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Students audition for improv groups, thown into a scene on the spot to test their creativity.

NYU’s Improv Teams Search for New Performers

Jenny Levine, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
Looking to perform comedy on campus? There are several improv, standup and sketch comedy groups that are holding auditions in September!
Billy Domineau is a NYU comedy writer alumnus who created a spec script titled The Twin Towers.

Tisch Alum Tackles 9/11 in Comedy

Jordan Reynolds, Entertainment Editor September 6, 2016
Tisch alumnus Billy Domineau speaks about his spec-script that imagines what "Seinfeld" would have done if it covered 9/11.
NYU's latest comedy group wear sports clothes.

NYU Athletes — the Funniest Comedy Troupe You’ve Never Heard Of

Aud Del Rey, Chairman of the Hooligans March 31, 2016
NYU's latest comedy troupe dresses in sports gear, uses sports equipment and plays sports.
Don Hany and Melissa George portray doctors in NBC's new drama, "Heartbeat".

NBC Drama ‘Heartbeat’ Flatlines

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer March 29, 2016
"Heartbeat" is a new NBC drama about a rule-breaking, renegade heart surgeon and her intriguing personal life.
Flaked is the new Netflix series created by and starring Will Arnett as the lead.

Don’t Flake on ‘Flaked’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer March 23, 2016
Will Arnett stars in the new Netflix series "Flaked" as a struggling self-help guru in California.
Sacha Baron Cohen talks about his new movie “The Brothers Grimsby” at the Union Square Regal Cinema.

Sacha Baron Cohen Is No Longer Satirizing, Just Offending

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor March 22, 2016
Sacha Baron Cohen's affinity for daring political statements has changed to cheap, offensive gags in "The Brothers Grimsby".
Tisch sophomores Sarah Sampino and Sabra Kojis have started their own web series called TBH.

Tisch Sophomores Impress in New Web Series ‘TBH’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
"TBH" is a new comedic web series produced by NYU students.

NYU comedy troupe Comic Sans performed at UCB East’s School Drools.

Bust a Gut at Comic Sans’ UCB Show

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
NYU sketch group Comic Sans brought the laughs to the School Drools event at UCB.
Craig Ferguson is the host of the new Thursday night television history show, "Join or Die".

Craig Ferguson Lampoons Recent Events in New History Channel Show

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer February 25, 2016
"Join or Die" with Craig Ferguson is a hilarious and interactive way to learn about history.
Broad City returns with its third season, packed with with more of the absurd hilarity that makes the show a hit.

Broad City Picks Up Right Where It Left Off, If you Can Figure Out Where That Is

Madison Davis, Contributing Writer February 24, 2016
"Broad City", starring Abbi Jacobson and CAS alum Ilana Glazer, is back for a third season and better than ever.
Nothing says Happy Valentine's Day like receiving chocolate from your loved ones.

Try These Activities Instead of Making Ben and Jerry Your Valentine’s Day Dates

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer February 12, 2016
Spice up your weekend with some fun Valentine's Day activities!
The cast of Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life stop by the NYU Cantor Film Center for a Q&A about their new series on Fox.

Cantor Screens Feel-Good Show

Daria Butler, Staff Writer February 8, 2016
The new FOX comedy screened at Cantor last Thursday and the cast answered questions.