Brian Gray, or "Pants" as he was affectionately known, was a giant among men. Metaphorically, of course, and physically: he was eight and a half feet tall. His enthusiasm for improv shone through even his Amish beard: he not only served in each of the officer roles in the order that has become a bit traditional (BM, AD, PP), he also brought improv to an entire new hemisphere during a stint in Singapore. He loved discussing scenes, sidecoaching, clever wordplay, inventing games (see: line-up), and wearing a "Gramps- You Da Man" T-shirt with pinstripe pants. Playing 185-pun without Beej is like buying pop from a vending machine with a $5 bill: yeah, you can still do it, but something's changed. Anyway, if you see this affable gent hanging around the Free Booooze Department, ask him to lead a round of Kumala Bee Sting. But be quick, because he might interrupt you.

Brian Gray PEZ: Bee Year of Induction: Spring 2006

Scott Dai is to the NPP of his generation as some Asian guy is to an organization that would never have been the same without him. Scott was known for being, well, unknown. His characters and dialog (not to mention teaching examples) were as unpredictable and unique as the vending machine delicacy he would dine on at workshop. His ability to come through in almost any improv situation, not only with technical magnificence but often with the ever-evasive funny, brings appreciation (if not envy) to many who watch him. Scott served as the Business Manager before being elected Artistic Director. He was a long-standing member of the Performance Group, taught with the Teaching Group after the end of his reign, and directed The Carnegie Affair. Oh, and he's really good at math!

Scott Dai PEZ: barney rubble Year of Induction: Spring 2005

As an infamous campus celebrity, the orange kid would be spotted all over campus flying by on roller blades. ‘Who was this kid?’ most people thought. NPP fortunately knew this weirdo who found a home in improv. While Jon Ames was never an artistic director, he will be remembered for his numerous quirks. Besides radiating bright orange, Jon Ames would frequently dress in exotic women’s clothing, warm up for shows with handstands, thrust his legs in the air for slideshow, and often perform his favorite character: the mad scientist. As the publicity pimp for 2 semesters, Jon Ames created amazing posters in 2002 (although much of it was on orange paper). For his 20th birthday he convinced President Cohon to attend an improv show where Gus and Rachel sang a love song to the jolly balding Carnegie Mellon leader. While his bizarre games ‘Rhyme Rhyme Revolution’ and ‘Milk Mockery’ probably will never be played again, they will be remembered for being silly and spazzy, much like Jon Ames himself.

Jon Ames PEZ: Pluto Year of Induction: Spring 2004

When Lisa first went to an NPP workshop as an inexperienced freshman, she didn't. She took one look and backed away, terrified, until she bumped into her dorm room. But she eventually overcame her fears, attended a workshop, and went on to serve as NPP's Publicity Pimp, Business Manager, and Artistic Director (not all at the same time, of course), starred in The I2K Problem, and directed Death, Love, & a Mongoose. She hopes to be remembered for teaching workshops with the fiery passion of a thousand, um, fires and doing her darndest to cram Stream-of-Consciousness and Limelight down everyone's throats. Lisa currently holds the record for the most times playing someone's mom.

Lisa Beiter PEZ: Minnie Mouse Year of Induction: Spring 2003

Gus was a cast member in Violators Will Be Towed, the stage manager of The I2K Problem, and Business Manager for two years. Whether you remember him for his frequent portrayal of Himalayan snow beasts or his love of semi-obscure Canadian prog-rock bands probably depends on how many times you had to ride in a car with him. He proudly accepts responsibility for an entire generation of NPPers never getting to host Party Quirks.

Gus Prevas PEZ: Yosemite Sam Year of Induction: Fall 2002

Hey! Will just got inducted! It's about time! Um...would someone else please submit some kindly words for this hardworking Aussie? I would do it myself, but I tend to make fun of his downunder upbringing and such remarks could boomerang and land me in some deep vegemite. Yeah.
	Will Uther PEZ: Ant Year of Induction: Spring 2002

No one has more enthusiasm or tolerance of pain than Nathan. Known best for always putting himself in the pain position, he has nearly drowned in Bucket of Pain, held a backbreaking position for several minutes in Slide Show, skinned his knees and arms in Countdown, and given his characters such memorable traits as having no middle ear and no tendons. A cast member in Violators Will Be Towed and a living example that persistence pays off in the end, Nathan will never be forgotten by those who loved him nor those he irritated. In fact, those two categories are rarely exclusive.

Nathan Clark PEZ: Chewbacca Year of Induction: Fall 2001

Adam first came to NPP knowing nothing of improv outside of occasionally watching an episode of "Who's Line Is It Anyway?" and, within four years, had gone from learning to questioning and pestering to teaching. The Assistant Director for The i2k Problem and Publicity Pimp for two semesters. He might be missed fondly someday... if he ever leaves. It has just come to Adam's attention that he is not allowed to write his own bio for this page. Someone else better write it soon.

