The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, or UCB, is a comedy theatre dedicated to fostering both an appreciation and an education of the arts through affordable and high quality comedic performances and classes. It is a fun destination and is open seven nights a week, at a very reasonable price. It provides an enjoyable experience and a comfortable theatre to enjoy the evening.
Those Before
The UCB comes with an esteemed list of alumni, including several performers and writers for many of the largest known comedy television shows of the day. Performers and writers from the UCB have gone on to work on Saturday Night Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, 30 Rock, The Office, and many other movies, TV shows, and other forms of media. Performers who have moved on to larger success haven’t completely moved on, though. There are many who still lend their talents to the theater and training center, spending time there both to perform, and to help others learn.
Amazing Talent
Tickets to UCB Theatre are $8 a person, but the theatre offers an amazing level of talent for the money. Many high level comedians have started, or performed at the UCB, and many of them continue to perform even though they are such high profile comedians now. The theatres are appropriate for all ages, and have at one point or another offered performances by Robin Williams, Mike Myers, Will Ferrell, Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, Conan O’Brian, and many others. Those individuals come back to perform often, supporting the arts and the theatre itself.
Learning from the Greats
The students of UCB Theatre are taught by many actors and writers, and are offered the help of excellent teachers. Taught sketch and improvisation comedy the students learn necessary skills and the theatre works on behalf of its students, giving them every opportunity to create their own voices, relationships, and careers.
Found at 307 W 26th St. the theatre offers quite a bit of talent and a very enjoyable evening for anyone looking for a night of laughter. It also offers a great place to learn comedy for those who are seeking a career in the industry.