The Evolution of Improvisational Theatre: From Theatresports to ComedySportz
Exploring the emergence and evolution of improvisational theatre from Theatresports created by Keith Johnstone in 1977 to the popular ComedySportz format in 1984. Discover the competitive nature, unique fouls, and global impact of these improv games, alongside modern adaptations like "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and "Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza." Witness the engaging performances, innovative game formats, and comedic brilliance shaping the realm of improv theatre today.
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Theatresports improvisation
WHOS LINE IS IT ANYWAY? Doo Wop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GISkcV-snWU 2
Theatresports@ Created by Keith Johnstone, 1977 (Canada) Form of improvisational theatre Uses competitive format (dramatic effect) Opposing teams perform games Based on audience suggestions Rated by audience or panel of judges 3
ComedySportz@ 1984- Milwaukie, Wisconsin Added a referee to monitor action, award points and administer fouls Resembles format of Who s Line Is It Anyway, but this preceded TV show by 4 years Fouls: Brown Bag Foul: inappropriate language or action Penalty: wear a brown bag over head for remainder of show Groaner Foul: athlete says a pun that makes audience groan. Penalty: Loss of points, unless athlete apologizes to audience with heartfelt emotion Example:Two peanuts walked into a bar. One was a salted. 4
Whats happening today? ComedySportz 20+ cities in US & England; armature to professional World Championship Competition each yr. Who s Line canceled in 2006; re-runs http://whoselineonline.org/games/ Drew Carey s Improv-A-Ganza Las Vegas, NV Combines Who s Line and Green Screen into one show Uses same performers as in past Theatresports- around the world!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_improvisational_theatre_companies http://fuzzyco.com/improv/groups-usa.html#USA Queensland at the 2009 Theatresports National Championships http://youtu.be/mu-KLgDJoAY 5
BEGINNING GAMES FILM-TV-THTRE STYLES http://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=8xvOpUZn4gY EXPERT http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=qiI81amBGiY OLD JOB NEW JOB http://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=DoY0fQOOA6I DATING GAME http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=ZF-mFczVCfA http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=N2GylP7lK9Y PRESS CONFERENCE http://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=cfT4aAytFrE BLIND DUBBING https://youtu.be/0sZtsnNm 5og (not true blind dubbing) 6
INTERMEDIATE GAMES BLIND LINE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =GxdNW8oCf4k PARTY QUIRKS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= jhdsyZbf79E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= bcSiCsapb3Q MR KNOW IT ALL ARMS https://youtu.be/TSTmkYgt4Gk 2 CHARACTERS http://whoselineonline.org/season- 4-uk/uk-episode-4x11/ (part 2 start @ 7:30) NEWSCASTERS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= 74XXu-ENq7E COUNTDOWN (1:30 / :45 / :22 / :11 / :07) SLIDESHOW 7
ADVANCED GAMES ALPHABET http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= uakNqOaWN0o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= mCCAi_GhN1U LETTER CHANGES http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =20UOEbvgy80 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =0RNaHaFccmE 123 or #WORDS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= RgpqmAcKm_0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= EQL81lJEL4I SUPERHEROES http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =29uxLWUOwEw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =c5VvGQD9paI CHAIN MURDER MYSTERY FORWARD & REVERSE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =35cbfkvYh-Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =CZdb_tB4--g 8
HEAD TO HEAD GAMES PRODUCT SLOGANS WORLD S WORST http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=6kLZg8 yuFo8 THE DOO RUN RUN http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=V7xHbVG SZCA 184 PLAYGROUND INSULTS LAST ACTION JOKE 9
