==Membership==

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 ==History==
-The group's origins lie in the '''Klaritin Improv Ensemble''', founded in [[2004]] by Edward Rueda CC '05 and Ian Bateson CC '06 under the aegis of the [[Philolexian Society]]. In [[2007]], it changed its name to '''Sweeps'''. The name referred to an improv edit, in which a person runs across the stage, clearing it, and starting a new scene.
+'''Klaritin Improv Ensemble''', founded in [[2004]] by Edward Rueda CC '05 and Ian Bateson CC '06 under the aegis of the [[Philolexian Society]], changed its name to '''Sweeps''' in [[2007]]. After Sweeps disbanded in [[2008]], members Maggie Lane (President) and Kate Smith brought in a new director, [[Thomas Anawalt]], and together they founded the '''Alfred Musical Improv Troupe'''.
-Sweeps last performed on [[December 7]], [[2007]] as the opening act to [[Chowdah]]'s holiday show.  The performance included "a domino chain of improv skits complete with reference to broken families, broken chia pets, peanut butter blasphemy, and linear references" and one [[Bwog]] commenter was moved to reflect, "At least Sweeps was funny" <ref>[http://www.bwog.net/publicate/index.php?page=post&article_id=4772 The Bwog. "We follow the teachings of the three prophets: Mitch Hedberg, Steve Martin, and Marky Mark," ''The Bwog,'' December 7, 2007.]</ref>.
+'''Alfred''' first performed in Fall [[2008]] with original members Thomas Anawalt, Katie Hathaway, Maggie Lane, Kate Smith, and Ben Weiner. The troupe is inspired in large part by the short-lived and much loved musical improv group at Columbia called Tea Party (2005-2006). Three members of Alfred (Thomas Anawalt, Kate Smith, and Will Snider) performed in the revival of Tea Party in Fall [[2006]]]. Without the (blind?) trust of Tea Party members Mark Junek CC '07 and Nessa Norich BC '08, '''Alfred''' would not exist.
 ==Membership==

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 ==Membership==
-Alfred members past and present include: [[Thomas Anawalt]] CC '09, Claire Halberstadt BC '09, Katie Hathaway BC '10, Maggie Lane CC '09, Kate Smith CC '09, Will Snider CC '09, Ben Weiner CC '11, Kendale Winbush CC '12, Will Cybriwsky CC '12.
+Alfred members past and present include: [[Thomas Anawalt]] CC '09, Will Cybriwsky CC '12, Claire Halberstadt BC '09, Katie Hathaway BC '10, Maggie Lane CC '09, Kate Smith CC '09, Will Snider CC '09, Ben Weiner CC '11, Kendale Winbush CC '12
 ==References==

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 ==Membership==
-Alfred members past and present include: Maggie Lane CC '09, Kate Smith CC '09, [[Thomas Anawalt]] CC '09, Claire Halberstadt CC '09, Will Snider CC '09, Katie Hathaway Barnard '10, Ben Weiner CC '11, Kendale Winbush CC '12, Will Smith CC '12.
+Alfred members past and present include: [[Thomas Anawalt]] CC '09, Claire Halberstadt BC '09, Katie Hathaway BC '10, Maggie Lane CC '09, Kate Smith CC '09, Will Snider CC '09, Ben Weiner CC '11, Kendale Winbush CC '12, Will Cybriwsky CC '12.
 ==References==

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−	"Alfred Musical Improv Troupe" was founded in [[2008]] by Maggie Lane CC '09 and Kate Smith CC '09, hold-overs from the previous long from improv comedy troupe Sweeps, along with Thomas Anawalt CC '09. Alfred focuses on both long and short form improv comedy. Before changing its name to Sweeps in [[2007]], the group was known as the Klaritin Improv Ensemble, which was founded in 2004 by Edward Rueda CC '05 and Ian Bateson CC '06 under the aegis of the [[Philolexian Society]].	+	'''Alfred Musical Improv Troupe''' was founded in [[2008]] by Maggie Lane CC '09 and Kate Smith CC '09, hold-overs from the previous long from improv comedy troupe Sweeps, along with Thomas Anawalt CC '09. Alfred focuses on both long and short form improv comedy. Before changing its name to Sweeps in [[2007]], the group was known as the Klaritin Improv Ensemble, which was founded in 2004 by Edward Rueda CC '05 and Ian Bateson CC '06 under the aegis of the [[Philolexian Society]].

	The name Alfred is taken from the way the group themes each performance according to a different Alfred from history. For example, previous performances have been opened by both Alfred Pennyworth, butler to Bruce Wayne, and Alfred Hitchcock, the filmmaker. The troupe's musicians switch off with each other, ensuring that everyone sings and improvs during performances.		The name Alfred is taken from the way the group themes each performance according to a different Alfred from history. For example, previous performances have been opened by both Alfred Pennyworth, butler to Bruce Wayne, and Alfred Hitchcock, the filmmaker. The troupe's musicians switch off with each other, ensuring that everyone sings and improvs during performances.

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−	"Alfred Musical Improv Troupe" was founded by Maggie Lane CC '09 and Kate Smith CC '09, hold-overs from the previous long from improv comedy troupe [[Sweeps]], along with Thomas Anawalt CC '09. For more information please see [[Klaritin ~~Improv Troupe~~]].	+	"Alfred Musical Improv Troupe" was founded by Maggie Lane CC '09 and Kate Smith CC '09, hold-overs from the previous long from improv comedy troupe [[Sweeps]], along with Thomas Anawalt CC '09. For more information please see [[Klaritin]].