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School Theatre FUNdraiser Serving theatre programs in TX, OK, AR & parts of LA (within a 6-hour drive)

Turn FUNNY into MONEY for your theatre program.

A clean improv battle show where your students perform alongside professionals in an Improv Battle where your audience decides who are the Improv Champions! Earn up to 80% profit (or more!) with no deposit, no minimums and no money out of pocket.

  • "School vs. Pros" and "School vs. School vs. Pros" battle shows
  • Two 2-hour improv workshops for your students
  • Includes our Turn-Key Step-by-Step System for your success
  • You will never write us a check. Guaranteed!
  • Can also be done as a Non-Fundraiser show - all the benefits with no fundraising required!
  • Make it a part of your annual season (Fundraiser or not) for even more success!
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80%
Profit, up to (or more!)
$0
Out of pocket, ever
$5,000+
Average raised by Improv Battle shows
4 wks
Step-by-step plan to show night

Do you want a theatre fundraiser that…

  • Puts your students in the show with professional actors
  • Sells a fun experience instead of stuff nobody wants
  • Includes improv workshops & coaching for your troupe
  • Works for experienced & novice troupes, even alongside play rehearsals
  • Has no deposit, no minimums and no money out of pocket
  • Gives students a big confidence boost they'll remember
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What is a theatre improv FUNdraiser?

A theatre improv FUNdraiser is a clean, interactive Improv Battle show where your theatre students perform alongside ZingerZ professional actors. Families buy tickets, bid on silent and on-stage auctions, and give, all in one fun night. Your program can earn up to 80% profit or more, with no deposit and no money out of pocket.

Students in the showTwo improv workshops includedNo deposit, no minimums
How It Works

How much money can our program keep?

No deposit, no minimums and no risk. You can earn up to 80% profit or more, and you will never write us a check. Here's the math.

Step 1
The first $700 raised covers your workshops

It pays for your students' two 2-hour improv workshops. No deposit and nothing out of your budget.

Step 2
Then we split proceeds 70/30

Your program keeps 70%, until our max fee amount is reached.

Step 3
You keep 100% from there

Once the max fee is reached, every dollar is yours. That's up to 80% profit, or more.

Real Results

Real groups. Real checks.

Steer Theatre students holding a ZingerZ big check for $8,195 raised, 76% profit
Two school theatre programs celebrating on stage with a ZingerZ FUNdraising check
Legacy HS Theatre students holding a ZingerZ FUNdraising check
Theatre students celebrating $5,877 raised at an Improv Battle fundraiser
Veterans Memorial HS Theatre celebrating $4,478 raised at an Improv Battle fundraiser
Theatre students celebrating $4,029 raised at an Improv Battle fundraiser
Theatre students celebrating $3,570 raised at an Improv Battle fundraiser
Theatre students celebrating $3,166 raised at an Improv Battle fundraiser
Stephen F. Austin HS Theatre celebrating an Improv Battle fundraiser
Testimonials

Hear it from theatre directors

See what school theatre directors are saying about working with ZingerZ FUNdraising, and what it meant for their students.

Need some help convincing your admin to work with us?

Check out our Admin page for admin-specific info, including a testimonial from Plano ISD's Fine Arts Director.

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Testimonials

What theatre directors are saying

Real theatre directors, in their own words.

"I have an insane schedule... ZingerZ made everything easy and clear. I was able to pull this off and have outstanding results in a very short amount of time. There's no reason why someone can't fit this into their schedule."

Laurel Brashears · Veterans Memorial HS Theatre
Veterans Memorial HS Theatre (Corpus Christi)

"It (the ZingerZ system) provided me with so much that allowed us to get so many sponsorships (51 Sponsors!). It's definitely worth it. If the director is willing to put in a little bit of extra work, the payoff is high yield!" (Raised over $8,500)

Reba Strebeck · Steer Theatre, Big Spring HS
Steer Theatre, Big Spring HS

"If you're looking for a fundraiser for your school, it was super easy and Roy and his team are awesome! We made a ton of money! The fact that we were 'competing' against professionals gave the audience reason to cheer for the kids, which was really cool... It was genius!"

Aja Jones · Brewer HS Theatre
Brewer HS Theatre (Fort Worth, TX)

"ZingerZ made it absolutely the easiest scenario for me, as a new teacher at a new school. You guys took all the legwork out of it for me and made it so fun and so simple! ... It didn't even feel like a fundraiser, it just felt like a great night!"

Lisa Landry · Sly Fox Theatre Co., Caddo Mills HS
Sly Fox Theatre Co., Caddo Mills HS

"It was amazing! ZingerZ was so prepared and gave us such detailed instructions, and was so helpful along the way. My students really gained confidence. The day of on-site coaching was incredible! I am above and beyond pleased with how everything turned out!" (Raised over $7,000)

Rachel Innes · Legacy HS Theatre
Legacy HS Theatre (Midland, TX)

"ZingerZ was fabulous! The step-by-step process is a quite phenomenal and detailed system. Roy and Mike are very open and true guys and I thank you for what you are doing for our kids!"

