Upcoming Performances at BATS Improv:
  
 
Super Scene
Audience Choice Improv
FRIDAY, Feb. 24
Closing Night!


Romantic Comedy
A Sparkling "Film" set in 30s
Saturday, Feb. 25
Closing Night!


Theatresports
Improv Comedy Competition
FRIDAY, Mar. 2
& Fridays in March!


 
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Welcome to BATS Improv, named the Bay Area's "Best Theater Co.", "Best Comedy Troupe", "Best First Date Spot", and more! The BATS Main Stage Company  performs at the Bayfront Theater in the Marina every Fri. & Sat. at 8pm. BATS offers a wide variety of improvised shows, from Musicals to Murder Mysteries.  Every show is one-of-a-kind, featuring a unique mix of improv comedy and theatre.



 


25th ANNIVERSARY SEASON

  
Sunday Cave Matches
& Student Showcases


The BATS School of Improvisational Theatre attracts students from around the world.  We offer a wide variety of improv classes from beginning 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. Most Sundays you catch our graduates at a Student Showcase or exciting Cave Match.


 
 

 
   

BATS Improv Theatre


 
 

Improv Classes

Elements of Long-Form (ELF) with Tim Orr 
Wednesday, 2/22/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 1 with Barbara Scott 
Wednesday, 2/22/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 2 with Laura Derry 
Saturday, 2/25/2012 11:00 AM
Foundation 3 with Ben Johnson 
Tuesday, 2/28/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 3 with Zoe Galvez 
Wednesday, 2/29/2012 7:00 PM
Improvising A Capella with Barbara Scott 
Thursday, 3/1/2012 7:00 PM
Studio Scenework with Kasey Klemm 
Saturday, 3/3/2012 2:30 PM
Foundation 1 with Dave Dennison 
Sunday, 3/4/2012 2:30 PM
Studio Scenework with Rafe Chase 
Tuesday, 3/6/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 2 with Chris Sams 
Tuesday, 3/6/2012 7:00 PM
Improv for Shy People with Lisa Safran 
Sunday, 3/11/2012 11:00 AM
Theatresports with Ben Johnson 
Thursday, 3/15/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 1 with Jenny Rosen 
Thursday, 3/15/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 1 in Palo Alto with John Remak 
Wednesday, 3/21/2012 7:00 PM
Genres with Barbara Scott 
Saturday, 3/24/2012 2:30 PM
Foundation 1 with Ken Robertson 
Sunday, 3/25/2012 11:00 AM
Foundation 2 with Laura Derry 
Wednesday, 3/28/2012 7:00 PM
Studio Scenework with Laura Derry 
Tuesday, 4/3/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 3 in Palo Alto with Kasey Klemm 
Wednesday, 4/4/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 2 with John Remak 
Saturday, 4/7/2012 11:00 AM
Improvised Singing with Joshua Raoul Brody  
Saturday, 4/7/2012 2:30 PM
Performing Improvised Shakespeare - Intensive with Lisa Rowland 
Saturday, 4/14/2012 10:00 AM
Foundation 1 with John Remak 
Tuesday, 4/17/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 1 with Ben Johnson 
Saturday, 4/21/2012 2:30 PM
Foundation 2 with Dave Dennison 
Thursday, 4/26/2012 7:00 PM
Foundation 3 with Regina Saisi 
Thursday, 4/26/2012 7:00 PM
Youth Summer School, Session 1 with Laura Derry 
Monday, 6/25/2012 9:00 AM
Youth Summer School, Session 2 with Laura Derry 
Monday, 7/9/2012 9:00 AM
Teen Summer School: Improv Ensemble Sesssion 1 with Laura Derry 
Monday, 7/16/2012 9:00 AM
Teen Summer School: Improv Ensemble Sesssion 2 with Laura Derry 
Monday, 7/23/2012 9:00 AM