LBCC's Black Curtain Society to put on "Open Mic Night"

Theater is something everyone can enjoy and participate in. It can create many different feelings for the audience. At LBCC, the Black Curtain Society has a handful of talented people who love theater.

They are able to get up and perform, produce and inspire an audience with any performance. Now, they are stepping away from the microphone to make room for the audience to show their talents.

The drama club on campus, Black Curtain Society, is offering an open mic night to the public. It's basically a way to try and connect with other arts departments on campus, instead of just theater. They are hoping that we can start building relationships and not have things like art, theater, music, poetry, and dance be so separate.

Brandon Breiner (left) and Emma Barry (Right) in "Crane Wife"

Emma Barry is the co-president of the Black Curtain Society and along side her is Kim Willaman the other co-president. They had decided to share the title, for the reason that they work well together. Next year, Willaman will be taking over the club entirely.

Willaman explains that “Open Mic Night,” for the club is meant to be a fundraiser and bring more attention to it.

“ It’s a way to network between the performing arts students, and a vehicle by which to showcase the talent LBCC has within its walls,” said Willaman.

Open Mic Night will be open to anyone who wants to perform in some way. Anything goes, as far as acts. As long as it isn't lewd, and clothing is involved, it could be anything from singing to rapping to performance art, to poetry, and everything in between those things.

“Anything that people want to perform, we aren't asking for anything specific. We want people to have a venue for what they love and are excited about and a place to share it,” said Barry.

Another member of the club is Brandon Breiner. He may not have a defined role in the club, but he has been interested in theater arts since childhood, and wanted to participate in what LBCC had to offer in that regard.

“ I see it as a potential opportunity to share with each department what it is that makes us tick, regardless of medium. Art is art,” said Breiner.

 A sign-up sheet for the open mic will be up at the beginning, and there will be a limited number of slots, for the sake of time, so people interested in performing should come soonest.

The event will cost nothing to participate, the only purchases made will be from the refreshments that are offered throughout the night.

There has been talk about the members of the club putting on a small sketch to start the night off.

“ Some members of the club are definitely planning things to perform, especially improvisation skits, so we hope people show up to play along,” said Barry.

The goal will be to have an open mic like this once a month or at least once or twice a term, so there will be lots of opportunities for people who want to share something.

An official date has yet to be set for Open Mic Night, however anyone with question regarding participation, or questions about the club can contact Emma Barry at: blackcurtainoflb@gmail.com

To stay on top of upcoming events and meetings, check out Black Curtain Society’s Facebook page:a

https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackcurtainsociety/

Come join the theater club in a night of laughs and applause. Meet some new people, get involved with a new club and show off those hidden talents.