Improvisational Comedy 

for Kids of all ages!!

 

 

 

 

The SmartyPants Theater Company, formed in June 2001, brings high energy Improvisational Comedians from Chicago, New York and 

Kansas City to YOU! 

 

 

Improv Comedy is comedic theatre based on suggestions from the audience. With Smartypants, the audience writes the show so you will never see the same show twice! Every show is filled with energy, completely unique, and based entirely on audience suggestions.

 

 

Smartypants works closely with the Muse Machine and can be seen in many Dayton area schools.  We are a uniquely flexible group of improvisational actors who adapt easily to many educational settings and situations. The primary goal of Smarty Pants is to allow students a rewarding creative outlet for the natural comic in all of us.

 

 

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Who is the SmartyPants Theater Co.?

            The SmartyPants Theater Co. is a group of grown up “silly kids” who have one common goal.  That goal is to take the surrounding environment and mold it into a funny moment.  They are all very dedicated and hard working artists that have been performing in southwest Ohio together every week for over 2 years.  These artists bring to the SmartyPants over 15 years of professional experience and training from Detroit, Chicago, and Kansas City to provide the highest quality workshop or performance for your school or program.   [back]

 

What Does The SmartyPants Theater Co. do?

 

            The SmartyPants do a stage performance that takes place in the space of an hour.  There is very little, if any, of this performance that we script out or plan ahead of time.  The entire show is written, directed, choreographed, and performed right in front of your eyes using games that were originally designed to aid Theater Actors to become better at their trade.   The players will then come to the classroom to provide a chance for students and teachers to play similar games.  These games can also aid in making the regular class day more engaging and spontaneous. [back]

 

Where and when does the SmartyPants Theater Co. perform?

 

            The SmartyPants currently work most often with the MUSE Machine in Dayton, Ohio, and make regular appearances at the Quest Theater on Friday and Saturday nights.  However this group of artist has ties to many local Improvisational Comedy groups in the southwest Ohio area.  They have done performances at Cincinnati Museum Center in Cincinnati, OH, The Paris Convention Center in Paris, TN, and The Girls Scouts of Singing Sands Council in Laporte, IN just to name a few. [back]

 

Why does the SmartyPants Theater Co.

perform improvisational theater?

            Improvisational theater allows for the performers and even the smallest audience to interact.  Most of the players probably started off watching a live improvised performance and became involved just because of the very nature of the show is to include the audience.  Once a player has started to play along it is very easy to find more and more ways to become involved.  Everyone involved in an improvisational performance helps to contribute to its success.  It is very easy to shine at whatever you do best in improvisation because the performers always try to highlight other people’s strongest skills.  Improvisation is truly designed to find a fun way to include everyone. [back]

 

How do I get involved?

        The best way to get involved is to wait for that moment when a player asks you for a suggestion.  Then just say out loud and proud the first thing that comes to your mind.  In no time you will be laughing at what you helped create.  [back]                                              

 


(937)-222-7833 (RUFF)

327 Grafton Ave.

Dayton, OH 45406

SmartyPantsimprov@yahoo.com

 

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