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Since 1986, BATS helped create and define a unique San Francisco style of long-form improvisation: a single-story 2-hour show, complete with intermission.
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BATS Improv
BATS Improv (formerly known as "Bay Area Theatresports") is a non-profit improvisational theatre company in San Francisco. Founded in 1986, their unique style of acting-based improvisational theatre is well known in improv circles around the world. BATS is the largest improvisational theatre company and school in Northern California.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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BATS Improv (formerly known as "Bay Area Theatresports") is a non-profit improvisational theatre company in San Francisco. Founded in 1986, their unique style of acting-based improvisational theatre is well known in improv circles around the world. BATS is the largest improvisational theatre company and school in Northern California.2
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- Websitewww.improv.org1
- WikipediaBATS Improv
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- 4Wikimedia CommonsBATS Improv photo by Syced, CC0