The 56th year’s annual variety show showcasing law students’ talent and humor while raising $22,000 for CLASSIC.

Every year, students of the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law abandon their serious legal minds for a while to fill a stage with comedy, music, dance and all-around chaos. Legal Follies is a long-standing variety show where law students prove they’re not only future lawyers, but also aspiring comedians, musicians and, in some cases, interpretive dancers.

This year’s 56th annual show was nothing short of spectacular, bringing together a wildly talented group of performers for two unforgettable nights on February 7 and 8 at the Broadway Theatre. With the PJ Party theme, the event raised an incredible $22,000 for the Community Legal Assistance Services for Saskatoon Inner City (CLASSIC).

CLASSIC is a non-profit legal clinic that provides pro-bono legal services to marginalized and low-income individuals who might not otherwise have access to legal representation. Under the supervision of experienced lawyers, it offers students the chance to apply their legal knowledge, helping people navigate their disputes and issues. Students can make a real impact in their community while developing the skills that will shape them into future advocates.

While the audience enjoyed nights of comedy, music and dance, the magic of Legal Follies didn’t come together overnight. Months of planning, countless rehearsals and a dedicated team of law students worked tirelessly to bring this beloved tradition to life. From the directors navigating the chaos of production to the committee members securing sponsorships and ensuring the show ran smoothly, Legal Follies 2025 was the result of passion, hard work and a shared love for entertainment.

The Directorial Rollercoaster

Directing Legal Follies is not for the faint of heart. Amy Bjarnason and Emily Claude, who directed this year’s production, navigated the chaos of pulling together one of the College of Law’s most anticipated traditions. “It has certainly been a rollercoaster!” Bjarnason shared. “I came into the role having no idea where to begin, or what went into making this show go on.”

The two weeks leading up to the show were the most intense, filled with last-minute challenges and the ever-present worry of what might go wrong. “The anxiety of trying to predict what may go wrong or what we need to adjust is overriding the excitement,” Bjarnason admitted. 

With performers in multiple acts, coordinating timing felt “a bit like writing the LSAT again,” according to Bjarnason. The dress rehearsal was the first real chance to see how everything fit together, leaving little time to fix technical issues. Communicating with the Broadway Theatre’s sound and lighting technicians was crucial, as was ensuring the backstage crew had everything they needed.

Despite the stress, the show was a success. The audience, particularly on Friday night, was more engaged than expected. “Being that the Friday night audience is made up of mostly family, friends, and law firm sponsors, the audience is usually more toned back and not as interactive with the performances,” Bjarnason said. “Not this year! The Friday night audience was super engaged, which instilled our performers with even more confidence.” 

One of the proudest moments within the event for Bjarnason was watching the hosts set the tone for the night. “I know they were nervous going into it, but they did such a fantastic job and truly knocked it out of the park,” Bjarnason expressed. “Particularly their cover of ‘Pink Pony Club’, which really got the audience into the show right from the get-go.”

As exhausting as the process was, both Bjarnason and Claude know Legal Follies is a cherished tradition. “Follies has been an institution for 56 years—not only is it one of the best nights of the year for students, but it also ties current students to alumni who have great memories of performing in or watching the show,” Bjarnason reflected. “I think that Follies is the one event that is truly for everyone.”

Outreach & Sponsorship: Making Legal Follies a Fundraising Success  

Raising money for a great cause takes planning and persistence. Alyssa Cratty, the Chair of the Outreach Committee, led the charge in securing sponsors and donations.

“The role of ‘Outreach’ is to reach out to law firms and ask if they would like to be sponsors of this year’s show,” she explained. “All of their sponsorship money goes to the Legal Follies Beneficiary this year.”

So how did they do it? “I ensured that we were organized, gave prompt responses, and that I followed up with members of my committee to ensure tasks were completed,” Cratty said. The generosity from the legal community was overwhelming.

With careful planning, strong communication and a dedicated team, the Outreach Committee ensured that Follies wasn’t just an unforgettable night—it was a powerful fundraising success.

