Think you’ve got what it takes to bring the laughs, think fast on your feet, and play to win? Now’s your chance!

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ComedySportz® Richmond is holding Major League Open Tryouts, and we’re scouting for quick-witted, high-energy performers to join our roster of professional improvisers.

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ComedySportz isn’t just any improv show—it’s competitive, team-based improv comedy where players go head-to-head in a battle for laughs and points. With audience suggestions as fuel, performers create fast-paced, family-friendly scenes, games, and songs on the spot. It’s improv as a sport—complete with a referee, jerseys, and all the high-energy action of a live game.

At tryouts, you’ll get the chance to:

✅ Jump into classic ComedySportz short-form improv games
✅ Showcase your teamwork, creativity, and quick thinking
✅ Bring your unique comedic voice to the field
✅ Have an absolute blast performing with like-minded improvisers

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No prior experience with ComedySportz? No problem! We’re looking for strong improvisers who are collaborative, creative, and ready to step up to the challenge. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the improv scene, this is your shot to take the stage and join the ComedySportz Richmond team.

So bring your energy, your best “Yes, And,” and your game face—it’s time to play!

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WHERE?

• CSz Richmond Theater, 8906 W Broad St.

• Registration is required for attendance. 

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WHO CAN TRY OUT? 

• Tryouts are open to anyone 18 and older at the time of tryouts.

• Improv comedy experience, education, or background is helpful, but not required.  

• The CSz Richmond Theater is an inclusive place, and we value players of all ability, age, ethnicity, gender and gender expression, race, religion, or sexual orientation. 

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HOW DO I PREPARE? 

• Come in clothes that you’re able to move in. 

• If you've never seen a ComedySportz® match before, we highly recommend taking one in before tryouts.  You can get tickets HERE!

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WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT THE TRY OUTS?

• Plan to arrive at the theater ten minutes before your scheduled time.  

• We'll warm up and play improv games together for about an hour, trying a variety of games.

• Our hope is that this will be the most fun you've ever had in any audition situation! 

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TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE MAJOR LEAUGE?

• Major League performers are eligible to play in weekly ComedySportz matches.

• They are also eligible for paid performance opportunities for private or off-site ComedySportz® matches.​

• At CSz Richmond, new Major League players being in a Provisional status with a check in with our Head Coach before their first performance.

• Provisional players enjoy all of the benefits of being in the Major League, including regular performance and teaching opportunities, access to one-of-a-kind workshops, and participation in the CSz Worldwide organization.

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WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?

• Major League practices (ie: rehersals) occur once a week for 2 hours on Tuesday evenings.

• Players are expected to attend 2 out of 4 monthly practices and be available for at least one match per quarter.

• There are also nominal time commitments to participate in the theater community such as theater cleaning days, Town Halls, etc.

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TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE CSZ WORLD WIDE NETWORK?

• CSz Richmond is part of CSz Worldwide, a network of improvisers who perform ComedySportz® around the globe.

• Major League players from Richmond often travel and connect with Major League players from other cities, making friends and strengthening their improv skills.

• Once a year, Major League players are eligible to attend CComedySportz® World Championship to learn and perform with their fellow Worldwide members.

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