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Pan Theater
By PET BISTRO April 10, 2011
Excellent Business 5 Star Rating ...read more
Midtown Ballroom
By The House Of Jeffness.org July 23, 2008
Wonderful idea to locate in Oakland.We need more like you! Jeff Jones The House Of jeffness.org ...read more
Paramount Theatre
By Harrison E. at Judy'sBook August 16, 2005
Located at 20th and Broadway in Oakland, the Paramount is one of the last theaters remaining in the generation of huge and grand movie palaces. The theater today is used for historic movies and also live theater depending on the night and o... ...read more
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Auditions Bay Area Comedy Training
Every four months we hold auditions for our comedy improv performance program. It is an exciting time. Many people visit Pan for the first time. We meet many talented people interested in exploring improv theater. Some of those that audition have prior training but many of those that audition are new to improv. The auditions are relatively low key. Those auditioning are led through some warm-up exercises and then they get to perform improvised scenes with others auditioning. Many of those that attend often thank us for the change to get up and play on the Pan stage. If your around and want to try your hand at comedy improv in the East Bay stop by one of the auditions. They are scheduled for February 13th, 16th, 17th and 20th. For more information visit the link below: Get the details on Pan's auditions! ...read more
By Pan Theater February 10, 2011
Improv Basics
Our next round of Basics starts in September. This is Pan's improv 101. The class covers the basic concepts of improv and provides an introduction to our style. Many of Pan's performers in both the Afters and Awkward Face began their improv training with Improv Basics. Teaching Improv Basics keeps me grounded and humble. Seeing people that have never before get on stage, or perform improv before take risks and play is fulfilling. Watching the growth in technique, understanding of the art and self confidence in such a short time is rewarding. The technique and exercises do the work and as I teach I do my best act as a guide. It is the experience and exercises that do most of the teaching. The coach provides the sense of safety and encouragement. Our last two IB classes filled up fast. For more info on the class visit: http://www.pantheater.com/classes.html ...read more
By Pan Theater August 15, 2010
Pan Theater at the SF Improv Festival
Pan Theater's Awkward Face will be at the San Francisco Improv Festival. Awkward Face is performing with other popular local improv groups on the opening night of the festival. It will be at the Eureka Theater in SF. This is the first Pan performance in San Francisco in three years. It coincides with our expanded show schedule. The Afters and Awkward Face are performing at Pan on Friday and Awkward Face performs at Pan on Saturday evening. Our shows are one block from BART. The SF Improv Festival has a ton of other great shows lined up including a talk about the troupe that launched improv in the Bay Area - the Committee. Be sure to check out the festival and of course Awkward Face. Awkward Face San Francisco Improv Festival ...read more
By Pan Theater August 12, 2010