Half-Masted

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1 Math professor brings joy to Cedar Valley through improv
Northern Iowan 118:46, p.1
Doug Shaw, a member of the mathematics faculty, holds workshops with improv groups on campus; photo.
2 Rocky Horror production features UNI faculty, students
Northern Iowan 118:35, p.1
The Waterloo Community Playhouse's production of the Rocky Horror Show will be performed February 25-27 and March 3-6. There are multiple people in the production associated with UNI; photo.
3 Improv group caters to a younger audience
Northern Iowan 112:32, p.4

Mattox reviews the Half-Masted improv group show at the Lamppost on January 29, giving it a mixed but overall favorable review.

4 Hoping for happily ever after
Northern Iowan 112:14, p.1

Homecoming week's kick-off Pride Cry event was held at Lawther Field on October 12. The week's theme is "Once Upon a Time." Pride Cry finalists included the Student Admissions Ambassadors (SAA), Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS), Noehren Hall, Alpha Delta Pi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Dance Marathon and Camp Adventure. The Homecoming Court was also announced, including Molly Norman, Emily Thompson, Camryn Wrage, Alicia Hornfeck, Natalie Rork, Kantinka Kyeremateng, Jamal White, Kody Gafkjen, Archie Hardin, and Robert Orman.

5 Improv troupe starts 11th season
Northern Iowan 111:9, p.4
The Lampost Theatre and Coffee Shop booked Half-Masted, an improv troupe from the Cedar Valley.
6 No Shame continues to welcome performers
Northern Iowan 110:22, p.1
No Shame Theatre allows students to perform original pieces in a safe environment to a receptive audience. Anyone is welcome to attend or perform at the No Shame biweekly performances.
7 UNI kicks off Welcome Week
Northern Iowan 110:1, p.1
There are many activities planned for students to participate in this first week back. Some of these activities include a picnic, sand volleyball, and a Welcome Ball. There will also be various performances by student groups.
8 Half-Masted inspires laughter with 'Armando Diaz' and celebrity guests
Northern Iowan 109:26, p.6
UNI comedy troupe Half-Masted gives successful show with guest performers from UNI and the community. Introduce "Armando" skit; photo.
9 Bipartisan event celebrates end of election
Northern Iowan 109:24, p.1
Students celebrate the end of this year's elections with a party in the Maucker Union ballroom. Entertainment and refreshments were included. The event was entitled "Election: 2012: Thank God It's Over Celebration"; photo.
10 Rashida Jones, Adam Scott to speak at UNI
Northern Iowan 109:4, p.1
Stars of "Parks and Recreation" to speak on behalf of Barak Obama. They will appear in Lang Hall auditorium. Half-Masted will open for the pair; photo
11 Half-Masted hosts Gorilla Theater
Northern Iowan 108:47, p.7
Actors perform scenes that are completely fictional. The group split into two teams for competition. The result was laughter and applause; photo.
12 Half-masted to return to UNI
Public Relations News Release 2010:289, p.1
The comedy improv troupe will present unscripted shows at Bertha Martin Theatre. The troupe is directed by Doug Shaw and involves UNI students, alumni and members of the community.
13 'Half-Masted' to perform improv comedy at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2010:110, p.1
The troupe is instructed and directed by Doug Shaw, a professor of mathematics, and includes a group of students, alumni, and members of the community. They also do private shows and seminars throughout Iowa.
14 UNI's comedy improv troupe to perform April 15
Public Relations News Release 2009:397, p.1
Half-Masted will return with performances directed by Doug Shaw, associate professor of mathematics. The troupe includes students, alumni, and members of the community.
15 Half-Masted recruits members for the new semester
Northern Iowan 106:31, p.8
The Cedar Valley's improvisation troupe has thrived under the direction of Doug Shaw. Many look forward to their show at the end of each semester. The group also participates in seminars, private shows, and workshops; photo.
16 Half-Masted to hold auditions
Northern Iowan 2008:30, p.7
Comedy improvisation group is welcoming new members to their group. Auditions will be held January 26 and 27th in the Elm Room of Maucker Union.
17 Half-Masted brings laughter to the UNI campus
Northern Iowan 106:26, p.7
A local improv group, Half-Masted, performed four times last weekend. The group is divided into two teams that act out scenes they create on the spot; photo.
18 UNI's Comedy Improv Troupe to perform
Public Relations News Release 2009:182, p.1
Half-Masted 3.2 will perform at the Communication Arts Center Room 108. A family-friendly matinee will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The troupe is instructed and directed by Doug Shaw, a professor of mathematics, and stars UNI students.
19 Local comedy improv troupe to hold auditions
Public Relations News Release 2008:332, p.1
The six-year-old troupe, Half-Masted 3.2, is instructed and directed by Doug Shaw, UNI associate professor of mathematics. Members perform a weekly family-friendly show every Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Cedar Falls Public Library.
20 UNI improv troupe gives free weekly performances at Cedar Falls Public Library
Public Relations News Release 2008:36, p.1
Half-Masted 3.2, the six-year old comedy improv troupe, will perform a family-friendly show every Friday at the Cedar Falls Public Library. At the end of every semester, it performs a show for mature audiences as well as private shows, and seminars.
21 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 104:20, p.11
Women experience what it feels like to be pregnant; Half-Masted 3.2 Improv Troupe performs; photo.
22 The UNI Half-Masted 3.2 Improv Troupe presents: Gorilla Theatre 2099
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Half-Masted 3.2 will be presenting "Gorilla Theatre 2099" March 29-31.
23 Sail to laughter with Half-Masted 3.2
Northern Iowan 103:25, p.21
Improv show is unpredictable, except for the laughter; photo.
24 UNI Half-Masted 3.2 Improv Troupe will present "Improvisational Whimsy"
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The Half-Masted 3.2 Improv Troupe will be presenting "A Wonderful Evening of Improvisational Whimsy for Ladies and Gentlemen," November 16 to 18.
25 UNI Half-Masted 3.2 Improv Troupe will present A Swinging Freestyle Comedy Jamboree!
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Half-Masted will host an improv show with matinee.
26 Improv troupe Half-Masted to perform this weekend
Northern Iowan 102:16, p.10
Each performance is usually played to a sold out crowd; photo.
27 UNI Half-Masted 3.2 Improv Troupe to present 'Laugh In!'
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
The first of two improvisational comedy shows will be performed in Lang Hall.
28 Thursday, Oct. 20- Saturday, Oct. 22
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
UNI Half-Masted 3.2 Improv Troupe presents "Laugh In!".
29 Half-Masted improves on improv
Northern Iowan 101:52, p.13
Will perform their second show of the semester, "Gorilla Theatre"; photo.
30 UNI Half-Masted 3.2 Improv Troupe will present 'Gorilla Theatre'
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Troupe will perform family-friendly show on Thursday thru Saturday.
31 UNI Half-Masted 3.2 Improv Troupe will present 'Improv Rain'
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Improv troupe will give performance in the Interpreters Theatre on February 17 and 19.
32 UNI Half-Masted 3.2 Improv Troupe will present "Eternal Sunshine of the Improv Mind"
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Douglas Shaw will direct "Eternal Sunshine of the Improv Mind" Thursday, November 18 through Saturday, November 20.
33 Local comedy improv troupe to perform at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
"Half-Masted 3.2" will present "Lorem Improv Dolor!" from Thursday, April 15 through Saturday, April 17.
34 Improv performance
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Half-Masted 3.2 will present "Improv! Improv! Improv!" on February 26, 27, and 28.
35 Local comedy improv troupe performs at UNI, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Half-Masted 3.2 is comprised of UNI students and directed by Doug Shaw.