Young Audiences National Artists of the Year in 1999, Freestyle Repertory Theatre (FRT) is dedicated to the whimsy of the audience and the visceral thrill of actors flying without a script. Since 1982, FRT has produced annual seasons of improvisational theater throughout New York City. FRT fields a roster of about 30 TheatreSports team members and has a repertoire of more than 100 improvisational games. FRT performs TheatreSports before 50,000 schoolchildren a year in tri-state area schools.
Through the use of good improvisational technique—teamwork, spontaneity, and creative risk-taking—FRT enables students and faculty to explore the world of theatre, with its connection to literature and creative writing, in a new, enlightening, and hands-on way.
Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th This high energy, participatory program explores the often forgotten element of creative writing: spontaneity! Freestyle Repertory Theatre encourages audience volunteers get involved in the whimsy and fun of creating...
Program Type: Assembly Performances
Grade Levels: 3rd–12th Designed by a language arts specialist, this workshop with Freestyle Repertory Theatre applies improvisational techniques to free the creativity of young authors.
Program Type: Workshops / Residencies
Grade Levels: 3rd–12th Who knew that building student confidence and social skills could be so much fun? The most basic rules of improvisation – Always Say Yes, Always Make Your Partner Look Good – train students to build a...
Program Type: Workshops / Residencies
Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th This high energy, participatory program explores the often forgotten element of creative writing: spontaneity! Freestyle Repertory Theatre encourages audience volunteers get involved in the whimsy and fun of creating...
Program Type: Assembly Performances
Our Lady of Grace School
Our Lady of Grace School
“This was probably the best show we have had at our school (since I have been here). As the person responsible for booking programs, my goal is to have full audience participation and as I was looking around every child was engaged from the little kids to the older kids. Would definitely have them back!”
Deerfield Elementary School
Deerfield Elementary School
“Everything about them was outstanding - their energy and enthusiasm, proper framing for the kids, incorporation of what they're learning in school, and interactivity with the students.”
Parsippany High School
Parsippany High School
“EVERYONE—teachers, administrators, and of course, the students—thought the performance was AWESOME!! It was wonderful to see our students take "creative risks" on stage, and the laughter, enthusiasm, confidence, and cooperation that Freestyle Repertory Theatre models are such wonderful things for the students to see in action! I'm sure some of the students' theatrical ambitions have been sparked by today's performance!”