Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre has affordable, comedy shows seven nights a week in NYC and LA. Watch the best improv, sketch and standup in the country. Our original comedy video productions have garnered the national spotlight. We also run the first nationally accredited improv and sketch comedy school in the country. For information on our courses, visit the Training Center.

Sara Schaefer

Sara Schaefer is a stand up comedian, writer, and producer living inNewYork City since 2001. She has gathered critical acclaim for herliveshows “Sara Schaefer is Obsessed With You,” “Video Gaga” at theUprightCitizen’s Brigade Theatre, and “Get Off Your Knees” at The BellHouse.In 2006, Sara became the host of AOL’s on-line music/comedyshow, “TheDL.” From there, she began blogging for BestWeekEver.tv, andthen, in2009, she began working as the head blogger for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Her work at Late Night earned her two Emmy Awards and a Webby Award.  Sara’s television appearances include Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Best Week Ever, and E!’s Rise of The Geeks. She was one of Comedy Central's Comics to Watch in 2010.  In 2010, she launched a podcast called You Had To Be There [youhadtobetherepodcast.tumblr.com] with comedian Nikki Glaser. Currently, Sara writes for Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Her new show at UCBeast, "HOT DANG!," is co-produced by Scott Moran.