Trick or Treat! Fun-Size Spooky Scenes 10/26

Get ready for a night of spooky, hilarious, and completely improvised Halloween fun with Trick or Treat! Fun-Size Spooky Scenes at Fort Mason Center! On Saturday, October 26, the brilliant minds at BATS Improv will take the stage to create an evening of unforgettable Halloween-inspired comedy—all from audience suggestions. And yes, there’s free candy involved.

Picture this: six talented improvisers, accompanied by live lighting and music, conjuring up short scenes (3-5 minutes each) that range from eerie to downright silly. Think vampires falling in love, monsters bungling through graveyards, or even a haunted house for sale—anything can happen when the audience gets to call the shots! For every suggestion that the cast uses, you’ll be rewarded with a piece of candy. So, not only do you get to enjoy a night of gut-busting improv, but you’ll also leave with pockets full of treats.

The magic of this show lies in its unpredictable variety. Each scene is like grabbing a handful of Halloween candy—some are sweet, some are surprising, but they all deliver. The performers will craft entire worlds from your imagination: haunted castles, creaky graveyards, sci-fi alien invasions, or even a romantic encounter between a mummy and a werewolf. With no sets or props, it’s up to the cast’s quick wit and improvisational chops to transport you into the heart of these spooky scenarios.

Co-directors Karen Brelsford and Derek Yee have brewed up this format to perfectly capture the playful spirit of Halloween, making it a show that’s suitable for all ages. As Brelsford puts it, “We wanted something that screams Halloween but is full of fun for everyone—whether you’re 8 or 80.”

Why You Should Go:

• Free Candy! Need we say more?
• Audience Participation: Your suggestions drive the show, and every shout-out could score you a sugary treat.
• Improvised Halloween Fun: With horror, sci-fi, and monster mash-ups, you’ll experience a mix of hilarious and spooky scenes that are guaranteed to keep you entertained.
• Perfect for the Season: Whether you’re in costume or not, this show is the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit.

Cast:

• Basel Al-Naffouri
• Derek Yee
• Karen Brelsford
• Lisa Wang
• Paul Killam
• William Hall
• Live Improvised Lighting: Craig Good

Come dressed in your Halloween best (though costumes are optional) and enjoy an evening filled with ghoulish giggles, delightful frights, and a whole lot of improv magic. Trick or Treat! Fun-Size Spooky Scenes is a frightfully fun way to kick off your Halloween weekend in San Francisco. And did we mention? There’s free candy.

Be sure to arrive early, snag your spot, and get ready for a night of ghostly good times!