The Upright Citizens Brigade comedy improvisation manual
by Besser, Matt, 1967- (Author), Roberts, Ian, 1965 July 29- (Author), Walsh, Matt, 1964- (Author)
Summary
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... Full description
- 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.