Stunt Night

At one time Stunt Night was the highlight of mid-spring semester. Fraternities, Sororities, Residence Halls and Clubs would vie for first place in a sketch comedy competition. The 1963 Buffalonian yearbook described what Stunt Night was all about:

"Each year, to take us away from the hum-drum of books, libraries, and midterms; we step from the world of reality to the world of make-believe or fantasy by presenting Stunt Night. This may sound like simple fun! Fun - yes, but simple?... Weeks and weeks of preparation preceded each show. Each group must first decide on a theme, choose appropriate music, rehearse, buy costumes to fit the theme, select scenery which is suitable yet quickly movable, decide upon the correct lighting, and finally adjust their act to fit into the allotted time."

The Sigma Kappa Phi performance at Stunt Night in the mid 1960s

Greek men during Stunt Night, 1947

"At all times, the Stunt Night committee may be consulted for advice or assistance because they have been appointed to help the entire show 'run smoothly.' Unbelievably through the whole time of rehearsal and preparation; themes, songs, costumes, and colors are kept a secret (even among the girls)."

Some examples of acts from Stunt Night '62:

• women catching men with feminine wiles rather than a gun
• Sigmund Freud on the UB campus
• the "orientation" of the UB freshmen