The UCB Theatre Returns to New York – Fall 2023
We are thrilled to announce the reopening of UCB Theatre New York with a brand new location at 242 E…
ONE BIG JAM!
September 24 at 5:30 pm
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Big Grande Live!
September 24 at 7:00 pm
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ASSSSCAT
September 24 at 8:30 pm
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Spank: Two Loud Gays
September 25 at 6:00 pm
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Harold Night: Keanu & Lohan
September 25 at 7:00 pm
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Harold Night: GAG & Bitchin'
September 25 at 8:30 pm
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Big Snatch Presents: Sex Therapy
September 25 at 10:00 pm
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Mo Welch & Friends
September 26 at 7:00 pm
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Lauren Adams is a Jealous Bitch
September 26 at 8:30 pm
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Good Mourning
September 26 at 10:00 pm
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TRAINING CENTER
IMPROV
IMPROV
Whether you’re new to improv or looking to learn UCB’s philosophy on comedy, the Core Improv program is where you’ll want to start. This track is divided into four classes intended to guide students from the basics of an improv scene to performing their own 30 minute structured long-form improv comedy show called The Harold.
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
Our performance electives offer the chance to dive deeper into a more specialized form of performance. Students can take workshops focusing on comedic acting, character work, storytelling, and even advanced improv workshops!
SKETCH
SKETCH
Master how to write a variety of sketch comedy formats under the direction of proven experts at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. In this program, students will learn to work collaboratively in a writer’s room with their peers. Students will be guided from pitch to page by world-class instructors culminating in 301 where the class writes and produces a 30 minute sketch show.
WRITING
WRITING
Sitting on the next big idea? Take a writing elective led by instructors working in the industry! UCB offers a variety of different longform writing courses ranging from creating original pilots, writing for animation, creating pitch documents, and more!
OUR CLASSES
Whether you’re interested in improv, sketch, characters, acting, auditioning, TV writing or just want to be a better public speaker, UCB has a class for you! Our highly trained and accomplished faculty represents the best writers and performers working in comedy today. As part of your education, students will be able to see most shows at UCB for free.
IMPROV
IMPROV
Whether you’re new to improv or looking to learn UCB’s philosophy on comedy, the Core Improv program is where you’ll want to start. This track is divided into four classes intended to guide students from the basics of an improv scene to performing their own 30 minute structured long-form improv comedy show called The Harold.
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
Our performance electives offer the chance to dive deeper into a more specialized form of performance. Students can take workshops focusing on comedic acting, character work, storytelling, and even advanced improv workshops!
SKETCH
SKETCH
Master how to write a variety of sketch comedy formats under the direction of proven experts at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. In this program, students will learn to work collaboratively in a writer’s room with their peers. Students will be guided from pitch to page by world-class instructors culminating in 301 where the class writes and produces a 30 minute sketch show.
WRITING
WRITING
Sitting on the next big idea? Take a writing elective led by instructors working in the industry! UCB offers a variety of different longform writing courses ranging from creating original pilots, writing for animation, creating pitch documents, and more!
ABOUT THE UCB
The Upright Citizens Brigade is home for all things comedy. With shows seven nights a week, UCB has become the home for alternative comedy. Whether it’s improv comedy, sketch comedy, stand-up, or just plain weird shit, UCB has you covered!
The Upright Citizens Brigade also teaches comedy classes specializing in Improv, Sketch Comedy, TV Writing, Characters, and more! Led by some of the best comedic talents working in entertainment, UCB’s unique curriculum gives students the tools they need to take their career to the next level.
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre was founded by Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh in 1999 in New York City and has since expanded to Los Angeles. The UCB Theatre offers comedy in the form of improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy every night of the week.
GIFT CARDS
Buy someone (or yourself) a gift card! We have gift cards redeemable for any show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre or towards the cost of any class.
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