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From IRC Improv WikiThe Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual (often referred to as The UCB Book or The UCB Manual) is an instructional book released in 2013 summarizing the improvisational theory practiced by the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. It was written by 3 of the 4 founders of that theater: Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh. The book was edited by Joe Wengert, illustrated by David Kantrowitz, and designed by Camille Bugden. Theory and ContentThe book has been lauded for the codification of improvisational terminology that it seems to strive for. This includes re-positioning Yes, And as only one of two distinct parts of scenework. After Yes And-ing to establish a Base Reality, scene partners strive to discover a First Unusual Thing, which is then framed, agreed upon, and developed into a patterened, repeatable Game. The authors summarize this process with a newer mantra - one which essentially breaks from the tenet of Yes And - of If, Then. If, Then abbreviates the fuller phrase If this is true, then what else is true?The book delineates several Long Form forms, including a full chapter devoted to the Harold and smaller sections discussing the Movie, Monoscene, and Deconstruction. It labels ASSSSCAT as a form in and of itself, which is break from the more common label of the Armando or Monologue Deconstruction.The book discusses various improvisational openings as well. Among these are monologues, the Pattern Game, the Invocation (complete with an example of Del Close performing an Invocation of himself), Character Monologues (akin to the opening from the Documentary), and Organic Openings.The work can accurately be described as a How-To for practicing and performing Long Form comedic improvisation. In this light, it differs greatly from works like Keith Johnstones Impro or Viola Spolins Improvisation for the Theater, because it makes little effort to explore theories of human spontaneity or collaboration. This aligns it more in the tradition of Charna Halpern, Del Close, and Kim Johnsons Truth in Comedy, which explores the performance-oriented, comedic potential of these grander theories.CompositionThe writing of the book reportedly occurred over a large stretch of time. Its release had been rumored for years prior to it finally being finished and made available for sale. It is unknown why Amy Poehler was not involved directly in the writing of the book, although it can be assumed that it was due to schedule conflict. Furthermore, due to the schedules of the three authors, the book was reportedly written in short bursts at very odd hours (7 to 10 am), whenever the three could arrange time to collaborate. Effort was given during the writing to make the work accessible to people with a complete lack of improv experience.ReleaseThe book was released at a press conference to begin the 15th Annual Del Close Marathon. The UCB 4 took the stage alongside an unexplained box, which was eventually opened (to chants of Box! Box! Box!) to reveal the book. Roberts expressed little interest in promoting or marketing the release, explaining to Splitsider: We think that most people thatd be interested in this would know about us and just come to us for the book.Thank YousA list of contributors to the completion of the book is included before the first chapter. Many UCB teachers and performers are included. ContentsThe the 384 pages of the book are organized into three sections, each of which contain several sub-chapters.Section I:The Beginning of the SceneChapter 1: What is a Base Reality?Chapter 2: How to Create a Base RealitySection II:The Game of the SceneChapter 3:What is a Game?Chapter 4:Finding GameChapter 5:Playing GameChapter 6:Using Character to Play GameChapter 7:Using Support Moves to Play Game as a GroupChapter 8:Helpful Hints & HazardsSection III:Longform StructuresChapter 9:Starting from an Audience SuggestionChapter 10:OpeningsChapter 11:The HaroldChapter 12:Other LongformsChapter 13:Rehearsal & PerformanceSee also List of improv booksTruth in ComedyExternal links © , Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates New York: Comedy Council of Nicea LLC, 2013. First Edition; Second Printing. Softcover. Item #157123 ISBN: Near Fine in wraps. ; 8.9 X 6.0 X 0.9 inches; 384 pages. Price: $174.95 save 15% $148.71 USED Add to Cart Ask a Question See all items by Matt Walsh, Ian Roberts, Matt Besser Id have to buy it from overseas (USA for me) otherwise, its around 40bucks with postage.And I really want it as an ebook anyways...anybody knows? Dont Think Hoodie - Black The UCB Training Center is a nationally acclaimed improv and sketch comedy school offering courses in writing, improv, performance, and more! Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is proud to announce the recipients of our second annual scholarship awards for diverse talent in partnership with Saturday Night Live. UCB is BACK! After what feels like an eternity, were returning to Franklin with UCB Homecoming on Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st! We have an incredible weekend planned with some of our favorite teams and performers returning to the stage! Tickets are live at ucbcomedy.comshows

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