Alfredo Morales · KIPP Sunnyside HS Theatre
KIPP Sunnyside HS Theatre (Houston, TX)
What You Get

What's included in a Theatre Improv FUNdraiser?

A turn-key, step-by-step system customized to your school's needs, plus a professional show your students get to be part of.

60-90 min interactive clean improv battle show
Your students in the show with professional performers
Student improv workshops (live & virtual)
Exclusive ZingerZ improv workbooks, games & training tips
Student incentive program & sales coaching for students and parents
Silent & on-stage auctions, plus more ways to raise
Online ticketing for tickets, donations, sponsors & card sales
Event host & auctioneer
All event management forms
Digital event & sponsor flyers plus a Facebook event page, made for you
Champion Belt & Big Check photo-ops, plus a mini belt to keep
BONUS: promotions guide, Challenge video & volunteer guides
No fundraising required

Want to Battle, but not as a Fundraiser?

No problem. You can still get all the benefits of an Improv Battle show, no fundraising required.

  • Increased student confidence and performance skills
  • An EASY show for dedicated students not cast in your other productions
  • A way to earn more funds without counting it as a "fundraiser"
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Make it a tradition

Designed to be part of your annual season

An annual Improv Battle show can add a lot to your season.

  • Continued student excitement and growth
  • A production "break" for you. We run the show, plus no royalties, sets, props, costumes, blocking, etc. to worry about. Relax a little before your next production.
  • Two schools who've done annual Improv Battle shows with us have earned $36,000+, and counting, for their programs!
Improv Battle banner: W.B. Ray HS Theatre vs. ZingerZ pros vs. Marvin Baker MS Theatre, a School vs. School vs. Pros show
School vs. School vs. Pros

Middle Schools and Small Schools need to hold "School vs. School vs. Pros" Improv Battle shows.

Want to know why? Ask us. We're here to help!

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Why ZingerZ

The only fundraiser designed for theatre arts

Your students sell a fun experience instead of stuff they don't care about, so they're excited and motivated, because the effort ties straight to their passion to perform.

No risk, guaranteed

No deposit, no minimums. Our fee comes from event proceeds only, so you never write us a check.

Students in the show

Your students perform alongside professional actors. A big confidence booster.

Real enrichment

Improv workshops and coaching give students lessons they'll use now and later.

Turn-key support

A step-by-step system with tons of support, so your booster club can share the load.

Who You're Hiring

Professional improv actors, on stage with your students.

We're the fundraising side of ZingerZ Comedy Club, home of the Clean Improv Comedy Show in the DFW area. The pros your students perform with are the same cast that works our stage every week.

Before the show, your students get two improv workshops, our improv workbooks and sales coaching. On the night, we host, run the auctions and handle the show. Call (817) 609-1715 and a person picks up.

What we put in writing

There's no fine print worth hiding, so here are the terms and the costs, up front.

No deposit, no minimums, no risk. Our fee comes from event proceeds only. You will never write us a check.
The fee is capped. The first $700 raised covers your students' workshops, then we split proceeds 70/30 (you keep 70%) until our max fee is reached. After that you keep 100%.
Keep your cash & checks. Our fee comes from card proceeds, so cash and check payments are yours to use right away.
Card processing is 5% + $0.75 per ticket. Pass it to buyers or absorb it. Your call.
Add-ons sit outside the split. Travel and student incentives, when they apply, aren't part of the proceeds split.
Raffles are only allowed when the fundraiser runs through a state-recognized booster club.
Answers

The stuff everyone asks

What is the cost and how does payment work?
There's no deposit, no minimum and nothing out of your budget. The first $700 raised covers your students' two workshops. Then we split proceeds 70/30 (you keep 70%) until our max fee is reached, and you keep 100% after that. Our fee comes from card proceeds, and you keep all cash and check payments. Call us for a free quote on your max fee.
What happens if my students don't sell anything?
Worst case, we cancel the event (which we've never had to do). Your students can still do an improv show using our workshop training, we just won't be there. At most you might owe a small cancellation fee for services already used, paid from event proceeds, never your budget. We want you to succeed and will do everything we can to make that happen.
What's the worst that can happen?
Absolute worst case scenario... you raise zero money. However, your students still receive two improv workshops and a unique enrichment experience, unlike any other, that costs your school NOTHING.
How much time do we need to prepare?
Our step-by-step system walks you through everything in 4 weeks, so we recommend starting 4 weeks before show night. You're welcome to give yourself more time.
Will you help advertise or sell tickets?
You get sales coaching, a promotions guide, a Facebook event page, digital flyers and more. You know your community best, so your team sells the tickets with all the tools you need.