2008 Woodie Awards
Cool Whip spreads the laughs
Natalie Johnson, Opinions Editor
Issue date: 11/21/06
Last Updated: 12/26/07
One year they were asked to perform improvised scenes for freshmen in Baldwin-Jenkins about what to expect when they return home for the first time.
"Freshmen feel like they are adults now, and then they go home for the first time and its 'be home by 12' again, and that can cause problems," said Jeffers.
Another time, Cool Whip performed Buoul to raise awareness about homosexual marriage when it was becoming a big issue in the Presbyterian Church. There were homosexuals in the theater department, so it was something the group felt passionate about, Jeffers said.
Cool Whip rehearses twice a week for two hours at a time. During this time, they run through the rules of their games and practice playing them to see what works and what does not.
"You don't want to aim for the joke," Jeffers said. "The idea is that life will play out funny."
Senior Noree Johnson has attended several Cool Whip shows and is a supporter of the group.
"These people are brilliant, witty and intelligent. It's not dumb comedy," Johnson said. "It's absolutely hilarious."
Cool Whip's next performance is Sunday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. Then, on Dec. 10, they face off against the On-the-Spot players, Whitworth's improvisational acting class, at 5 p.m. Both performances will take place on Stage II in the Cowles Memorial Auditorium and admission is free.
"It's about an hour of raucous laughter and good times," senior member Ben White said.
"Freshmen feel like they are adults now, and then they go home for the first time and its 'be home by 12' again, and that can cause problems," said Jeffers.
Another time, Cool Whip performed Buoul to raise awareness about homosexual marriage when it was becoming a big issue in the Presbyterian Church. There were homosexuals in the theater department, so it was something the group felt passionate about, Jeffers said.
Cool Whip rehearses twice a week for two hours at a time. During this time, they run through the rules of their games and practice playing them to see what works and what does not.
"You don't want to aim for the joke," Jeffers said. "The idea is that life will play out funny."
Senior Noree Johnson has attended several Cool Whip shows and is a supporter of the group.
"These people are brilliant, witty and intelligent. It's not dumb comedy," Johnson said. "It's absolutely hilarious."
Cool Whip's next performance is Sunday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. Then, on Dec. 10, they face off against the On-the-Spot players, Whitworth's improvisational acting class, at 5 p.m. Both performances will take place on Stage II in the Cowles Memorial Auditorium and admission is free.
"It's about an hour of raucous laughter and good times," senior member Ben White said.
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