Move Your Tale

Improv for the Stage and Beyond

Approved: Holds Current Contract with AISD

Improv Classes and Live Performances

Engaging & entertaining theatrical experiences that reflect the unique experiences of audiences and students.

Why Improv?

Improv comedy is unique within the performing arts in its simplicity, adaptability and range of possibilities. The skills used to create hilarious characters and discoveries can also lead to beautiful and unexpected moments on stage and in the classroom. Happily, these skills are also readily transferred to real life situations, where the willingness to offer a “Yes, and” can build resilience, confidence and connection. Whether your group is interested in Improv as performance or in its benefits as applied to real world situations, we promise an engaging, supportive, and laughter-filled experience.

And…

Improv is easily adapted to age group, physical/other accommodations, and skill level.

No load-in required. All we need are a couple chairs and a place to perform or teach.
The framework of classes and shows comes from us, but the content comes from audiences and class members. The result is always a uniquely shared experience that gives voice to that groups ideas and experiences.

Programs

Improv Comedy Shows

Inspired by audience suggestions and ideas, shows are interactive, high-energy, and hilarious. Performances run 20 to 45 minutes. Host us on campus or take a field trip to ColdTowne Theater for a unique, live performing arts experience.

Pre-Show Workshops

In-school or on-site at ColdTowne Theater, these hands-on workshops provide students with a context for improvised storytelling and performance, preparing them to take part in the show with confidence and creativity.

Improv Classes & Workshops

Highly interactive, low-pressure, and laughter-filled in-school program. Bring the power of “yes, and” into your classroom and provide students with a performing arts experience that entertains while building resilience, communication & collaboration skills, and more.

Improv Residencies

A series of recurring classes and/or performances that address curricular, campus culture, or SEL goals. Teaching artists meet with your campus representative to develop a course of study that connects the tools and practices of Improv to your program’s needs.

Programs by Grade Level

Improv for Early Childhood

Classes

Immersive, improvised storytelling for connection and exploration. Improv classes for young children are highly physical and fully hands-on. 20 to 30 minutes. Single visit or recurring.

Live Improv Performances

Big, silly, and highly interactive, Improv shows for the very young incorporate rhythm and repetition to engage and entertain, calling on recognizable character types and relationships to build universal stories. We recommend 20 to 25 minute performances for our youngest comedy fans.

Pre-Show Workshops

Pre-show class visits designed to prepare young children for the experience of a live performance. Listening, supporting friend’s ideas and working together with flexibility.

Improv for Lower Elementary

Classes

Immersive, improvised storytelling & performance exercises for connection and exploration. Improv classes for early elementary students pivot between hands-on group exercises, turn taking and supportive listening. 20 to 30 minutes. Single visit or recurring.

Live Improv Performances

Big, silly, and highly interactive, Improv shows for early elementary audiences incorporate rhythm and repetition to engage and entertain, calling on recognizable character types and relationships to build universal stories with student ideas providing highly local flair. We recommend 20 to 30 minute performances for younger comedy fans.

Pre-Show Workshops

Pre-show class visits designed to prepare students for the experience of a live performance. Listening, supporting friend’s ideas and working together with flexibility. 20 to 30 minutes. Single visit.

Improv for Upper Elementary

Classes

Hands-on Improv exercises that gradually build from group games to individual and small-group turns or performances. Improv classes for older elementary students pivot between hands-on group exercises, turn taking and supportive listening. 20 to 45 minutes. Single visit or recurring.

Live Improv Performances

One of a kind live comedy shows, inspired by stories and suggestions from audience members. Shows for older elementary audiences are fast paced and clever, with frequent doses of physical comedy. Engaging and entertaining, we blend recognizable character types and relationships with student ideas to create shows that reflect the experience of the individual audience. 20 to 45 minute performances.

Pre-Show Workshops

Improv Residencies

Recurring visits allow collaboration between our teaching artists and your students, harnessing the Improv practices & skills to reframe and communicate ideas. Residencies may culminate in performances or events.

Improv for Middle & High School

Classes

Hands-on Improv exercises that gradually build from group games to individual and small-group turns or performances. Improv classes for Middle & High School students pivot between hands-on group exercises, turn taking and supportive listening. 20 to 45 minutes. Single visit or recurring.

Live Improv Performances

One of a kind live comedy shows, inspired by stories and suggestions from audience members. Shows for teen audiences are fast paced and clever, with frequent doses of physical comedy. Engaging and entertaining, we blend recognizable character types and relationships with student ideas to create shows that reflect the experience of the individual audience. 20 to 45 minute performances.

Pre-Show Workshops

Improv Residencies

Community Events

Add laughter to your Campus Community Event

Classes

Fast paced and funny, Community Event Classes are designed to accommodate varied ages and skill sets to create a laughter-filled, shared experience. We begin with group exercises to provide a shared vocabulary for the work, then launch into a series of Improv games that give participants the chance to take part at their own pace. 20 to 50 minutes.

Live Improv Performances

One of a kind live comedy shows, inspired by stories and suggestions from audience members. Community Event performances reflect an audience of different ages and tastes. Engaging and entertaining, we blend recognizable character types and relationships with audience ideas to create shows that reflect the experience of the individual audience. 20 to 45 minute performances.

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Contact:
Telephone: (512) 809—0017
Email: moveyourtale@gmail.com

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