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Improv 101 — Improv Basics

Tuesdays 2-5pm starting Jun 10, 2008
Cost: $325

Students will learn the fundamentals of long-form improvisation. Core concepts covered include using character agreement to make your scenes succeed, developing character, character status, object and environment work, “playing at the top of your intelligence,” and heightening (finding ways to make your scenes get funnier from start to finish).

This course also introduces the specific vocabulary of the UCB Training Center.

This course meets for 8 sessions that are each 3 hours long. At the end of the course, students will take part in a class performance at the UCB Theatre. Graduation is also contingent upon students seeing at least two improvised shows at the UCB Theater before the end of the course.

Class Size: 16 Students

Students will learn the fundamentals of long-form improvisation. Core concepts covered include using character agreement to make your scenes succeed, developing character, character status, object and environment work, “playing at the top of your intelligence,” and heightening (finding ways to make your scenes get funnier from start to finish).

This course also introduces the specific vocabulary of the UCB Training Center.

This course meets for 8 sessions that are each 3 hours long. At the end of the course, students will take part in a class performance at the UCB Theatre. Graduation is also contingent upon students seeing at least two improvised shows at the UCB Theater before the end of the course.

Class Size: 16 Students

Doug Moe

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Doug Moe has been performing improv and sketch comedy in New York since 1998. He studied improvisation with Armando Diaz, Ian Roberts, Amy Poehler and Matt Besser among others. He performs every Saturday at UCBT with veteran house team MOTHER, and has been a member of many Harold Teams including Creep, Optimist International, Ice Nine, Dr. Awesome and Replace Toner. In addition he has performed and written many shows including his most recent solo show Dr. Doug Changes Your Mind. He has performed at the Chicago Improv Festival and appeared on Comedy Central's "Contest Searchlight" and NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."

Student Feedback

"Doug provided a great learning environment in which we could feel safe to take chances and have fun."

"I absolutely loved Doug! From the start he provided a creative, fun atmosphere."

"Doug Moe is an insightful instructor. His unique perspective helped me grow as an improvisor."

"Doug Rules. I have taken other improv classes and Doug is truly top of the top. Amazing energy and great feedback."

Registration Instructions

Tuition is required in full upon enrollment. Please note that your registration is not complete and your place in class is not reserved until you pay full tuition.

REGISTER ONLINE: Register online using a credit or debit card via PayPal using the link on this page. You will receive an email confirmation from Paypal when you successfully complete the registration process.

REGISTER IN PERSON: To register for class in person, visit our class offices during the hours listed below. In-person registration requires payment via check or cash. We cannot accept credit cards in person at this time.