Intensive Improv Format "The BAT" with US Superstar Joe Bill
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ImprovStar i**s so excited to host US Superstar
JOE BILL's Masterclass with his world-famous format
"THE BAT"
Workshop Details:
The Bat is a long-form narrative improv structure designed to create a dream-like, interconnected story. It was developed by Joe Bill and became popular through teaching and performances at Annoyance Theatre and in workshops internationally.
### Key Characteristics of The Bat
- Group Mind
- Performers aim for a shared subconscious storytelling.
- Scenes often feel associative rather than logically plotted.
- One Continuous World
- Instead of separate sketches, the show gradually reveals that everything exists within a single narrative universe.
- Dream Logic
- Characters, locations, and images recur in surprising ways.
- Scenes connect emotionally or symbolically rather than strictly through plot.
- Minimal Structure
- No rigid beats like the Harold.
- Connections emerge organically through listening and pattern recognition.
- Callbacks Become Meaningful
- Elements reappear later with deeper emotional context.
### Joe Bill’s Influence
Joe Bill is known for emphasizing:
- emotional commitment
- ensemble awareness
- “playing from the gut”
- following instinct rather than intellectual plotting
We will also perform it on stage, as a shorter 30 min Showcase-version, on the 28th April at Heppel & Ettlich Theater!
The Bat Workshop
In this workshop I will take you through the experience of one of my signature formats, The Bat, which is essentially a longform improv piece that players play with their eyes closed for an audience who experiences your “theater of the mind” as they sit in a darkened theater. The Bat may contain elements of both Narrative and Freestyle long form sensibilities, and each is somewhat a unique reflection of the collective personalities of the players who perform it. It is truly a joy ride in the dark. Probably best for intermediate to advanced level improvisers.
💰 The price is 105 EUR (6h workshop)
👥 Please note: We have a maximum of 12 spots available for this exclusive masterclass. Book now because its first PAY, first serve basis!
Name: Kyra Thaysen
IBAN: DE16 1001 1001 2621 1943 45
BIC: NTSBDEB1XXX
PayPal:
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(Please always send through friends&Family to avoid extra charges!)
This event is on "First Pay, first serve", basis!
Location is at Frauenlobstrasse 5, Munich in the large community rooms downstairs!
About Joe Bill
Joe Bill is widely regarded as one of the best teachers of Scenic, Longform, Duo Improvisation, and Improvised Storytelling in North America today. He is one of the founding members of Annoyance Theater Chicago where, for 12 years, he performed in and/or directed more than 60 different shows. He is the creator and host of Story Chain, a virtual (and now sometimes live!), 90-minute, international story sharing event that he developed in 2020 during the Pandemic. He was the Director of Corporate Training at iO Chicago for 15 years and started training and performing there in 1985. He was a Guest Artist in Residence at The Second City Training Center & Conservatory where he taught intensives in Duo Improvisation and Improvisation for Actors for 10 years**.** Joe is ½ of the original improvised Monoscene (we used to call it “Real Time”), BASSPROV with Mark Sutton, and has been touring all over the world teaching, directing, and improvising with several other amazing Duo Partners like Patti Stiles (Our Play), Jill Bernard (SCRAM!), Stacey Hallal (Stacey & Joe, We Slept Together) Lee White (Paradigm), David Razowsky (Razowsky & Bill) and Heather Urquart (Blues Hammer), ALL in different, original formats and styles. Joe has taught and performed on every continent on earth, except for Antarctica which remains on his bucket list.
More info about Joe here:
*https://www.integratedimprovisation.com/about*
What is our purchasing, cancellation, and refund policy?
If you have already registered for this workshop, and you are no longer able to attend, our cancellation policy is as follows:
• If you change your RSVP on Meetup before the 24th April 2026 before midnight, you may replace your position with another replacement participant. You will get NO refund from us directly, but need to sort this out with them directly, and are also responsible for finding the replacement. Please understand that we need to pay our Superstars in advance as well as the rooms etc. Thank you for your understanding!
• Sorry, no refund if: You don't show up and don't change your RSVP on Meetup, you will get no refund.
Other cancellations and schedule changes
It's unlikely to happen, but we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule an event due to the sudden presenter illness, or other outside circumstances. If the event is cancelled, participants will receive a full refund of their registration fee.
All workshops are held in English. If you have any questions, just write me:)
Looking forward to you!