Handling the Finances: The Budgeting Tightrope  

When it comes to making Follies a financial success, Frank Chou, the Finance Committee Chair, had the delicate task of balancing costs.

“The hardest thing about budgeting for a show like Follies is that everything is an

unknown variable,” Chou said. “Whether it’s cash inflow or outflow, has to be confirmed each year. And for example, each year we might not get as much fundings from law firms or there might be a possibility that ticket sales won’t be as good as the year before, or that theatre rental cost might increase compared to the year before (which was the case this year).”

100% of law firm donations went directly to the chosen charity. Ticket sales and support from the Law Students’ Association (LSA) and College of Law covered the Broadway Theatre’s rental costs. 

“Canada Post strike delayed a lot of the cheque payments, as cheques were some of the only methods of payment for a lot of the law firms,” Chou revealed when asked what the biggest challenge was in managing ticket sales and donations. “This resulted in one of the co-directors having to go and pick up [a] cheque from a law firm in Regina.”

Despite these challenges, Chou prioritized financial stability to keep the preparation of the event running smoothly. One of Chou’s responsibilities was providing financial support for acts to occur.

“There are a lot of unknown variables when it comes to budgeting for the Follies,” he said. “And so to combat this we have to always plan for [the] worst case scenario, and this means that the one tough decision I had to make was providing students with a maximum reimbursement amount (limiting reimbursement) so I can follow the budget.”

Chou’s meticulous record-keeping and careful financial planning ensured that the event remained both a spectacular showcase and a fundraising powerhouse. 

Marketing the Madness: The Publicity Committee’s Magic Touch

No great event is complete without a solid marketing campaign, and that’s where Taylor Ernst, Publicity Committee Chair, came in. After creating five different mood boards for possible themes and having the committee’s volunteers vote on which they liked best, Ernst ensured Legal Follies got the attention it deserved.

“I wanted the poster for the event to have mystical, glamorous, starry-night vibes. I used textured photos of crinkled/ripped paper as the background, as well as painted moons and stars as a kind of ode to our childhood through the idea of arts and crafts. For many, that was probably the last time they went to a PJ party,” she shared. “The black velvety fabric that was also included in the background was used to bring in a cozy element.”

Aside from the poster, promotional efforts included sneak peeks of acts, Instagram posts and themed content that built excitement leading up to the big night. “My goal was that the short video clips and teaser photos would spark that same excitement and intrigue people to buy tickets,” said Ernst.

One challenge? Striking the balance between an engaging aesthetic and creating a cozy environment inside the theater. “We stuck to the colour theme of blue, purple, white, black, gold, and silver, buying as many balloons, moons, and stars as we could. We spent all day at the theatre blowing up balloons and figuring out how we could incorporate everything without making it look too busy,” said Ernst. Her and the committee members’ efforts resulted in a dreamy PJ party atmosphere that set the perfect tone for the night. 

Keeping the Show Running: The Backstage Hustle  

While performers were dazzling the audience, Alison Chrystain, the Backstage Committee Chair, was making sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes with her team of volunteers. “Some students might not be aware of how much time and effort goes into planning just for two nights. There were endless nights of working on figuring out the logistics of the order of acts, what props are needed, when, how loud the audio needs to be, and for what act, etc,” she explained. 

“It was a combination of planning weeks in advance and choosing backstage volunteers. When I assigned roles to my backstage volunteers, I assigned roles based on what I knew each person would excel at,” Chrystain answered when asked how she kept everything organized. “This show would not have been an amazing production without my amazing volunteers.”

The biggest stress of managing backstage operations? “Not wanting to disappoint them [the Directors],” Chrystain admitted. “The Directors [Bjarnason and Claude] put in a year’s worth of hard work into preparing for this show,” Chrystain explained. “There were also the Chairs of the other Committees who had been working super hard over the last couple of months to put together the sponsorships and advertisements. They had done such an amazing job with their jobs, so I didn’t want to let them down either.”

