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Upcoming Performances at BATS Improv:
  
 
Director's Cut!
Our Wildest Show Ever
Friday, May 18
& Fridays in May


Murder Mystery
Hilarious Whodunit!
SATURDAY, May. 19
& Saturdays in May


The Harold
Classic Free-Form Improv
FRIDAY, Jun. 1
Opening Night w/ Q&A!


 
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Welcome to BATS Improv, named the Bay Area's "Best Theater Co.", "Best Comedy Troupe", "Best First Date Spot", and more! The BATS Main Stage Company  performs at the Bayfront Theater in the Marina every Fri. & Sat. at 8pm. BATS offers a wide variety of improvised shows, from Musicals to Murder Mysteries.  Every show is one-of-a-kind, featuring a unique mix of improv comedy and theatre.


 


25th ANNIVERSARY SEASON

  
Sunday Cave Matches
& Student Showcase

The BATS School of Improvisational Theatre attracts students from around the world.  We offer a wide variety of improv classes from beginning to advanced plus innovative specialty classes. Overall, BATS is a great place to meet new people and explore your creativity in a fun, supportive environment. Most Sundays you catch our graduates at a Student Showcase or exciting Cave Match.


 
 

 
   

BATS Improv Theatre


 
 

Improv Classes

Sketch Pad: Improv and Sketch Comedy Writing with Ken Robertson 
Thursday, 5/17/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 1 with Laura Derry 
Thursday, 5/24/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 2 with Ken Robertson 
Tuesday, 5/29/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 2 with Dave Dennison 
Saturday, 6/2/2012 2:30 PM
Foundation 1 with Rebecca Stockley 
Sunday, 6/3/2012 11:00 AM
Studio Scenework with Ben Johnson 
Tuesday, 6/5/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 3 with John Remak 
Tuesday, 6/5/2012 7:00 PM
Song Improv 102 with Joshua Raoul Brody  
Thursday, 6/7/2012 7:00 PM
1-Day specialty: The End with Kimberly MacLean 
Saturday, 6/9/2012 11:00 AM
Foundation 1 with Chris Sams 
Tuesday, 6/12/2012 7:00 PM
Own The Stage! with Zoe Galvez 
Wednesday, 6/13/2012 7:00 PM
6-week Studio Scenework in Palo Alto with Kasey Klemm 
Wednesday, 6/13/2012 7:00 PM
The Art Of Being Playful with William Hall 
Sunday, 6/17/2012 2:30 PM
Improv for Shy People with Guest Coach Lisa Safran 
Thursday, 6/21/2012 7:00 PM
Youth Summer School, Session 1 with Laura Derry 
Monday, 6/25/2012 9:00 AM
Foundation 2 in Palo Alto with John Remak 
Wednesday, 6/27/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 1 with Regina Saisi 
Thursday, 6/28/2012 7:00 PM
Youth Summer School, Session 2 with Laura Derry 
Monday, 7/9/2012 9:00 AM
Teen Summer School: Improv Ensemble Sesssion 1 with Laura Derry 
Monday, 7/16/2012 9:00 AM
Teen Summer School: Improv Ensemble Sesssion 2 with Laura Derry 
Monday, 7/23/2012 9:00 AM
Beginning 4-day Improv Intensive with Zoe Galvez 
Thursday, 8/2/2012 10:00 AM
Intermediate 4-day Improv Intensive
Thursday, 8/9/2012 10:00 AM
IMPRO Intensive inspired by Keith Johnstone with Rebecca Stockley 
Thursday, 8/16/2012 9:30 AM
4-day Long-Form Intensive with Diane Rachel 
Thursday, 8/23/2012 9:00 AM