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". Successful completion of Improv 401 allows you to apply for our Advanced Study program.
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 | Thursdays 6-9pm | Aug 17th, 2017, 6:00pm | Mano Agapion |
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| Improv 101 | Mon-Fri 11am-2pm | Aug 21st, 2017, 11:00am | Intensive LA | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | Wednesdays 3:30-6:30pm | Aug 23rd, 2017, 3:30pm | Todd Fasen | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | Saturdays 11am-2pm | Aug 26th, 2017, 11:00am | Adam McCabe | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | Tues-Fri 11am-2pm | Aug 29th, 2017, 11:00am | Intensive LA |
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| Improv 101 | Tuesdays 3:30-6:30pm | Aug 29th, 2017, 3:30pm | Todd Fasen | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | Tuesdays 6-9pm | Aug 29th, 2017, 6:00pm | Marissa Strickland | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | Tues-Fri 11am-2pm | Sep 5th, 2017, 11:00am | Intensive LA | 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 | Thursdays 2:30-5:30pm | Aug 17th, 2017, 2:30pm | Adam McCabe |
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| Improv 201 | Saturdays 2:30-5:30pm | Aug 19th, 2017, 2:30pm | Susannah Becket | Course Details |
| Improv 201 | Sundays 3-6pm | Aug 27th, 2017, 3:00pm | Jill Donnelly |
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| Improv 201 | Mondays & Wednesdays 11am-2pm | Aug 28th, 2017, 11:00am | Betsy Stover | Course Details |
| Improv 201 | Tues-Fri 11am-2pm | Aug 29th, 2017, 11:00am | Intensive LA |
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| Improv 201 | Thursdays 7-10pm | Aug 31st, 2017, 7:00pm | Brian Finkelstein | 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 | Wednesdays 6-9pm | Aug 16th, 2017, 6:00pm | Mano Agapion |
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| Improv 301 | Sundays 3-6pm | Aug 27th, 2017, 3:00pm | Pam Murphy | Course Details |
| Improv 301 | Tues & Thurs 2:30-5:30pm | Aug 29th, 2017, 2:30pm | Brandon Gardner | Course Details |
| Improv 301 | Thursdays 6-9pm | Aug 31st, 2017, 6:00pm | Paul Welsh | 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 | Tuesdays 11:30am-2:30pm | Aug 22nd, 2017, 11:30am | Johnny Meeks |
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| Improv 401 | Sundays 2:30-5:30pm | Aug 27th, 2017, 2:30pm | Dave Theune |
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| Improv 401 | Wednesdays 2:30-5:30pm | Aug 30th, 2017, 2:30pm | Josh Simpson | Course Details |