2015 Schedule
Interactive: March 13–17  •  Film: March 13–21  •  Music: March 17–22

UCB on TV: How Improv Is Changing Everything

Saturday, March 14
3:30PM - 4:30PM

Austin Convention Center
Room 18ABCD
Austin Convention Center

Comedy.ucblogo

This panel will explore the impact of improv on the current comedy landscape. Many of today's films, television shows and web series are increasingly hiring and highlighting writers and performers with improv training. The industry is tapping those who have developed skills at places like UCB Theatre and The Second City. This panel will bring together three influential creative minds, Nick Kroll (Kroll Show) Katie Dippold (The Heat), and Matt Besser (founding member of The Upright Citizens Brigade). All three have a keen eye on the improv scene and understand the power of well-trained talent.

Moderated by current UCBTNY Artistic Director Shannon O'Neill. Presented by Comedy Dynamics.

Hashtags

#sxsw #SXSWComedy

Presenters

Shannon O'Neill at SXSW
MODERATOR

Shannon O'Neill

Artistic Dir

The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre





Nick Kroll

Actor/Writer/Producer

RADiUS-TWC

Matt Besser at SXSW

Matt Besser

Performer

Upright Citizens Brigade Theater





Katie Dippold at SXSW

Katie Dippold

Comedian

The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre





Details

Access
Film Badge, Interactive Badge, Gold Badge, Platinum Badge
Type
Solo / Dual / Panel
Theme
Entertainment and Immersion
Level
Beginner

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