Pan Theater | 2135 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 | ph: 415 724-
Pan Theater Improv Training Program
Intro to Improv -
Improv Basics (Improv 101)
Improv Basics -
Performance Program:
Short Form Troupe
Pan’s short form troupe meets for ten weeks and concludes with two
performances. Each session focuses on skills review, team building, scene work and
performance games. Admission to Pan’s Short Form Troupe is by passing Improv Basics
or by passing an audition. Note troupe spots are limited. Open spots vary each quarter.
Current troupe members have first registration options each session.
Long Form Troupe
Pan’s long form troupe meets for ten weeks and includes at least two performances.
Admission is by audition only. Each quarter rotates formats. Typical formats include:
the Harold, Montage, and One Act formats. Current troupe members have first registration
options each session. Participation in Pan’s Short Form troupe is not a pre-
Specialty Workshops:
Pan provides advanced improv training workshops such as: Meisner Technique for Improvisers and workshops with guest teaching groups such as the Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company.
Pan’s House Teams:
Ongoing groups require completion of the Pan Training program and/or audition. Note: we do on occasion have guest performing opportunities.
Awkward Face (audition only)
The Afters (audition only)
Note: Space in our performing groups is extremely limited. Our ongoing troupes perform several times per month. Performers are expected to be able to perform at least three times per month.
Pan Theater’s Program
Pan offers classes and performance groups for all levels of improvisers including: beginners, intermediate players and advanced performers.
