Written by: Bethany J. Baldwin, www.MADsocietyInc.com
Basic Plot: Onboard a leisurely cruise, unsuspecting passengers (your cast and crew) gather for the mandatory safety drill—little do they know, things are about to get hilariously out of hand! Enter Lifeguard Lou and Captain Crunch, two over-the-top personalities, locked in a comedic showdown to prove who’s really in charge of cruise safety. Watch as they each attempt to teach the passengers some very questionable safety tips.
Genre: Improvisation Comedy
Male, Female or Either: all can be either
Length of skit: 3-10 minutes
Who: This is an opportunity for the entire cast and crew to provide their own costumes, improv acting and energy to the Variety Show, drama club gathering or group bonding event.
What: This is a performance that 2 designated actors will be ready to lead, while the rest of the cast and crew participate, acting along with the 2 designated leading actors as they give prompts. There is no prep work unless you want to add costumes or props, but you don’t have to. It should be spontaneous.
Why: This is an act that will provide more content for your Variety Show without the typical prep work of a play or skit. It’s also wonderful for bonding within the group to do something all together and include the stage crew.
When: This ‘act’ will be integrated into the Variety Show performance line up to provide uniqueness to the feel of the show.
Where: This ‘act’ will be performed on stage, as a group, possibly with some audience participation.
How:
Pick 2 actors to be the leads for this performance or you can have it led by adult leaders. If you pick students, make sure they are confident readers.
Read this page of instructions to the whole group so they understand what they will be doing. Be sure to show them the stage placement icon so they know where to stand.
Do you want to add costume elements or other props? For this skit you could have all the actors dress in summer vacation clothes.
Print this document as it will be the cue cards for the 2 leaders/actors. Place the cues/lines in a 3 ring binder. The cues are labeled for each actor and numbered. You will need one adult helper that will show the actors one cue page at a time, in order, about every 20 seconds until all the cue pages have been revealed and acted out. Be sure to get through all the cues even if your music ends.
‘Pool Patrol Vs. Ship Shape’ Pinterest board link:
https://www.pinterest.com/madsocietyinc/group-improv-skits/pool-patrol-vs-ship-shape/
★This Group Improv Skit can be purchased individually or as part of a themed stage performance MAD Society Variety Show Bundle titled “Caribbean Sun” or a Year Long Mega Bundle also titled “Caribbean Sun.” The Lifeguard and Captains costumes can be reused for the Spring Play “Sherlock’s Caribbean Cruise” in the “Caribbean Sun” Year Long Mega Bundle.
Written by: Bethany J. Baldwin, www.MADsocietyInc.com
Basic Plot: Onboard a leisurely cruise, unsuspecting passengers (your cast and crew) gather for the mandatory safety drill—little do they know, things are about to get hilariously out of hand! Enter Lifeguard Lou and Captain Crunch, two over-the-top personalities, locked in a comedic showdown to prove who’s really in charge of cruise safety. Watch as they each attempt to teach the passengers some very questionable safety tips.
Genre: Improvisation Comedy
Male, Female or Either: all can be either
Length of skit: 3-10 minutes
Who: This is an opportunity for the entire cast and crew to provide their own costumes, improv acting and energy to the Variety Show, drama club gathering or group bonding event.
What: This is a performance that 2 designated actors will be ready to lead, while the rest of the cast and crew participate, acting along with the 2 designated leading actors as they give prompts. There is no prep work unless you want to add costumes or props, but you don’t have to. It should be spontaneous.
Why: This is an act that will provide more content for your Variety Show without the typical prep work of a play or skit. It’s also wonderful for bonding within the group to do something all together and include the stage crew.
When: This ‘act’ will be integrated into the Variety Show performance line up to provide uniqueness to the feel of the show.
Where: This ‘act’ will be performed on stage, as a group, possibly with some audience participation.
How:
Pick 2 actors to be the leads for this performance or you can have it led by adult leaders. If you pick students, make sure they are confident readers.
Read this page of instructions to the whole group so they understand what they will be doing. Be sure to show them the stage placement icon so they know where to stand.
Do you want to add costume elements or other props? For this skit you could have all the actors dress in summer vacation clothes.
Print this document as it will be the cue cards for the 2 leaders/actors. Place the cues/lines in a 3 ring binder. The cues are labeled for each actor and numbered. You will need one adult helper that will show the actors one cue page at a time, in order, about every 20 seconds until all the cue pages have been revealed and acted out. Be sure to get through all the cues even if your music ends.
‘Pool Patrol Vs. Ship Shape’ Pinterest board link:
https://www.pinterest.com/madsocietyinc/group-improv-skits/pool-patrol-vs-ship-shape/
★This Group Improv Skit can be purchased individually or as part of a themed stage performance MAD Society Variety Show Bundle titled “Caribbean Sun” or a Year Long Mega Bundle also titled “Caribbean Sun.” The Lifeguard and Captains costumes can be reused for the Spring Play “Sherlock’s Caribbean Cruise” in the “Caribbean Sun” Year Long Mega Bundle.
