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Lee University’s improvisation comedy group, Shenanigans, will perform its first three shows of the semester on Friday, Oct. 6, at 9 p.m., and Saturday, Oct 7, at 8 and 10 p.m. All shows will take place in Rose Lecture Hall, located in Lee’s Helen DeVos College of Education.

“Shenanigans shows are an amazing way to relax, build community, and be reminded just how much fun it is to laugh together,” said Dr. Kevin Nordby, Shenanigan’s faculty sponsor and assistant professor of religion, culture, and philosophy.

In past semesters, the group’s performances have drawn hundreds of audience attendees. While the improvised skits almost always contain comic elements, the stories often include drama and intrigue as well.

“The team is very excited to perform in this batch of shows,” said Shauna Drinnon, Shenanigans team coach. “They have been working hard at each practice, and I anticipate that hard work will pay off in the form of laughter and smiles that will be brought in the scenes we perform!”

This year’s members include Jordan Babb, Bethany Carroll, Shauna Drinnon, Anah Fickett, Nolen Ford, Smith Langstaff, Sarah Lee, Seth Palmer, Aaron Sills, and David Steinmetz.

Shenanigans started in 2007 as Lee’s first improv team. Skits are unscripted, featuring a set of various games that encourage the creativity of both actors and audience. A moderator may force team members to change the last spoken word on a whim, incorporate surprise quotes into their dialogue, or just radically change the scene, all in the interest of discovering new possibilities in even the simplest of scenes.

This family-friendly show is expected to last an hour and a half. Tickets are $1 and are available for purchase at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before each show.

For more information, contact Shauna Drinnon at [email protected] or visit Shenanigans Improv on Instagram @leeshenanigans.