Thoat Culture keeps it cozy with 24-hour Show
Both newcomers and veterans of the group performed and, while the seniors certainly shone, freshmen were allowed their time in the spotlight as well.
Freshman Andy Weld had an entire prompt dedicated to him, with the resulting random, but hilarious sketch simply titled "Yay Andy!"
Among the best of the group performances was a sketch developed, written and acted by sophomore Luke Mayhew.
Joining him on stage, freshman Chris DiGregorio played an unwilling participant when their haunted Mortal Kombat game demanded a show of affection from the boys.
The sexual tension mounted as Mayhew blindly followed the game's directions, and the scene culminated with a flying tackle that became a kiss.
The audience responded rambunctiously, catcalling and wolf whistling with understandable enthusiasm.
Other sketches that stood out included an act poking fun at the FFC's lunch ladies, which certainly got the crowd laughing.
Ever wondered why those noble women often sported mustaches? Throat Culture's answer included a creepy manager, three perplexed cafeteria workers, matza and an age-old curse akin to the story of Adam and Eve.
The group also made fun of student activities, such as studying on the D-level of the MSE Library.
Sophomore Emily Sucher played tour guide for freshman Hannah Jiam, using a creaky voice and brandishing a staff of what looked like pipe metal.
Resembling a female Gandalf, ominous and hunched, she warned her charge of the dangers of studying.
"There are monsters on D-level," she told the charmingly innocent Jiam. To prove it, she left a book filled with test answers on a the floor. Almost immediately, Digregrio snatched it up, hissing, "It's mine, my precious!"
Everything was subject to Throat Culture's particular brand of humor. Performers mocked Hollywood and the school and even dedicated an entire sketch to digging at sophomore Jake Appet, who is not affiliated with the group.
Senior Eric Levitz portrayed Appet by stuffing marshmallow squares in his mouth, taking straight shots of Jack Daniels, fighting with his friend and touching himself in public.
The teasing was all done with cheeky comments directed straight at Appet, who was sitting in the front row, taking the ribbing with good humor.
The show lasted only an hour and a half but definitely provided a good time, buoyed by a lot of laughter. If the humor was ever too random Â- see "Yay Andy!"Â - or too pointed - see "Jake Appet" - it was easily excusable. The 12 sketches were produced in a mere 24 hours, after all.
Nevertheless, the audience went away happily and the hall outside the theatre was crammed full of people and congratulations. Spirits were high, buoyed by quick wit and smart comment, and the performers of Throat Culture could count the night a success.
Freshman Andy Weld had an entire prompt dedicated to him, with the resulting random, but hilarious sketch simply titled "Yay Andy!"
Among the best of the group performances was a sketch developed, written and acted by sophomore Luke Mayhew.
Joining him on stage, freshman Chris DiGregorio played an unwilling participant when their haunted Mortal Kombat game demanded a show of affection from the boys.
The sexual tension mounted as Mayhew blindly followed the game's directions, and the scene culminated with a flying tackle that became a kiss.
The audience responded rambunctiously, catcalling and wolf whistling with understandable enthusiasm.
Other sketches that stood out included an act poking fun at the FFC's lunch ladies, which certainly got the crowd laughing.
Ever wondered why those noble women often sported mustaches? Throat Culture's answer included a creepy manager, three perplexed cafeteria workers, matza and an age-old curse akin to the story of Adam and Eve.
The group also made fun of student activities, such as studying on the D-level of the MSE Library.
Sophomore Emily Sucher played tour guide for freshman Hannah Jiam, using a creaky voice and brandishing a staff of what looked like pipe metal.
Resembling a female Gandalf, ominous and hunched, she warned her charge of the dangers of studying.
"There are monsters on D-level," she told the charmingly innocent Jiam. To prove it, she left a book filled with test answers on a the floor. Almost immediately, Digregrio snatched it up, hissing, "It's mine, my precious!"
Everything was subject to Throat Culture's particular brand of humor. Performers mocked Hollywood and the school and even dedicated an entire sketch to digging at sophomore Jake Appet, who is not affiliated with the group.
Senior Eric Levitz portrayed Appet by stuffing marshmallow squares in his mouth, taking straight shots of Jack Daniels, fighting with his friend and touching himself in public.
The teasing was all done with cheeky comments directed straight at Appet, who was sitting in the front row, taking the ribbing with good humor.
The show lasted only an hour and a half but definitely provided a good time, buoyed by a lot of laughter. If the humor was ever too random Â- see "Yay Andy!"Â - or too pointed - see "Jake Appet" - it was easily excusable. The 12 sketches were produced in a mere 24 hours, after all.
Nevertheless, the audience went away happily and the hall outside the theatre was crammed full of people and congratulations. Spirits were high, buoyed by quick wit and smart comment, and the performers of Throat Culture could count the night a success.
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