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Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Theatre and Training Center SHOWS LA Show Calendar NY Show Calendar Livestream Show Calendar UCB Annex Calendar (LA) Pitch a Show CLASSES Register for Classes Getting Started at UCB Improv Sketch Writing Stand-Up Musical Improv Class Show Calendar LA Class Shows NY Class Shows Scholarships UCB Diversity Scholarship Program UCB x SNL Scholarship AUDITIONS Auditions Harold Teams Lloyd Teams Maude Teams Betty Teams TALENT LA Talent NY Talent Teachers CORPORATE Corporate Workshops Corporate Shows CAREERS SHOP Merch UCB Improv Manual Gift Cards ABOUT About UCB Contact Venues Training Center FAQ SHOWS LA Show Calendar NY Show Calendar Livestream Show Calendar UCB Annex Calendar (LA) Pitch a Show CLASSES Register for Classes Getting Started at UCB Improv Sketch Writing Stand-Up Musical Improv Class Show Calendars LA Class Shows NY Class Shows Scholarships UCB Diversity Scholarship Program UCB x SNL Scholarship AUDITIONS Auditions Harold Teams Lloyd Teams Maude Teams Betty Teams TALENT LA Talent NY Talent Teachers CORPORATE Corporate Workshops Corporate Shows SHOP Merch UCB Improv Manual Gift Cards CAREERS ABOUT About UCB Venues Contact Training Center FAQ Slide 1 UCB Training Center The UCB Training Center is the premier destination for honing your comedic craft, offering a wide range of classes and workshops in improv, sketch comedy, TV writing and more, all led by top-notch instructors in a supportive, creative environment. ALL CLASSES Slide 1 Start Your Comedy Career Improv Comedy Whether you’re looking to learn the craft of improv or just want to get started in comedy, our improv program is a great place to start! Students will be introduced to the UCB concept of game” in comedy and develop their scenework. Sketch Comedy Through the concept of game” and with feedback from instructors and classmates, students will craft their very own written comedic scenes. The program culminates with students writing and producing their own sketch show. Writing Program This program offers aspiring writers a comprehensive curriculum focused on the art and craft of comedic TV writing. Through courses and workshops led by industry experts, students learn key elements designed to give them a strong foundation in TV writing. Musical Improv The Musical Improv Program invites students to develop both their musical and comedic instincts, allowing students to seamlessly integrate between scene and song. Students begin the program learning to comfortably improvise song structures with an accompanist before moving on to more advanced techniques. View Programs Slide 1 Why UCB? The UCB Training Center is a renowned institution dedicated to teaching and fostering comedic talent. With a focus on both improv and writing, UCB offers a structured curriculum taught by experienced instructors, providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the world of comedy Slide 1 Locations Los Angeles Centered in East Hollywood, UCB has Training Center space in Silver Lake and around our Franklin Theater. New York City Classroom spaces available at our SoHo location and soon to be near our new theater space on E 14th street. Online Take a class from anywhere in the world! UCB offers online comedy classes in Improv, Sketch, TV Writing, and more! Slide 1 UCB Diversity Scholarship Program The Upright Citizens Brigade has enacted a Diversity Scholarship Program for both new and existing students that offers financial aid, networking events, targeted educational programs and on-going mentorship to historically underrepresented individuals in our community so all students may have an equal opportunity to learn and grow through the comedic arts. Learn More Featured Classes Festival Hacks Jun 2nd Online | Sundays 2:30pm-5:30pm PT ONLINE WRITING A MULTICAM SITCOM PILOT In this class students will develop a multicam idea and then outline and write a multicam pilot, immersing themselves in the tone, rhythms, and style of this genre of comedy under the guidance of Julia Meltzer, who has written multicam pilots for CBS and ABC. REGISTER Festival Hacks Jun 1st Los Angeles | Sat & Sun 10am-2pm PT Disruptor: Intro to Modern Clown Modern clown isn’t about learning rules. It’s learning how and when to break them. This two-day intensive explores risk, chaos, subversion, paradox, instability, misdirection and the possibilities that exist on the other side of embarrassment and failure. Open to all levels. REGISTER Festival Hacks May 28th New York | Tuesdays 12pm-3pm ET INTRO TO STAND-UP COMEDY If you’ve wanted to try stand up but weren’t sure where to start, this class is as good a place as any! This performance and writing workshop will cover all the basics of the form, including: generating material, joke writing, creating set lists and of course, actually doing stand up. Whether you’ve never picked up a microphone or you’re looking to get back in the habit, this class will help you figure out how you want to approach stand up comedy. REGISTER Festival Hacks Jun 2nd Los Angeles | Sundays 3pm-6pm PT MUSICAL IMPROV 101 Students will learn to improvise songs with an accompanist using song structures, and then by creating their own structures as they go along. We will also explore the use of music and musical theater genre elements in improvised scenes. By learning to work with and create their own rhythms and patterns, students will gain skills that they can apply to all forms of Improv. REGISTER Slide 1 UCB’s Training Center Presents The UCB Training Center is launching panels, workshops, and all kinds of new programming. Participants will hear from our talented alumni, industry leaders, and practice specialized skills to help in our ever-evolving industry. New panels, lectures, workshops, and more will be announced for 2024! Stay up to date on all new events by following the UCB Training Center on Eventbrite . Upcoming Panels Slide 1 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. Gift Cards FTY2 Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improv Manual The UCB Training Center is a renowned comedy education institution with locations in New York and Los Angeles. From improvisation and sketch comedy to television writing, the UCB Training Center fosters provides aspiring comedians the tools and guidance to develop their comedic talents Buy Now Block Any other questions? Check out our FAQ FAQ EMAIL SIGNUP Stay in the know about upcoming shows, get updates on new classes, and more. SUBSCRIBE FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Find us on: Facebook page opens in new window X page opens in new window YouTube page opens in new window Instagram page opens in new window ABOUT UCB SHOWS CLASSES © 2023 Upright Citizens Brigade. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy Training Center Policies Additional...