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Theatresports™ Handbook app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 9184 ratings )
Entertainment Education
Developer: Los Angeles Theatresports
4.99 USD
Current version: 1.0, last update: 5 years ago
First release : 11 Jun 2015
App size: 7.05 Mb

Loaded with almost 400 improv games, a glossary of improv terms, a suggestion creator and a list of gets to get, this app is great for any improvisor. Created for the International Theatresports™ Institute and improvisers everywhere Theatresports™ was created in 1977 by Keith Johnstone. Theatresports™ has grown from one theatre company in Calgary, Canada to over 70 improvisation companies in 20 countries.

The Playbook
393 games that can be searched or sorted by game category type. Compiled by William Hall it is one of the worlds most comprehensive improv play books. Create a list of your favorite games, add your notes to those games, print and share them with others. Even create and store you own improv games. Shake the game list and have the app randomly pick a game to play.

The Suggestion Box
Hundreds of suggestions at your fingertips. From locations and emotions, animals and adjective, to occupations relationships, as well as genres for film, theatre, television, music and literature. Shake the suggestion box to get a completely random suggestion.

The Get
Stuck for what to ask for? The Get is a list of what to ask the audience for. It is our suggested suggestions!

The Glossary
New to improv? Often wonder what the others players mean by the term "Wimping"? The glossary will define when you are a "wimping" and have you "endowing" in no time.

Scene Timer
A simple and fast way to set a timer for any scene that requires it.

The Scoreboard
A game scoreboard that can be used to keep track of a match as well as display the score to the audience via airplay to a monitor or projector.

Judging Cards
Dont have fancy score cards but all your judges have iPhones or iPads? The apps judging cards allow your judges to display their score with increased drama.

Whats Up
If youre a part of Theatresports™, whether student, company member or fan, the Whats Up section will keep you up to date with everything theatresport.

Theatresports™ Guide
The official guide to organizing and playing Theatresports™

The Companies
Traveling? Want to get in touch with other Theatresports™ companies around the world, this app has a complete list of all the participating theatre companies.