Specific with Dave Dennison [PRQ-I]

Class Time/Dates: 10:00am-5:00pm on Sunday // November 22

Schedule: Students can sign up for either Ordinary, Specific, or both!

Class size: 16 students maximum

Prerequisite: Foundation 3 or equivalent experience.

Tuition: $199

We are often told in improv to not worry about being interesting, to dare to be dull, that cleverness is not necessary, and to just go with the first thing. Even as we become more experienced it may feel like we have to do or be something noteworthy or entertaining. A concept that I have found quite freeing lately is that all I need is to be ordinary and specific. In this two day intensive we’ll focus on being “Ordinary” on Saturday and “Specific” on Sunday. Sign up for either or both!

Ordinary (Saturday November 21 10am-5pm)

We will celebrate the very ordinary choices our brains make; every time we pour a cup of coffee or call someone “Bob” or set a scene in a living room or a restaurant, let’s delight in it! We’ll also be actively exploring what “ordinary” means. One player’s ordinary offer may seem extraordinary to another player (and that’s great!).

Specific (Sunday November 22 10am-5pm)

There’s no better way to accept ordinary offers than to make them more specific. How old is that guy named Bob? What kind of cuisine do they serve in that restaurant? What do you put in your coffee? Specificity brings the mundane to life and invites our imagination to really see and experience the ordinary things we have brought into the scene.

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.

Refunds / Transfers / Exchanges

All BATS Improv class registrations are final, and we’re not able to offer refunds or transfers once you’ve enrolled.

Canceled Classes

If we need to cancel a class due to low enrollment, illness, or other surprises, you’ll receive a class credit good through the end of the calendar year. Credits can be applied to any BATS Improv class for which you've satisfied the prerequisites, or gifted to a friend or family member.

Accessibility at Fort Mason

• Wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking: Fort Mason 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.