Acts Wow Crowd and Judges at Annual Talent Show
Taylor Nelson
Issue date: 4/15/09 Section: News
The turnout was impressive Friday night, when the Board of Campus Activities and the Judicial Board co-sponsored their annual talent show. A number of acts performed, including comedian Dan Ahdoot, and many student performers.
Festivities began with an introduction by Comedy Central's Dan Ahdoot that roused the crowd and set the mood for the student acts to follow.
First up was Greg Floyd, who wowed the audience with a pair of unapologetic poems, whose imagery was not lost on the audience. Ahdoot followed and introduced the next act: a swing dancing exposé by Carrie Anderson and Brian Lynch. As the pair "strutted their stuff," the audience clapped with the beat.
The night continued with a series of acts, including the musical stylings of Tristan Tyson, who entranced the audience with his smooth moves and smoother tones, a burlesque dance by Carrie Anderson, and a musical performance by the "Giant Hamsters," featuring Dominic Metcalf, Brian Lynch, and Ajit Menon.
The show was wrapped up by the return of Dan Ahdoot, who redistributed the gift-bag he received by hurling assorted candy and granola bars to the cheering crowd. After telling a number of jokes and interacting with the crowd, Ahdoot introduced Dr. Alan Malnar. Dr. Malnar announced the judges' decisions and the winners of the talent show.
First place went to Tristan Tyson for his musical talent; second place was awarded to the swing dancing duo of Anderson and Lynch; and third place was a tie between the "Giant Hamsters" and Greg Floyd.
Past talent shows have traditionally been held in the Lower Hanger, but the event was moved to the Davis Learning Center this year in anticipation of a larger audience.
Emcees in the past have included rock comic Mark Eddie, but Ahdoot's performance was so successful that a repeat of his appearance is inevitable. Â
Unlike in previous years, this year's talent show featured all winners, as every contestant won a prize, both physically and spiritually. Â Plans are already in the fetal stages for next year's annual talent show, which will likely attract an even larger crowd.
Festivities began with an introduction by Comedy Central's Dan Ahdoot that roused the crowd and set the mood for the student acts to follow.
First up was Greg Floyd, who wowed the audience with a pair of unapologetic poems, whose imagery was not lost on the audience. Ahdoot followed and introduced the next act: a swing dancing exposé by Carrie Anderson and Brian Lynch. As the pair "strutted their stuff," the audience clapped with the beat.
The night continued with a series of acts, including the musical stylings of Tristan Tyson, who entranced the audience with his smooth moves and smoother tones, a burlesque dance by Carrie Anderson, and a musical performance by the "Giant Hamsters," featuring Dominic Metcalf, Brian Lynch, and Ajit Menon.
The show was wrapped up by the return of Dan Ahdoot, who redistributed the gift-bag he received by hurling assorted candy and granola bars to the cheering crowd. After telling a number of jokes and interacting with the crowd, Ahdoot introduced Dr. Alan Malnar. Dr. Malnar announced the judges' decisions and the winners of the talent show.
First place went to Tristan Tyson for his musical talent; second place was awarded to the swing dancing duo of Anderson and Lynch; and third place was a tie between the "Giant Hamsters" and Greg Floyd.
Past talent shows have traditionally been held in the Lower Hanger, but the event was moved to the Davis Learning Center this year in anticipation of a larger audience.
Emcees in the past have included rock comic Mark Eddie, but Ahdoot's performance was so successful that a repeat of his appearance is inevitable. Â
Unlike in previous years, this year's talent show featured all winners, as every contestant won a prize, both physically and spiritually. Â Plans are already in the fetal stages for next year's annual talent show, which will likely attract an even larger crowd.
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