Bay Area Improv Veteran Regina Saisi To Appear In 'Partners In Crime'

Press release from the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce:

MARTINEZ, CA – Spontaneous Mind Productions is thrilled to announce that Regina Saisi, a veteran of the Bay Area improv scene, will join the cast of "Partners in Crime" for its upcoming December 3rd episode. Saisi, a celebrated member of BATS Main Stage Company since 1987, brings her extensive experience in improvised theatre to the show.

About Regina Saisi: Artistic Legacy and Innovative Spirit

Regina Saisi has been a cornerstone in the development of the San Francisco Bay Area’s improvisation community. Her career highlights include key roles as Artistic Director, director, and coach at BATS, and her current role as Dean at BATS School of Improv.

Saisi's contribution to improvised theatre is monumental. She has co-founded several groundbreaking improv companies like Riot Squad, Improv Theatre, Pulp Playhouse, True Fiction Magazine, and Improv Playhouse of San Francisco. Her work, notably with Improv Theatre, pioneered longform improv, transforming improvised theatre from simple scenes into intricate, full-length narratives. Pulp Playhouse stands as a testament to her extensive genre study, shaping both storytelling style and structure.

Her most ambitious project, True Fiction Magazine, has achieved international acclaim, presenting innovative narrative styles in countries like Sweden, Finland, Italy, and Belgium. Besides, Regina has imparted her knowledge at institutions like Studio ACT, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and TAM High School, enriching the next generation of improvisers.

About "Partners in Crime": A Unique Improvised Serial

"Partners in Crime" is a first-of-its-kind improvised serial production that delves into the world of mystery and intrigue. The show follows two private-eyes whose adventures range from murder and blackmail to jewel heists and kidnapping. Unlike typical improv shows, "Partners in Crime" is not a comedy but a mystery, drawing audiences into a captivating narrative shaped partly by audience suggestions.

Event Details:

Date: December 3rd
Location: Martinez Campbell Theater, 636 Ward Street, Martinez, CA
Time: Curtain at 2:30 PM, Running time 1.5 hours
Tickets: Available at www.campbelltheater.com

This press release was produced by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.