Foundation Level Classes
Questions? Contact us at (415) 474-6776 or registrar@improv.org
This is the place to start for almost all new students, whether they're interested in becoming improv performers or just want to enjoy learning the skills used in improvisation.
Foundation 1 Classes
A fun introduction to the joys and thrills of improvisation and the BATS Improv style. No prior experience necessary! Students are introduced to the basics of improv through games and exercises in a safe, friendly atmosphere. Concepts include spontaneity, listening, storytelling, status, and making one’s partner look good.
Prerequisite: None
Six-week series / 16 student maximum / Tuition: $299
Upcoming Foundation 1 Classes:
Foundation 1 with
Laura Derry | 5/24/2012 7:00 PM | Bayfront Theater
Foundation 1 with
Rebecca Stockley | 6/3/2012 11:00 AM | Bayfront Theater
Foundation 1 with
Chris Sams | 6/12/2012 7:00 PM | Bayfront Theater
Foundation 1 with
Regina Saisi | 6/28/2012 7:00 PM | Studio 210
Foundation 2 Classes
Continue the exploration of improvisation while refining improv knowledge and skills in this six-week course. At the conclusion of Foundation 2, students are welcome to focus even more on scenework by moving on to Foundation 3, or repeat Foundation 2 as many times as they wish to keep playing and cementing the Foundation 2 skills.
Prerequisite: Foundation 1
Six-week series / 14 student maximum / Tuition: $299
Upcoming Foundation 2 Classes:
Foundation 2 with
Ken Robertson | 5/29/2012 7:00 PM | Bayfront Theater
Foundation 2 with
Dave Dennison | 6/2/2012 2:30 PM | Bayfront Theater
Foundation 2 in Palo Alto with
John Remak | 6/27/2012 7:00 PM | Cubberley Community Center
Improv Off-Stage Classes
Improv has wide relevance and we embrace all of the ways that it can be applied to life—both personal and professional. Improv Off-Stage courses may include classes for shy people, or for singles, caregivers, teachers or facilitators. In fact, if you have your own idea for a workshop concentration, be sure to let us know and we may just put it on the schedule! Tuition varies by class type and duration.
Prerequisite: None
Duration and tuition vary by class / 16 student maximum
Upcoming Improv Off-Stage Classes:
Improv for Shy People with
Guest Coach Lisa Safran | 6/21/2012 7:00 PM | Studio 210
Foundation Specialty Classes
Foundation Specialty classes are designed to give our Foundation students more opportunities to play and have fun while broadening their improv knowledge. Classes range from one to four weeks and will explore a particular improv skill i.e. status, games, genre, narrative, or spontaneity. Foundation Specialties are open to anyone who has completed Foundation 2, and are a great place to explore more facets of improv before entering our performance-track Studio Level.
Prerequisite: Foundation 1 and 2
Duration and tuition vary by class / 15 student maximum
Upcoming Foundation Specialty Classes:
Sketch Pad: Improv and Sketch Comedy Writing with
Ken Robertson | 5/17/2012 7:00 PM | Bayfront Theater
Song Improv 102 with
Joshua Raoul Brody | 6/7/2012 7:00 PM | Studio 210
Own The Stage! with
Zoe Galvez | 6/13/2012 7:00 PM | Bayfront Theater
The Art Of Being Playful with
William Hall | 6/17/2012 2:30 PM | Bayfront Theater
Foundation 3 Classes
This six-session workshop is designed to help improvisers work on specific skill development through scene work.
The focus in Foundation 3 is on continuing study of scene work, ensemble, character, acting, and other advanced improv skills. The smaller class size gives students more opportunity to work in class and gives coaches a chance to provide more detailed evaluation and feedback. Since the there is a focus on your individual work, Foundation 3 is a great tune-up class for students of all levels and can be taken multiple times.
At the end of Foundation 3, the coach will make a recommendation for each student about what next step is best for them - repeating Foundation 3 or moving to Studio Scenework, a more performance-oriented scene study class.
Prerequisite: Foundation 2
Six-week series / 12 student maximum / Tuition: $299
Upcoming Foundation 3 Classes:
Foundation 3 with
John Remak | 6/5/2012 7:00 PM | Bayfront Theater