PRESS RELEASE
Point Loma Nazarene University
Point TV: Channel 23
Advisor: Alan Hueth (619) 849-2358
Date: October 14, 2014
Written by: Ross Nederhoff
Point TV Hosts First Ever Live Show Taping
Point TV will be hosting a live comedy show taping this Thursday, October 30th, from 7 to 9 PM. The event, entitled Loma Live, will be formatted much like a taping of The Tonight Show and is the first of its kind to be arranged by the student-lead station.
“We were looking into adding an event this year to better publicize to and interact with the student body. We were also wanting to reorganize the format of our semesterly ‘comedy show’. During one manager meeting, the idea came out to combine the two, and this event is the result.” explains Caleb Daniels, Point TV’s Station Manager and Loma Live Director. Although this is Point TV’s first live comedy taping, they hope this event will establish a tradition that will only grow larger in coming years. They also hope to form a strong bond with the student audience that will translate into more viewers, program interest, and overall involvement. Daniels went on to explain his excitement for the comedy show’s new format saying, “I’m looking forward to the interaction our actors and crew will get with a live audience. Some students will have hopefully already seen a Point TV production, but they may not know all the work that goes into one. This will give them a fun glimpse and a great night out!”
Audience members can expect to enjoy: sidesplitting monologues, live music, an interview with and performance by singer-songwriter Jack French, several short films, competitions, prize giveaways, and laughter throughout. There will also be free food provided by Chipotle. Loma Live Host, Ricky Zollinger, had the following to say about why students should attend: “Loma should come out to watch for a few reasons. First, it’s going to be a really fun time to just hang out and have some good laughs. Second, we are giving the audience the opportunity to enjoy some really neat things. Who wouldn't want to win free passes to a pre-screening of Dumb and Dumber To?”
Ultimately, Point TV’s main goal is to connect with the community through this production. It is their wish that the student body knows what they offer and what they are all about. This is their chance to communicate that.
Doors to the show open at 7pm, the last seating will be at 7:55, and the taping will begin at 8. For more information regarding Loma Live or Point TV in general, please contact Alan Hueth at AlanHueth@pointloma.edu or Ross Nederhoff rossnederhoff1006@pointloma.edu
