Improv 101 focuses on classic improv theater games and basic improv acting technique. Improv games rotate each class cycle.
Whether your brand new to improv or returning this class is a great place to start. You'll have fun, meet new people and explore the creative power of improv.
Focus
• Playing and Group Games
• Making your partner look like a poet, artist and genius
• Giving up control
• Embracing Yes, And!
Class Take Away
• You’ll think faster on your feet
• You’ll jump-in faster and make bolder choices onstage and off
• You’ll get back to the play space
• You’ll have fun and make new friends
Class Bonus
Improv Dojo drop-in class pass. Get a free Dojo pass good for up to 8 drop-in classes.
You can use this with a friend, or gift. Good for 1 year.
(Improv Dojo Pass Value $160).
Pan is 30 seconds from the 12th Street Bart Gate (Ogawa Exit)
Class Dates:
6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23
Location:
Pan Theater, 120 Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland
30 seconds from BART
Class Reviews
The instructor reviews the basics differently each day so we can continue to anchor them - I enjoy being able to practice more due to the uncrowded classes. Great for anyone wishing to enhance improv skills; I'll definitely be back for more -
Rosalie Valerio,
Instructor, Western Career College
"I loved the Basic Improv class at Pan. I felt comfortable and free to play, and have since discovered that I also got a very good foundation in improv. It has helped my acting immensely."
Rebecca Northen, Financial Analyst, SF
I thought Improv 101 was amazing I had so much fun and I recommend it for any actor it helps a lot in the future.
A+ from Amy Roiland, Actor member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild)
The Pan Theater Beginner Improv class was a lucky find for me. I had been away from theater altogether for about 18 years and was really itching to get back into it but was a bit scared of getting in over my head too fast.
The Pan Theater was an emotionally safe place for me to get back into the swing of things!
Chris, Chemist, Alameda, CA
Taking Beginning Improv at Pan Theater was one of the most playful fun things I've done in my adult life. David creates a wonderful safe learning environment that makes it easy to learn.
I was always surprised when the time was up because the class went by so fast.
I ask many of my coaching clients to take an Improv class because it helps them become more spontaneous, less judgmental and more open for personal growth.
Ralph Thomas, Personal Life Coach
