Q. What is ‘improv comedy’?
A. Improv stands for improvisational comedy. This means that every show we do is based off of your suggestions. We make up the scenes off the top of our heads, nothing has been pre-prepared. We may rehearse the rules of certain games, but the exact content is made up on the spot. Each show is a unique experience the audience helps create, which will never be duplicated.
Q. How do I join Alternative Fuels?
A. Alternative Fuels holds auditions at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. We have no set number of people we are looking for each audition, but our constitution states that our troupe cannot exceed 15 members. You must be a registered Texas Tech student to audition, but that is the only requirement. We look for someone who can create good characters, work well with others, and has natural comedic abilities. We also search for someone we can train easily to be a great part of the troupe. If you have any questions about auditions, please contact us! We hope to see you at our next audition!
Q. Do you host improv workshops?
A. Alternative Fuels holds workshops at least once a semester. Traditionally, we will host an open workshop a few days before auditions. This way anyone who wants a leg up on the competition can attend. However, Alternative Fuels has hosted workshops for all ages, and are happy to travel to local schools. We focus on giving the basics of improvisational acting, and the skills required to become adept at it. We tailor each workshop to fit the group’s needs. Please contact us if you are interested in having us do a workshop for your drama class, beginning troupe, or any group that loves laughing!!
Q. How did you get your name, ‘Alternative Fuels’?
A. The answer to that questions isn’t known for sure. Many myths and rumors float about, but we may never know which is true. One of the group’s favorite tall tales goes a little something like this: The original troupe was out driving in the middle of nowhere trying to think of a name for the new troupe. Then they saw a sign that wasn’t pointing to anything or really doing anything that simply stated, Alternative Fuels. The troupe thought it was a perfect name. However that is just one of the many legends; A shorter answer to this question is ‘your guess is as good as mine!’
