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Comedy legends are born at UCB.
Develop your voice. Own the stage.
Improv classes available now in Austin & Online

Why Learn Improv?
Improv 101 Basics
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Why Learn Improv at Coldtowne?

The Upright Citizens Brigade Improv Program immerses you in the art of long-form improv through our signature “Game of the Scene” approach. Starting with Improv 101’s fundamentals and progressing through Advanced Study, you’ll sharpen scene work, strengthen agreement, and uncover your own comic voice under the guidance of working UCB performers and teachers.

  • Expert faculty: Working comedians and UCB performers coach every class.
  • Career launchpad: Our alumni headline SNL, Netflix, HBO, and late-night writers’ rooms.
  • Life-changing skills: Faster thinking, deep listening, creative collaboration, thriving in uncertainty.
  • Flexible options: NYC, LA, and live-online sections—weekday, weeknight, and weekend.

Who It's For

  • Aspiring comedians, actors, and writers
  • Anyone who wants to improve their public speaking, gain confidence, and grow creativity.

Step-by-Step Path

We recommend every UCB student starts with Improv 101 because strong improv skills are the foundation of all great comedy.

Improv 101: Improv Basics

The fundamentals of Improv and UCB’s unique perspective on comedy. An ideal starting point for anyone new to UCB!

Why Take Improv 101 with UCB?

Whether you want to be a stronger performer, are looking to enhance your public speaking, or just looking to have fun, Improv 101 is a great place to start! This class serves as a comprehensive introduction to the UCB’s unique take on comedy focused around the “game of the scene.”

Led by world-class instructors using a proven curriculum, The Upright Citizens Brigade aims to give students the tools they need to develop their comedic voice in a supportive, collaborative environment

Perform in Front of a Crowd

This class will culminate in a fun, celebratory class show, which students can invite friends and family to.

Prerequisites

This class does not have any prerequisites and is the perfect place to start your journey at UCB!

What You'll Learn

This class does not have any prerequisites and is the perfect place to start your journey at UCB!

  • Fundamentals of scene work
  • Building trust and support with your scene partners
  • Active listening and agreement
  • Playing to the top of your intelligence
  • Building a strong base reality

included with Registration

Included in tuition for Improv 101, students at UCB receive the following benefits:

  • Eight 3-hour sessions with professionally trained instructors
  • Access to student standby to see almost any show for free depending on availability
  • A class show in front of an audience at the end of each course
 
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