HIGH SCHOOL IMPROV LEAGUE
High School Improv League empowers students to create their own theatre and nourishes their communication skills through improvisational theatre workshops and performances. It encourages their individuality and provides the forum to succeed or fail in a safe environment that combines showmanship and sportsmanship. The League provides an extracurricular activity that goes beyond stage work into everyday situations. And the students are having fun in the process!
It’s competitive, team-based improv comedy. We play improvisation as a team sport, with two teams “competing” for audience laughs. Because everyone knows how a sporting event operates, there is an immediate buy-in from the audience. People who have never been to a theatre before walk through the door because they’re not intimidated. It’s improvisational, so it’s always different - and you will have fans who return for every match!
BENEFITS FOR THE HIGH SCHOOLS
• We train your kids to produce their own improv production.
• A professional improv coach is assigned to your school all year so your kids feel comfortable - and you have a colleague who will work with you to help your students grow.
• It’s a revenue opportunity for your school and theatre program.
• Once your team is launched, you can perform as often or little as you would like.
• We train your student managers to step up as leaders.
• Once the tradition is started, the returning kids will lead and teach the newer kids - and the process becomes even easier!
BENEFITS FOR THE STUDENTS
• G.I.T. Improv professionals come to your school to train your students in confidence, teamwork, and improvisation
• Take workshops with other high school students in the area forging new bonds and friendships.
• Perform at your school to help you raise money.
• Perform at other area high schools and connect teams together.