act as their own performance troupe within Tisbert. In 2018, the troupe began offering a class on writing and performing sketch comedy for free elective credit via Carnegie Mellon's Student College. The organization's secretary, show organizer, artistic director, and head writer serve as the administrative board, known as the Tisboard. New Works Coffeehouse Previously simply called "Workshopping", the New Works Coffeehouse embraces the ideals of the early years of Scotch'n'Soda, facilitating the creation of new original works by its members. The subtroupe provides members with the tools they need to get from idea to script, and hosts readings, stagings, and productions of work by current and former members of Scotch'n'Soda. It accepts submissions of all forms of writing for either workshopping or production services; these services are open to all students who are a part of the Carnegie Mellon Community, regardless of department. Alumni Clan Scotch'n'Soda is currently developing an Alumni Clan, which is devoted to keeping all past members of the organization in touch and organizing reunion events. It also presents the Buzz Blair Award for the Performing Arts, named after founding member Leonard 'Buzz' Blair, and given annually during Carnegie Mellon's homecoming festivities. Notable alumni Numerous renowned figures in the performing arts started with Scotch'n'Soda. Some of the most acclaimed are John-Michael Tebelak, author of Godspell; Roger O. Hirson, author of Pippin; and Stephen Schwartz, who wrote the music and lyrics for Pippin. Other performing arts alumni include: Jerry Adler — Director/film actor Lawrence Carra — Professor Iris Rainer Dart — Novelist William Eythe — Actor Barbara Feldon — Actress/model Bob Finkel — Director/producer Herb Gardner — Artist/playwright Frank Gorshin — Actor/comedian Javier Grillo-Marxuach — Emmy-winning TV producer & writer Franklin Heller — TV Director Bill McDonald (actor) — Actor William H. Putch — Director Alex Segal — Emmy-winning TV director & producer Saul Swimmer — Director/producer Michael Patrick Walker — Composer/lyricist See also Carnegie Mellon Pippin (musical) External links Scotch'n'Soda Theatre Website References Carnegie Mellon University Amateur theatre Theatrical organizations in the United States