The Upright Citizens Brigade comedy improvisation manual

The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual is a comprehensive guide to the UCB style of long-form comedy improvisation. Written by UCB founding members Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh, the manual covers everything from the basics of two-person scene work (with a heavy emphasis...

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Main Authors: Besser, Matt, 1967- (Author), Roberts, Ian, 1965 July 29- (Author), Walsh, Matt, 1964- (Author)
Other Authors: Wengert, Joe (Editor), Kantrowitz, David, 1986- (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Comedy Council of Nicea, LLC, 2013.
Edition:First edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • The beginning of the scene. What is a base reality? ; How to create a base reality
  • The Game of the scene. What is a Game ; Finding Game ; Playing Game ; Using character to play Game ; Using support moves to play Game as a group ; Helpful hints & hazards
  • Longform structures. Starting from an audience suggestion ; Openings ; The Harold ; Other longforms ; Rehearsal & performance.