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''''' | '''''Theatresports'' (mainstage run)''' refers to the May 2013 Mainstage run of [[wikipedia:Theatresports|the traditional 'improv contest']] format from [[wikipedia:Keith Johnstone|Keith Johnstone]]. | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
Theatresports is an improv show in which two teams of improvisors challenge each other to a series of shortform games. | |||
A group of judges award points, set special 'judges' challenges', and cut short scenes that are boring. | A group of judges award points, set special 'judges' challenges', and cut short scenes that are boring. | ||
In this run, the show opens with a 15-minute "exhibition match", featuring teams organized around some kind of theme. | In this run, the show opens with a 15-minute student bout, featuring two student teams captained by a member of the core cast. This is followed by an "exhibition match", featuring teams organized around some kind of theme. After an intermission, there is a "main event" bout, involving teams drawn from the show's cast. The show runs in the downstairs theater. | ||
== List of Shows == | == List of Shows == | ||
Every week, '' | Every week, ''Theatresports'' includes two guest stars, as well as a themed "exhibition match". | ||
The schedule is as follows: | The schedule is as follows: | ||
Revision as of 11:54, 7 May 2013
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| Theater | The Hideout Theatre |
| Directed by | Roy Janik |
| Assistant Director(s) | Ryan Austin |
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| Run | May/Jun 2013 |
Theatresports (mainstage run) refers to the May 2013 Mainstage run of the traditional 'improv contest' format from Keith Johnstone.
Summary
Theatresports is an improv show in which two teams of improvisors challenge each other to a series of shortform games.
A group of judges award points, set special 'judges' challenges', and cut short scenes that are boring.
In this run, the show opens with a 15-minute student bout, featuring two student teams captained by a member of the core cast. This is followed by an "exhibition match", featuring teams organized around some kind of theme. After an intermission, there is a "main event" bout, involving teams drawn from the show's cast. The show runs in the downstairs theater.
List of Shows
Every week, Theatresports includes two guest stars, as well as a themed "exhibition match".
The schedule is as follows:
- May 4th
- Exhibition match: Girls Girls Girls versus "Orphans Orphans Orphans", a trio of Dickensian orphans
- Guests:
- May 11th
- Exhibition match: Puppets VS The Known Wizards
- Guests:
- May 18th
- Exhibition match: Fandom presents: Star Wars versus The Lord of the Rings.
- Guests:
- ???
- ???
- May 25th
- Exhibition match: unknown.
- Guests:
- June 1st
- Exhibition match: unknown.
- Guests:
- June 8th
- Exhibition match: unknown.
- Guests:
- June 15th
- Exhibition match: unknown.
- Guests:
- June 29th
- Exhibition match: unknown.
- Guests:
