Attending Absolunacy performances, said faculty adviser Michael Gerhard, is beneficial to the health of the Ball State community.
"It's a good, safe, non-chemical way to relieve stress," he said.
Saturday will mark the final show of the 2001-'02 year for the improvisational comedy troupe, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last fall. Admission to the performance, which begins at 8 p.m. in Pruis Hall, is $2.
"It's been a very successful year," Gerhard said, citing the anniversary celebration and a performance at the Alumni Center as being among the most memorable moments.
In addition to their live performances, the troupe has also been hard at work on its third CD. The album, which is expected to be ready for sale at next fall's Absolunacy shows, was recorded at Saga Studios in Indianapolis.
"It was really hard," said senior Chad Winkles. "Out of all the CDs we've done, this is the one we've taken the most time with."
Studio time for the recording project was donated by Tom Griswold of WFBQ-FM Indianapolis' "The Bob and Tom Show." Pictures from the sessions are available online at http://www.tcom.bsu.edu/abso/saga.html.
Winkles, who has performed with Absolunacy for four and a half years, has mixed feelings about performing his last show with the troupe.
"I'm really scared, excited and sad at the same time," he said. "I'm going to miss the fans, the troupe and the whole environment."
Winkles said he has loved "being able to stand up there with every one of my troupe members and make people laugh."
He plans to move to California once his girlfriend Amy graduates from college and pursue a career in acting.
Though his experience in Absolunacy has given him a strong background in comedy, Winkles said he enjoys all genres.
Absolunacy will perform a mixture of new games and old games this Saturday, as well as a healthy dose of improvised comedy and songs.
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