XL FEST | 2026 | Submissions

Fifth Annual Happy Valley XL Improv Festival Submission

The Fifth Annual XL Fest will be taking place this year from May 14 - May 17, 2026. The festival is located in State College, Pennsylvania. The XL Fest consists of 3 nights of improv and 4 days of community events. Submit today as a team or individual for our ensemble. Please read our submission guidelines before submitting by visiting: https://www.happyvalleyimprov.com/xlfest-submission-guidelines.html
How did you hear about our Festival?
Are you submitting as an established team, a new team, or as an individual?*

TeamIndividual
I have read the submission guidelines posted at https://www.happyvalleyimprov.com/xlfest-submission-guidelines.html*

Yes
What is your zip code?*
This is for reporting asked by our local visitor's bureau and will not be used publicly.

Individual Submission

Thank you for submitting as an individual. As an individual, you would perform with our festival ensemble on Friday, May 15. We just need a few more details from you.
What is your name?*

First NameLast Name
What are your pronouns?
What is your email?*
example@example.com
Tell us about yourself! Why do you do improv? What forms are you comfortable with? What do you believe your biggest improv strength is?*
If you have never been to our festival before, please provide a link to a video showcasing your improv.
If you uploaded a video, please describe which improviser you are in the video.
If you are affiliated with a home theater, we'd love to know where you call home.

Team Submission

Thank you for submitting as a team. We just need a few more bits of information from you.
Who is submitting for your team?*

First NameLast Name
What is your team name?*
What is an email we can use to contact the person submitting?*
example@example.com
Please list the names, pronouns, and email addresses of everyone who would be performing in the festival.*
If you are affiliated with a home theater, we'd love to know where you call home
Which dates of the festival can your team perform? Please only mark dates that you can commit to. Select all that apply.*

Thursday, May 14Friday, May 15Saturday, May 16
Tell us about your team. Why do you do improv? What form do you do? What do you believe your biggest improv strength is as a team?*
If you have never been to our festival before, please provide a video link to your team's performance.

We’re a festival built around connection and community. We aim to create a space where improvisers connect, learn, and celebrate together through watching other performances, taking workshops, and attending the outings provided across the 3 days.

These questions won’t affect your application— we’re just hoping to learn how to make the weekend more accessible, fun, and meaningful for everyone.
What parts of the festival would you be most likely to attend?*

Shows (in addition to your own)WorkshopsSmall group coffees and mealsOutings (e.g., fitness class, hikes, field trip to Creamery)After partiesCommunity jam (if possible?)
Are there any barriers (such as cost, housing, work constraints, or travel) that might make it harder for you or your team to participate in the full weekend? *
Is there anything else you'd like us to know about? For example: are there ways you and/or your team's inclusion in the festival might contribute to the diversity of individuals/teams performing?*

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Fifth Annual Happy Valley XL Improv Festival Submission