Who created the concept of Theatre sports?

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director Keith JohnstoneKeith Johnstone in Calgary, Alberta, in 1977, the concept of Theatresports originated in Johnstone’s observations of techniques used in professional wrestling to generate heat, or audience reaction.

When did the improvisation and Theatresports style first come about?

The earliest well-documented use of improvisational theatre in Western history is found in the Atellan Farce of 391 BC. From the 16th to the 18th centuries, commedia dell’arte performers improvised based on a broad outline in the streets of Italy.

When did Theatresports start in Australia?

When Theatresports first came to Sydney in 1985, there was a buzz around town: the newly-opened Belvoir St Theatre had a cult, sell-out Sunday night show. It was a style of performing called ‘impro’ – which at the time sounded like something impossible from another planet.

What is the philosophy behind Theatresports?

Philosophy. Although staged as a competition, Theatresports has the philosophy that corniness and gags tend to lower the quality of scenes. The emphasis is on building characters and on spontaneous, collaborative storytelling.

What are the 3 origins of Theatre?

The theatre of ancient Greece consisted of three types of drama: tragedy, comedy, and the satyr play. The origins of theatre in ancient Greece, according to Aristotle (384–322 BCE), the first theoretician of theatre, are to be found in the festivals that honoured Dionysus.

Who invented improvisation theater?

That was invented by Viola Spolin in Chicago in the early part of the 20th century.” Spolin was a social worker who invented improvisational games in order to get children to interact with each other, especially children who didn’t speak the same language.

When was improvisation created?

In all likelihood, improvisation began in prehistory, with two cavepeople trying to explain to another caveperson what they were doing in each other’s cavebeds. The earliest recorded example comes from the fourth century BC.

What is the origin of Theatresports?

Developed by director Keith Johnstone in Calgary, Alberta, in 1977, the concept of Theatresports originated in Johnstone’s observations of techniques used in professional wrestling to generate heat, or audience reaction.

How are Theatresports played?

Theatresports is a form of improvisational theatre which uses the format of a competition for dramatic effect. Opposing teams can perform scenes based on audience suggestions, with ratings by the audience or by a panel of judges (who are usually trained improvisers themselves).