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Upcoming Performances at BATS Improv:
  
 
Improv, Comedy, and Love...
Friday, Feb. 12
Saturday, Feb. 13


Improv/Comedy Competition
Friday, Feb. 19
Saturday, Feb. 20



In the style of classic Elvis movies!

Friday, Feb. 27


 
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Welcome to BATS Improv, named the Bay Area's "Best Theater Company", "Best Comedy Troupe", "Best First Date Spot", and more.
At a BATS show you'll enjoy a unique mix of improv comedy and theatre.  Every Friday & Saturday at 8pm, the Main Stage Company performs a variety of improvised shows from musicals to murder mysteries.  Sundays at 7pm catch a rising star at a Student Showcase.
The BATS School of Improvisational Theatre attracts students from around the world.  We offer a wide variety of improv classes from begininig to advanced plus innovative specialty classes. Overall, BATS is a great place to meet new people and explore your creativity in a fun, supportive environment.
 

 

 
   

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Improv Classes

Foundation 1 [SOLD OUT] with John Remak 
Thursday, 2/11/2010 7:00 PM
Studio Core Speech & Voice Class with Stephanie Hunt 
Thursday, 2/18/2010 7:00 PM
Foundation 2 with Dave Dennison 
Saturday, 2/20/2010 11:00 AM
Foundation 1 with Regina Saisi 
Saturday, 2/20/2010 2:30 PM
Foundation 3 with Dave Dennison 
Sunday, 2/21/2010 11:00 AM
Foundation 1 [SOLD OUT] with Barbara Scott 
Sunday, 2/21/2010 2:30 PM
Foundation 2 [SOLD OUT] with Zoe Galvez 
Wednesday, 2/24/2010 7:00 PM
Performing Genres [SOLD OUT] with Dave Dennison 
Monday, 3/1/2010 7:00 PM
Studio Scenework with Kasey Klemm 
Tuesday, 3/2/2010 7:00 PM
Foundation 1 with Barbara Scott 
Wednesday, 3/3/2010 7:00 PM
Foundation 3 with John Remak 
Thursday, 3/4/2010 7:00 PM
Improv Off-Stage: Improv for Shy People with Rebecca Stockley 
Saturday, 3/6/2010 2:30 PM
Foundation 2 with John Remak 
Tuesday, 3/9/2010 7:00 PM
Studio Scenework in Palo Alto with Richard Cox 
Wednesday, 3/10/2010 7:00 PM
Action in Improv: Advanced Space Objects and Wheres [SOLD OUT] with Tim Orr 
Wednesday, 3/24/2010 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 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
BATS On-The-Go
BATS Improv's On-The-Go provides entertainment for private events and training for corporations, schools, and other organizations.  We develop skills in workforce leadership, communication, creativity, and collaboration.

BATS' Laughing Stock offers free improv training to patients living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses.
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