Actor, Writer, Comedic Songstress to Visit FHU

Freed-Hardeman University Theatre will host Sara Cravens, actor, writer and comedic songstress, on campus Oct. 8. She will conduct an improvisational theatre workshop 3:30-5 p.m. and perform at 7 p.m. in Loyd Auditorium in “A Night of Funny.”

Cravens performs and teaches at Groundlings, a professional school of comedy. The historic comedy institution, established in 1978, has a legacy of great performers including Jon Lovitz, Kathy Griffin, Lisa Kudrow, Will Ferrell and Kristin Wiig.

Now based in Los Angeles, Cravens grew up in Cookeville, Tenn., and frequently attended Mid-South Youth Camp and FHU’s Horizons. In addition to her career, she has created improv programs for several children’s organizations.

Cravens created/wrote/starred in a two-woman show called “Freak Like Tennessee” that sold out its entire run, including the Comedy Central stage in Los Angeles and the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

Cravens has also done voice over work in animations and commercials. She can currently be seen in CVS commercials.

“A Night of Funny” will also include an appearance by You Tube sensation Kid President and a performance by Brad Montague. The public is invited to attend; admission is free.