Shortform: (usually on Fridays)
fun and fast-paced improvised theatre, filled with scenes, songs, games, and lots of audience participation and suggestions.

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Longform: (usually on Saturdays)
full-length, narrative, genre-driven, completely improvised stories based on audience suggestions.

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Summer Sessions

Prerequisite: Varies by class
Schedule: Varies by class
Class length: Varies by class
Class size: Varies by class
Tuition: Varies by class

Our Summer Sessions offer a range of intensive workshops, many of which we only offer during the summer. It’s a chance for intensive study over a period of two to four consecutive days per session with peers from around the Bay Area and the world. Our talented teaching staff are joined by renowned guest coaches to present improvised theatre classes you won’t find anywhere else.

The flexible schedule of our Summer Sessions makes it easy (and affordable!) to study with us, and we offer workshops for all levels (some require no improv training at all). Past guest coaches have included TheatresportsTM creator Keith Johnstone, Blind Date creator Rebecca Northan, and author of Improv Wisdom Patricia Ryan Madson.

Note: Our Summer Sessions often sell out, so we strongly encourage you to register early

Upcoming Classes:

In-Person: Youth Summer Camp June!

Bayfront Theater Class Time/Dates: 9:00am - 3:00pm PST Monday-Friday // June 24 - 28 Schedule: 5 sessions Prerequisite: None! Open to all youth Kindergarten - 12th Grade! Tuition: $620 Looking for a fun way to spend those summer days? How about improv? BATS Improv is excited to announce the return of our in-person youth improv summer camp! This summer we welcome students at all levels of experience for a week-long session for youth from kindergarten through 12th grade. We have two sessions, one from June 24-28 and one from July 15-19. Led by our experienced coaches, the BATS Youth Summer Camp is the perfect place for anyone who wants to play onstage, create stories, be a part of an ensemble, play together through music and games, learn improv skills, and did we mention play?!? Each day, students will learn in age-level groups focusing on collaboration, imagination, listening, and fun culminating in a performance at the end of the week. To secure a spot, please register below. Space is limited. Questions or concerns? Email bats@improv.org. Please note that all class sales are final. If a class is under-enrolled, we may have to cancel it, in which case you’ll receive reimbursement in full. Please understand that this is the only time reimbursement will be offered. If your child cannot attend a class after payment is made, you can apply their tuition fee towards any future class with no expiration date. Make sure to pack a lunch and snacks and let us know about any food allergies your child may have.

In-Person: Youth Summer Camp July!

Bayfront Theater Class Time/Dates: 9:00am - 3:00pm PST Monday-Friday // July 15-19 Schedule: 5 sessions Prerequisite: None! Open to all youth Kindergarten - 12th Grade! Tuition: $620 Looking for a fun way to spend those summer days? How about improv? BATS Improv is excited to announce the return of our in-person youth improv summer camp! This summer we welcome students at all levels of experience for a week-long session for youth from kindergarten through 12th grade. We have two sessions, one from June 24-28 and one from July 15-19. Led by our experienced coaches, the BATS Youth Summer Camp is the perfect place for anyone who wants to play onstage, create stories, be a part of an ensemble, play together through music and games, learn improv skills, and did we mention play?!? Each day, students will learn in age-level groups focusing on collaboration, imagination, listening, and fun culminating in a performance at the end of the week. To secure a spot, please register below. Space is limited. Questions or concerns? Email bats@improv.org. Please note that all class sales are final. If a class is under-enrolled, we may have to cancel it, in which case you’ll receive reimbursement in full. Please understand that this is the only time reimbursement will be offered. If your child cannot attend a class after payment is made, you can apply their tuition fee towards any future class with no expiration date. Make sure to pack a lunch and snacks and let us know about any food allergies your child may have.