By: Samantha Rinkus ā12
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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 Gildaās
Club 2012 .
āWe 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 troupeās March 14 performance at the
Performing Arts Center. āIt 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? āAn awesome show.
Duh,ā was 91³Ō¹Ļ junior and troupe captain Chris Skurkaās 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.
āI 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. āWe 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 Gildaās Club Grand Rapids.
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the door.