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2 Day Theatresports Holiday Workshops Wed 22 & Thu 23 APRIL Wed 15 & Thu 16 JULY Wed 7 & Thu 8 OCTOBER Workshops are 10am-4pm both days. THEATRESPORTS SCHOOLS CHALLENGE Just $165 for 2 days! 2020 HANDBOOK Ideal for 10-15 year olds Impro Australia runs Theatresports workshops every school holidays for 10-15 year olds. Everyone’s welcome, whether you’re competing in the Theatresports Schools Challenge (TSC) or just want to have some fun and laughs these holidays. Over two days, students will learn how to play over a dozen Theatresports games, create strong characters, scenes and narratives and have a load of fun and laughs with the best Theatresports teachers in Sydney. TO REGISTER - GO TO: https://www.trybooking.com/BIJNI [APRIL 22 & 23] https://www.trybooking.com/BIJNS [JULY 15 & 16] https://www.trybooking.com/BIJNZ [OCTOBER 7 & 8] Places are limited... so book now! Registrations close 1 week prior to each course (or when full). Teachers Attend For Free (simply email us on [email protected]) IMPRO AUSTRALia 1 ia Theatresports® Schools Challenge Handbook As a thank you for being part of the Theatresports Schools Challenge, get 25% off tickets to Theatresports All-Stars 2020: Battle of the TABLE OF CONTENTS Champions at the Enmore Theatre on Sun 3 May Simply Click HERE or follow the link below and use the password ‘IMPROFAN’ to get 25% off B-reserve tickets Holiday Workshops 1 TSC Special Deal for Theatresports ALL-STARS Show 2 Table of Contents 3 How Does The TSC Work? 4 TSC Rules 6 Judging Criteria 8 Improvisation Tips 10 TSC Games – all divisions 12 1 Minute Game Descriptions 14 2 Minute Game Descriptions 18 Up to 2 Minute Open Scene Description 23 3 Minute Game Descriptions 24 2019 Winning Teams 28 2019 Elliott Miller Awards 29 Theatresports Shows & Workshops at your School 30 Theatresports Public Courses 31 Corporate Training, Workshops & Entertainment 32 Theatresports was created by Keith Johnstone, TM & Copyright 1970-2018 All Rights Reserved Exclusively Licensed by International Theatresports Institute (c) 2019 This publication is owned, licensed and distributed by Impro Australia may not be reproduced in part or whole without written permission. This handbook contains references to Improvisation: the Guide by Lyn Pierse. The Best Theatresports players from the last 35 years go head to head For enquires regarding printed copies and usage, contact: [email protected] in one 90 minute comedy extravaganza! Photography by Stephen Reinhardt, Design by John Knowles S Written by Jon Williams SUN MAY 3rd 5pm ENMORE THEATRE Ticketek or 9550 3666 “Unbridled hilarity. Don’t miss it.” - Blitz 3 ia Theatresports® Schools Challenge Handbook Theatresports® Schools Challenge Handbook How does the TSC work? SELECTION OF FINALS TEAMS – Intermediate & Senior (All Primary & Junior teams play in both the heats & finals) The TSC is an improvised drama competition for primary & high school students The highest scoring half of teams from each heat will automatically go into the finals – the top across Sydney and NSW. At present, it involves 190 different teams across 4 4 from 8 & 9 team nights, 3 from 6 & 7 team nights, 2 from 4 & 5 team nights. divisions. It is made up of an Intermediate (high school years 9-10) & Senior division (high school years 11-12) in Term 2, and a Junior (high school years 7-8) & Primary division (primary school years 5-6) in Term 4. “WILD CARD” SELECTION Teams of 3 to 5 students from each school perform alongside other schools in their Due to different numbers in each region, there are often unfilled slots in the finals (all finals have 8 or 9 teams). These slots are filled by the next highest scoring teams from the heats to region, and are challenged to create 1, 2 & 3 minute improvised scenes live on keep the competition fair – as the judging is consistent across all heats, we set a benchmark stage. The scenes are judged by 3 improvisation professionals scoring between 1 score and any team scoring that or above is placed in the finals. and 5 (5 being excellent). If a hosting school has not qualified under either of these systems, they can play as a 9th team You will be emailed the dates that your team is to perform – but if you can’t make to thank them for giving use of their school for free to host (these need to be locked in before the assigned heat, we will do our best to fit you into another (though it may require the challenge starts & very few schools offer so it is the least we can do). If you have any issues more travel). with this please email [email protected] HEATS SELECTION OF GRAND FINALS TEAMS The call time for high school teams is 4pm for a 4.30pm briefing and skills In the Senior & Intermediate divisions, the top 2 highest scoring teams from each final will go workshop. At 6pm, there will be a 45-minute break. The performance begins at directly into the Grand Finals (8 teams per grand final). 