Shortform: (usually on Fridays)
fun and fast-paced improvised theatre, filled with scenes, songs, games, and lots of audience participation and suggestions.


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Longform: (usually on Saturdays)
full-length, narrative, genre-driven, completely improvised stories based on audience suggestions.


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Youth Summer

Prerequisite: Grades K-12th (age group varies by class); no improv experience required
Schedule: Varies by class
Class length: Varies by class
Class size: Varies by class
Tuition: Varies by class

Our youth classes provide individual attention from experienced coaches who have worked with youth and teen improvisers for many years. Students explore the concepts and skills of improv through games and exercises, and most classes culminate in a showcase performance for family and friends. All classes are held in our professional performing space — the 200-seat Bayfront Theater.

Note: Our youth and teen classes are very popular and often sell out, especially the summer sessions, so we strongly encourage you to register early. 

Youth summer classes

Upcoming Classes:

In-Person: Youth Summer Camp!

July 17 - 21 Bayfront Theater, San Francisco

Class Time/Dates: 9:00am - 3:00pm PST Monday-Friday // July 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Schedule: 5 sessions

Prerequisite: None! Open to all youth Kindergarten - 12th Grade!

Tuition: $620

Looking for a fun way to spend those last days of summer? How about improv?

BATS Improv is excited to announce the debut of our in-person youth improv summer camp! This summer we welcome students at all levels of experience for a week-long session, July 17-21, for youth from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Led by our experienced coaches, the BATS Youth Summer Camp is the perfect place for anyone who wants to play onstage, create stories, be a part of an ensemble, play together through music and games, learn improv skills, and did we mention play?!? Each day, students will learn in age-level groups focusing on collaboration, imagination, listening, and fun culminating in a performance at the end of the week.

To secure a spot, please register below. Space is limited. Questions or concerns? Email bats@improv.org.

Please note that all class sales are final. If a class is under-enrolled, we may have to cancel it, in which case you’ll receive reimbursement in full. Please understand that this is the only time reimbursement will be offered. If your child cannot attend a class after payment is made, you can apply their tuition fee towards any future class with no expiration date.