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ioWA THESPIAN IMPROVWORKS

Troupes may have up to three teams of 2-5 students participate in an improv showcase at the festival. Improv groups will draw three scene prompts and select one to perform. The performers will have three minutes to prepare their scene, and five minutes to perform their prompt on stage. Time cards will be used to help groups wrap up their scene within the performance time. This is a non-competitive event - the goal of the Iowa Thespian Festival ImprovWorks is to showcase the creativity and collaboration of Iowa Thespians. 

*PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED WITH THE SCHOOL REGISTRATION SYSTEM


Performance Information
  • Improv teams will perform on Friday afternoon at festival for part of the festival delegation.
  • Performance times and details will be shared with troupe directors prior to festival. 
  • Performance attire is at the discretion of the performers, but must include proper footwear for performing on stage, as well as clothes that will be easy to move in. 
  • All prompts will be provided by the festival committee
  • Performances must be appropriate for all audiences. Performers should stay away from inappropriate or offensive humor content or characters.

If you have any questions about the Iowa Thespians ImprovWorks program, contact Greg Ernzen at [email protected]

ioWA THESPIAN IMPROVWORKS

Troupes may have up to three teams of 2-5 students participate in an improv showcase at the festival. Improv groups will draw three scene prompts and select one to perform. The performers will have three minutes to prepare their scene, and five minutes to perform their prompt on stage. Time cards will be used to help groups wrap up their scene within the performance time. This is a non-competitive event - the goal of the Iowa Thespian Festival ImprovWorks is to showcase the creativity and collaboration of Iowa Thespians. 

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INFORMATION ON THE 2024 IOWA THESPIAN IMPROVWORKS WILL BE RELEASED IN AUGUST, 2024

ioWA THESPIAN IMPROVWORKS

Troupes may have up to three teams of 2-5 students participate in an improv showcase at the festival. Improv groups will draw three scene prompts and select one to perform. The performers will have three minutes to prepare their scene, and five minutes to perform their prompt on stage. Time cards will be used to help groups wrap up their scene within the performance time. This is a non-competitive event - the goal of the Iowa Thespian Festival ImprovWorks is to showcase the creativity and collaboration of Iowa Thespians. 

*PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED WITH THE SCHOOL REGISTRATION SYSTEM


Performance Information
  • Improv teams will perform on Friday night at festival for part of the festival delegation.
  • Performance times and details will be shared with troupe directors prior to festival. 
  • Performance attire is at the discretion of the performers, but must include proper footwear for performing on stage, as well as clothes that will be easy to move in. 
  • All prompts will be provided by the festival committee
  • Performances must be appropriate for all audiences. Performers should stay away from inappropriate or offensive humor content or characters.

If you have any questions about the Iowa Thespians ImprovWorks program, contact Greg Ernzen at [email protected]
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We are passionate about theatre education and believe all students should have access to theatre curriculum which provides critical life skills for educational and career success in the 21st century.

  • Home
  • Register
    • Registration Guide
    • Registration Fees
    • Rules and Regulations
    • Send a Troupe Grant
  • Schedule
    • Key Dates
  • Contact
  • Programs
    • Filmworks
    • ImprovWorks
    • Main Stage
    • Michael Peitz Leadership Award
    • Playworks
    • Scholarship Auditions
    • State Thespian Officer Candidates
    • Studio Theatres
    • Tech Challenge
    • Thespy Awards
  • Guest Artists
  • FAQ