Auditions For New Teen Improv Troupe Takes Place This Saturday At Bucyrus Little Theatre
Bucyrus Little Theatre and the Bucyrus Little Theatre’s Teen Theatre Club will host auditions for the organization’s first-ever Teen Improv Troupe 3-4 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024. Teen Improv Troupe, generously sponsored by Oakstone Landscape, is open to area teenagers aged 13-18. The troupe will conduct itself similar to athletic organizations, which will include regular “practices” and opportunities for members to showcase their skills. Improv Troupe practices will take place every Saturday.
“Improv is sometimes seen as the fun and laid back cousin of theater but while it may appear easy for some, it takes a lot of discipline and training,” said Dalton Edwards, coach and director of Bucyrus Little Theatre’s Teen Improv Troupe. “When taught and performed properly, it can be one of the most entertaining performances for audiences of all ages. Improv is something I hold near and dear to my heart and to share it with this next generation of actors at Bucyrus Little Theatre is a passion of mine.”
Improv comedy is not a new phenomenon. Improv gained popularity in 1998 with the television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” when performers such as Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Wayne Brady, and Drew Carey helped improv become a household name. In recent years, actors such as Steve Carell and Ryan Reynolds have used improv to enhance their performances.
Bucyrus Little Theatre’s Teen Improv Troupe will practice skills and games that will encourage members to think quickly, work together to quickly structure a scene, and tap into various areas of creativity. After several months of practice, the troupe plans to host an Improv Night in late winter/early spring that will be open to the public. The Troupe will also be tapped to provide impromptu performances throughout the year.
Those interested in auditioning for Bucyrus Little Theatre’s Teen Improv Troupe will be asked to showcase their skills through guided activities. Advance preparation is not necessary. Those interested will also be asked to share their level of availability as the troupe is a regular and ongoing commitment. For more information or questions, contact Coach Dalton Edwards at 740.341.0593.
About Bucyrus Little Theatre
Founded in 1951, the Bucyrus Little Theatre exists to provide cultural enrichment, education, and entertainment to Bucyrus and the surrounding communities. Located at 130 Songer Avenue in Bucyrus, Bucyrus Little Theatre presents four regular season performances and a range of other activities for community members. To learn more about Bucyrus Little Theatre, including upcoming performances, audition opportunities and how to get involved, visit https://www.bucyruslittletheatre.com.
About Bucyrus Little Theatre Teen Theatre Club
A new organization within Bucyrus Little Theatre, Teen Theatre Club meets 1-3 p.m. the third Saturday of the month. Meetings consist of theater-related activities, games, lessons, and opportunities to socialize with other area teenagers. The club, sponsored by the James and Rhonda Fox Charitable Trust, is open to all area teenagers aged 13-19 and is free to attend.