Southwestern College

9 Lives Improv Troupe

 

9 Lives Laughatorium and Good Times Improvisational Comedy Troupe is the premier improv troupe here at Southwestern College.

Founded in 2001, the group consists of five to nine members who specialize in sketch comedy and comedic gaming.

The troupe performs several shows throughout the year, including shows for families, students, and summer audiences.

Current Members:
Chris Cole: Senior, Education Major, Stigler, OK
Justin Tinker: Senior, Theatre Performance Major, Las Vegas, NV
RJ Schnack: Senior, Physical Performance & Sports Studies, Tulsa, OK

Current Kittens:
Aron Pfingsten: Senior, Engllish Major, Ulysses, KS
Zenas Lopez: Sophomore, Theatre Performance Major, Coffeyville, KS
Paul Mata: Senior, Religion & Philosophy Major, Carrolton, TX

Past Members:

2011-12
Chris Cole
Cody Davis
Justin Tinker
Kelcie Parrish
Jordy Train

2010-11
Abby Bartel
Chris Cole
Marilyn Craft
Cody Davis
Caitlynn French
CJ Johnson
Justin Tinker
Jordy Train

2009-10
Abby Bartel
Tommy Castor
Kyler Chase
Cody Davis
Thaddeus Carrena
Tabatha McMullen
Brett Smith
Jordy Train

2008-09
Abby Bartel
Tommy Castor
Kyler Chase
Aric Cherry
Cody Davis
Roger Klein
Tabatha McMullen
Brett Smith
Jordy Train

2007-08
Roger Klein
Kyler Chase
Aric Cherry
Brett Smith
Tommy Castor
Abby Bartel
Cody Davis

2006-07
Roger Klein
Kyler Chase
Aric Cherry
Brett Smith
Adam Sharp
Tommy Castor
Abby Bartel
Cody Davis

2005-06
Bernardo Alvarez
Michael Bumgarner
Tommy Castor
Kyler Chase
Julie Dumler
Matt Hodges
Sarah Kallail
Roger Klein
Josh Melcher
York Moon
Adam Sharp

2004-05
Bernardo Alvarez
Michael Bumgarner
Matt Hodges
Sarah Kallail
Josh Melcher
York Moon
Nick Sparacino

2003-04
Bernardo Alvarez
Michael Bumgarner
Matt Hodges
Sarah Kallail
Josh Melcher
Will Simbala
Nick Sparacino
Josh White

2002–03
Michael Bumgarner
Craig Fisher
Omari Head
Matt Hodges
Sarah Kallail
Josh Melcher
Ben Rivers
Will Simbala
Nick Sparacino

2001-02
Ben Benage
Michael Bumgarner
Josh Carver
Sarah Kallail
Will Simbala
Nick Sparacino
Ashleigh Videgar

For further information, contact Allyson Moon at allyson.moon@sckans.edu or call at (620) 229-6328.