May/June Performances from BATS Improv Theatre May 1, 2009

BATS Improv pays homage to the stage and screen with its spring calendar. In May, "BATS goes to Broadway"; while "BATS goes to Hollywood" each weekend in June: Upcoming show details:

Classic Stage Play (May 1/2)
The charm and power of classic American theatre meets the exciting, unpredictable nature of improvisation. Improvisers create a new, timeless American theatre classic each night created from audience suggestions.

Playwright Super Scene (May 8/9)
Working from classes written by famous playwrights such as Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, and Tennessee Williams, the cast performs in scenes utilizing elements contributed by the audience. After each "Act" the audience decides which playwright's style continues and which is yanked from the stage.

Gods & Heroes: Improvised Mythology (May 15/16)
An evening of improvised stories in the epic style of Greek Mythology. Audience suggestions will be used to unravel mysteries of gods, humans, love, quests, magic, and creation.

Family Drama (May 22/23)
A traditional three-act stage play depicting a dysfunctional family getting together for the Memorial Day holiday.

Spontaneous Broadway (May 29/30)
Audience-submitted song titles are turned into the basis for a brand new Broadway musical.

Warp Speed: An Improvised Trek (June 5/6)
A sci-fi adventure exploring a new galaxy and its inhabitants on a spaceship named by the audience.

Bond, Improvised Bond (June 12/13)
Improvisers battle evil, save the world, and still manage to dress for dinner in this format of deception and intrigue.

Double Feature (June 19/20)
Four actors portray numerous characters in two concurrent "films"

Big Broadway, Baby! (June 26/27)
An over-the-top, classic Hollywood-esque musical overflowing with song, dance, and romance!

$15-18.

Official Website: http://www.improv.org/Box-Office/Performance-Schedule.aspx