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Adult Summer Sessions

Every summer, BATS offers a series of intensive workshops unlike anything we offer during the regular school year. It's a chance for in-depth study over a period of four consecutive days per session. Since the inception of our summer intensives in 1995, BATS Improv has drawn students from all over the world to its theater during summertime.

One of the highlights of the session is the presence of legendary improv coach (and Theatresports® creator) Keith Johnstone, who joins us as a guest coach each August.

The Thursday through Sunday schedule for our August intensives makes it easy (and more affordable!) to take time away to study with us. And we're offering special multiple registration discounts for students who want to take more than one workshop. As always, we strongly encourage you to register early as the summer session tends to sell out every year.

What you get...

  • Orientation and social the day before your session begins
  • At least 28 hours of improv training with some of the best coaches in the world
  • Customizable class schedule
  • Two tickets to any show during the BATS Summer Improv Festival
  • Healthy snacks, bottled water, coffee, and tea
  • Morning movement class (Improv and Long-Form Intensives only)
  • One of San Francisco's best views of the Golden Gate Bridge (it's right outside the theater!)
  • Summer Session T-Shirt
  • Discounts for early and multiple class registrations
  • A whole lot of new friends!

 

We offer wait lists for sold out classes in the event of a student cancellation, so email us to be added!


Upcoming Adult Summer Sessions:

Adult Summer Series: 4-day Keith Johnstone Intensive | 8/5/2010 10:00 AM | Bayfront Theater
4-day Improv Intensive | 8/12/2010 10:00 AM | Bayfront Theater
4-day Long-Form Intensive with Tim Orr | 8/19/2010 9:00 AM | Bayfront Theater
5-day Advanced Long-Form Intensive with Rafe Chase | 8/25/2010 9:00 AM | Bayfront Theater

 
 
 

Improv Classes

Action in Improv: Advanced Space Objects and Wheres [SOLD OUT] with Tim Orr 
Wednesday, 3/24/2010 7:00 PM

Foundation 2 in Palo Alto with Richard Cox 
Thursday, 3/25/2010 7:00 PM

Foundation 1 with Laura Derry 
Saturday, 3/27/2010 2:30 PM

Jump 'n' Justify! with Laura Derry 
Tuesday, 3/30/2010 7:00 PM

Foundation 2 with Laura Derry 
Thursday, 4/1/2010 7:00 PM

Introduction to Long-Form Skills: Studio Level with Barbara Scott 
Saturday, 4/3/2010 11:00 AM

Studio Scenework with Dave Dennison 
Tuesday, 4/6/2010 7:00 PM

Studio Scenework in Palo Alto with Richard Cox 
Wednesday, 4/7/2010 7:00 PM

Performing The Harold [SOLD OUT] with Rebecca Stockley 
Sunday, 4/11/2010 11:00 AM

Foundation 2 with Lisa Rowland 
Sunday, 4/11/2010 2:30 PM

Foundation 1 with Chris Sams 
Tuesday, 4/13/2010 7:00 PM

Accent Workshop with Stephanie Hunt 
Thursday, 4/15/2010 7:00 PM

Foundation 3 with Zoe Galvez 
Wednesday, 4/21/2010 7:00 PM

Foundation 1 with Barbara Scott 
Thursday, 4/29/2010 7:00 PM

Youth Summer School: Improv All-Stars Session 1 with Laura Derry 
Monday, 7/5/2010 9:00 AM

Youth Summer School: Improv All-Stars Session 2 with Laura Derry 
Monday, 7/12/2010 9:00 AM

Teen Summer School: Improv Ensemble Session 1 with Laura Derry 
Monday, 7/19/2010 9:00 AM

Teen Summer School: Improv Ensemble Session 2 with Laura Derry 
Monday, 7/26/2010 9:00 AM

Adult Summer Series: 4-day Keith Johnstone Intensive
Thursday, 8/5/2010 10:00 AM

4-day Improv Intensive
Thursday, 8/12/2010 10:00 AM

4-day Long-Form Intensive with Tim Orr 
Thursday, 8/19/2010 9:00 AM

5-day Advanced Long-Form Intensive with Rafe Chase 
Wednesday, 8/25/2010 9:00 AM

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