Introduction to Comedy Improvisation

Basics of Long-Form Improv

Advanced Techniques in Improv

Creating Characters and Situations

Understanding Scene Structure

Harold: A Particular Improv Structure

Group Games and Monologues

Strategies for Improv Performance

Improving your Improv: Critiques and Growth

Taking Improv from Stage to Screen

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 to the complexities of working within an ensemble.