Adam Shlian PEZ: Bad-Ass Tweety Year of Induction: Spring 2001

What can be said about the man, the myth, and the ego that is Donovan Chase? Perhaps a better question: what cannot be said about him? The only member of NPP to date to have a new element of a warmup exercise added in his honor (in Zoom-Schwartz-Pafigliano, a pass of "Schmooze!" is a pass to Don, overriding to whomever the focus would normally transfer). Don was Assistant Director for Improv '98, a cast member in Violators Will Be Towed, the Vice President of S'n'S, the President of S'n'S, as well as an inspirational NPP Teaching Group member, who brought a new energy to workshops and fostered in all of us "The Love"™.

Donovan Chase PEZ: Batman Year of Induction: Fall 2001

One corner of the Unholy Quadrangle, Ayne brought her incredible improv abillities, sarcasm, and immense musical talent to NPP for her four years at Carnegie Mellon. Always busy, she was a cast member of Improv '98, the Musical Director for Violators Will Be Towed, Director of The i2k Problem, Business Manager and Board Liaison for NPP, an Executive Board Member, and a member of the NPP Teaching Group. Whenever anyone makes an obscure reference to Celtic or Avalonian mythology, we think of you.

Ayne Terceira PEZ: Yoda? Year of Induction: Spring 2000

The first NPP Artistic Director to be called Grand Poobah, Kat was a strong leader who will be remembered for her vision and her abundant supply of free Kool-Aid. She was a cast member of Improv '98 and Director of Violators Will Be Towed. Kat was voted in to take over the mantle of Artistic Director during the void of leadership following Spec's absence. We owe a lot of NPP's strong organizational foundation to her planning and decisiveness.

Kat Torrey PEZ: Tiny Bird With A Top Hat Year of Induction: Fall 1999

An (over)active member of NPP for both of his years at Carnegie Mellon, Ron was also the Stage Manager for Improv '98, and a cast member of Violators Will be Towed. He has been recognized on the street as "That guy who hosts Jeopardy" and, despite popular opinion, still counts "World's Worst" as one of his favorite games. The greatest compliment he has ever received was from Donovan Chase, who once said, "Ron, you make me feel like I've been drinking all day."
	Ron Laufer PEZ: Yoda Year of Induction: Spring 1999

Taylor is the other founding member of NPP who stayed with NPP until his graduation. He was a cast member of Improv '98, and was one of the NPP members who participated in both the 1997 Homecoming Show as a Master of Ceremonies and the 1997 Improv-a-thon as NPP's representation. He was the first Publicity Pimp for NPP, designed many of the original web pages, and still holds the record for most number of times he has thrown himself through the air directly at the ground.

Taylor Wray PEZ: Sylvester the Cat Year of Induction: Spring 1998

Four-year veteran of the No Parking Players, former S'n'S Secretary and General Meeting Coordinator, director of Improv '98, stage manager of Snapshots, inventor of several games, a liver of life and lover of women, he remains incapable of getting a decent haircut.
	Max Chittister PEZ: Speedy Gonzalez Year of Induction: Spring 1998

In the spring of 1997, a bright and shining angel of improv came to the fore, wrested control of the troupe, and began workshopping in earnest, laying about wildly with such lines of wisdom as "What makes good scenes makes good improv" and "It's only funny if you are serious" and "No Butt Theatre!" This man had a vision. This man had a mission. This man did not discover fission. This man was Jason Specland. Now and for the hereafter, the Spiritual Leader of the No Parking Players, and inaugural member of the NPP Hall of Fame. Under his tutelage, the No Parking Players soon advanced their meager skills to the level where it was deemed that they could now entertain other people. Suddenly, the No Parking Players were a performing troupe.  ...sniff....

Jason Specland PEZ: Unknown Year of Induction: Fall 1997

Every so often, an individual comes along who, through their determination, attitude, spirit, talent, and commitment, significantly changes this humble organization of college students for the better.

We fondly remember those who have made a difference and honor them by placing them in the NPP Hall of Fame at the point when, through graduation from Carnegie Mellon or some other means, they depart our small sphere and head out to seek their fortune, make a difference in the "real world," or, usually more immediately, try to pay off their college loans.

In addition to a brief blurb and a picture, forever immortalizing them upon this web page, each NPP alum receives a Gold PEZ Dispenser, traditionally during a public awards ceremony.

The powers-that-be in NPP (the Grand Poobah and Business Manager) take nominations from the NPP membership in the last weeks of the semester and then hold a vote to decide who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.