The work didn’t stop at just managing the night’s logistics—Chrystain also handled the show’s PowerPoint presentation, creating and embedding 86 slides of music, transitions, and sponsorship acknowledgments. “Because this year’s hosts had a lot of audio components to their bits, I was up until 3 am the night between [the] dress rehearsal and the first show finalizing the presentation,” she said. 

If there’s one thing Chrystain found the most rewarding of this experience, it was seeing the crowd have an amazing time and the performers having the time of their lives on stage. “Given that we are law students, we don’t have much free time, so seeing these groups who found time in their already busy schedules to choreograph and rehearse these performances after months of preparing for these two shows is quite special,” she shared.

The Hosts: Keeping the Crowd Energized and Entertained

This year’s Legal Follies hosts, Amy Constant and Carter Easton, brought humor, charm and even musical talent to the stage, keeping the crowd engaged from start to finish. Their job wasn’t just to introduce acts—but to add the right amount of chaos to make the whole night memorable.

As Easton put it, the strategy to keep the energy high and the audience engaged when hosting was simple: “Being funny. Even when it’s boring stuff like housekeeping items. We found that people really enjoyed our banter so some of it was just on the spot.”

Preparation was no small feat. “Some jokes will sound good on paper and then we say it out loud and realize it doesn’t hit the same, it’s a definite work in progress,” Constant noted. The work didn’t stop until the very last moment—edits to the script continued until the Friday night show, with final tweaks happening again at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Watching rehearsals helped, giving them new material based on how each act performed on stage, rather than just how they had imagined it. 

A major part of their performance was an opening musical number, with lyrics written by Easton. It was the most rehearsed segment of their set, and they came up with a singalong PowerPoint so the crowd could join in. 

Friday night had a mix of friends, families, sponsors and community members, meaning a slightly more reserved, polite energy. Saturday, however, was a different beast: a rowdy, high-energy room full of law students. Hecklers were a real concern.

“I think the right path was that just don’t give them any airtime and that worked,” said Easton. Their hosting dynamic helped with that. Since some acts required longer set-up times, they relied on their natural banter and quick improvisation to keep things flowing. 

Despite all the preparation, there were still nerves as Constant worried about offending anyone. “We want to have a surprise factor with introductions, but don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings in the process,” she shared. “As Carter has told me many times, there is a fine line between telling a joke and bullying.”

However, hearing laughter, cheers and seeing the audience engaged made every stressful moment worth it. “Overall, I think it was a big success. Everyone has been very kind in their praise,” Easton reflected. “I’m happy of the work and effort we put in and I’m happy with the outcome.”

Thanks to the efforts put in by Constant and Easton, the crowd didn’t just watch. They laughed, sang along and became part of the fun.


The Standout Acts That Defined the Event

From dazzling dance numbers to musical performances that brought the house down, every act added to the magic of the night. Apart from some of the phenomenal acts, here’s a deep dive into the acts that made this year’s Legal Follies unforgettable.

P.Y.T. – A Solo in the Spotlight

Jordyn Nachtegaele took the stage with a jazz dance solo to Michael Jackson’s P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing). With crisp choreography inspired by the King of Pop, Nachtegaele delivered a performance that was both sassy and groovy. Having spent early January creating this routine alongside the Ladies’ Kickline, she was more than prepared to dazzle the audience.

“I’ve created a jazz solo for Follies for all three of my years here at the college,” said Nachtegaele when asked about how she was feeling for this year’s performance. “I just feel excited to get it on the stage and to provide a little fun for the audience!”

Every pop and groove from her complemented the infectious energy of the song, with her overall performance appearing effortless. “The biggest challenge was just ensuring I made time to choreograph both this little routine and the 6.5-minute Kickline routine,” said Nachtegaele. 

When the music started, the crowd was instantly engaged. Nachtegaele’s confidence radiated through her movements, and every twist and turn felt like a nod to MJ himself. 

