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Comedy XPeriment Players - Alumni
Dave Kaniuk (2003-2007)

Although Dave "technically" lives in Chicago now (where he is furiously studying Improv with the likes of ImprovOlympic and Annoyance Theatre, we consider him the founding member of "CXP East". Dave frequently returns to Des Moines, and occasional joins us for shows. So if you're a member of the "D-Money Fan Club", you'll need to attend EVERY CXP show, just in case Dave is playing.
Kate Schneider (2006-2008)

Kate joined up with CXP when she moved to Des Moines in 2006. Before that, she was a member of the Cedar Rapids based Improv group CIA. Before that she invented the Internet with Al Gore. Just kidding! (She really did it all on her own.) We wish Kate well in all her future endeavours (both theatrical and non-theatrical).
Jenny Nordstrom (2003-2005)

Jenny was one of the founding mothers of CXP! Before that, she was a member of Batteries Optional, along with several other current and former members of CXP. She is currently doing the "family thing", playing house, and raising kids while working on her new website, "WHATSJENNYDOINGNOW.COM". (A site long overdue in our humble opinion.)
Dave Williams (2003-2005)

Dave joined CXP in late 2003, and performed many shows with us. He can be currently found performing with "The Patsies", a sketch troupe here in Des Moines, where he also is a contributing writer. You will also be able to find Dave performing on various theater stages around the metro as time permits. Dave hopes to one day eradicate static.
John Christopher (2003-2004)

John was a founding father of CXP in early 2003! Before that, he was a member of Batteries Optional, and before that he was a zygote. John's current whereabouts are unknown, as is his current theater work. Rumor has it that he's still living in Newton, and working for a large company in Des Moines, doing Information Technology work - which proves he's a great actor. John's favorite tax form is the 1040-GoodBuddy.
Brandan Jenkins (2003-2005)

What can you say about Brandan?
He likes cats. (We assume.)
Brandan is currently a member of "The Brink" (along with Erin), and has formed his own sketch/improv troupe, "Rubber Duck Army" (also featuring Jeff, Dave Kanuik, Erin, and Sarah). We highly recommend you check them both out as soon as possible!

Erin Crawford (2003)

Erin was a founding mother of CXP in early 2003! She was really, really, really busy before that doing lots of other really, really, really interesting things. She has been a member of "The Brink" a local sketch and improv troupe in Des Moines since 2002(ish), and continues performing and writing lots of, well, really, really, really funny stuff to this very day. Erin thinks everything has a purpose. Except June Bugs.
Barb Wagner (2005)

Barb was only with us a short while, but we enjoyed her stay! An extremely active presence in the theater arena, she can be found all over the metro acting, singing, and directing! So watch out - If you haven't run across her yet, you will. Barb secretly hopes to one day become a "Mistress Of The Universe", and rule next to He-Man.
Jenna Woodard (2005)

Jenna currently holds the record as the youngest member of CXP, something she never plans to give up. Although only with us a short while, she performed in a number of shows, and kept us on our toes. (That rhymes!) Jenna is finishing up her schooling, and plans to take over the world someday.