Level 1 - The Beginning Series

Schedule: 6 sessions; once a week for six weeks
Tuition: $249
Class size: 16 students maximum
Class length: 3 hours (18 hours total)
(Click here for a schedule of class dates and times)

Are you a seasoned performer or is the stage foreign territory? Do you like to make stuff up or do you get nervous at parties? Do you sing in the shower or do you want to loosen up?

Regardless of your experience, background or training, we think EVERYBODY can benefit from studying improv.

At BATS, the beginning series is an involving, fun class, which gives you an introduction to the basics of improv and the BATS Improv style.

Students learn improv vocabulary, use practical skills, and perform in a friendly atmosphere.

The beginning course is all about unleashing your innate skill. You'll play games and experiment with sketches. Some of the lessons of this six-week course: Have fun. Accept the audience's ideas. Make your partner look good. Start positive. Pay attention. Fail "good naturedly." Make eye contact. Avoid asking questions in scenes. Mime as well as you can. "Yes, and..." Dare to be dull. Accept your own ideas. Explore flexible status.

In short, there's plenty to cover. And you'll be amazed at how the lessons apply to your life both on and off stage. Like we said, there's no experience necessary.

You can take the beginning series as many times as you would like. (For some folks, this all the improv they could ever want or need!)

For the next beginning series, go to the workshop calendar.