By: Samantha Rinkus ā€˜12

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in case of emergency performing for laugh fest

Aquinas has always been known for their commitment to both academics and service; however, there might be a new quality to add to the list: comedy. The student-run Improv troupe, In Case of Emergency, is expanding from its usual audience of 91³Ō¹Ļ students, faculty and staff to the Grand Rapids community and beyond as they join in with Gilda’s Club 2012 .

ā€œWe had the opportunity to be involved this year, and knew that taking advantage of it would be beneficial for each of our organizations,ā€ Dan Wilson, Technical Director at Aquinas, said of the In Case of Emergency troupe’s March 14 performance at the Performing Arts Center. ā€œIt allows us to cross-promote and make people aware of us and what we do who may not be part of our regular demographic.ā€

And what should the audience look forward to from the performance? ā€œAn awesome show. Duh,ā€ was 91³Ō¹Ļ junior and troupe captain Chris Skurka’s candid response. But even more than that, the troupe will offer clean, family-friendly humor to a comedic style that often relies on profanity and sexual jokes.

ā€œI truly believe humor is at its best when it is pure, and In Case of Emergency definitely keeps that in mind when we perform,ā€ said Skurka. ā€œWe have an incredible assortment of [comedians] who bring different dynamics of wit, intelligence, and comedy to the table.ā€

The show will be at 10:30 p.m. on March 14 at the Performing Arts Center at Aquinas College. Doors will open at 10:15 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, although there is a suggested $5 donation which will go to Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the door.