“The best part is just getting to share my choreography with my friends and family and to hear them having fun through their reactions! The little hoots and hollers are always appreciated by us performers,” she shared. As her final beats hit, the applause was deafening—a perfect send-off for Nachtegaele’s last dance at Follies.

Short Skirt, Long Jacket – A Chair Dance Extravaganza

Featuring five performers, Short Skirt, Long Jacket was largely choreographed by Laura Chartier. With some of the dancers responsible for their own solos and two of them putting together a duet, the carefully curated costumes and routines made each dancer stand out during the performance.

Chartier’s background in aerial dance gave her the perfect opportunity to introduce specific moves into transitional parts of the performance and showcase her skills in the final piece. “Last year, we did a chair dance to Cell Block Tango, and it was a big hit with the crowd. This year, I wanted to steer away from sultry and mysterious and lean into something that was fun and quirky,” she explained when asked about what inspired the act.

Preparation began months before the performance, as most of it was done over the winter break. However, the rehearsal process wasn’t without its fair share of comedy. “During this time, there were a few instances where we would enter a move and promptly fall off the chair or the chair would tip over and we’d land in an entanglement of limbs and chair,” Chartier said about having to work with rickety chairs in the beginning. “I am also not one to do things ‘lightly’, even for rehearsals, so I was typically the one to fall over! This got significantly better once I picked up our actual chairs!”

The team crafted a seamless, visually captivating routine. The audience’s reaction to the waterfall leg twizzles? A collective “Ooooh” followed by roaring applause, which accurately sums up these dancers’ impressive performance. Their vibrant stage presence made it one of the most talked-about performances of the event. 

Counting Mercies – A Powerful and Moving Performance

Shari Thompson, the College of Law’s Career Development Director, attended a Jann Arden concert in Saskatoon in the middle of December that inspired her to sing at Legal Follies. Towards the end of the performance, Arden sang Counting Mercies—a song Shari had never heard her perform before.

“It really moved me,” Thompson recalled. “I believe in happenstance—we [her and her friend] were meant to be at that concert this year!”

The song’s message resonated deeply with her. “Jann talks about ‘wearing’ this piece of music,” Thompson explained. “And it’s a song about not being hard on yourself, be easy on yourself, moving forward slowly, picking yourself up when times are rough, appreciate those around you, and life is better when you appreciate adversity, and I truly appreciate the journey that law students are on, as they discover their career paths, a journey that can take a toll on their mental health and I get to share in each of their journeys.”

Thompson practiced while getting ready in the mornings, on her commute to work and at any spare moment she could find. When it came time to rehearse with Joel Seaman, their preparation was limited to about one-hour sessions in Law 150 within the building, using the mic setup in after-hours.

Despite the limited rehearsal time, their connection as performers was seamless. “Joel is my guide, and I listen when he has a suggestion,” Thompson said. “I have been so fortunate to work with Joel in all the times I have performed, going back to 2020.”

Thompson’s performance was one of the most intimate and meaningful moments of the night. Her soulful, heartfelt delivery made the lyrics feel deeply personal, and the raw emotion in her voice held the audience in rapt attention. 

The unexpected comedic moment of the night came when a male law student in the audience shouted, “Shari got me my law job!”— a spontaneous tribute to her role in helping students launch their legal careers. “… the truth is I gave him the tools to get his law job,” Thompson said, still not knowing who it was specifically. “And he actually got himself the job!”

For Thompson, the goal was never just to perform—it was to share a message. “I always hope that the audience enjoys the performance and that the message resonates with them in some way,” she expressed. 

Fiddlin’ with Myself – A Violin Masterpiece

Sam Matsell stepped into the spotlight armed only with a violin and a setlist of fast-paced Celtic and French-Canadian reels. Reviving an old passion, he dusted off his instrument and delivered a foot-stomping performance that had the audience clapping along.

“I just like playing the violin, and I wanted to get back into it and I figured this was my last chance to participate in Follies, so I gave it a go,” Matsell said when asked how he developed his act. “I put together some of my favourite tunes that I could remember for the set.”

