RLC Thespians Club hosts the 2026 Night of Comedy

INA, Ill. (February 2, 2026) — The Rend Lake College Thespians Club showcased its improvisation skills and delivered an entertaining performance during the 2026 Night of Comedy on Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Ina Campus.

^{Pictured (L-R), Front Row: Madison Brower (Christopher), Jinx Craddock (Mt. Vernon)}

^{Back Row: Malcom Hall (Benton), Taylor Wilburn (Benton), Gabrielle Webb (Benton), Jack Robison (Mt. Vernon), Samuel Buesking (Mt. Vernon)}

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!

The Thespians use a form of acting called Comedy Improvisation. They perform the same kind of quick-thinking acting exercises seen on television’s "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" as well as exercises the "Second City" school of improvisational acting has mastered.

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The 2026 Night of Comedy performers huddle before they take the stage.

A candid performance shot of Madison Brower (Christopher).

Malcom Hall (Benton) improvises in a fight stance.

Jinx Craddock (Mt. Vernon) improvises a scene with an audience member.

Taylor Wilburn (Benton) takes the stage.

Samuel Buesking (Mt. Vernon) and Jack Robison (Mt. Vernon) perform as a comedic duo.

Malcolm Hall (Benton) and his mother share a heartwarming and humorous scene together.

Taylor Wilburn (Benton) and an audience member improvise a lively scene together.

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 or Taylor Wilburn at wilburnt@rlc.edu.