The ComedySportz High School League® is the largest, most successful improv training program for high school students in the country.
ComedySportz High School League® empowers students to create their own theater and enriches communication skills and individuality through improvisational workshops and performances. It provides the forum to succeed or fail in a safe environment that combines showmanship and sportsmanship. The League provides an extracurricular activity that goes beyond stage work into everyday situations. Most importantly, it’s fun!
“The fast-growing intramural and inter-school phenomenon is known as ComedySportz, a hard-fought, competitive team game
that brings theatre into the forefront of kid cooldom.— Creative Drama Magazine
Benefits for Teachers:
Students learn improvisation from the professionals - people who actually get paid to do it.
Takes the burden of directing multiple shows each year off of teachers
Allows students to cultivate leadership skills
Allows teachers to offer awesome opportunities without huge time and effort investment (Most schools nominate student captains who work directly with your CSz coach to develop practices and plan your matches.)
Small budget investment for major pedagogical return (Not to mention having a few shows per year actually turns this program into a revenue generator!)
Benefits for Students:
Chance to grow as performers, leaders, artists and teachers
Chance to grow a caring, compassionate, inclusive community from the ground up
Great for resumes and college applications
Stage time!
Fun!