BATS Improv is more than a theatre company. It’s a creative force that strengthens the fabric of our community through the power of connection, laughter, and imagination. Since 1986, we’ve been San Francisco’s longest-running and most acclaimed improv company, inspiring thousands through unforgettable performances and transformative training.

Every show, every class, and every workshop we offer helps people rediscover creativity, build confidence, and connect with others in meaningful ways. But our mission extends beyond the stage. With your support, we bring the magic of improv to communities that otherwise wouldn’t have access to live theatre or arts education—making creativity, joy, and belonging available to all.

Your gift directly fuels this impact. It helps us inspire the next generation of artists, nurture collaboration across diverse groups, and keep San Francisco a vibrant hub of artistic innovation. Together, we can ensure that improv continues to change lives, one laugh, one story, and one shared moment at a time.

Thank you for believing in the power of improv to uplift, unite, and transform our community.

For in-kind donations, volunteering, grant opportunities, or corporate sponsorships, please email us at director@improv.org.

Why the World Needs BATS

Life is improvised!