Clarkson University

board and takes place at the end of January or the beginning of February. The next show, usually a straight play, is put on near the beginning of April. Show choice for each slot is not limited to a musical or play, but it is traditional to use this structure; as a general member, vote chooses shows; however, any show can be selected to be put on any semester.
Wes Craven, creator of the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, was a professor at Clarkson University in 1968, as well as faculty adviser to the Clarkson Drama Club (the predecessor of the current Clarkson Theatre Company). As part of one of Professor Craven's classes, Humanities IV, several Theta Chi members wanted to make a spoof of traditional horror movies about the strange occurrences in their fraternity's house at 18 Elm Street. The filming included CTC's home, Old Snell Hall, where the boiler room scene took place in the basement. While none of those involved had much film experience, they made the film for about $300, and it was shown twice on …