Scared Scriptless is hosted by an MC, along with anywhere from 4 to 10 players, a muso (a musician who improvises the backing music) and at least one technician/stage manager (who operates the lights and sound). Players and MCs are all members of the Court Jesters and rotate frequently. The format for the show can change from week to week but is mainly focused on shortform improvisation. Formats include Micetro, Theatresports, Gorilla Theatre and themed performances, as well as variations on these and original formats devised by the Court Jesters. Scenes are based on suggestions from the audience and often challenges/rules (also called "handles" or "games") from the MC. Scared Scriptless is usually performed on the set of a current Court Theatre production, although in some cases rudimentary furniture and props may be used. Similarly, players often do not use any props or costumes, relying instead on mime and physicality. The usual exception is when the MC may bring along props or costumes for special scenes/games or to fit with the theme of the night. When it debuted in 1990, Scared Scriptless was staged at 11pm on Friday nights at the Court Theatre. This timeslot continued until the beginning of 2006 when the start time was moved to 10pm which, while still remaining a late-night show, became more accessible to a wider range of the public. In mid-2009, a second weekly late-night Scared Scriptless show was added on Saturday nights due to the demands of an increased attendance. Following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake whilst the new Court Theatre venue was being built, Scared Scriptelss was held at various locations around the city at 8pm Fridays and Saturdays. From 2012 onwards the show returned to The Court Theatre with performances at 10:15pm. An unrelated show with the same name is performed in Sydney, Australia by Impro Australia. There is also an unrelated Scared Scriptless improv comedy troupe in Anchorage, AK, USA; another "Scared Scriptless" group in Canton, Ohio, have been performing together since May 2006. Beyond their primary Scared Scriptless show, the Jesters perform a wide variety of improvised and semi-scripted shows. They also regularly perform as corporate entertainers for businesses, societies, groups and festivals around Christchurch and New Zealand. "Fairyable" was performed in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in February 2004 as part of the Chistchurch City Council's "Summertimes" festival.