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Vancouver TheatreSports® League is a unique professional theatre organization dedicated to the growth and exploration of exceptional improv-based work for the purpose of challenging and inspiring the community. |
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Vancouver TheatreSports® League began in 1980 and is now a local institution and a worldwide phenomenon, producing and staging some of the most daring and innovative improv in the world.
Boasting six International Improv Comedy Awards and starring in several television specials, Vancouver TheatreSports® League first opened their doors at the Back Alley Theatre, where they consistently drew cult-like, capacity crowds. They continue to wow audiences at the New Revue Stage on Granville Island performing to more than 200,000 enthusiasts yearly, 4 nights a week, 52 weeks a year.
Vancouver TheatreSports® League brand of improvisation is a highly theatrical fusion of the dramatic elements of comedy and tragedy coupled with the enthusiasm and edge-of-your-seat excitement of professional sport.
Our improv tournament at Expo '86 provided an impetus for the present worldwide interest in TheatreSports®. The improv techniques pioneered by Vancouver TheatreSports® League are now used for everything from corporate training to TV parodies.
The names of Vancouver TheatreSports® League players and alumni are a veritable who's who of the North American entertainment and improv scenes. Award winning performers, TV celebrities and international personalities have filled out the ranks of our fast thinking players, including Ryan Stiles & Colin Mochrie (Who's Line Is It Anyway), Ellie Harvie (The New Addams Family) and Dean Haglund (The X-Files & The Lone Gunmen) to name a few.
In 1997, we won the Jessie Award for Excellence in Interactive Theatre for High Schools with their production of Free Willie Shakespeare. We also directed the Jessie Awards in 1997 and produced and directed the Jessie Awards for 4 years (2000-2003 inclusive).
In addition to their award-winning mainstage shows, Vancouver TheatreSports® League presents over 225 corporate events yearly, producing custom-tailored shows for corporations, associations and not-for-profit organizations at conventions, awards nights, and anniversaries. We also offer a corporate training program which focuses on enhancing teamwork, communication, creativity and innovation in the workplace.
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Marlie Oden |
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Harley Harris |
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Gary Arca |
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Bonnie Allan |
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Doug McCann |
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Alisdair Smith |
| Address |
104-1177 West
Broadway,
Vancouver BC,
V6H 1G3 |
| Tel |
604-738-7013 |
| Fax |
604-738-8013 |
| E-mail |
info@vtsl.com |
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