Have questions or need more information contact Fest Committee here

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​And...what is Yes and...Fest?

It is an improv festival hosted by Batavia High School which brings together a celebration of improvisation with high school improvisers from across Northern Illinois. The festival's home is the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, a professional level centre, on the Campus of Batavia High School.

and...the Batavia High School's troupe is But Seriously Folks...
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Click on the logo to learn more about the BHS Improv Troupe.


​and...what can we expect to do there?

You and your students will have the opportunity to attend workshops, perform as a troupe, receive feedback from professionals and watch other high school troupes perform.  Some possible workshops you may attend are:
  • Introduction to Long Form
  • Getting Out of Your Head
  • Meet Armando
  • Doing Not Talking
  • Short Form
  • Polishing Your Advanced Skills
  • Broadening
  • Teacher as Improviser (How to coach improv for the teacher/director.)
  • And...other new and exciting workshops.
Click here to see last year's schedule.


​and...how much?

  Cost to attend Yes and...Fest
  Professional Improv Show included in each fee.
     $30 per participating student 
        (Workshop schedule will be emailed prior to fest.)
     $50 Optional ​Troupe Performance Pack
        (Includes 20 min. performance and 10 min. of private feedback time with a professional)
     $15 Spectator-adult ticket for evening performance of professional troupe (Paid at the door)
     $10 Spectator-student with ID ticket for evening performance of professional troupe (Paid at the door)
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and...how do I get there?

Yes and...Fest is held at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC).  The entrance is at the intersection of Wilson Street and Western Avenue in Batavia, IL. Please go to their website (click on logo to the right) for directions and a map.
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Click on image to go to BFAC website.


and...when are the events?

A final schedule with all of the participating workshops and performance groups scheduled for Yes and...Fest ​to be announced. Click here to see last year's schedule.
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and...what is a Troupe Performance Pack?

Only the ones that registered for the Troupe Performance Pack will perform on the main stage and receive feedback from the professional improvisers.