COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
I've always loved the Performing Arts and sharing my knowledge with others.
That is why Tovah's Tutoring Company Ltd endeavours to provide experiences for the local community to allow them to enjoy the Performing Arts' too.
Theatre Sports
9th Jan - 13th March 2023
What is 'Theatre Sports'?
Theatre Sports is a fantastic acting experience. It is funny, fast paced, and requires thinking on your feet. Theatre Sports is a variety of games played in an improvised manner, without any planning. In most cases it is performed interactively in front of a live audience.
Where have I seen it before or where could I see an example?
A well-known TV show called 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' It is an improvised game show that plays a variety of Theatre Sports games.
A variety of video clips can be found on Youtube, in regard to the TV Show and also types of Theatre Sports games you can play. There are also many Theatre Sports Improv groups you can sign up to around NZ and watch live. It is a popular and entertaining hobby.
In school, there is also a Waikato Theatre Sports competition that any high school in the Waikato/Waipa region(s) can compete in. You can enrol a junior team (year 9-10) and/or senior team (year 11-13) when competing. A live finalist show is available for public viewing towards the end of each year.
How do you play Theatre Sports?
The host will usually pull a game out of the hat for the actors to play. The actors will work together to create a light-hearted moment or scene with the intent of making people laugh. Each scene is anywhere between 10 seconds and 2 minutes in length. You can either participate on your own or in groups of four.
Who has sponsored this community experience?
We are very lucky to have been awarded funding from the 'Waipa Creative Community Scheme', which is from the Waipa District Council. If you'd like to know more about this scheme, you can find more information by clicking here.
What basic information do I need to know before signing up to this community experience?
When: 9th January 2023 - 13th March 2023
Competition Day*: 19th March 2023
Where: The St Andrew's Presbyterian Church (80 Mutu Street, Te Awamutu)
When: Every Monday night from 7pm - 8pm
Who: Anyone 15 years and over**
Cost: Free
Course includes: Ten practical workshops, one rehearsal and one live show. The practical workshops include a variety of acting and team building exercises, and informal performance opportunities. The rehearsal is a run through of how the final live show will go where you will be able to practice some of the games. The live show will be a competition where you are in groups and verse each other. The final show will be the only time where a live audience of the community, your whaanau and friends will be encouraged.
*Competition Day / The Live show is a competition between teams that are developed in our workshops. It is a family friendly presentation of all the games we have played and a chance for the actors to experience a real Theatre Sports competition in front of a live audience. All are welcome to attend this live performance with a gold coin donation entry.
**This is an adult class, however, mature students over the age of 15 are welcome. This is a great opportunity for them to upskill in the Performing Arts and work with older people interested in the Performing Arts.
