Rapid Fire Theatre

Rapid Fire Theatre

"Rapid Fire Theatre" (RFT) is an improvisational theatre company based in Edmonton, Alberta. The origins of the company stretch to 1982, when Edmonton's Theatre Network became the second company in the world to regularly produce Keith Johnstone's Theatresports. Performers from the show formed Rapid Fire Theatre, which officially became its own theatre company in 1988. Since 1993, the company's home has been the Varscona Theatre in Old Strathcona.

RFT produces two weekly shows: Theatresports and the long form improv show Chimprov. It also hosts an annual international improvisation festival titled Improvaganza, which brings improv artists from across the world together every June. Past guest artists at Improvaganza have included members of CRUMBS, Dad's Garage Theatre Company, Die Gorillas, Iron Cobra, Loose Moose Theatre, Teater Narobov and Unexpected Productions.

Rapid Fire Theatre has received several awards, including a special Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award for excellence in theatre. Members of the company have performed across the world, including multiple appearances at the Berlin International Impro Festival and the World Domination Theatresports Tournament presented annually in Atlanta by Dad's Garage Theatre Company. Players and alumni of Rapid Fire Theatre include Dana Andersen, Jacob Banigan, David Belke, Wes Borg, Marty Chan, Chris Craddock, Josh Dean, Nathan Fillion, Kevin Gillese, Paul Mather, Mark Meer, Ron Pederson, Jan Randall, Cathleen Rootsaert, Patti Stiles, and Donovan Workun.

External links

* Official Site [http://www.rapidfiretheatre.com]


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