Improvisational Troupe

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Math professor brings joy to Cedar Valley through improv Finn--Alex (Guest Writer) Northern Iowan 118:46, p.01	4/4/2022	Doug Shaw, a member of the mathematics faculty, holds workshops with improv groups on campus; photo.
2	Some Assembly Required presents 'Love Stories' Aldredge--Anna (Student--2020), Crow--Katie (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 116:38, p.01	2/24/2020	The UNI improvisation group Some Assembly Required (SAR) performed at ThreeHouse on February 22; photos.
3	Panther Portrait: Hot Topics with SAE Mitchell--Cecilia (Class of 2022), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:32, p.04	2/3/2020	Members of the improv comedy group Some Assembly Required (SAR) hosted their first show of the season, "Hot Topics," at Threehouse; photos.
4	SAR improv group sparks laughs Whitehead--Zyrus (Student--2019), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:5, p.01	9/16/2019	The improv group Some Assembly Required (SAR) held a performance on September 13, 2019. Auditions to join the SAR will be held September, 16, 18, 19, and 21; photo.
5	Improv troupe brings the laughs Smith--Monique (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:12, p.05	10/5/2017	Some Assembly Required (SAR), a UNI student improv group, performed their first show of the season, Old Open SAR Improv, on September 29 at the Wesley Foundation; photo.
6	Improv troupe starts 11th season Noble--Cassidy Northern Iowan 111:9, p.4	9/29/2014	The Lampost Theatre and Coffee Shop booked Half-Masted, an improv troupe from the Cedar Valley.
7	Half-Masted inspires laughter with 'Armando Diaz' and celebrity guests Meng--Ethan David (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 109:26, p.6	12/4/2012	UNI comedy troupe Half-Masted gives successful show with guest performers from UNI and the community. Introduce "Armando" skit; photo.
8	Rashida Jones, Adam Scott to speak at UNI Northern Iowan 109:4, p.1	9/7/2012	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
9	Half-Masted hosts Gorilla Theater Wilkins--Alan Michael (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 108:47, p.7	4/3/2012	Actors perform scenes that are completely fictional. The group split into two teams for competition. The result was laughter and applause; photo.
10	Half-masted to return to UNI Public Relations News Release 2010:289, p.1	4/12/2011	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.
11	'Half-Masted' to perform improv comedy at UNI Public Relations News Release 2010:110, p.1	10/25/2010	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.
12	UNI's comedy improv troupe to perform April 15 Public Relations News Release 2009:397, p.1	4/12/2010	Half-Masted will return with performances directed by Doug Shaw, associate professor of mathematics. The troupe includes students, alumni, and members of the community.
13	Panther Portraits Sagner--Bryce Aaron (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 106:46, p.8	4/2/2010	Photos of the Improv at Large performance March 30.
14	Half-Masted recruits members for the new semester Kintzel--Scott Elliott (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 106:31, p.8	1/29/2010	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.
15	Half-Masted to hold auditions Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 2008:30, p.7	1/26/2010	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.
16	Half-Masted brings laughter to the UNI campus Aunspach--Chase Steven (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 106:26, p.7	12/8/2009	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.
17	UNI's Comedy Improv Troupe to perform Public Relations News Release 2009:182, p.1	11/25/2009	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.
18	Second City comedy company performs at GBPAC Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 106:5, p.11	9/15/2009	A sold-out crowd heard the improvisations of "Second City". No subject was off limits during the show. The group received two standing ovations; photo.
19	Local comedy improv troupe to hold auditions Public Relations News Release 2008:332, p.1	2/2/2009	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	9/2/2008	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	11/2/2007	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	3/23/2007	Half-Masted 3.2 will be presenting "Gorilla Theatre 2099" March 29-31.
23	Sail to laughter with Half-Masted 3.2 Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 103:25, p.21	11/21/2006	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	11/10/2006	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	3/27/2006	Half-Masted will host an improv show with matinee.
26	Improv troupe Half-Masted to perform this weekend Gerling--Taylor R. (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 102:16, p.10	10/21/2005	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	10/18/2005	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	10/17/2005	UNI Half-Masted 3.2 Improv Troupe presents "Laugh In!".
29	Half-Masted improves on improv Northern Iowan 101:52, p.13	4/19/2005	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	4/14/2005	Troupe will perform family-friendly show on Thursday thru Saturday.
31	UNI improv a laughing matter; troupe offers comedy through public, private shows Gerling--Taylor R. (Student--2003) Northern Iowan 101:43, p.7	3/8/2005	Improv troupe will perform "Gorilla Theater" April 21-23rd; photo.
32	Thursday, Feb. 17 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	2/14/2005	Improv troupe will perform.
33	UNI Half-Masted 3.2 Improv Troupe will present 'Improv Rain' Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	2/10/2005	Improv troupe will give performance in the Interpreters Theatre on February 17 and 19.
34	UNI Half-Masted 3.2 Improv Troupe will present "Eternal Sunshine of the Improv Mind" Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/15/2004	Douglas Shaw will direct "Eternal Sunshine of the Improv Mind" Thursday, November 18 through Saturday, November 20.
35	Theatre UNI to perform 'Ubu Roi' Mourzenko--Lev (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 101:10, p.10	10/1/2004	Theatre UNI to open season with politicized spoof of "Macbeth."
36	Local comedy improv troupe to perform at UNI Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	4/8/2004	"Half-Masted 3.2" will present "Lorem Improv Dolor!" from Thursday, April 15 through Saturday, April 17.
37	Improv performance Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	2/24/2004	Half-Masted 3.2 will present "Improv! Improv! Improv!" on February 26, 27, and 28.
38	Local comedy improv troupe performs at UNI, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/22/2003	Half-Masted 3.2 is comprised of UNI students and directed by Doug Shaw.
39	Vonnegut's work subject of student stage performance Ellenwood--Jacquelyn D. (Class of 2004) Northern Iowan 99:46, p.11	4/1/2003	Interpreters Theatre will perform three short stories from "Welcome to the Monkey House," by Kurt Vonnegut; Improv Troupe will perform.
40	UNI to host 'Vonnegut Cubed' and improvisation troupe performances Public Relations News Release 2002:406, p.1	3/27/2003	Interpreters Theatre will perform three short stories written by Kurt Vonnegut April 3-5; Improv Troupe will perform as well.
41	Improv Troupe offers fun, entertaining alternative Oliphant--Matthew David (Class of 2003) Northern Iowan 96:9, p.12	9/28/1999	Shanna Eakins has organized a new improvisational troupe open to all students; photo.

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