NY Improv Program
Improv 101 through Improv 401 make up our core Improv Program. In these courses you will learn how to improvise game-based comedic scenes and the Long Form structure known as the "Harold".
The Improv Advanced Study Program is open to all students who pass Improv 401 and wish to continue taking classes. The program offers a wide variety of classes including ones on specific aspects of improv, drilling the Harold, and different forms.
This class introduces the basics of how to perform long-form improv. Students will learn how to use "yes-and," playing at the top of your intelligence, active listening and support to create comedic improvised scenes.
| Level | Day / Time | Start Date | Teacher | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improv 101 | Tue-Fri 11:30am-6:30pm | May 26th, 2020, 11:30am | Intensive | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | Mon-Fri 11:30am-6:30pm | Jun 8th, 2020, 11:30am | Intensive | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | Mon-Fri 11:30am-6:30pm | Jul 6th, 2020, 11:30am | Intensive | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | Mondays 11:30am-6:30pm | Aug 24th, 2020, 11:30am | Intensive | Course Details |
This class introduces the concept of finding the Game of The Scene in long-form improv. The "game" is the cornerstone of the UCB improv philosophy - it roughly means being aware of what makes your scenes funny and focusing on it as the scene progresses.
| Level | Day / Time | Start Date | Teacher | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improv 201 | Tuesdays 7-10pm | May 12th, 2020, 7:00pm | Erik Tanouye | Course Details |
| Improv 201 | Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm | Jun 1st, 2020, 11:30am | Intensive | Course Details |
This class introduces the form called The Harold. In the Harold, performers improvise comedic scenes that connect to create one unified piece.
| Level | Day / Time | Start Date | Teacher | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improv 301 | Mondays and Wednesdays 3-6pm | May 4th, 2020, 3:00pm | Erik Tanouye | Course Details |
In this class, students continue to study the Harold. After successfull completing this class, they have completed the core improv program at the UCBT.
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.