Youth Improv Troupe - Coming in 2026!
No script required! Just show up ready to play!
Backdoor Theatre’s Youth Improv Troupe is a weekly, performance-based program for students in 7th–12th grade who want to build confidence, creativity, and collaboration through improvisation. Students will learn the fundamentals of short-form improv, practice thinking on their feet, and work together as an ensemble in a supportive, high-energy environment!
No prior experience required!
Just a willingness to participate and have fun!
Workshops and rehearsals will be led by Brendon Dalton and Courtney Cummings, who are both experienced improv performers and members of Backdoor Theatre's Improv Troupe! You can read more about our Youth Policies by clicking here!
Backdoor Theatre’s Youth Improv Troupe is a weekly, performance-based program for students in 7th–12th grade who want to build confidence, creativity, and collaboration through improvisation. Students will learn the fundamentals of short-form improv, practice thinking on their feet, and work together as an ensemble in a supportive, high-energy environment!
No prior experience required!
Just a willingness to participate and have fun!
Workshops and rehearsals will be led by Brendon Dalton and Courtney Cummings, who are both experienced improv performers and members of Backdoor Theatre's Improv Troupe! You can read more about our Youth Policies by clicking here!
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Who Is This For?
What Students Will Learn:
Why Improv? Improv builds confidence, adaptability, and teamwork - skills that extend far beyond the stage! Students learn how to take creative risks, listen actively, and trust themselves and their ensemble in a positive, encouraging environment! Backdoor Theatre has had an established improv program for over 10 years, including an adult improv troupe, workshops, sold-out shows, and corporate trainings. In 2025, we also launched a brand-new military veteran improv troupe, The Tactical Jokers! |
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Improv Workshops: $15 registration fee
Unavailable for the workshops, but want to be a part? No worries! We'd love to have you join in on rehearsals! Please email [email protected] for more info! Weekly Rehearsals: Sundays - 3 PM - 5 PM - starting January 18th While attending weekly rehearsal isn't required, it does impact the casting for the improv performance! Performance Date: Saturday, March 14th How to Join? Spaces are limited! Questions? Contact us at [email protected] You can register by clicking the button below! |
BrendonBrendon has been involved in Improv on and off for over ten years. He started when he was just eleven years old and was part of a monthly youth Improv show for six years. While earning a BFA in Musical Theatre from Missouri State University, he spent another two years on a long-form Improv team. He and his wife spent three years in the Kansas City Metro area before moving to Wichita Falls to be close to family as they welcomed their first child. Not long after, he got involved with Backdoor Theatre. First performing in "The Grown-Ups" and then joining the cast of Backdoor's Improv Troupe as well as Backdoor's Board of Directors.
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CourtneyCourtney has been involved in Backdoor Theatre's Improv
Troupe for the last two years, and, as the wife of a veteran, was instrumental in assisting with the Tactical Jokers (veterans improv troupe). She was recently in Backdoor's productions of Grease and Drinking Habits. Courtney is Head of School for Wichita Christian Schools and also serves on the Board of Directors for Backdoor. |