Category Archives: Improv

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What is the meaning of Improv?

Thursday, January 15, 2009 – 12:21 pm

First, thanks for the warm welcome Ben, I look forward to participating in the community here!
I’m a life long fan of comedy, and have been intrigued by improv ever since I learned that Ghostbusters was created by a bunch of guys who were good at it. And I thought, from watching many shows, that I [...]

By Philip Buuck | Also posted in Everyday | Comments (2)

12 Week 501 Starting in August

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 – 5:44 pm

I just finished up my second 501 at the Upright Citizens Brigade with Anthony King and by the end of 8 weeks it was clear, we wanted more classes together. We had all started to “get” each others playing styles and were also starting to see what Anthony was talking about in scenes. After our [...]

By Ben Whitehouse | Comments (5)

Which Improv School is Right for Me?

Monday, May 19, 2008 – 2:44 pm

Hi Improvoker folks-I was just wondering if you could enlighten me on something. With so many improv schools available, it’s hard to decide which one is the best, or if there even is a best. There’s PIT, UCB, Magnet Theater, National Improv Theater, etc., etc. I’ve already taken a level 1 class [...]

By Ben Whitehouse | Also posted in Questions | Comments (3)

Tis’ The Special Class Season

Thursday, May 15, 2008 – 3:55 pm

As summer makes it’s ways into our collective hearts and armpits, so do the rise of special classes taught at the Upright Citizens Brigade Training Center. One instructor to always keep an eye out for is the unparalleled Christina Gausas. If I were a bit more pretentious I might even venture to say that Christina [...]

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Monopoly is a Game

Thursday, May 8, 2008 – 2:33 pm

Found this today and have to say, It’s pretty brilliant. Sorry was not the most fun game because it relied too heavily on that big plastic half dome thing. The game itself was boring as shit.
Monopoly is a game.
We use the pattern of moving pieces around the board to play that game.
That pattern in and [...]

By Ben Whitehouse | Also posted in Quotes | Comments (3)

Del Close’s Notes

Thursday, April 24, 2008 – 2:45 pm

From Del Close’s Notes
GENERAL PRINCIPLES

You are all supporting actors
Always check your impulses
Never enter a scene unless you are needed
Save your fellow actor, don’t worry about the piece
Your prime responsibility is to support
Work at the top of your brains at all times
Never underestimate or condescend to your audience
No jokes (unless it is tipped in front that [...]

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