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| − | '''Sweeps''' (formerly [[Klaritin]]) was Columbia University's long form improv comedy troupe. The group last performed on December 7, 2007 as the opening act to [[Chowdah]]'s holiday show. The performance included | + | '''Sweeps''' (formerly [[Klaritin]]) was Columbia University's long form improv comedy troupe. |
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| + | The group 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." December 7, 2007.]</ref>. | ||
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| + | The group disbanded in [[2008]]. Some former members went on to form the musical improv group [[Alfred]]. | ||
The name "Sweeps" refers to an improv edit, in which a person runs across the stage, clearing it, and starting a new scene. | The name "Sweeps" refers to an improv edit, in which a person runs across the stage, clearing it, and starting a new scene. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Members included== |
* Josh Altman | * Josh Altman | ||
| − | * Jonathan Battat | + | * Jonathan Battat |
* Justin Grace | * Justin Grace | ||
| − | * Jeff Iloulian | + | * Jeff Iloulian |
* [[Jeff Julian]] | * [[Jeff Julian]] | ||
* Maggie Lane | * Maggie Lane | ||
Revision as of 23:33, 18 September 2008
Sweeps (formerly Klaritin) was Columbia University's long form improv comedy troupe.
The group 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" [1].
The group disbanded in 2008. Some former members went on to form the musical improv group Alfred.
The name "Sweeps" refers to an improv edit, in which a person runs across the stage, clearing it, and starting a new scene.
Members included
- Josh Altman
- Jonathan Battat
- Justin Grace
- Jeff Iloulian
- Jeff Julian
- Maggie Lane
- Sam Reisman
- Sheena Shirakhon
- Kate Smith
- Sasha Stewart
- Alex Weinberg
