High School League 

 

What is the High School League?

The ComedySportz High School League started in 1986, and is the largest and most successful improv training program for high school students in the country.

In our high school league, students will learn the basics of improvised comedy and stage work from our seasoned professional “Actlete” instructors. (Many of whom began in the High School Leagues too!)

The League will begin workshops in Mid October, and run for 19 weeks. Workshops are every Saturday from 10am-2pm, and will teach the student comprehensive skills in teamwork, trust, quick thought, public speaking, vocal exercises, and on stage presence.  Each workshop will impart skills useful on the ComedySportz stage as well as day to day life!

After the workshop phase is over, teams get a chance to showcase their new improvisational skills on the ComedySportz stage in weekly shows.  As the school year winds down, in mid-spring, the teams will play in a playoff tournament that gets everyone playing!

Some Former High School League Players include:

Dan Harmon, Co-Writer of the Animated Film “Monster House”

Chris Tallman, a Correspondent on the Comedy Central Show “Chocolate News” as well as a frequent character on Reno 911!

Chris Garnaas, a Special Effects and Makeup Technician, and has worked on HBO’s Series “Carnivale” as well as the “Pirates of the Caribbean” Films. 

Todd Bishop has Directed over 400 episodes of the Jimmy Kimmel Show, and worked as a producer for the Sarah Silverman Program

Who should join the High School League?

The CSz High School League is perfect for Theatre students looking to improve their stage presence, any students looking for comfort in public speaking, Students trying to rid themselves of stage fright, or anyone looking for something really fun and interactive!

 

What are people saying obout the High School League?

“After four years of High School League, My son is more comfortable on stage than he is anywhere else!  We can’t believe the difference in his confidence between the beginning and now.”
    – Diana Raven, HSL Mom 

“It helped me gain confidence in talking to girls!”
    -- Nick, HSL Graduate

Cost: $110 per person.  You get workshops, shows, free admission to all HSL Matches and Free admission to MOST CSz Pro matches.  YOu must attend at least 1 pro match before you can play in a HSL match. The High School leaguer who goes to the most pro shows gets his or her $100 back!

Do you want to start a ComedySportz team at your high school?
Email cszhigh@yahoo.com to find out how!

Download the HSL Pdf!!