We’re thrilled to have Ian Anstee back this summer helping to coordinate and teach our Summer Sessions before entering his senior year at Stanford!   Ian’s enthusiasm and energy are boundless – he’s even managing our volunteer staff for our Friday shows!…

If you’ve spent any time with BATS company member Laura Derry, you know that she’s a fan of Star Trek…in the same way fish are fans of water! She lives and breathes Star Trek.   Her love of Star Trek is…

When you’ve been performing for over three decades with some of the most talented improvisers in the world, you’d assume there would be some moving, memorable moments on stage. But none can top a moment that happened in the minutes…

Transformation is something we aim for all the time on stage, but it’s a rare and wonderful occasion when big changes come to our home at Fort Mason. Our beloved classroom space, The Annex is getting quite a makeover, from…

BATS Founder and company member Rebecca Stockley talks about her love of story, and how, over 30 years ago, it changed her life. My love of improv springs from many sources but one of the strongest draws is the personal agency we…

Create a silent scene (no words) in which a death occurs, inspired by the word “filthy”. Go. That was the exact suggestion that came up during the May 26th Jackpot show. Dave Dennison and I were tagged as the starting players.…

Hi there BATS fan!  Ken here – I had the pleasure of chatting with Jason Leal about Jackpot, a show he created for BATS. Jason and I have been playing together for a long time, almost since we both started…

Rafe Chase talks about his inspiration for creating “Split Decision” – a unique improv format he began developing in 2005. I had the inspiration for the “Split Decision” format in February of 2005.  It was late at night and I…

Hi!  I’m Ken Robertson, and as of April 1st, I’m the new BATS’ Artistic Director. I’m taking over the position from Kasey Klemm, who’s stepping down after six years of service – if you see Kasey shake his hand, give…