I'm 16 years old and I want to get started in improv comedy, any idea what i

Question:I am MADLY in love with the show "Whose Line is it Anyways?" and i would really love to do a younger, sort of high school version of the show. Any ideas on how I could find people to do it with or what sort of books or anything like that we should read to be our best? THANKS! :)

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I am MADLY in love with the show "Whose Line is it Anyways?" and i would really love to do a younger, sort of high school version of the show. Any ideas on how I could find people to do it with or what sort of books or anything like that we should read to be our best? THANKS! :)

I live in Milwaukee and we have a ComedySportz High School League here...if you have any improv comedy groups around you, it can't hurt to find out if they have high school teams...and if they don't--SUGGEST IT!
I got my start by just getting a group of friends together and playing games that I learned on Whose Line (and from going to comedy clubs). There are a few basics you should remember when starting to do improv. The basic rules for scenes (not long form--or long 20 minute type scenes) are:
1. Always say YES! (If someone says you should go somewhere, don't say you don't want to...or that you would rather go somewhere else)
2. Don't ask questions (cuz the answer should always be YES)
3. Honor the space/suggestions (if someone mimes a stove, dont walk through it. If someone says you are their mom--act like it, don't be their brother)
4. Don't set yourself up, set up others. Not everyone can be good at every aspect of improv...don't take every joke. Don't look for the funny. Comedy comes out of the REALITY of the scene, you don't even have to try. If someone you are on stage with realizes that there may be comedy in it, they will set you up for a joke...just make sure you do the same for them!
5. Have fun, and don't think too much...just have a great time and don't worry--every idea is worth saying! Enjoy!

If I were you I would sign up to take a class on improv. I am in a drama class at schooland I am in the drama club as will. In the drama club I am doing i am doing improv and it is so much fun.

Improv is amazing, and I am so happy you are interested in it! To follow what the previous poster said, there are many important things to follow for improvising. There are two schools of improvisation- short form, and long form. Short form is more along the lines of improv games (Whose Line style). The long form is more in the patterns of Harold, Montage, Mosaic, etc. Both very useful, both great to learn.

When doing a scene, always say yes-- give your partner a platform to work with. By saying "no", you are automatically killing the scene or thought process.

Always set your relationships, and and location as soon as possible. It's best to try and have relationships lasting longer than 6 months, this gives you a world of history between your partner and your characters. (ie. Hey Bob... This tavern sure does bring back memories of the war). Stay open to anything. Listen to your partner. Stay open for any gifts your partners are going to give you.

Some good books to get are "Truth in Comedy" by Del Close, "Impro" by Keith Johnstone, and for general history of the creation of improv, "Something Wonderful Right Away" by Jeffrey Sweet.

If you live near a major city with an improv company, see if they offer any classes or workshops. I know Second City and Improv Olympic do.

Good luck :)