Studio C: Putting Down Roots in the Field of Entertainment

The lobby of the BYU Broadcasting Building with the Studio C cast to greet us :)

The lobby of BYU Broadcasting with the Studio C cast to greet us :)

Love to laugh? Well, RootsTech 2014* has invited the popular sketch comedy group Studio C to entertain youth on Saturday, February 8th at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City. These actors have entertained the university sector for quite some time and have evolved into a tight-knit group of friends producing a quality 30-minute show on BYUtv.

Gina, a production assistant, is busy backstage making sure all the paperwork is in order.

Studio C is in the process of taping their fourth season, which will premiere on Monday, April 7, 2014. I had the opportunity to visit the crew backstage and speak with cast members about their upcoming appearance at RootsTech and I assure you that these authentic personalities are just as delightful off-screen.

The cast consists of Adam Berg, Whitney Call, Mallory Everton, Jason Gray, Stacey Harkey, Natalie Madsen, Stephen Meek, Matt Meese, James Perry, and Jeremy Warner. Off-screen, six of the cast members are married, two to each other. As Whitney says, “… I eat, sleep, breathe (and even marry) comedy.”[1] She and Stephen Meek were married last spring. In addition, the next generation is being produced; currently there is one adorable toddler named Jack and two more babies on the way. Jason Gray announced that he and his wife are expecting a daughter to arrive this spring, an exciting time for a man who grew up with five brothers. Indeed, this troupe is living the family history of their future.

Backstage in Studio A (and no this isn't a typo)

Backstage in Studio A (not to be confused with Studio C :)

As it relates to genealogy, their stories vary. Some have been involved in FamilySearch Indexing. At least one cast member took a class at the university. James mentioned that his favorite Christmas gifts since his marriage are books from his wife chronicling their adventures for each year. RootsTech will be a new experience for them, yet their passion is to bring laughter into our lives and provide humor that will bring families together. And, they are succeeding. Families are even dressing up as their favorite Studio C characters. Truly, Studio C is leaving a legacy of laughter!

Tera-Lynne of Kraft Services keep cast and crew happy with an array of snacks :) Her dinosaur nuggets were featured in the Season 3 Opener!

Tera-Lynne of Kraft Services keeps cast and crew happy with an array of snacks :) Her dinosaur nuggets were featured in the Season 3 Opener!

Although Studio C’s performance will be a youth-only activity at RootsTech 2014, everyone is invited to watch the show on Mondays 10 p.m. ET/8 p.m. MT on BYUtv or subscribe to their YouTube channel. You may also find them on Twitter #studioc and/or facebook.com/studioctv. In addition, Studio C recently released a DVD containing the sketches of seasons 1 and 2 that may be available for sale at RootTech and can be purchased from a number of distributors.

[1] Call, W. [@Whitney_Call]. [ca. 2013] Whitney Call Profile (https://twitter.com/Whitney_Call). Accessed January 15, 2014.

[*Every venue has its limits and there is now a wait list for Youth Activity Day; LDS Family Discovery Day passes are still available at no cost. FamilySearch has notified me that seating for the Studio C event and the devotional with Elder Neil L. Andersen will be made available to Family Discovery Day registrants on a first come, first serve basis in Hall D. Early Bird registration prices for all other passes ends on January 27, 2014.]