On Monday, I went to my first improv class at Upright Citizens' Brigade (UCB). It was the most fun I'd had in a very long time. In fact, I had been feeling sick all day, but during the three hours I was in class I completely forgot about my illness. Usually classes make sicker.

Growing up in Chicago, the birthplace of longform improv, I have always had a love for this artform. It is probably the most rewarding style of theater. I can't explain why, but I hope to be able to in eight weeks. See, aside from taking the class I also picked up the manual to longform improv, Truth in Comedy, by Charna Helpern, Del Close and Kim "Howard" Johnson. I'm enthralled by all of this. It is entertaining, intellectually stimulating and lets me hang loose for three hours a week. I can already tell I'm going to get addicted.

So, if any of you in New York want to join me at the UCB Theater for one of there shows, I'm in. In fact, I get in free to the Thursday Harold shows so your ticket would only be $2.50. I am also planning to see their flagship show, Asssscat 3000 which is free at 9:30 on Sunday nights. And if you're in Chicago I recommend you check out Improv Olympic, Annoyance Theater or Second City.