Foundation 3: Character & Relationship in Palo Alto with Derek Yee

Class Time/Dates: 7:00-10:00pm on Wednesdays // January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11

Location: Cubberley Community Center. 4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Schedule: 6 sessions

Class length: 3 hours

Class size: 14 students maximum

Prerequisite: F2 or equivalent experience required.

Please email to confirm eligibility and get the access code, or if you have additional questions about requirements.

Tuition: $399

Foundation 3 is a deep dive into a vital ingredient of successful scenes: strong, colorful, and committed characters.

In F3, improvisers learn:

• How to create characters and develop relationships between characters that fuel the developing story.
• How to create characters with subtle shifts in the body, face, and voice to tell their stories.
• How to develop fully realized characters with strong points of view and wants that drive the story forward.

The goal of this class is to expand your character range and hone your skills at creating and sustaining believable characters -- all in an extremely playful atmosphere.

At the end of F3, the coach will make a recommendation for each student about what the next step is best — repeating F3 or moving to F4: Scenework & Acting Skills.

We have community standards, a conflict process, and a COVID prevention policy in place. Agreement/acceptance of these policies is required to participate in BATS classes. Please use the links above to access and read these policies, and check the boxes during registration to indicate your agreement/confirmation.

BATS Improv Class Refund Policy

All class sales are final. In the event we cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment, we’ll refund your tuition in full.

Accessibility at Cubberley

• Wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking: Cubberley provides accessible parking spaces and entrances for visitors with disabilities.
• Accessible restrooms: ADA-compliant restrooms are available throughout the facility.

If you need specific accommodations or have unique accessibility concerns, please email us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to assist.

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