Get Ready to Laugh, Scatterbomb is Back!

Group photo of previous Scatterbomb members as they prepare for their show. @SCATTERBOMBMC/COURTESY By Angelina Persaud, Asst. News Editor Prepare for the laughter to begin with the return of all new Scatterbomb shows this fall semester. The improv comedy club has recruited new members and is already planning new shows for the upcoming months.  The current lineup for Scatterbomb includes new members who embraced the … Continue reading Get Ready to Laugh, Scatterbomb is Back!

Scatterbomb and the English Department Team Up for Improv Show

by Lauren Raziano, Web Production and Assist. Sports Editor In the annual collaboration with the English department, Scatterbomb displayed their improv talents on Friday, April 8 in Hayden 100.  The tradition allows English professors to tell a quirky and humorous story from their lives and then the Scatterbomb members improvise segments inspired by details of their stories. Caroline Voigt, a Scatterbomb senior, explained how the … Continue reading Scatterbomb and the English Department Team Up for Improv Show

Scatterbomb Performs Open Heart Surgery, Amuses MC

By Angelica Niedermeyer & Niamh Delargy, Staff Writers Manhattan College’s improv troupe, Scatterbomb, hosted their Valentine’s themed show called “Open Heart Surgery Show” on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. On Friday, Hayden 100 was packed with a diverse group of parents, classmates and friends who came together to support and laugh with the comedians.  The troupe started off the night by asking the audience to … Continue reading Scatterbomb Performs Open Heart Surgery, Amuses MC

Meet Sydney Waitt, Scatterbomb Stage Stealer

By Megan LaCreta, Arts & Entertainment Editor Sydney Waitt is Scatterbomb’s grandma. At least that’s how Waitt, a senior peace studies and political science double major, would describe the role she’s taken on in Manhattan College’s popular improv comedy group. “I wouldn’t give myself a role other than I’m like the grandma, but that’s self proclaimed. I didn’t have to be voted on or anything,” … Continue reading Meet Sydney Waitt, Scatterbomb Stage Stealer

Meet Scatterbomb Member Aidan Mackenzie

by Isaiah Rosario & Victor Franco, Staff Writers Sophomore Aidan Mackenzie is just beginning his long career of acting and doing improv on the big stage. Mackenzie joined Scatterbomb, the improv group, last year but due to COVID, he only had one show. Now that restrictions are finally being loosened on campus Aidan has been able to add another performance under his belt.  Mackenzie got the … Continue reading Meet Scatterbomb Member Aidan Mackenzie

Catching up with Scatterbomb, Manhattan’s Improv Comedy Group

by Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. Production Editor Manhattan College’s improv comedy group has returned for spring semester to tickle our funny bones. After flying under the radar for quite some time, members of Scatterbomb are ecstatic to be collaborating together once again.  Improv is a style of performance in which actors create an entertaining show for their audience with no plans prior to stepping on stage. … Continue reading Catching up with Scatterbomb, Manhattan’s Improv Comedy Group

Inside Scatterbomb: The Improv Group that “Still Goes to the Pediatrician”

by Jessica McKenize, Assistant Features Editor  Manhattan College students and faculty have had the pleasure of enjoying the quick-witted, masterfully ridiculous improv comedy shows of Scatterbomb since 2004. 16 years later, Scatterbomb has introduced many new personalities to the stage, attracting full audiences to every performance in Hayden 100. Current sophomore Sydney Waitt joined Scatterbomb last year as a freshman. A political science and peace and … Continue reading Inside Scatterbomb: The Improv Group that “Still Goes to the Pediatrician”

Scatterbomb Welcomes Freshman Member

by Lauren Schuster, Social Media Editor On Friday Sept. 20 in Hayden 100, Scatterbomb began their improv show like any other, with a suggestion from the audience. This time, however, it was all part of an opening bit. They called on a seemingly random student from the crowd for a suggestion. He yelled out “literally anything other than Scatterbomb!” and the existing members looked confused. “Can you … Continue reading Scatterbomb Welcomes Freshman Member

Scatterbomb: In with the New and Out with the Old

by Maria Thomas and Jack Melanson,  Asst. News Editor and Staff Writer As Scatterbomb prepares for a new round of laughs, it’s first necessary for them to fill some gaps. Seniors like Kevin Donald are grabbing their diplomas and entering the workforce, leaving room for new members to hit the Scatterbomb stage. Because of this, the group held open auditions on Monday, April 19. Sophomore Aedan … Continue reading Scatterbomb: In with the New and Out with the Old