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From its roots in Commedia dell'arte Improvisation has evolved into a flourishing independent art form. On TV it's been popularized by the British and USA show "Whose Line Is it Anyway?". Finding a niche somewhere between scripted theater and sketch comedy,improv appears in a multitude of incarnations.
Competitive improvisation, where 2 or more teams play against each other, the audience or a jury determining the winner, is presented by groups like "ImprovOlympics", theatersports",and "comedysports.
Comedy/Satire Improvisation comes in either short or long form. Short meaning that a troupe presents a performance comprised of a series of diverse, audience driven sketches. Long form usually means that the company presents an evening long improv losely structed around an initial audience suggested theme/plot/cast of characters.
Competitive improvisation, where 2 or more teams play against each other, the audience or a jury determining the winner, is presented by groups like "ImprovOlympics", theatersports",and "comedysports.
Comedy/Satire Improvisation comes in either short or long form. Short meaning that a troupe presents a performance comprised of a series of diverse, audience driven sketches. Long form usually means that the company presents an evening long improv losely structed around an initial audience suggested theme/plot/cast of characters.
Sites in Groups
Playback Theatre Company
Improvisational theatre company based in Melbourne, Australia. Troupe, performance, and contact information.
Transactors Improv Co.
Professional touring theater based in Chapel Hill, N.C. Schedule and reviews.
The Impatients
Toronto-based improv ensemble performing short and longform, narrative and character-based. Show details and bulletin board.
Improvisational Theatre at The College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA. Student run performance group founded in 1986. Includes links to other improv sites as well as an improv message board, photos, calendars, and contact information.
The Soapflakes
Vermont. Improv group offering murder mysteries, group tour entertainment, corporate training, drama classes, and creative writing. Information on performances, classes, events, and contact details.
Hudson River Playback Theatre
Audience members' true stories are brought to life from this Mid-Hudson area company. Information on show schedule, information on using playback for schools or business, and contacts.
Redding Improv Players
Located in Redding, California, this group serves as the region's only licensed Improv troupe. They specialize in Spot Improv Sketches and Theatre Sports.
Peterborough Improv Group
A collection of entertainers who provide improv shows, murder mysteries, and workshops in the Kawartha area of Ontario Canada.
River's Edge Playback Theatre
Playback is an improvisational form in which audience stories are played back on the spot by an ensemble of trained actors. Group information, calendar, events, and contact details.
Canadian Improv Games
Canada's national festival of improvisation for youth. Regional information, explanation of how to get involved and event details.
The Lunatic Players
The Lunatic Players is an improv troupe dedicated to provide entertainment for everyone in communities around the NYC and Long island areas.
Original Theatre Project
Informal group who endeavour to create original theatre through improvising, writing, experimenting, and rehearsing.
Pip's Laundry Improv
Improvisational theatre group which does sketches, songs, and scenes made up from the suggestions given by the audience.
Pocket Full of Tales Children Theater
Improvised shows where kids supply the characters and locations for original musicals, or scripted shows for parties and schools. Cast information, shows, classes, tickets, calendar, and contact details. |
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