Frequently Asked Questions
Ages

Shows are PG-13. They are all age appropriate.

How Far Are You From BART

50 feet

Parking

Parking is typically available near the theater. If the Paramount is having a high impact event - give extra time for parking.

Food

There are a number of restaurants, bars and related establishments within a block of Pan.

IMPROV SHOWS AND CLASSES
Offered in Oakland since 2002.

Laugh out loud fun shows Improv Theater: Pan Theater.

"Don't take our word for it.....

Awkward Face achieved a rhythm that's virtually

unattainable in a free-associative universe. Chalk it up to chemistry, or the talents of a few ultra-malleable

improvisers. They've taken liberties with the form, while turning it into a discipline."

(East Bay Express)  

"We went tonight for the first time and we laughed a lot. These folks were GOOD. So glad to have this inOakland - I'll be back!"

"What a fun time! I rarely give 5 stars but this place is awesome."

"We laughed through the whole show. These talented actors delivered a creative performance."

"I had a great time when I attended the Awkward Face show at 8 pm on Saturday night."

“The actors are quick on their feet, and they manage to illicit many hardy laughs from the audience."

• Be sure to checkout our Laugh Guarantee.

• Birthday shows and private/group shows also available

Laugh out loud fun. Shows offered on select Fridays and Saturdays.

Pan performers take to the stage to create stories, scenes and

characters on the spot.100% improvised goodness since 2002.

All shows are PG-13. Under 13 with guardian present allowed.

Seating is limited. 

Will I be picked on our made to get on stage?

For those new to improv or that haven't seen an improv show before:

We do not make fun of audience members. We do occasionally ask for ideas,

topics or themes from volunteers. 

We don't put people on the spot. We're here to entertain you. We do on occasion ask for volunteers but we don't ask those

that don't volunteer.

All shows are 50 Feet from BART

Weekly Shows

Formats include: the Montage, One Act, and more plus

classic Theater Games (Whose Line is it Style).

Shows often sellout.

All shows are 30 seconds from BART making Pan shows the near me improv shows for the East Bay, Oakland and San Francisco.

Online show tickets backed by our:

Laugh Guarantee:

If you attend the any Pan show and do not laugh and have fun

we'll gladly refund your ticket fees to your original payment source.

Online tickets only