{"id":6553,"date":"2019-01-15T14:37:01","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T14:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/?page_id=6553"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:49:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:49:21","slug":"performing-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/performingathoopla.html","title":{"rendered":"Performing Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_id=&#8221;home&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510933836001{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"home-slider\" class=\"flexslider\" ><ul class=\"slides\"><li><div class=\"slide-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Web-Friendly.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"slide-wrap colored\"><div class=\"slide-content \"><div class=\"container\"><h1 class=\"font-small\">get on stage at Hoopla!<\/h1><p class=\"mt-25\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510934859316{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left quote-text&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"title\"><h1 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">performing opportunities<\/h1><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Come and perform at Hoopla!<\/p>\n<p>We regularly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-casting-calls.html\">cast<\/a> for improvisers to join our shows and team.<\/p>\n<p>We produce a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-casting-calls.html\">House Team<\/a> each season, with a set run of rehearsals and performances, coached by an experienced Director from the Hoopla teaching team. You&#8217;ll get to bond with a team, put on an amazing run of shows at our theatre, and then celebrate in a big cast party at the end of the run.<\/p>\n<p>By developing a different show each season for a set run we aim to bring greater variety to the improv scene, bring new exciting shows to our audience, and provide more performing opportunities for improvisers.<\/p>\n<p>We also help our students <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/how-to-form-an-improv-group.html\">form their own groups<\/a> and have regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/pre-party.html\">Pre-Party<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/mixer\">Mixer<\/a> nights for them to perform and build up stage time and experience. We also have regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/impro-jam.html\">Jams<\/a> to help improvisers build up performing experience and network with other performers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">the hoopla community<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text]Hoopla support improvisers and we strive to give them the performing opportunities and support they need.<\/p>\n<p>We have a dedicated Producer (Angela Pollard) who is there to support you with performance opportunities and advice whenever you need it.<\/p>\n<p>We also put on regular socials, parties and festivals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We have a large welcoming community of improvisers, and it would be great to have you be part of it.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">receive news about casting calls<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text]Please <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gcAdyf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter to be first to hear about performing opportunities at Hoopla.<\/p>\n<p>We also release details about castings through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/161372030694784\/\">Facebook Group<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hooplaimpro\/\">Facebook Page<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hooplaimpro\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hooplaimpro\">Instagram<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1532343163567{background-color: #3a81f7 !important;}&#8221;]<ul class=\"HooplaGrid-items u-cf\"><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage1()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mixer-1920x1080-550x309.png);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Mixer<\/h3><p class=\"description\">A regular show that brings together a mix of different acts to help improvisers build up stage time, develop their show, and build community.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/mixer\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage1() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/mixer\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage2()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Preparty1920x1080-550x309.png);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Pre Party<\/h3><p class=\"description\">Saturdays 6pm. Free show of up and coming new Hoopla House Teams, new groups formed at Hoopla courses, and guest groups developing new formats.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/pre-party.html\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage2() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/pre-party.html\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage3()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/HouseTeamsText1920x1080-550x309.png);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">House Teams<\/h3><p class=\"description\">We start a new house team each season, with a set run of rehearsals and performances over the season, with a Director from the Hoopla teaching team.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-casting-calls.html\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage3() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-casting-calls.html\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage4()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jam1920x1080-550x309.png);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Jam<\/h3><p class=\"description\">An open to everyone improv jam with a playful mix of games, scenes and long-form. Open to anyone to sign up in advance and then come along and perform.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/impro-jam.html\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage4() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/impro-jam.html\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage5()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mainstage_Text-1920x1080-550x284.png);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Main Stage<\/h3><p class=\"description\">Fridays and Saturdays 8pm - 10pm. The best in improv featuring our most experienced Hoopla House Teams, groups featuring our teachers and experienced students, and special guests from the UK improv scene.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/main-stage-shows.html\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage5() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/main-stage-shows.html\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage6()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sizes_Marathon2025HooplaSite-550x345.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Marathon<\/h3><p class=\"description\">The Hoopla Impro Marathon is BACK on Saturday 18th October 2025! Shows running back to back from early afternoon until late night in one big PARTY of improv!<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/the-hoopla-improv-marathon\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage6() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/the-hoopla-improv-marathon\"; } <\/script><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510934859316{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1623168520755{background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left quote-text&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">progression as an improviser at Hoopla<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Hoopla <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-classes-london.html\">Improv Courses<\/a>, with end of course shows.<br \/>\n\u2193<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-casting-calls.html\">Auditions<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-casting-calls.html\">House Teams<\/a> and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/how-to-form-an-improv-group.html\">forming your own group.<\/a><br \/>\n\u2193<br \/>\nPerforming at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/pre-party.html\">Pre-Party<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/mixer\">The Mixer<\/a> as the show develops.<br \/>\n\u2193<br \/>\nPerforming at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/main-stage-shows.html\">Main Stage<\/a> Shows.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We also have regular open to everyone <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/impro-jam.html\">jams<\/a> to help you build up stage experience as you go.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Please note we can&#8217;t guarantee this progression for everyone as it is dependent on successful auditions at each level and which groups are selected to progress to Main Stage weekend shows.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">hoopla helps you become a professional performer<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text]People who started with Hoopla courses have gone on to perform with lots of amazing professional groups across the UK improv scene including The Comedy Store Players, The Oxford Imps, The Maydays, Impromptu Shakespeare Company, Dreamweaver Quartet, Bumper Blyton, Breaking &amp; Entering, The RH Experience, Do The Right Scene, Grand Theft Impro, Do Not Adjust Your Stage, The London Improvathon, Actors Nightmare and more.<\/p>\n<p>Our students have also written and performed in comedy sketches on BBC3, written for BBC Radio 4 comedy, and appeared on various TV shows including Michael McIntyre&#8217;s Comedy Roadshow. Many of our teachers also write and perform for TV and Radio comedy including The Tracey Ullman Show on BBC1.<\/p>\n<p>Hoopla&#8217;s improv theatre has hosted shows from the Olivier award winning Showstoppers, Austentatious, The Mischief Theatre (creators of The Play That Goes Wrong), Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Abandoman, Mike McShane and many of The Comedy Store Players and original cast of Whose Line Is It Anyway.<\/p>\n<p>It is hard work, but we can help![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_id=&#8221;home&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510933836001{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510934859316{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left quote-text&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Come and perform at Hoopla! 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