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.