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NYC stand-ups, UCB theaters try to find a compromise

February 12, 2013February 12, 20132

If you’ve been following the discussion regarding stand-up comedians, the Upright Citizens Brigade Theaters in New York City, and the issue of whether a comedy community can be communal and eschew capitalism whilst also trying to make money to pay bills and employees, too… Or if you haven’t, brush up …

The economics of the UCB, indie rooms and stand-up comedy: Adding it all up

January 29, 2013January 30, 20136

When the Upright Citizens Brigade’s East Village theater celebrated its grand opening in November 2011, major print and broadcast media outlets showed up to interview the UCB’s Amy Poehler and Matt Walsh, and Fugazi’s Ian MacKaye showed up, too, to recognize the comedy collective’s tribute to his post-hardcore punk band’s …