Monthly Archives: February 2007

Silvija Ozols Joins The Stepfathers

Friday, February 23, 2007 – 12:03 pm

Silvija Ozols, formerly of Creep, has joined the veteran ranks of UCB NY’s The Stepfathers. This is amazing news. I can’t wait to see how Sylvia effects the already boisterous energy of The Stepfathers. Her work in Creep has been fantastic, bringing her wonderful and quirky energy to scenes.
The Stepfathers are Michael Delaney, Christina Gausas, [...]

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If there is no risk

Monday, February 19, 2007 – 9:00 am

If there is no risk, why bother doing it?
-Keith Johnstone

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New UCB Harold Team Shines on Opening Night

Thursday, February 15, 2007 – 10:47 am

The house was packed at 7:50 and although there were a few open seats peppered throughout the theater, there were people sitting on stage and people standing in aisles. While past Harold nights have been growing in attendance, due in part to the huge influx of new students attending classes at the training [...]

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Own The Stage

Tuesday, February 13, 2007 – 2:54 pm

Own the fucking stage whenever you step onto it.
Mick Napier

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UCB NY Adds Optional Practice Sessions for Starting Students

Saturday, February 10, 2007 – 9:00 am

UCB NY Training Center has added optional weekend practice sessions for Improv 101 students to strengthen the lessons they get in classes. It’s great to see UCB adapting it’s teaching to better ingrain the basics. Although I loved my 101 training at UCB, I thought essentials (environment, object work, etc.) were taught very quickly and [...]

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Are We Having Fun Yet?

Friday, February 9, 2007 – 2:19 pm

I’m more than half way through level 301 at UCB NY and it’s been interesting. My instructor Chris Gethard may be one of the most brilliant thinkers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is insightful, straightforward, and extremely astute in his observations about improvisers and their work. I have been humbled, [...]

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