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The members of Dangerbox practice with group improv activities during their rehearsals.  Dangerbox is NYU’s longest running improv group and is one of the top 10 improv groups in the country.

Comedy is No Laughing Matter for NYU’s Dangerbox

Carter Glace, Staff Writer March 1, 2017
NYU's longest-running improv group, Dangerbox, discusses their preparation for the College Improv Tournament, which took place on Feb. 25 in Chicago.
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!
Hammerkatz, an NYU sketch comedy group and longform improv troupe, is teaming up with Dangerbox on Nov. 14 to put on a show free of charge.

This Weekend: November 13-15

Patrick Pauley, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
Top things to do this weekend.

Meta-play ‘Play’ proves improv is not just for comedy

Zach Martin, FIlm Editor October 7, 2015
NYU students Jason Boxer and Duncan Gregory perform their play "Play" exclusively in darkened theaters.
NYU comedy troupe performs at MoMA’s Pop Rally event.

Hammerkatz, Dangerbox alums improv their way to MoMA

Ryan Matera, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
Graduated from NYU comedy groups Hammerkatz and Dangerbox, Gentlemen Party shows off comedic chops with an artistic flair at MoMA's Gilbert & George exhibit.
 "I'm in a polygamous marriage!" declares one of the characters in a Free Beer sketch.

Troupes come together for Comedy Prom Night

Sora Yu, Contributing Writer April 28, 2015
On April 24, Pasadena Golf Club presented "Comedy Prom Night," an evening featuring performances from seven NYU comedy troupes.
Comedy club, many of which can be found in the nearby West Village, are a common non-alcoholic  night out activity. (Photo by Shawn Paik)

New York keeps NYU laughing with local, student comedy

Julia Krom, Contributing Writer September 2, 2014
As the funniest city in the world, New York offers many opportunities to see live comedy of all kinds.