LA 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 Thursdays 6-8pm PT/9-11pm ET | Jul 22nd, 2021, 6:00pm | Monika Smith |
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| Improv 101 | ONLINE Mon-Fri 6-8am PT/9-11am ET | Jul 26th, 2021, 6:00am | Shannon O'Neill |
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| Improv 101 | ONLINE Sundays 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET | Aug 1st, 2021, 11:00am | Sarah Claspell |
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| Improv 101 | ONLINE Tuesdays 4-6pm PT/7-9pm ET | Aug 3rd, 2021, 4:00pm | Ari Voukydis |
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| Improv 101 | ONLINE Saturdays 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET | Aug 7th, 2021, 11:00am | Cory P Willis | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | ONLINE Mon-Thurs 6-8pm PT/9-11pm ET | Aug 9th, 2021, 6:00pm | INTENSIVE ONLINE | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | ONLINE Sundays 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET | Aug 15th, 2021, 11:00am | Allyn Pintal | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | ONLINE Tues & Thurs 5-7pm PT/8-10pm ET | Aug 24th, 2021, 5:00pm | John Murray | 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 Sundays 12-2pm PT/3-5pm ET | Aug 1st, 2021, 12:00pm | Billy Merritt |
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| Improv 201 | ONLINE Wednesdays 2-4pm PT/5-7pm ET | Aug 11th, 2021, 2:00pm | Shannon O'Neill | Course Details |
| Improv 201 | ONLINE Sundays 3-5pm PT/6-8pm ET | Aug 22nd, 2021, 3:00pm | Monika Smith | 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 Tuesdays 6-8pm PT/9-11pm PT | Aug 10th, 2021, 6:00pm | Sarah Claspell |
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| Improv 301 | ONLINE Thursdays 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET | Aug 19th, 2021, 11:00am | Billy Merritt | 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 Saturdays 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET | Aug 21st, 2021, 11:00am | Alex Berg | Course Details |
| Improv 401 | ONLINE Wednesdays 5-7pm PT/8-10pm ET | Aug 25th, 2021, 5:00pm | Shannon O'Neill |
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| Improv 401 | ONLINE Tues & Fri noon-2pm PT/3-5pm ET | Aug 31st, 2021, 12:00pm | Billy Merritt | 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 Thursdays 5-7pm PT/8-10pm ET | Jul 29th, 2021, 5:00pm | Sarah Claspell |
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