8th Floor
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The 8th Floor is an improvisational comedy group that originated at The Ohio State University. The group specializes in short form improvisation. Founded in the spring of 2004, the group is the most attended improv group in Central Ohio. The name of the group comes from the fact that many of the founding members lived together on the eighth floor of their residence hall, during their freshman year (2002-2003) at The Ohio State University. Since their initial performances in 2004, the group has met many comedy professionals, including Dave Chappelle and Drew Carey, and The Second City. The group began performing regularly at the Drexel Gateway movie theater in May of 2006. Outside of the group, members have also been involved in the casts of the "Smarty Pants" improv troupe, and the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. As of 2004, the group has been featured in the Ohio State University paper (The Lantern), Columbus Alive, The Other Paper, and also in one of Archie Griffin's weekly alumni commentaries.
