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As curtains close amid pandemic, artists and entertainers adapt

By Joey Matsuzawa on May 22, 2020 in Arts, Etc., Comedy, Movies, Music, Television, Theater

Many in the arts and entertainment industries have found creative ways to work while the effects of COVID-19 have left many unemployed and organizations at a loss for what to do to continue their work.

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Tragedy strikes Western themed improv show

By Nicolette Rojo on May 24, 2019 in Arts, Etc., Comedy, Theater

Ophelia’s Jump Productions Western improv show called “The Good, the Blank and the Blankety” ran from Upland from May 17 to May 19.

Comedian Kiry Shabazz performs standup on Tuesday night in Morgan Auditorium.
He made jokes about making taco party packs as a former Taco Bell employee as a teenager and reflected on his childhood growing up with his mom. Shabazz has been featured on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in 2018 and was the winner of the 14th annual StandUp NBC Competition in 2017.

Stand-up comedian tests the limits

By Claudia Ceja, Nicolette Rojo on October 19, 2018 in Arts, Etc., Comedy, Feature Slider

Around 50 students gathered for a laugh Tuesday night at the Campus Activity Board’s Comedy Night in Morgan Auditorium.

Ernesto T. Gritzewsky, who uses the stage name Ernie G., ends his motivational stand-up comedy show by reciting the poem “Our Deepest Fear” by Marianne Williamson Sept. 7 in Morgan Auditorium. Gritzewsky also talked about the trials and tribulations of growing up, as well as his Hispanic family life. The performance was hosted by the Office of Housing and Residential Life in honor of Latinx Heritage Month. See story on page 10./ photo by Janelle Kluz

Comedian embraces ‘ghetto’ roots

By Janelle Kluz, Mulan Novilla on September 15, 2017 in Comedy, LV Life

In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, the Residence Hall Association invited empowerment comedian Ernesto T. Gritzewsky, aka Ernie G., to speak to students on the evening of Sept. 7 in Morgan Auditorium.

Hypnotist casts comic spell

By Sharon Lau on October 21, 2016 in Comedy, LV Life

Boston-based comedy hypnotist David Hall performed before a modest, but enthusiastic crowd Monday in La Fetra Lecture Hall.

Comedian Blake Wexler performs Tuesday in LaFetra Auditorium. Wexler has written for Comedy Central and worked on TV shows such as “Teachers” on TVLand and “Key & Peele.” During his performance sponsored by the Campus Activities Board, students had the opportunity to win movie tickets and enjoy complimentary Domino’s pizza. / Nadira Fatah

Wexler fizzles at CAB comedy show

By Nadira Fatah, Taylor Bolanos on April 1, 2016 in Comedy, LV Life

Not everyone has what it takes to make a crowd laugh, and even fewer comedians can engage a tough crowd for an hour.

On his second visit to Southern California, the Montana native and graduate of California University of Pennsylvania, Derrick Knopsnyder was a one stop shop for laughter Tuesday night in the Campus Center Ballroom. The Campus Activities Board hosted the event, giving away free chicken strips and pink lemonade. The 23 year-old Knopsnyder, entertained University of La Verne students, relieving unwanted stress around the room.

CAB comedian jokes with audience

By Chelsey Morrison, Gabriella Chikhani on October 2, 2015 in Comedy, LV Life

Comedian Derrick Knopsnyder kept about 80 students laughing Tuesday night in the Campus Center Ballroom during the Campus Activities Board’s comedian event.

Daniel Packard, love expert, presented love advice Feb. 12 in LaFetra Lecture Hall. As part of his routine, Packard portrayed a woman putting on eyeliner. Packard used a thin strip of blue tape to separate the men and women who attended. / photo by Alexandra Arkley

Packard packs advice through entertainment

By Alexandra Arkley, Brooke Grasso on February 20, 2015 in Comedy, LV Life

Love expert Daniel Packard provided students with romantic advice Feb. 12, just in time for Valentine’s Day, at the Campus Activities Board’s “Love Guru” event.

University of La Verne Students Andrew Rodriguez, Sahar Shahidi and Eduardo Fernandez attended comedian Dan Adhoot’s show in the Campus Center’s Ballroom Thursday night, February 5. Shahidi was the only student who “whooped” when Adhoot asked if there were any Persian people in the audience. Adhoot delivered jokes about his family and cultural traditions and sought confirmation from Shahidi – who gave it. Adhoot is on television shows, including Kickin’ It, on which he plays Falafel Phil. Rodriguez, Shahidi and Fernandez are studying history, kinesiology and biology, respectively./photo by Helen Arase

Comedian kicks it with LV students

By Celene Vargas, Helen Arase on February 13, 2015 in Comedy, LV Life

As comedian Dan Ahdoot took the stage in the Campus Center Ballroom on Feb. 5 to perform for an eager La Verne audience, the room erupted with laughter.

CAB hosted comedian Evan Wecksell in Morgan Auditorium Thursday, Nov. 18. Wecksell invited freshman Jason Souriolle to act as a roommate who is constantly on the computer, and listening to KISS as Wecksell sang about the character. Wecksell also sang about what it is like to be a student at the University of La Verne and took ideas from the audience for the final song. / photo by Megan Peralez

Wecksell’s one-man show connects audience

By Megan Peralez, Yaya Pineda on December 5, 2014 in Arts, Etc., Comedy

Laughter and occasional awkward silence filled the Morgan Auditorium Nov. 20 as CAB presented a comedy concert night with a one-man show of Evan Wecksell.

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