27 episodes
Improv, Beat by Beat Curtis Retherford
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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The top improvisors from the UCB Theatre in New York City explain the most important parts of long-form improv, one concept at a time. Hosted by Curtis Retherford.
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27 – Goodbye, UCB NY
UCB has recently shut down its last permanent theater and training center. I asked people to share what UCB NY meant to […]
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26 – Advice
I asked many of the people I interviewed the same question: what advice would you give an improvisor in their first year […]
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25 – The Movie
This episode focuses on a fun, but often difficult form, the Movie. One of the original forms developed by Del Close, the […]
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24 – The Spokane aka the Pretty Flower
This episode focuses on the form of many names, the Spokane / Pretty Flower / Delicate Little Flower / Gadget / Family […]
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23 – Coaching, Part 2
How should a coach structure a practice session? What are some exercises to use? How is coaching a house team different from […]
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22 – Coaching, Part 1
What makes a great coach? How do you become a great coach? How do you give helpful notes? None of those questions […]
Customer Reviews
Really good
Curtis et al. give great insight into the way ucb teach improv and is a helpful tool to look at long form improv from a different perspective if you’ve been learning at other schools