27 episodes

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.

Improv, Beat by Beat Curtis Retherford

    • Comedy

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.

    27 – Goodbye, UCB NY

    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 […]

    • 1 hr 8 min
    26 – Advice

    26 – Advice

    I asked many of the people I interviewed the same question: what advice would you give an improvisor in their first year […]

    • 57 min
    25 – The Movie

    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 […]

    • 1 hr 18 min
    24 – The Spokane aka the Pretty Flower

    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 […]

    • 54 min
    23 – Coaching, Part 2

    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 […]

    • 1 hr 3 min
    22 – Coaching, Part 1

    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 […]

    • 1 hr 2 min

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