Thespians Club Delivers a Night of Comedy Gold

INA, Ill. (February 6, 2025) — The Rend Lake College Thespians Club showcased its improvisation skills and delivered an entertaining performance during the 2025 Night of Comedy on Thursday at the Ina Campus. 

^{Back row, L to R: Chase Heinemeyer (Coulterville), Taylor Wilburn (Benton), Lucas Sloan (Benton), Austin Hutchins (Benton)}

^{Front row, L to R: Lily Rawls (McLeansboro), Emalee McPeak (McLeansboro), Ely Schernekau (Mt. Vernon), Emily Garrison (Woodlawn)}

The audience roared with laughter as the performers improvised with audience suggestions and unique stage directions. The improv group even froze to allow audience members to take their place!

Taylor Wilburn, Ink Winter, Chase Heinemeyer and Greg Hollmann performing "helping hands."

Ely Schernekau and Brianna Johnson playing "freeze."

Emalee McPeak and Taylor Wilburn playing "freeze."

Lily Rawls, Emalee McPeak, Beckett Wilder and Olivia Edmonds playing "helping hands."

The Thespians meet regularly to hone their skills and perform throughout the year. All RLC students, regardless of major, are welcome to join. For more information about the RLC Thespians Club, or to learn about upcoming performances, please contact Tracey Webb at webbt@rlc.edu.