The performance itself was effortlessly equal parts of technical mastery and raw fun, with each note crisp and full of life. The audience was swept up by the infectious rhythm and clapped along. By the time he played his final note, the crowd erupted into applause. “I made a few mistakes, but I think that is natural when you are in front of hundreds of your peers and have had a few drinks,” Matsell admitted.

“I feel partially relieved and partially sad,” Matsell said when reflecting further on how his performance went. “It is nice to not have to practice anymore but it was also really fun to play in such a big room with acoustics like that. I think the performance went as well as it could have.”

Kickline – A Follies Tradition with a Modern Twist

The Ladies’ Kickline, a longstanding staple of Legal Follies for years, was led by Emma Neufeld and choreographed by Nachtegaele. Rehearsals for Kickline began in early January, with dancers practicing up to three times a week. 

“Myself and the rest of the group are feeling a mix of nervousness and excitement! For some, this will be their first time ever performing on stage in front of an audience, so there’s definitely some nerves there,” Neufeld expressed when asked how her and the group were feeling before their performance. “But we’ve been practicing hard and are ready to show everyone what we’ve been working on!”

The performance brought together dancers of all experience levels to create a high-energy, perfectly synchronized routine that left the audience in awe. The reaction was immediate. From the opening beat, the energy in the room skyrocketed, and it only went up throughout the routine.

“It was so great to see all of our dancers’ hard work pay off,” Neufeld reflected. “I’m so proud of everyone and so thrilled with how it went.”

The Dating Game: College of Law Edition – A Hilarious Take on Legal Love

Jetta Bilsky’s The Dating Game: College of Law Edition brought a twist to Follies with an interactive and comedic experience that had the audience in stitches. The act followed the classic dating game format: a bachelor or bachelorette posed a series of quirky, law-themed questions to three mystery contestants, each vying for a chance to win their heart.

“The biggest challenge was recruiting people to partake,” Bilsky admitted. “A lot of people were too nervous and didn’t want to speak on stage, which is completely understandable.” After careful recruiting, she found contestants who were up for the challenge.

The first night’s bachelor version went smoothly, as Bilsky had planned. This allowed her to make minor adjustments to her script for the next night’s performance. The bachelorette version for the Saturday performance turned into a 20-minute spectacle that had the audience fully engaged, actively participating with their own entertaining commentary. 

“The audience was so loud and engaged that there were moments where we literally couldn’t even speak over them, so we had to pause and wait for the noise to die down before continuing,” Bilsky recalled.

As the final round concluded and the “winners” were chosen, the show wrapped up with thunderous applause. For Bilsky, it was an experience that lived up to her expectations. “The atmosphere was electric, and seeing everyone laughing, cheering, and fully engaged made it even more rewarding. It was an unforgettable night!”

USask Dawgs in the Sea – A High-Energy Law Games Victory Lap

One of the most energetic performances of the night was USask Dawgs in the Sea, choreographed by Cratty. “I actually choreographed it over the Christmas break while I was on a trip in Ontario,” Cratty shared. “I then taught it to the other dancers over Zoom and at Law Games.”

The number opened with an unexpected twist—Baby Shark. Just as quickly as the nursery rhyme-turned-dance-craze began, it transitioned seamlessly into Cake by the Ocean. The act concluded with bringing out the trophies they won at the Law Games, sending the energy through the roof.

“We actually performed this number in Halifax in January for the talent show portion of Law Games,” Cratty explained.

This spirited dance number straight from their championship run at the Law Games in Halifax this January was a fusion of humor, athleticism and sheer team spirit. The tight-knit bond between law students and their ability to entertain as well as they can argue a case was showcased throughout this routine.

“I think teaching a number of people that did not know how to dance was the best part,” Cratty shared when reflecting on memorable moments throughout this process. “And watching them absolutely shine on stage and their confidence grow!”

