Theatresports are coming to town!

VICTORIA - The Impromaniacs, Victoria's original improv troupe, are bringing Theatresports to Victoria's shores. In this popular, competitive improv format, two teams of trained improvisers will meet in a head to head matchup where only one team will impress the judges enough to be named the victor.

Theatresports was created by Keith Johnstone and the format has taken off in cities like Vancouver, Seattle, Edmonton and Calgary. The teams will challenge each other to create scenes on the spot with inpspiration from the audience.

"It's about time Victoria got a taste of traditional Theatresports," says Shawn Norman, the Impromaniacs Theatresports director, "we're very excited to put on the show and hope to see the program really take off here."

They have planned three evenings of Theatresports so far and we will definitely be seeing more of it in the new year.

What: Impromaniacs present Theatresports(TM)
Where: The Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad Street)
When: Sundays - Nov 9th, Nov 30th, Dec 14th @ 8:00pm
How much: $10 general, $8 students/seniors ($7/$5 advance)
Advance tickets available at: Lyle's Place (770 Yates Street)

For more information, please contact Shawn Norman at shawn@impromaniacs.com, 250.388.3658.

The Impromaniacs would like to thank our sponsors: the Yellow Pages Group, the Province of British Columbia and Industry Images.

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The Impromaniacs are a registered non-profit society, and have been providing entertainment to Victoria and the world since 1989.

Impromaniacs Auditions!

What: Impromaniacs Auditions
When: Tuesday, November 25, 6:30pm
Where: Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad Street

Are you 17 or older?
Do you think Improvisational Theatre is for you?
Are you interested in trying out for the Impromaniacs?

If so, give us a call at (250) 388-3658, or email us at auditions@impromaniacs.ca to let us know you're coming! (max 12 spots for the audition).

Come discover the formula for laughter!

VICTORIA – The Impromaniacs, Victoria’s original Improv Company, are thrilled to bring you BAD MATH! at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad Street on Thursday, OCTOBER 16 at 8:00 pm.

Ever thought math could be entertaining? What do you get when you add actors and an audience to the Victoria Event Center and take away the script? You get Victoria’s own The Impromaniacs’ latest show, BAD MATH! Come join The Impromaniacs for a return to classic form, with an evening of exciting, hilarious and algebraically-correct short form improv games!

The evening will present an exciting variety of improvisational theatre styles as the Impromaniacs play all your favourite short form improv games. The entire show will be a rapid-fire procession of quick and quick-witted improv games that will offer plenty of chances for the audience to see their suggestions used on stage. Improv, like calculus is all about managing your variables, so The Impromaniacs have been studying hard to deliver one hilarious equation! When asked to comment, Impromaniacs media liaison Ryan Whyte said, “Well, I took calculus in university, so I think it’s going to be a fantastic show.”

The entire performance will be created before the audience’s eyes, as we take our inspiration from audience suggestions and instantly weave them into games and stories that are sure to delight! We've got something for everyone! Bring the whole family (and your best suggestions) out for this evening of great live entertainment.

What: Impromaniacs present BAD MATH!
Where: Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad Street – right across from the A-Channel
When: Thursday, OCTOBER 16th, 2008
Doors open: 7:30pm
Performance starts: 8:00 pm (100 minute run, includes one 20 minute intermission)

Tickets at door: $10 General, $8 for Students/Seniors
Advance Tickets: $7 General, $5 for Students/Seniors

Advance Tickets available at: Lyle's Place – 770 Yates Street

For more information, please contact Ryan Whyte, Media Liaison, at media@impromaniacs.com, 250.507.4671.

The Impromaniacs acknowledge the financial assistance of The Province of British Columbia.

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The Impromaniacs are a registered non-profit society, and have been providing entertainment to Victoria and the world since 1989.