Imagine one tiny suggestion creates an entire world and story. That's what you'll get in Tales on Tap.
Hilarious, completely unscripted narratives in a variety of genres - watch these stories unfold in real time.
TROUPES
Space Cowboy: An Improvised Space Western (by Wayward Improvised Theatre)
Cutie
Macbeth (the Scottish Improv Team)
Make it a Musical
This year’s high stakes competition will feature nine out-of-this-world teams in a battle of wits and rallying for audience votes. Each performance will be a leap towards the semi-finals, where only the most stellar will make it to the grand finale.
Remember, dear audience the force is with you – as it is your votes that decide the course of each team’s epic journey!
Join us as the adventure begins, and witness the birth of new improv legends in the making. May the laughter be with you, always!
Threepio was created in 2013 by Marc Rowland and has been revived with his permission.
Max's Musical Improv Party is a game show type party which invites the entire audience to participate. The show even accommodates those who cannot sing. This is off the hook fun for everybody. It includes gag prizes, props, costumes, musical instruments, and everything to encourage people to play and sing, regardless of ability.
It has been running about 2 years at the Miami Improv Festival, the New Orleans Improv Festival, the Baton Rouge Improv festival, the Hollywood Fringe festival, and in Edinburgh and Manchester.
Max is a master teacher and performer with 45 years of improv experience working with the best Improv people in the world, including Viola Spolin and Paul Sills.
PRODUCED BY
Max Schafer
Acting for Improvisers - Stanislavski & Scene Dynamics
“On the stage do not run for the sake of running, or suffer for the sake of suffering. Don’t act “in general”, for the sake of action; always act with a purpose.”
― Konstantin Stanislavski, An Actor Prepares
In this class, we'll play with objectives, super-objectives, and tactics. We'll learn healthy conflict dynamics, to recognize when a beat ends, and how to move forward with purpose. And we'll discover the benefits of both stumbling in with nothing and starting with a clear sense of direction.
YOUR HOST
Oliver Georgiou
What happens when an ensemble truly listens as one?
In this improv workshop, we’ll tap into chorus-style techniques to turn group awareness into spontaneous theatre magic.
Through playful games and heartfelt connection, you’ll discover how the ensemble voice can support, uplift, and energize; making every moment a shared spotlight.
YOUR HOST
Janne Richard
An introduction to figuring out how to include tech in your show and give that extra theatrical gloss to both short form and narrative improvised shows.
We'll go through the design process, and how you can incorporate technical design in the conception of your show, tools you might need and how to rehearse (and perform!) with techs.
YOUR HOST
Lindsey McGowen
Immerse yourself in an original format created by veteran improviser, Marc Rowland. Explore methods of weaving through scenes, using physicality to inspire the characters, choices and stories that follow. Get ready for an energetic, focused and relentless format!
YOUR HOST
Mark Rowland
Line 'em up... these improvisers are guilty of making you laugh. Comedians create laugh-out-loud scenes from nothing but your suggestions in a variety of different styles and formats!
A fast paced and high energy show enjoyable by all!
TROUPES
Mom Boy Dad
AM 2 PM
Juice Box
Orson Whales
Gambiarra Engineering Company Ltd.
Pack your bags and prepare for a tour around North America as these 5 teams from 4 different cities around the continent deliver non-stop laughs from their neck of the woods. No passport required.
TROUPES
Rat Race
Maria's Basement
$Dope City$
Tectonic Improv
Club Soda
Wassup?
No secrets about this event! Join us for an open jam session!
Want to make sure you play? We have 15 spots that you can sign up for to guarantee you're on stage during this event!
But don't worry - we'll have walk in spots available as well!
Hosted by Improv 4 Breakfast
In this workshop, we’ll look at how you, as a single performer can better support your scene partners. We’ll identify what makes a good team player in improv, and revisit some foundational improv skills that help us to support everyone on stage.
We’ll also practice specific support moves that you can deploy as needed in scenes, or from the sidelines/backline.
YOUR HOST
Claire Biddiscombe
Journey back in time to the late 16th century, a time rich with heroes, villains, lovers, and magical beings.
In this workshop we'll explore Shakespeare’s world through a variety of exercises that introduce us to his language, characters, and landscapes. We will explore tools such as asides and soliloquies using them as a means to make discoveries and further our scene work.
Come join me for a unique opportunity to expand your imagination.
YOUR HOST
Monika Schneider