How to Be Popular in Law School – A Wickedly Entertaining Parody

Humor, musicality and law school satire blended within How to Be Popular in Law School, a show-stopping duet that took inspiration from Wicked’s hit song Popular. Led by Follies directors Bjarnason and Claude, this performance reimagined the classic Broadway tune into a hilariously over-the-top guide on navigating the social scene in law school.

The concept for the act came from a simple idea: what if someone actually tried to teach first years how to be “popular” in law school? “When Emily and I discussed doing an act, she also wanted to do Wicked, so it worked out perfectly! Since Emily was on exchange in [the] first semester and hadn’t met the first years yet, we used it as an opportunity to teach the 1Ls,” Bjarnason shared.

Rehearsals were a balancing act, quite literally. With both performers juggling other Follies duties, they had limited time to practice together. “We practiced together I think 2 or 3 times prior to the dress rehearsal,” Bjarnason answered when asked what the rehearsal process was like. “But luckily we both are comfortable enough performers that we were able to pull it together!”

The performance had a lot of theatrical flair, as Bjarnason and Claude were dressed in glitzy extravagant robes. The delivery of their lyrics being done with perfect precision and comedic timing caused the audience to stay intrigued throughout. 

When asked about her favourite memory from the Follies experience, Bjarnason shared it was having her parents fly in from Prince George for her last Follies. “They both performed in Follies back in the 90’s, so it was a full circle moment having them there,” Bjarnason said. 

Weekend Update – Legal News with a Comedic Twist

This year’s Weekend Update segment (Saturday Night Live style), by hosts Easton and Constant, was a comedic news segment hit. The combination of law school inside jokes, pop culture references and clever punchlines had the crowd within the theatre in constant laughter.

The biggest challenge of this segment was making sure to use current events to create jokes or connections that were relevant to the people within the college. “Like SNL’s Weekend Update I wanted to have a bit of social commentary in some of the jokes, such as how law can still be male-dominated and still has work to do with regards to the inclusion of women, parents, people of colour,” Constant explained. “The jokes we tell can be funny but also be a criticism of the law profession.”

Easton and Constant played off each other effortlessly, delivering each joke with precision. Their perfectly satirical legal humor was a memorable component of the event. 

The Hallmeyers – A Legendary (Secretive) Tradition of Law School Absurdity

For over four decades, The Hallmeyers have been the crown jewel of Legal Follies—a group of nine law students who take the stage each year with an outrageous, high-energy dance number that defies logic, grace, and often personal safety. This year’s Hallmeyers did not disappoint, delivering a performance packed with wild choreography, theatrical antics and an undeniable sense of camaraderie that had the audience clutching onto their stomachs from laughing too hard.

The Hallmeyers, composed of three students from each year, take serious pride in upholding this tradition that has been passed down. “When you come to a Hallmeyers show, you know what type of delicacy you can expect,” group leader Griffin Moody explained. “But the flavour of the year is a treat steeped in mystery.”

“Balancing attendance of our practices with the demands of student life is often excruciating. At the best of times, we practice three days a week,” Moody answered when asked about the preparation for the act. “When it all comes together, it becomes a well-oiled machine of good times and groovy maneuvers.”

With the amount of secretive planning that goes into this group’s act, from their over-the-top dance routines to subtly recruiting students without disclosing it, one may wonder how they must have been feeling before their stellar performance. 

“It is difficult to access the enigmatic mind of a Hallmeyer before a show. The man who prepares for the show is a completely different entity to the one who takes his first step onto the stage,” Moody shared. “A veritable cocktail of adrenaline, divine providence, and perhaps a tasteful amount of Fireball whiskey cements the apotheosis of the ‘meyer for showtime. This powerful dissociative force prevents any Hallmeyer from truly appreciating the magnitude of their imminent performance.”

When asked about any pre-show rituals the group had, Moody would not disclose this confidential information. “There is nothing more I wish to do than reveal the location of our sacred haven and the hijinks that transpire within,” Moody expressed. “Yet I know my peers would subject me to flaying, flogging, and quite possibly, even beratement.”