7pm sharp and runs for approximately two hours. Teams will remain on stage for 10 In the Junior division the highest scoring team from each final will go directly into the Grand minutes after the show for feedback (teachers/coaches are welcome). Final (unless there is a tie). The remaining places in the grand final will be chosen by the teams Note: Primary division call time is 3.30pm for a 4pm - 5.30pm workshop and the with the highest overall cumulative scores (making up 8-9 teams in total). performance will be from 6 - 7.30pm. In the Primary division, there is no Grand Final. The regional winner at each final will be chosen FINALS by adding the teams’ heats & finals scores together and the team with highest overall score There are NO Skills Workshops for the finals. The call time for high school teams is wins. There can be a tie. 5.30pm for a 6pm briefing and a warm up. The show begins at 7pm sharp and runs for approximately two hours. Note: the Primary division finals will be a 4.30pm call TIE BREAKERS: In the case of a tie for second place, the winning team will be chosen by adding time for 5pm briefing and the performance from 6 - 7.30pm. their heat & final scores together and the team with the highest cumulative score will proceed. If this does not break the tie, the judges will choose which team played most in the spirit of LATE ARRIVAL improvisation. If you or your team are running late, you must call the TSC schools contact (emailed to you), and speak to the workshop host when you arrive. If you don’t contact us, we will think that your team has pulled out. GRAND FINALS The Intermediate & Senior GRAND FINALS will be held on SUN 21st JUNE (2pm Intermediate, AUDIENCE TICKETS 5pm Senior) at the Enmore Theatre, Newtown Tickets for the heats & finals are $10 FOR ADULTS, $5 FOR The Junior GRAND FINAL will be held at 3pm SUN 29th NOVEMBER STUDENTS and only available at the door in the 15 minutes prior Please read the game descriptions carefully for all the games that you intend to play. to the show. If you have any questions, email us at: [email protected] 4 5 ia Theatresports® Schools Challenge Handbook Theatresports® Schools Challenge Handbook TSC Rules SIDE COACHING The hosts are there to help & support the players and may ‘side coach’ scenes when Teams can contain 3 – 5 players only. Only 5 players will be allowed onto the stage necessary (for reasons of safety, good taste or to keep the scene moving). The host to represent the school (no subs or reserves). Impro Australia hosts will warm up will simply give a single clear instruction. It may be repeated if teams do not hear & the teams and run the show itself. take it on the first time. Teams are not penalised by the judges if the host side coaches them, it’s simply to make sure everyone has an enjoyable show. In some Round 1 (up to one minute games) Teams are called up one by one & choose any cases, a host may restart a scene in the first few seconds if the team forgets the one-minute game they like from the list provided. The host will explain the game & rules of the specific game they chose – they will not be penalised. provide the teams with a suggestion (ie. an activity or location) which must be used. Each game from the list can only be played twice per show ie. if two teams JUDGING choose ‘poem’, no remaining teams can choose it. As such, all teams should have Each scene is scored by three Impro Australia judges. They give scores between 1 four 1 minute game options prepared. and 5 in their respective categories; technique, narrative and entertainment (see the Judging Criteria for more details); 1 being the lowest, 5 being the highest. Round 2 (up to two minute games) Teams are called up in a different order & The scores are then added together and the teams with the highest combined choose any two minute game they like from the games list. The host explains the totals advance to the next level. game & provides the teams with a suggestion. Again, each game can only be played twice per show, so all teams should have four 2 minute game options prepared for FINALS this round. In the Intermediate & Senior divisions, the top scoring half of teams progress to the finals (ie.