Upstate Improv - Improvisational Theater in Upstate South Carolina

The purpose of this web site is to make citizens and guests of the Upstate South Carolina region more aware of Improvisational Theater, or Improv, right here at home.

Improv is a wonderful tool, not just for actors, but for anyone who needs to be able to think on their feet, be creative, communicate better, or who just likes to laugh or make others laugh.

If you have ever watched
the television show,
"Whose Line Is It?"
then you know what improv is.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Improvisational theatre (also known as improv or impro) is a form of theatre in which the improvisational actors/ improvisers use improvisational acting techniques to perform spontaneously. Improvisers typically use audience suggestions to guide the performance as they create dialogue, setting, and plot extemporaneously. Improvisational theatre performances tend to be comedic, although some forms, including Playback Theatre and Theatre of the Oppressed, are not necessarily intended to be comedic.

Many improvisational actors/ improvisers also work as scripted actors, and "improv" techniques are often taught in standard acting classes. The basic skills of listening, clarity, confidence, and performing instinctively and spontaneously are considered important skills for actors to develop.

This web site has been designed as a portal, rather than a direct resource itself. I hope it will point you in the right direction to discover the wonderful world of Improv locally.

Submissions about local Improv groups, workshops, auditions, seminars, improv theatre and events, links, articles, photos, and suggestions will all be accepted by e-mail.

Improv groups doing other theatrical productions may also submit information.

In most instances, fresh links will be prefered.