Travel Information

What venue(s) will be a part of the festival?

For 2019, we will be at the Exit Theater MainStage. This is an 80 seat theater in downtown San Francisco. It is conveniently located near public transportation (Powell MUNI/BART Station) and the 5th and Mission public parking garage. There are many hotels, shopping, and restaurants within walking distance.


What transportation options are available?

BART trains make traveling from San Francisco or Oakland airport to your hotel/accommodation very easy and affordable.


What dining options are available?

If you join Dominica Malcolm for the walking tour, we will be meeting at the Twitter building, and a lot of food options are available in The Market and various restaurants inside to purchase and bring for the picnic in Alamo Square Park.

Around the EXIT Theatre, there are a lot of restaurants in the Union Square area.

Festival Information

How much stage time will performers receive?

Improv and Sketch Ensembles will receive 25 minutes. FemmeC's, who act as hosts for each show block, will receive approximately 5 minutes total for their solo act and introducing the three acts.


What is the range of shows and styles the festival is seeking?

We are hoping to showcase a diversity of acts. We are open to short-form, long-form, small group ensembles (duos, trios), sketch, musical, and experimental. We are ideally looking for strong ensembles who practice the mission of this fest: "supporting the female voice - in all its flavors."


What is the local improv scene like?

San Francisco improv is very eclectic. There is a large diversity of style. From narrative, theatrical improvised plays to authentic, slice of life thematic long-form and duos, to fast paced short form, and comedy-driven Harolds. San Francisco is a city known for artistic risk-taking, social-political activist theatre, and experimentation.


What are the festival's goals?

Our mission is to increase the visibility of womxn in all areas of improvised theatre. This fest builds comradery and a support system for womxn improvisors, creating long-lasting friendships and mentorship relationships. We will inspire the next generation of womxn improvisors to boldly go where no woman has gone before!


What are the selection criteria for this festival?

A polished package! We want to be able to see/hear you in your video and get a clear sense of the style of your show that you plan to perform. We also value experience and look for groups with a festival resume. Also- we do accept new young groups, or groups newly formed just for this festival. We want to create a diverse fest! We also expect the video to reflect the cast who will be performing at the festival. Please contact us about any cast changes.

If you submit a show/ensemble that includes non-womxn performers, we ask that you tell us how your show/ensemble supports the mission of our fest---to increase the visibility of womxn and have an active womxn's presence on the improv stage.


What unique improv experiences will performers gain?

With acceptance into Femprovisor Fest, you will get:
* Performer pass that includes free admission to all shows that are not sold out
* 10% discount on workshops
* Sunday improv jam
* San Francisco walking tour hosted by one of our producers, ending with a picnic in Alamo Square Park (by the Painted Ladies)
* Additional social opportunities to connect with other improvisors
* Opportunity to appear in Improvative Productions' improv documentary
* More perks still being arranged