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 Saturdays 2-4pm PT/ 5-7pm ET | Apr 17th, 2021, 2:00pm | Aman Adumer |
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| Improv 101 | ONLINE Sundays 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET | Apr 18th, 2021, 11:00am | Ali Ghandour |
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| Improv 101 | ONLINE Tues & Thurs 2-4pm PT/5-7pm ET | Apr 20th, 2021, 2:00pm | Drew DiFonzo Marks | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | ONLINE Tuesdays 4-6pm PT/7-9pm ET | Apr 20th, 2021, 4:00pm | Ari Voukydis |
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| Improv 101 | ONLINE Weds & Thurs 4-6pm PT/7-9pm ET | Apr 21st, 2021, 4:00pm | Donald Chang | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | Intensive ONLINE Tues-Fri 8-10am PT/11am-noon ET | Apr 27th, 2021, 8:00am | INTENSIVE ONLINE |
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| Improv 101 | ONLINE Saturdays 3-5pm PT/6-8pm ET | May 1st, 2021, 3:00pm | Monika Smith | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | ONLINE Mondays 4-6pm PT/7-9pm ET | May 3rd, 2021, 4:00pm | Donald Chang | Course Details |
| Improv 101 | ONLINE Sundays 3-5pm PT/6-8pm ET | May 9th, 2021, 3:00pm | Monika Smith | 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 2-4pm PT/5-7pm ET | Apr 25th, 2021, 2:00pm | Donald Chang |
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| Improv 201 | Intensive ONLINE Mon-Thurs 6-8pm PT/9-11pm ET | Apr 26th, 2021, 6:00pm | INTENSIVE ONLINE | Course Details |
| Improv 201 | ONLINE Tuesdays 7-9pm PT/10pm-12am ET | May 4th, 2021, 7:00pm | Joel Spence | Course Details |
| Improv 201 | ONLINE Sundays 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET | May 16th, 2021, 11:00am | Sarah Claspell | 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 | Intensive ONLINE Mon-Thurs 6-8pm PT/9-11pm ET | Apr 19th, 2021, 6:00pm | INTENSIVE ONLINE | Course Details |
| Improv 301 | ONLINE Saturdays 3-5pm/6-8pm ET | Apr 24th, 2021, 3:00pm | Ali Ghandour | Course Details |
| Improv 301 | ONLINE Thursdays 5-7pm PT/8-10pm ET | May 6th, 2021, 5:00pm | Sarah Claspell | 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 | May 1st, 2021, 11:00am | Alex Berg | 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.