‘Laughing Matters’ brings Jeff Wright and Joey Avery to Scripps

On Thursday, Feb. 27, comedians Jeff Wright and Joey Avery performed stand-up sets at Garrison Theater as a part of Scripps Presents’ “Laughing Matters” series. Wright, a writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Avery, a comedy club headliner and podcast host, set out to entertain students and community members alike with an hour of dynamic material.

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UTI Improv takes on relationships, psychedelics and grass allergies

On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Underground Theatrical Institute (UTI), a 5C improv troupe, performed their first show of the semester in Rose Hills Theatre. From a couple’s therapy session involving grass allergies to psychedelic-fueled revelations, UTI’s performances took unexpected twists that kept the audience entertained.

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