Tag Archives: UCB

Harold and Maude Night

“If you want to sing out, sing out…” UCB NY Announces a new sketch show and makes a pun.

The UCB Theatre is thrilled to announce the creation of MAUDE NIGHT!
Much like Harold Night showcases the improv talent of performers who have completed classes at the UCB Theatre, Maude Night will feature sketch comedy written by [...]

The Swarm Returns to UCB for One Night

Original Swarm team: Billy Merritt, Andrew Daly, Andy Secunda, Sean Conroy, Katie Roberts, Dave Blumenfeld, Michael Delaney
The Swarm Returns for One Night at UCB NY! The legendary Upright Citizen’s Brigade improvisational team comes back for a night of sidesplitting improv this Thursday. If you are a serious improviser, which I know you are, this is [...]

Gausas 600: Cat’s Cradle and JTS Brown

Normally I wouldn’t be spotlighting to a class show on Improvoker. Class shows are usually a great place to watch students perfecting their craft, but are sometimes a little difficult to watch… but this isn’t an ordinary class show. This is the final performance of a 600 level class taught by instructor Christina Gausas.
Christina is [...]

Inside Joke With Dave Foley

Saw Dave Foley speak last night at Inside Joke at UCB as part of their The Best Comedy In The Universe Festival.
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Improv 201 Class 6,7,8

Dear Improv Diary,
Although I am a few weeks late, I thought I would reflect on my 201 class at the Upright Citizens Brigade New York.

The Whip at Drury Lane in 1909
As I alluded to earlier, things over at UCB had definitely become more interesting. Jon Daly, our instructor, was called away for a writing [...]

Stephnie Weir Spotting In Union Square

Just went out for lunch and saw Stephnie Weir checking her cell phone by the Coffee Shop in Union Square. At first I had trouble placing her face, but then realized I was going to see her tonight at UCB’s The Best Comedy In The Universe Festival.
So, I think somebody is trying to tell me [...]