Brooke Seipel | Contributing Writer
It is hard to have fun on a college student’s budget. We have all tried it and we have all resorted to the cheap, mundane, stay at home ideas again and again. Sometimes staying in is great, but other times there are those nights you just need to get out. At Upright Citizens Brigade, or UCB, it’s possible to get out on a budget and who said nobody likes a cheap laugh?
UCB, located in the heart of Hollywood at 5919 Franklin Ave, is a comedy theatre that has shows every night of the week. The theatre offers both sketch comedy and improv shows, all of which range between $10 and free. That’s right, free. Typically, shows earlier in the evening are free, shows late at night on the weekends at $10 and every show in-between costs $5.
The price, however, does not reflect the quality of comedy you’ll get. UCB is where shows like Saturday Night Live, Mad TV, talk shows, and other comedies get comedians from. Some recognizable UCB comedians include: Amy Poehler, Conan O’Brien, Zach Galifanakis, Ed Helms, Bill Hader, Tina Fey, and many others. You also never know when you’ll be surprised to have one of these famous UCB comedians show up at improv.
“I love coming to UCB and comedy theatres,” said Cal State Channel Islands senior Katie Murphy. “I’m convinced shows are funnier when they’re live and you get to see the comedians break character and during improv you can suggest ideas and it’s so interactive… It’s a fun way for me to laugh away stress”
UCB’s website (http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com) has a complete list of shows, ticket prices, and times to check out when you plan your trip. Remember to get there early to find free street parking.