This class takes the basics to the performance level. You've played games, taken classes and had fun- but now you want to do it all in front of an audience.

Class Focus:

The games and exercises used in the class will help performers develop their expressiveness through playing new theater games and beginning to refine the games played in Improv Basics. Students will acquire a deeper understanding of the elements of a good improvised scene and a stronger understanding of the basics of improv. Those taking the class are expected to see one Pan Theater beginning show as a group.

Many people take this class several times. When possible we suggest taking this class with different instructors to learn new games and new ways of looking at a scene.

• How to be a Better Improviser- Dan Goldstein

• Kiss the Lizard- Fantastic Article- Doug Kassel

• What's Talent and How Do I Get Some? - Doug Kassel

• The Rules of Improv Part I - David Alger

• Making Sense of the Merkle - Doug Kassel

Week  3:  Story and Scene Structure

Week  4:  Open Scenes and Connecting Scenes

Week 5:    Review/Replaced by attending a show as a group.

Note: The final class can also be used as an audition for those interested in joining a performing troupe.

Note: Class dates may be adjusted due to holidays based on class consensus.

Session A:

Dates:  5/7, 5/14,  5/21 &5/28

Days:   Mondays

Time:   8pm to 10pm

Cost:   $150 day of the class or $125 paid in advance.

Class Size: limited to 12 students. 12 spots remaining   

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Class spaces reserved on a first come first service basis. Register today while space is still available. Only five spaces left for this session!

To register by phone/walk-in:

Phone/walk-in registrations are taken until class start time. To register by phone call and leave your full name and your contact information. All classes are run on a space available basis. Phone registrations/walk-in registrations may be bumped due to early tuition full registrations.

To register call:

(415) 261-1641

To register via email:

Please email your contact information and the class and class session you wish to take. Email registrations may be bumped due to early full registrations.

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Please follow-up online registrations with an email providing name, phone number, preferred email address, class session you are registering for and prior theater/improv training (if any).

Email contact info to Pan Theater.

To register by check/mail:

Please mail your class deposit along with the following information: your name, phone number, email address and theater/improv training background if any. An email or phone confirmation of class registration will be made within 48 hours of receiving a class deposit.

For class related questions call: (415) 261-1641

Deposit and Tuition Policies:

All class deposits and tuitions are nonrefundable. However they can be transferred with prior notice. The remaining balance, if not paid in advance, is due before the first class begins. Class tuition is nonrefundable once class begins.

Transferring Deposits and Tuition:

Class tuition can be credited or transferred to a friend or family member provided the instructor is notified by the third class. Your friend or family member may take the next session cycle of Improv Basics (good for one year- not transferable a second time). 

Repeating a Class:

Entire class sessions may be repeated on a space available basis at the troupe dues rate: currently $75 per month. Requires advance registration using the link below.

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Email- pantheater@comcast.net : Phone- (415) 261-1641