I saw my first UCB show!
http://newyork.ucbtheatre.com/shows/view/3583
I recognized the headliner (Mike Birbiglia), but I’d never seen him perform, so for $5, what the hell.
I did NOT recognize any of his fellow improvisers, and my later research revealed that I probably should’ve. Most of them have their own Wikipedia articles and enough fans that Twitter rounds their followers up to Ks.
What I loved about the show— aside from the consistent hilarity you can get from professional comedians— was that Birbiglia wasn’t jokey. He’d tell a story or play a scene or banter with an audience member, and it would be funny because of (a) his delivery + (b) Truth In Comedy.
I love one-liners, but I couldn’t come up with one to save my life.
I dunno. Watching people be this funny without relying on wittiness gives me some hope.
Improv and tacos 