What is Improv?
Improv, or improvisation, is a form of
live theatre in which the acting, plot, dialog, and
characters of a story or scene are made up in the
moment. Often improvisers will take a suggestion from the audience, or use
something else to inspire them. This inspiration helps
get the improvisers going, and often shows the audience
that the performance is indeed not scripted. Improv is
unique in that if you see a performance of it, that's
it... there will never be another show exactly like it
ever done again. Improv is different every time.
Improvised shows can differ between different improv troupes, depending on their training, their goals, and their style. Sometimes improv is purely comedy-based, while other times it can be a mix of both comedy and drama, or just drama. Like scripted theatre - without the script, with the actors acting, directing themselves, writing the plot, and interacting with each other all at the same time without previous planning.
Improv is spontaneous, entertaining, and fun. But like all great things, you'll have to see it first hand to fully experience and appreciate it.
Find out when the next show is on the schedule page.
172 Shows So Far!
and counting...
What Comes Next?
Double Barrel
with Improv for Evil
day: Friday
date: 9/5/2008
time: 10:00PM
The Hideout
PGraph Thursdays
Screwball Comedy Debut!
day: Thursday
date: 9/11/2008
time: 8:00PM
ColdTowne
What is Improv?
Improv, or improvisation, is a form of live theatre in which the acting, plot, dialog, and characters of a story or scene are made up in the moment.
