THEATRESPORTS SCHOOLS CHALLENGE

WHAT IS THE TSC?

Since 2005, Impro Australia has been running the Theatresports® Schools Challenge (TSC) – the only schools drama competition of its kind in NSW!

It brings together teams from over 150 independent and government schools across Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, Bowral and Nowra to perform comic and dramatic scenes made up entirely on the spot.

Teams of 3-5 students from each school perform 1, 2 and 3 minute improvised scenes live on stage, judged by our team of improvisation professionals. Theatresports®  increases the students’ confidence, listening skills and teamwork, as well as strengthening their problem solving abilities and creative thinking, all in a hilarious, fun and supportive environment.

Check out this video clip showing the students in action:

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The TSC has 4 divisions:

Intermediate (stage 5, high school years 9-10) – held in Term 2

Senior (stage 6, high school years 11-12) – held in Term 2

Registrations open in Term 1

Junior (stage 4, high school years 7-8) – held in Term 4

Primary (stage 3, primary school years 5-6) – held in Term 4

Registrations open in Term 3

Each team competes in a local regional heat. The top scoring teams (half) then go through to a regional semi-final. The top 2 teams from each semi-final compete in the Theatresports® Schools Challenge Grand Final on Sun 21 June in Sydney (2pm Intermediate, 5pm Senior).

N.B. In the Junior & Primary divisions each team competes twice, in a heat & a final.

COST

$300 for one team

     Early bird price $250

$550 for two teams (1 Intermediate + 1 Senior, 1 Primary + 1 Junior)

     Early bird price $450

Each participating student/team receives:

• A free 90 min improvisation workshop run by one of IA’s professional trainers, prior to each of the heats (valued at $300)
• Detailed performance feedback from Impro Australia judges after each heat
• An annual Theatresports® licence for their school (valued at $500) so they can perform, publicise and charge admission for their own Theatresports® shows at their school throughout the year; raising money for charity or the school or whatever they wish
• Plus discount ticket deals for our other Theatresports® shows

REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL

Download a TSC Intermediate & Senior Registration Form by CLICKING HERE