Theatresports and Improv for the Stage and Classroom

Improv Queensland’s Educator Personal Development covers the three major topics that are essential for great improv:

• Team Work

• Stage Craft

• Narrative

This PD session will build on your knowledge of improv and give you the confidence to introduce new improvisational games and techniques into your classrooms. This PD is designed for Youth Theatresports coaches looking to set their teams up for success in 2026. It is also ideal for secondary teachers who are interested in exploring improvised and devised drama with their students. 

Improvisation Queensland has been producing Theatresports and Long Form Improvised plays for 20 years. We are excited to support the creative practice of Queensland’s teachers, and provide PD that is genuinely fun.   

Light refreshments provided.

Please bring your own water bottle and your preferred writing materials. Wearing comfortable clothes is recommended, as we will be doing hands-on drama activities.

This workshop supports the Australian Curriculum: The Arts (Drama), with a focus on:

• Creating and Making (AC9ADR10C01) – developing ideas through improvisation and collaborative, devised processes

• Presenting and Performing (AC9ADR10P01) – shaping and performing improvised work for an audience with confidence and control

Participants will explore practical strategies to help students:

• Collaborate effectively as an ensemble

• Create successful improvised scenes

• Understand how to approach improvised theatre structures

• Generate original material using improvisation structures and stimulus

• Refine spontaneous work into clear, engaging performance

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

This PD aligns with:

• Standard 2 – Know the content and how to teach it

  • Deepens subject knowledge in improvisation and devised drama

  • Provides ready-to-use games, rehearsal structures and assessment-friendly approaches

• Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning

  • Builds practical classroom skills through active participation

  • Supports reflective practice and fresh approaches to student engagement, creativity and collaboration

Ideal for teachers and coaches seeking practical, curriculum-aligned strategies to strengthen student creativity, confidence and performance skills.