Central Connecticut State University’s improv club, Schlock, provides students an on-campus opportunity for comedy and fun through improv skits.
The club hosts improv games in both short and long form formats. It is self-proclaimed to function like the television comedy series, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” so there are plenty of hilarious shenanigans to be had. Even if you haven’t seen the show before, Schlock is still a great time to be had for all interested in a funny, good time.
The club offers a warm and inviting environment, where anyone is able to come and participate if they want, or they can simply watch others perform and enjoy their time there. It’s a really fun way to spend time and make friends with others on campus through comedic skits.
At the meeting, club members host several kinds of improv games where participants have to come up with and play along with various scenarios. The games are open to anyone attending the meeting and you can get up and participate with others in them. Even if you decide to stay a part of the audience, you can still be a part of the game by responding to the asks for suggestions for elements to be present in the scenario.
As an improv club, it is important to keep the scenarios going until the scene is ended, and this results in some very funny moments. People are encouraged to say or do anything to prevent stagnation and progress the scenario forwards, even if it is ridiculous. Some of the best parts come from people just saying what comes to mind and the other participants rolling with it.
There is no shame in being silly at Schlock, as everyone is there just to have a good time and some laughs. Some people will give each other advice on how to make scenarios and performances run smoother to make it more enjoyable for everyone. It’s all in good fun and trying to help others get more into the groove of improv, while still having fun with it.
Club Secretary Kolby Rios said that he enjoys being a part of Schlock because he likes hanging out with his friends in it and the club provides people a way to have fun with their friends.
“We have a saying in Schlock,” said Rios. “‘Come in and leave your brain at the door.’ The club gives people a place to have fun and find their people.”
Cathal Leone said that she finds Schlock to be a great way for her to destress and have a great time with other people on campus.
“I like to participate and be able to talk in front of other people,” said Leone. “It’s a great way to learn public speaking because you’re making it up as you go.”
Schlock is hosting an upcoming improv comedy show on November 15, at 8:00 PM in Alumni Hall. The club currently meets twice a week every Tuesday and Friday at 4:00 PM in Davidson 123 in Lawrence J. Davidson Hall.
