I went to the 9:00 improv show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre last night. Having failed at getting tickets for Shakespeare in the Park, I was in the mood to see some kind of theater.

UCB is always a good time. The tickets are just around $8 and you can get very cheap wine or beer at the theater. Located in Chelsea, there’s plenty of great spots to go to for dinner beforehand or drinks after, right in the area. The performers continue to impress with their talent at long form improv. While some nights definitely end up funnier than others, it’s always a good place to go for a laugh.

Last night was no exception. When they asked for a suggestion from the audience for a movie line, someone shouted, “Screw the Pooch”. The performers quickly launched into a series of totally improvised skits, most of which had little or nothing to do with the quote, but were still hilarious. The skits ended up being oddly interrelated, coming together in a bizarrely funny production.