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 |
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| Improv 101 | ONLINE Saturdays 1-3pm PT/4-6pm ET | Oct 16th, 2021, 1:00pm | Donald Chang |
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| Improv 101 | ONLINE Sundays noon-2pm PT/3-5pm ET | Oct 17th, 2021, 12:00pm | Cory P Willis |
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| Improv 101 | ONLINE Mon-Thurs 7-9am PT/10am-12pm ET | Oct 18th, 2021, 7:00am | INTENSIVE ONLINE |
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| Improv 101 | ONLINE Tues & Thurs 5-7pm PT/8-10pm ET | Oct 19th, 2021, 5:00pm | John Murray |
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| Improv 101 | ONLINE Tues & Fri 12-2pm PT/3-5pm ET | Nov 2nd, 2021, 12:00pm | Billy Merritt | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | ONLINE Tuesdays 4-6pm PT/7-9pm ET | Nov 2nd, 2021, 4:00pm | Ari Voukydis | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | ONLINE Sundays 1-3pm PT/4-6pm ET | Nov 7th, 2021, 1:00pm | Monika Smith | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | ONLINE Mon-Thurs 6-8pm PT/9-11pm ET | Nov 8th, 2021, 6:00pm | INTENSIVE ONLINE | 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 |
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| Improv 201 | ONLINE Saturdays 3-5pm PT/6-8pm ET | Oct 16th, 2021, 3:00pm | Monika Smith |
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| Improv 201 | ONLINE Mon-Thurs 8-10am PT/11am-1pm ET | Oct 18th, 2021, 8:00am | INTENSIVE ONLINE | Course Details |
| Improv 201 | ONLINE Wednesdays 5-7pm PT/8-10pm ET | Oct 27th, 2021, 5:00pm | Shannon O'Neill | 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 Mondays 4-6pm PT/7-9pm ET | Oct 18th, 2021, 4:00pm | John Murray | Course Details |
| Improv 301 | ONLINE Sundays 2-4pm PT/5-7pm ET | Oct 31st, 2021, 2:00pm | Donald Chang | Course Details |
| Improv 301 | ONLINE Mon-Thurs 6-8pm PT/9-11pm ET | Nov 1st, 2021, 6:00pm | INTENSIVE ONLINE | 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 12-2pm PT/3-5pm ET | Oct 24th, 2021, 12:00pm | Billy Merritt | Course Details |
| Improv 401 | ONLINE Tues & Thurs 3-5pm PT/6-8pm ET | Nov 2nd, 2021, 3:00pm | Drew DiFonzo Marks | Course Details |
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.
| Level | Day / Time | Start Date | Teacher | Actions |
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| Advanced Study Improv | ONLINE Saturdays 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET | Nov 13th, 2021, 11:00am | Alex Berg | Course Details |