Our goal in listing these Rights is to co-create an inclusive safe space where people can express themselves creatively. Improvisation is an art form that needs us to push past our comfort zones. Creating safety for risk-taking requires consensual agreements and clear structure and boundaries. We want to ensure that all IFG members are aware of their rights in this regard.

You have the right to:

• be and feel safe during performances and rehearsals
• be treated respectfully by other players and the IFG leadership team
• set boundaries regarding physical contact and subject matter that might trigger a negative response
• dictate what kind of physical touch you will receive
• immediately step out of any scene in which you feel unsafe
• turn down a suggestion you feel is demeaning
• excuse yourself from any scene or exercise at any time without explanation
• define what feels fun and what feels unsafe for you without judgment from others 
• have your boundaries respected when you state something feels unsafe for you
• inform IFG leadership of anything you want them to know ahead of time, such as physical or emotional conditions that we would need to consider in order for you to fully participate
• speak to any member of the leadership team regarding behavior by anyone that you feel infringes on your rights, and have the discussion held in confidence or only shared in an agreed-upon manner
• report conduct you are personally aware of that would have been a violation of your rights if directed toward you
• improvise with people who are not visibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• be informed by leadership when it appears you are not consistently fulfilling your Responsibilities and be given several opportunities to address concerns 
• ask questions about these rights if anything is unclear to you

Exercising any of these rights will not adversely affect your ability to participate as an IFG player.

Our goal in listing these Responsibilities is to establish clear basic expectations for all IFG players. We depend on you to meet these expectations in order for IFG to function smoothly and be successful in our mission. We’d be grateful if you want to go above and beyond the minimum, for example, by helping with social media, bringing in new players, or expanding our network of venues.

You have the responsibility to:

• treat other players, the IFG leadership team, and audience members with respect
• honor the expressed boundaries of other players
• recognize and respect the likely boundaries and sensitivities of our audiences
• regularly attend rehearsals and participate in shows
• show up to performances you’ve committed to and play with positive energy
• inform IFG leadership as soon possible if unforeseen circumstances or an emergency prevent you from performing

Failing to consistently fulfill these responsibilities may adversely affect your ability to participate as an IFG player.