Upright Citizens Brigade Improvisation and Sketch Comedy Training Center
Advanced
Study
The Advanced Study program is an application-only set of classes, designed for students who have completed the core curriculum and are ready to make a professional level of commitment to improv or sketch comedy, and are ready to perform at an advanced level. Students must apply to Advanced Study Improv and Advanced Study Writing separately.
These are the main Advanced Study Courses:
- Advanced Study Harold (formerly Improv 501)
- Advanced Study Performance (formerly Improv 600) - must have already finished Advanced Study Harold to apply
- Advanced Study Writing - (formerly Sketch 301)
- Advanced Study Special - pre-requisite requirements will vary.
If you wish to take Advanced Study Courses
Step 1: Apply to the Advanced Study Program
Note: Students who received approval for Improv 501 courses or Sketch 301 before 12/31/09 are automatically approved for Advanced Study and don’t need to re-apply
Students will receive an email after Improv 401 or Sketch 201, confirming that they've completed the core improv or sketch program. After receiving that email, the students can apply to the Advanced Study Program.
To apply, send an email to advancedny@ucbcomedy.com. The subject line should be "Advanced Improv Application" or "Advanced Sketch Application."
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To: advancedny@ucbcomedy.com
Subject: Advanced Improv Application (or "Advanced Sketch Application")
1. Why do you wish to take classes in the Advanced Study Program?
2. What experience do you have in improv or sketch outside of your UCBTC classes? Please be specific. EX: If you are in a performance group, tell us your name and what form you are working on. Let us know the names of improv shows you've performed at around town, and how often. If you regularly work with a coach, tell us their name.
3. Please describe a comedy show or person (on stage, film or television) that inspired you and why?
Generally, a one paragraph long answer per question is sufficient, but whatever length you need to answer each question is fine.
If we accept your application, you’re allowed to register for Advanced Study courses. Otherwise, you will be directed to re-take an Improv 401 or a Sketch 201.
Once approved, you are in the Advanced program and don’t need to re-apply in the future.
Step 2: Register for a particular Advanced Study Course
Once you have been approved for the Advanced Study program, you can register for Advanced Study Courses. These are still labeled "Application Only" -- but this is just so the registrar can verify that you were approved to be in the Advanced Study Program.
If you have any other questions contact the registrar at classes@ucbcomedy.com
| Level | Day / Time | Start Date | Teacher | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Study Performance | Tues & Thurs 6:30-9:30pm | Tue February 28, 2012, 6:30pm EST | Porter Mason | View Course |
| Advanced Study Harold | Wednesday 2-5pm | Wed February 29, 2012, 2:00pm EST | Kevin Hines | View Course |
| Advanced Study Harold | Fridays 6-9pm | Fri March 2, 2012, 6:00pm EST | Betsy Stover | View Course |
When will you add new classes?
- New classes added EACH WEEK on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- We offer morning, afternoon and evening classes 7 days a week.
- Check our message board on Sunday night and Tuesday night to see exactly when the new classes will be posted the next day.