More than just much needed laughter, Improv 4 Kids has been delivering powerful message of community, literacy and leadership to k12 schools since 2003.
School Assemblies present original skits and songs improvised based on audience suggestions and participation. The comedy is great story telling through collaboration, including many students in the team effort. Workshop further the educational value, instilling SEL (Social Emotional Learning) as simply playing these games develops creativity, critical thinking, self confidence, self awareness, listening, focus, and public speaking. We also provide residencies and professional development programming.
- William H. Farquhar Middle School, Olney MD “It is often a challenge for a Cultural Arts Chairperson to find performers who are professional and innovative. I have had the pleasure of coordinating performances of Improv for Kids for our Elementary (Cloverly) and Middle schools over the past three years. The actors are skilled,engaging, highly energetic, and extremely creative. Even students that were reluctant to volunteer to participate in assemblies were eager to join in the performances. Also, it is rare to get a group that plays so well to all ages, hence their success at both the Elementary School and Middle School levels. I look forward to bringing Improv for Comedy backsoon. – Betsy Sirk Cultural Arts Chairperson
- Germantown Central School, NY I’ve never dealt with such easygoing performers. I have been in charge of programming at our school and local library for 5 yrs or so and have met countless performance companies. MOST of the time, I spend the majority of my time making sure the performers are happy (the stage is to their liking, lighting is sufficient, they are feeling properly pampered, on an on). So, I must say, dealing with a friendly theater company is a pleasure! I must have asked the guys 5x at least if there was ANYTHING I could do for them, and all I got was a No thank you, we’re fine. WOW. Everyone thought it was the best assembly we’ve ever had and for a small school we do a lot of assemblies. Many teachers and staff are talking about going down to see the show in NYC. – Tara Cort, PTA
- Pearl River Middle School “I just wanted to thank you and the rest of the cast for a wonderful show. Thank you for being so accommodating, particularly since we were early. The kids truly had an amazing time (despite the inability of the group to think of any interests beyond X-Box)! It is the mark of a truly successful trip when even the teachers are in a good mood on the bus ride home. Generally, students love field trips up until we get there, at which time they list all of the reasons the trip is “boring.” This time, the students were too busy enjoying themselves to talk to each other at all. On the way home, they could not stop talking about how much fun they had and could not wait to get back to school to brag about it to the students that did not attend. You have a great cast and clearly love what you are doing. Thanks again and I hope to see you all again next year!” – Stephanie Pollack
- Regarding Professional Development Sessions: “OMG! Still Lmao! Our May 10th staff retreat at the St. Ignatius Retreat House was great. The PDHP staff really enjoyed the troupe. Just what we needed to de-stress from the school year. The 4 young men you sent are Excellent!” THANKS! Rose & Jill
- Evening Performance at Long Lots ES, Westport CT “Thank you for your incredible performance tonight. The kids LOVED it and all the parents thought it was very funny, engaging imaginative and energetic!! You are very adept at keeping the pace perfect and the kids completely immersed. That’s major talent! Your team was also wonderful. Can’t thank you enough for helping to create a very memorable evening for the kids (5th Grade Party). Best of luck in all your endeavors here in Westport and everywhere!” – PTA President
- Workshops at RP Conner ES “The Festival went great and as always your teachers did a fabulous job!” 5th year in arow we sent teachers for annual enrichment day for students!
- Coolidge School, NJ“Thanks for a totally terrific day. The kids could not stop talking about how great you were…and the assembly was perfect.”
- Edith L Slocum Elementary School “I am writing to recommend to you the IMPROV4KIDS comedy troupe for school performances. I have been teaching for over thirty years and have seen hundreds of assembly programs. This group of family-friendly comedians performs regularly at the Times Square Performing Arts Center (formerly The Laugh Factory) and offers an improv experience unlike any I’ve seen. The audience members, both children and adults, are completely engaged in the slap-happy hysteria offered by these innovative actors. Their various skits and games are performed using many volunteers from the crowd, and truly allow the participants to discover their inner most comedic talents. The show is a laugh ‘til you cry experience. This performance encourages children to explore their creativity and to use their vivid imaginations to the extreme! During the course of the show, the audience members may hear an interview with an author of a new book, or witness pictures from an historic event such as Washington crossing the Delaware. The latest performance I’ve seen was something new and different for IMPROV4KIDS; a scripted performance of “Shout It Out, NO!” which was an anti-drug, alcohol and cigarette show, written by one of the cast and performed by four members of the troupe. The entire school population, grades K-5 thoroughly enjoyed the songs, skits and stories performed that day, and actively participated through song and audience participation.I am delighted to have seen this group’s work and I recommend them to you without reservation. – Sincerely, Eileen Benedict, Music Teacher
2024 2025 rates
- $1200 for two back to back shows
- $2000 per day of shows / workshops can be split between two neighboring schools
- $8000 per week of shows / workshops can be split by a district. We work ages 5 and up. Workshops recommended for grades 3 and up.
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In the past 22 years we have performers at Holton Arms, Really, Cloverly, Farquar MS, Candlewood, Clarksburg, Fallsmead, Westbrook, Bethesda, Wyngate, Forest Knolls, DuFief, Laytonsville, Shady Grove MS, Cub Run Elementary School, Cherry Run Elementary School, Centreville Elementary School, Cedar Lane School, Cardinal Forest Elementary School, Braddock Elementary School, Belle View Elementary School, Beech Tree Elementary School,Bailey’s Elementary School and so many more… Plus libraries, Wolf Trap and more.
ALSO Many Middle Schools and High Schools join us in Times Square NYC when traveling to New York!
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