The performance was a spectacle. “To be totally frank, I have no idea what the other eight guys are doing at any given moment,” Moody answered when asked about whether there was any moment in their performance that surprised him. “Watching back our performance I think we were in an acceptable amount of synchronicity, which is an unquestionable victory for any Hallmeyers show.”

After yet another legendary Hallmeyers performance, the group took their final bow—not just for themselves, but for the generations of law students who had come before them. “I was able to leave knowing that an incredibly talented (and remarkably handsome) generation of Hallmeyers were there to carry the torch and carry the group to new heights next year,” Moody reflected.

May the legacy continue.

The Dissent – A Rocking Finale to Legal Follies

No Legal Follies show would be complete without The Dissent, the college’s very own charity band, taking the stage for an electrifying closing set. The Dissent has been a longstanding tradition, passing from one generation of law students to the next, and this year’s lineup brought both new talent and seasoned performers together to deliver an unforgettable show.

Led by Sophie Lovsin, the band featured an eclectic mix of musicians from across all years. “Establishing an opportunity that both harnesses the talent found within the College and creates a way to provide to valuable organizations within Saskatoon’s community just seems like the perfect match,” Lovsin shared.

Preparation for their set began weeks in advance, with rehearsals often being three hours twice a week leading up to the event. “Though our rehearsals together were extremely important, the majority of the preparation happened on an individual basis,” Lovsin expressed. “Comprised of hours and hours of gruelling practice, trying to perfect each section, and ensuring that you knew your own contributions from front to back.”

“As law students, it can be hard to set aside aggressive standards of what you expect from yourself,” Lovsin answered when asked about the biggest challenge in preparing for the performance. “However, you grow from these experiences and realize that there is beauty in imperfection, and so long as you walk out onto the stage and play your heart out, the audience will always remember the best parts of the show.”

Their setlist was a mix of singalong favorites, ensuring that every audience member, whether a die-hard fan or a casual listener, found something to enjoy. Classics like Mr. Brightside had the entire audience belting along. 

One of the highlights of the performance came when Martin Phillipson, the Dean of the College of Law, stepped up to guest drum for two songs. “It is such an incredible opportunity to have the Dean participate in the show, and it is even better when everyone in the crowd expresses how much it means that he wants to be a part of it all,” said Lovsin.

As the final chords rang out and the lights dimmed, the band members exchanged triumphant grins, knowing they had just capped off another spectacular year of Follies. “I remember looking over at my guitarist at one point, and the way he was grinning from ear to ear made me realize that if there was one law school memory I could capture in picture form, it would be the faces of all my fellow band members the moment they just fell into the groove of performing!” expressed Lovsin.

With another year in the books, The Dissent passed the torch to next year’s lineup, ensuring that the tradition of rocking out at Follies will live on for years to come.

If you would like to check them out, they are putting on a show called “Dissent Night” in downtown Saskatoon at the Capitol Music Club on March 14. Doors will be opened at 7:30 p.m. and the show itself will start at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased here.

Legal Follies wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of its sponsors, whose generosity helps make this event a reality year after year. A massive shout-out to the Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsors, whose contributions directly supported CLASSIC’s vital legal services.

Special thanks to the Broadway Theatre for providing the perfect venue to host the show, as well as the Legal Follies volunteers, whose dedication ensured that everything ran smoothly behind the scenes. Gratitude is also extended to the sound technicians, lighting crew and backstage crew, whose expertise brought each performance to life.

A heartfelt thank you goes to CLASSIC, whose mission continues to inspire and make a difference in the lives of those in need of legal support. Appreciation for the College of Law is thoroughly showcased, for fostering this tradition and encouraging students to showcase their creativity beyond the classroom.

And, of course, to the incredible performers, who poured their time, talent and energy into creating a show that entertained and united the College of Law community—it couldn’t have happened without you.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this year’s Legal Follies an unforgettable success. See you again next year!