Rollins Improv Players

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Rollins Improv Players (R.I.P.) is an improvisational theatre troupe now celebrating 20 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. Most shows take place in the Sally K. Albrecht Studio Theatre inside the Tiedtke Theatre and Dance Centre.

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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Spring 2026 Schedule

Shows last one hour and admission is free and open to the public.

All shows take place in the Sally K. Albrecht Studio Theatre inside the Tiedtke Theatre and Dance Centre.

Friday, January 16th at 1pm: Variations on a Theme - Emergence

Friday, January 23rd at 1pm: RIP Tag - Double Agent

Tuesday, January 27th at 11pm: Cut To - Secrets

Monday, February 2nd at 11pm: Variations on a Theme - Privacy

Friday, February 13th at 1pm: Cut To - Partner in Crime

Tuesday, February 17th at 11pm: RIP Tag - License to Thrill

Friday, February 27th at 1pm: Cut To - Confidence

Monday, March 2nd at 11pm: The Next Great...

Sunday, March 8th at 8pm: Variations on a Theme - Captured

Tuesday, March 24th at 11pm: RIP Tag - Jail Break

Friday, April 3rd at 1pm: Cut To - Camouflaged

Tuesday, April 7th at 11pm: RIP Tag - All or Nothing

Friday, April 17th at 1pm: RIP Raffle - Classified

Monday, April 20th at 8pm: Variations on a Theme - (Secret) Identity

Friday, April 24th at 12pm: Auditions

Monday, April 27th at 9pm: Senior Show

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