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The Immediate Gratification Players

Theater

Long-form improv comedy troupe that performs free on-campus shows, tours, and hosts an annual festival for college and professional troupes.

Joining
Audition
First-years eligible · No experience needed
Check how to apply at immediategratification.org

About

IGP performs on Harvard's campus every few weeks, with special shows both on campus and around the country every few months. Our bread and butter is our montage format, where we perform around 45 minutes of 'prov by weaving together different games, storylines, and characters, all based off of one word.

How to join

  • Audition — You perform for the group, often with a callback round.

Details

Status
Recognized
Open to
First-years, Sophomores, Juniors
Dues
No dues required

What they do

  • Free on-campus improv shows every few weeks
  • Annual LaughRiot Festival featuring college and professional troupes
  • Touring performances
  • Halloween Murder Mystery Show
  • Player of the Year Show honoring a famous comedian
  • Montage format long-form improv shows
  • Published an improv how-to guide for students
  • Long form, free-form improvisation performances

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