COMPETITIVE IMPROV

General Information

• The number of teams must be selected at the time of registration for the Kansas Thespian Festival.

• There is no fee to participate in Competitive Improv.

• Each school may enter no more than two teams.

• Each team must include five students.

• Each student must be registered for the conference.

• All team members must be from the same school.  Awards will be presented after the main stage performance on the final day of the conference.

• Prepare to play one Story Game.

• Teams should be familiar with all of the games below, in case they make the finals:

Rules

• Teams will be assigned a room to compete.

• The group may use whatever table or chair is in the room, but no other props or costumes are allowed.

• Each team is given four minutes to play their game.  The time begins when the scene begins.  

• Judges will award each team up to 25 points. Five points maximum can be earned in each of the following categories: 1. Professionalism, 2. Teamwork, 3. Improv/Theatre Fundamentals, 4. Beginning/Middle/End, & 5. Entertainment Value.

• The three teams from each room that score the highest will advance to the final round.

• In the final round, all teams will play a new game that is suggested by the adjudicators.

• The final round will take place on Friday evening.