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Video showcase: Big Show '09 hits the screen

Maybe you couldn't make it to Big Show, or maybe you just want to watch some of your favorite sketches again. In either case, come on inside and check out the seven video skits that the Big Show '09 directors and cast put together for this year's comedy spectacular.

Photo essay: Big Show '09 rocks the house

Uni High's student-written and -directed comedy showcase took to the North Attic stage May 15 and 16. The two performances helped X-Week raise a final total of $3,460 for this year's charity, the Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club. Lor Sligar takes a quick look back at the show, along with this series of photos by Katy Metcalf.

Big Show '09 diary: You can't have everything

By all accounts, Big Show '09 was a smashing success, helping Uni raise $3,460 for the Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club. Gargoyle editor Laura Dripps was part of the comedy production. Read on to find out how the cast overcame a last-minute crisis on opening night, and how Jamie Blue helped Laura work through a mild case of the nerves.

Big Show '09 preview: Last but not least

The rest of X-Week ended back on May 1, but the spirit of Uni's annual fundraiser for charity lives on this weekend with Big Show '09. After a two-week delay, the comedy spectacular is ready to take center stage with almost 30 sketches and video skits. All money raised will go toward the Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club.

Big Show '09: Preparations get under way for sketch comedy showcase

Have you checked the calendar? Big Show is less than four weeks away! Have no fear: Directors Hannah Leskosky and Adam Tiouririne have selected an outstanding cast, and this year's edition of the student-written sketch comedy show promises to be as good as ever. Read on to meet the cast members and hear from the directors.

Big Show '09: Auditions to be held Tuesday and Wednesday

It's time for Uni to show off its funny side with Big Show — the annual sketch comedy show written and directed entirely by students. This year's directors are seniors Hannah Leskosky and Adam Tiouririne, whose comedic talents have graced the North Attic stage every year for Big Show since they were freshmen. Check inside for more.

Big Show '08 diary: "Paid off a thousandfold"

Big Show '08 has come and gone, but that hasn't stopped co-director Anna Cangellaris from looking back at opening night. Check out the third installment of our Big Show Diary. One more to go after this, from cast member Anna Gooler.

Big Show '08 diary: "That was astounding!"

Here's your second Big Show diary entry, written by senior Andrea Park. Big Show, the annual showcase of student-written and -directed comedy skits, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the North Attic Playhouse. Look for the two remaining entries by Anna Cangellaris and Anna Gooler this weekend.

Big Show '08 diary: "Pretty unbelievably excellent"

Starting today the Gargoyle will present a series of diary entries by four members of this year's Big Show. The annual showcase of student-written and -directed comedy skits is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the North Attic Playhouse. Senior Carl Zielinski starts off the diary today; look for other entries later this week by Andrea Park, Anna Cangellaris, and Anna Gooler.

Big Show '08: Are you ready for the biggest ever?

Thirty-five comedy sketches: That's what you'll have to feast on if you go to Big Show '08 this weekend, and we know you will! Rachel Skoza gets the lowdown from directors Anna Cangellaris and Eunice How. Check inside for all the details, including a list of skits to be performed. All the money raised from ticket sales will go toward this year's X-Week charity, UC Books to Prisoners. Bring paperback dictionaries (any language, please!!), and you'll get a $2 discount!

Big Show '08: Rehearsals begin

After two days of auditions last week, rehearsals for Big Show '08 have begun. Directed by seniors Anna Cangellaris and Eunice How, the latest edition of Uni's annual student comedy show will raise money for X-Week in May. Read inside for more details.
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