Klaritin

The Klaritin Improv Ensemble was a long form improv comedy troupe founded in 2004 by Edward Rueda CC '05 and Ian Bateson CC '06 under the aegis of the Philolexian Society. After briefly changing its name to Sweeps in 2007, it underwent a transformation in 2008, becoming Alfred Musical Improv Troupe, focusing on both long and short form musical improv.

The name Alfred is taken from the way the group themes each performance according to a different Alfred from history. For example, previous performances have been opened by both Alfred Pennyworth, butler to Bruce Wayne, and Alfred Hitchcock, the filmmaker. The troupe's musicians switch off with each other, ensuring that everyone sings and improvs during performances.

Alfred members past and present include: Maggie Lane CC '09, Kate Smith CC '09, Thomas Anawalt CC '09, Claire Halberstadt CC '09, Will Snider CC '09, Katie Hathaway Barnard '10, Ben Weiner CC '11, Kendale Winbush CC '12, Will Smith CC '12.