NY Improv Program

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 |
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Improv 101 | ONLINE Saturdays 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET | Jan 9th, 2021, 11:00am | Cory P Willis |
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Improv 101 | ONLINE Sundays 3-5pm PT/6-8pm ET | Jan 10th, 2021, 3:00pm | Monika Smith |
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Improv 101 | ONLINE Tues & Thurs 5-7pm PT/8-10pm ET | Jan 12th, 2021, 5:00pm | John Murray |
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Improv 101 | ONLINE Wednesdays 3-5pm PT/ 6-8pm ET | Jan 13th, 2021, 3:00pm | Drew DiFonzo Marks |
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Improv 101 | ONLINE Thursdays 6-8pm PT/9-11pm ET | Jan 14th, 2021, 6:00pm | Ali Ghandour |
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Improv 101 | ONLINE Sundays 10am-12pm PT/1-3pm ET | Jan 17th, 2021, 10:00am | Allyn Pintal |
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Improv 101 | ONLINE Sundays 2-4pm & 5-7pm PT/5-7pm & 8-10pm ET | Jan 17th, 2021, 2:00pm | Shannon O'Neill |
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Improv 101 | ONLINE Tues & Thurs 2-4pm PT/5-7pm ET | Jan 19th, 2021, 2:00pm | Drew DiFonzo Marks |
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TEEN - Improv 101 - ONLINE | Teen 13-17 ONLINE Sundays noon-2pm PT/3-5pm ET | Jan 24th, 2021, 12:00pm | Cory P Willis | Course Details |
Improv 101 | ONLINE Mon-Thurs 6-8pm PT/9-11pm ET | Jan 25th, 2021, 6:00pm | Intensive ONLINE | Course Details |
Improv 101 | ONLINE Mondays 7-9pm PT/ 10pm-12am ET | Jan 25th, 2021, 7:00pm | Betsy Stover |
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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 |
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Improv 201 | ONLINE Thursdays 7-9pm PT/10pm-12am ET | Jan 7th, 2021, 7:00pm | Betsy Stover |
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Improv 201 | ONLINE Sundays 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET | Jan 10th, 2021, 11:00am | Donald Chang |
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Improv 201 | ONLINE Sundays 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET | Jan 17th, 2021, 11:00am | Sarah Claspell |
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Improv 201 | ONLINE Wednesdays 11am-1pm PT/ 2-4pm ET | Jan 20th, 2021, 11:00am | Sarah Claspell | Course Details |
Improv 201 | ONLINE Weds & Fri 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET | Jan 20th, 2021, 11:00am | Betsy Stover | Course Details |
Improv 201 | ONLINE Mon-Thurs 6-8pm PT/9-11pm ET | Jan 25th, 2021, 6:00pm | INTENSIVE ONLINE | Course Details |
Improv 201 | ONLINE Mon-Thurs noon-2pm PT/3-5pm ET | Feb 1st, 2021, 12:00pm | INTENSIVE ONLINE | 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 |
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Improv 301 | ONLINE Saturdays 9:30-11:30am PT / 12:30-2:30pm ET | Jan 9th, 2021, 9:30am | Toni Charline |
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Improv 301 | ONLINE Tuesdays 7-9pm PT/ 10pm-midnight ET | Jan 19th, 2021, 7:00pm | Brandon Gardner | Course Details |
Improv 301 | ONLINE Thursdays 6-8pm PT/9-11pm ET | Jan 21st, 2021, 6:00pm | Monika Smith | Course Details |
Improv 301 | ONLINE Saturdays 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET | Jan 23rd, 2021, 11:00am | Drew DiFonzo Marks | 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.
Level | Day / Time | Start Date | Teacher | Actions |
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Improv 401 | ONLINE Sundays 9-11am PT/noon-2pm ET | Jan 10th, 2021, 9:00am | Shannon O'Neill |
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Improv 401 | ONLINE Sundays 9:30-11:30am PT/12:30-2:30pm ET | Jan 10th, 2021, 9:30am | Toni Charline |
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Improv 401 | ONLINE Saturdays 9-11am PT/noon-2pm ET | Jan 23rd, 2021, 9:00am | Donald Chang | Course Details |
Improv 401 | ONLINE Thursdays 7-9pm PT/ 10pm-midnight ET | Jan 28th, 2021, 7:00pm | Brandon Gardner |
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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.