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Youth & Teen Classes

Every summer and at various times throughout the school year, BATS offers improv classes to students aged 11 to 17. By playing theatre games and learning to take risks in a safe environment, improv students develop the ability to tell stories collaboratively and work in the moment.

Improvisation is an excellent tool for improving verbal expression, enhancing listening skills, building body awareness, and boosting self-confidence.

Youth and teen improv classes provide individual attention from experienced coaches who have worked with youth and teen improvisers for many years. Led by BATS Company Player Laura Derry, the week includes guest coaches and other surprises. All classes are held in a professional performing space--the 200-seat Bayfront Theater.

Each summer session and/or after-school series provides between 25 and 35 hours of instruction, and culminates in a showcase performance for family and friends.

BATS' youth and teen classes are very popular and often sell out, especially the summer sessions; we strongly encourage you to register early!


Upcoming Youth & Teen Classes:

Youth Summer School: Improv All-Stars Session 1 with Laura Derry | 7/5/2010 9:00 AM | Bayfront Theater
Youth Summer School: Improv All-Stars Session 2 with Laura Derry | 7/12/2010 9:00 AM | Bayfront Theater
Teen Summer School: Improv Ensemble Session 1 with Laura Derry | 7/19/2010 9:00 AM | Bayfront Theater
Teen Summer School: Improv Ensemble Session 2 with Laura Derry | 7/26/2010 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

Meet BATS’ Coaches:

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