Rollins Improv Players

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Rollins Improv Players (R.I.P.) is an improvisational theatre troupe now celebrating 22 years on campus. RIP performs short-form shows a la "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" as well as long-form, one-act plays inspired by your suggestions.

The mission of Rollins Improv Players is to create improvisational theatre that expresses challenging and provocative subject matter; to represent the dramatic and comedic aspects of student life and beyond; to dare ourselves and our audiences to grow, think, and act; and to serve Rollins College as a conduit for discussion and discovery, experimentation, play, laughter and community.

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Improvientation

New to Rollins? You'll see R.I.P. perform before you start classes. As part of orientation, our improvisers present a signature show, developed and directed by the troupe's artistic director, Dr. David Charles . Improvientation weaves together monologues and scenes drawn from audience suggestions that playfully – and perhaps poignantly – explore all the feelings, fears and expectations that come with the start of college life.

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2026.2027 Schedule

Join us in the Sally K. Albrecht Studio Theatre inside the Tiedtke Theatre & Dance Center! Shows are free and open to the public. For more information about parking and what to expect, call the Box Office at (407) 646-2145.

Friday, Aug. 28th 1PM - Variations on a Theme: Premiere

Tuesday, Sept. 8th 11PM - RIP Tag: Everything Everywhere All at Improv

Monday, Sept. 14th 11PM - Variations on a Theme: Classic

Friday, Sept. 25th 1PM - RIP Tag: The Devil Wears Improv 2

Sunday, Oct. 4th 8PM - Cut-To: Behind the Scenes

Friday, Oct. 16th 1PM - Variations on a Theme: Release

Sunday, Oct. 25th 8PM - Cut-To: Outtake

Friday, Oct. 30th 1PM - RIP Tag: Nightmare on Improv Street

Friday, Nov. 6th 1PM - Cut-To: Cameo (PRESENTED IN BUSH AUDITORIUM)

Tuesday Nov. 10th 11PM - Cut-To: Reshoot

Friday, Nov. 20th 1PM - Invitational

Monday, Nov 23rd 8PM - RIP Tag: Guardians of the Improv

Friday, Dec. 4th 1pm - Variations on a Theme: Credit

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