The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Entertainment ProvidersNew York, United States201-500 Employees
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, founded by Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh, is an entertainment provider focused on live comedy, featuring improv, sketch, and stand-up. It operates theatres on the East and West Coasts—in New York and Los Angeles—with performances seven nights a week and runs one of the country's largest improv training centers. The organization also produces branded content and TV material through its production unit and tours with a company that performs at theatres and colleges, while its improv workshops are used for corporate training. Its customers include brands, ad agencies, media companies and universities, reflecting a diversified mix of entertainment, education, and corporate partnerships. In 2020, reports noted the closing of New York City venues and other offices, signaling a major shift in its physical footprint.