Improv show in Oakland at Pan Theater.

TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE 

TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE THROUGH PLAY

Get Your First Improv Class FREE at Oakland's Premier Theater

Steps from BART - Just 15 Minutes from Berkeley - 30 Minutes from SF


[START FREE CLAIM YOUR SPOT] Limited to next 4 students


“We’ve taught thousands  of students since 2002. Improv changed my life— let us help you change yours.” — David Alger, Founder


IMPROV GIVES YOU

More Confidence | Authentic Connections | Quick Thinking | Playful Joy


Discover why professionals from Oakland, Google, UC Berkeley, and Kaiser choose Pan Theater:

From Class Surveys:

   -93% of students report increased confidence in social situations
   -83% cite improved workplace communication skills
   -91% say improv helped them "find their voice"


BUTTON: FIND YOUR CLASS HERE


YOUR IMPROV JOURNEY STARTS HERE


FIRST TIMER?

FREE Improv Dojo™ Class

Weekly drop-in sessions perfect for beginners

"The best 90 minutes of my week!" - Melissa T.


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READY TO COMMIT?

Improv 101: Foundations of Fun

Our signature 6-week course starts monthly

Limited to 18 students per class
Wednesdays Starting June 11th. 7pm to 9pm.

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CONTINUING STUDENTS

ADVANCED STUDENTS: TROUPE AUDITIONS

Deepen your skills and join our community. Perform at Pan.


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UPCOMING SHOWS - SEE IMPROV IN ACTION

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THIS WEEKEND: “Improv in Downtown”

Friday at 8pm - Tickets $20
FREE for current students

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

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"After 15 years of stage fright, Pan Theater helped me find my voice. Now I present to executives without breaking a sweat."

— James K., Software Engineer

"The most supportive community I've found in the Bay Area. Nothing compares to the authentic connections here."

— Tara M., Nurse

"Better than therapy for my social anxiety, and way more fun!"

— Devon C., Graduate Student

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YOUR IMPROV HOME IN THE EAST BAY


LOCATION:

120 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland CA 94612
30 seconds from 12th Street BART - Ogawa Plaza Exit.


Pan Theater has been in the heart of Oakland’s Theater District since 2002. Pan is convenient to the entire Bay Area include: San Francisco, Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley via BART: San Pablo, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Moraga, Dublin, Hayward, San Jose.

CONTACT:

(510) 444-4751

classes@pantheater.com

Trusted by East Bay improvisers since 2002