Tim ORR​

Tim Orr is an internationally respected improv actor, director, and teacher whose work has shaped long-form improvisation for over three decades. A cornerstone of the San Francisco improv scene since 1988, Tim has performed with and helped define legendary companies such as BATS Improv, True Fiction Magazine, and 3 For All, and is the founder of the Improv Playhouse of San Francisco.

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Tim’s artistry moves seamlessly between stage, screen, and classroom — from critically acclaimed improvised feature films (Suckerfish, Security) to globally touring theatrical productions and deeply influential training programs. As longtime Director of the BATS Improv Long-Form Intensive, he has mentored generations of improvisers with a focus on craft, clarity, and truthful play.

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A sought-after international teacher, Tim has performed and taught across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America, sharing a vision of improvisation rooted in listening, structure, and storytelling. His work continues to inspire performers worldwide to approach improv not just as comedy, but as a disciplined and deeply human art form.