Your Friday night just got funnier
Friday’s Live delivers nonstop laughs, creative sketches and a community of student talent that blends live performances with musical guests and stand-up acts, creating a space to make lasting connections.
Bella Moyers-Chavez, '26 | April 1, 2025
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Collaboration, last-minute script rewrites and questionable wigs: for a group of students who gather each week to embrace the chaos of live comedy, these things define Friday nights. For nearly 40 years, the student-run sketch comedy show Friday’s Live has kept this tradition alive.
Modeled after , the performance features live and digital sketches, a rotating host, musical guests, and a stand-up set before the show. Every other week, the lights come up on Studio C and the comedy begins.
From writing and acting to videography and editing, Friday’s Live is a creative playground for students who want to sharpen their skills and their comedic timing.
“Fridays Live was something I found out about when I first visited OU, and I had my sights set on it because somehow I just knew that its sense of humor would get me,” Conner Otte, a second-year Media Arts Production major, said. “I don’t think I feel welcome in any single place more than I do within the walls of Studio C putting on comedy shows with my favorite people.”
This season has been particularly special for Jeanie Stanton, a senior Media Arts Production major, who hosted the Season 54 premiere.
“While I wasn’t an active member myself, I’ve had friends in Friday’s Live throughout my time at OU. However, this experience helped me grow closer with a larger community. They are some of the most welcoming, fun, kind and creative people on campus.”
Friday’s Live has been a creative outlet for students for decades, providing opportunities to produce digital sketches, perform live, and collaborate with peers. The long-running student comedy show continues to bring together those interested in writing, performing, and production that builds a community centered around comedy.
Season 54 Schedule
Get ready for the Friday’s Live fun happening every other
This season’s lineup features a variety of guests and sketches, led by producer Max Kornblut, director Fitzhugh Lyons, head writer Lydia Smith, and the entire cast and crew. Upcoming episodes will highlight their work both on and off the stage.
March 21 – Jordan Walker and Eliana D’Astici
April 4 – Sarah Cooper
April 18 – Friday’s Live Seniors
It’s all live, all fun, all Friday’s Live!
