Shem Pennant is an award-winning director slash writer hypen actor colon musician who hails from the UK yet moved to America as it was somehow “less racist”. His work has been featured in the BBC, Vice, UCB, Taiwanese Government Sponsored Propaganda and his Mum’s Fridge.
Past Shows
UCBLK, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
UCBLK is a variety show spotlighting the best Black comedians in the city. Each month features a brand new cast performing improv, sketch, stand-up and more. Previous lineups have featured comedians whose credits include Saturday Night Live, Netflix, Don’t Tell Comedy…
The Foundation, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
UCB New York’s flagship sketch comedy team presents a brand new show, featuring sketches that run that gamut from pop culture, character comedy and absurdism to nuanced takes on the hot button issues of today! At least one sketch that…
UCBLK, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
UCBLK is a variety show spotlighting the best Black comedians in the city. Each month features a brand new cast performing improv, sketch, stand-up and more. Previous lineups have featured comedians whose credits include Saturday Night Live, Netflix, Don’t Tell Comedy…
Who All Gon’ Be There? Presented by NYCF, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Who All Gon’ Be There' is a monthly all Black improv show based in Leimert Park. It is a curated vibe of long form improv, advocacy and music with a DJ curating the function. It’s equal parts improv and party…
UCBLK, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
UCBLK is a variety show spotlighting the best Black comedians in the city. Each month features a brand new cast performing improv, sketch, stand-up and more. Previous lineups have featured comedians whose credits include Saturday Night Live, Netflix, Don’t Tell…
Dump-O-Ween & Cole Steele, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Dump-O-Ween - A spooky ass Halloween sketch show guaranteed to make you scream, cry, and piss in no particular order. Zombies? Werewolves?! Existential dread?! Your first period?!? Guy Fieri?!?!…these are just a few of the tortured nightmares Dumptruck has in…
Sketch Cram, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A sketch comedy show made in ONE day, featuring New York’s best comedy writers and performers! Once a month, we cram together New York’s best writers and performers to craft an ALL-NEW sketch comedy show from scratch IN ONE SINGLE…
The Ian Herrin Improv Hour (IHIH) 10 Year Anniversary Spectacular, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Celebrating 10 years, IHIH is a tight, fast, and fun improv team showcase hosted by UCB teacher Ian Herrin featuring a literal cavalcade of FORTY (!!) returning Special Guests all in ONE hour! The Ian Herrin Improv Hour is a…
The Foundation… TO HUNT AND KILL WHATEVER HAS BEEN TAKING THE CHILDREN, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
THE FOUNDATION is one of New York City’s oldest and most storied comedy teams. They routinely perform can’t miss hour-long sketch shows, but lately they are more into protecting our streets from the monster that clearly lurks beneath. This fall…
Nightmare on 14th Street!, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A HORROR filled character comedy show! NINJAS ASSEMBLE is putting on another over the top character bit show! Join some of New York's funniest comedians sharing their best, worst and weirdest performances in a cavalcade of character comedy. Halloween is on…
UCBLK, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
UCBLK is a variety show spotlighting the best Black comedians in the city. Each month features a brand new cast performing improv, sketch, stand-up and more. Previous lineups have featured comedians whose credits include Saturday Night Live, Netflix, Don't Tell…
The Foundation… TO HUNT AND KILL WHATEVER HAS BEEN TAKING THE CHILDREN, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
THE FOUNDATION is one of New York City’s oldest and most storied comedy teams. They routinely perform can’t miss hour-long sketch shows, but lately they are more into protecting our streets from the monster that clearly lurks beneath. This fall…
It’s been a year?!?, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
It’s been a year?!? A UCB Anniversary Bit Show Join us for a raucous hour of characters, sketches and stories from some of UCB’s finest comedians, celebrating a year has past since UCB opened its doors at 14th Street. Featuring…
A REALLY Hot Real Door Monoscene, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
KNOCK! KNOCK! Who’s at the door? Nobody knows! The Real Door Monoscene is form that’s simply chaotic — Performers that aren’t on stage are off it, in the dark and have no clue what’s being established until they enter the…
UCBLK, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
UCBLK is a variety show spotlighting the best Black comedians in the city. Each month features a brand new cast performing improv, sketch, stand-up and more. Previous lineups have featured comedians whose credits include Saturday Night Live, Netflix, Don't Tell…
THE FOUNDATION… TO DETERMINE THE SONG OF THE SUMMER, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
THE FOUNDATION, one of New York City’s oldest and most storied comedy teams, sees it as our duty to not only have a few laughs, but to change the world through sketch comedy. This month we are proud to…
A Back to School Bit Show, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A Character Bit Show! Join some of New York's funniest comedians sharing their best, worst and weirdest performances in a cavalcade of character comedy. Don’t worry there won’t be a test. Presented by NINJAS ASSEMBLE Hosted by: Shem Pennant…
Eric Adams & Andrew Cuomo Appealapalooza, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Eric Adams (Tristan Griffin) and Andrew Cuomo (Yoni Lotan) face of in a battle for New Yorker’s love and approval featuring special guests, music, prizes and more! Featuring: Tristan Griffin, Yoni Lotan, and more TBA! —- In-person tickets are…
Boy Crazy Gets Stubs! & Improvised Summer Blockbuster, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Two shows for the price of one!!! Boy Crazy Gets Stubs! - Join Boy Crazy (long-time collaborators and short-haired lesbians, Liv and Orly) for a night of sketch comedy that will transport you to your local AMC theater. How thrilling!…
UCBLK, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A variety show spotlighting Black comedians. UCBLK is a variety show spotlighting the best Black comedians in the city. Each month features a brand new cast performing improv, sketch, stand-up and more. Previous lineups have featured comedians whose credits include…
The Foundation, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
THE FOUNDATION, one of New York City’s oldest and most storied comedy teams, sees it as our duty to not only have a few laughs, but to change the world through sketch comedy. This month we are proud to form…
UCBLK: Pride Edition, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A variety show spotlighting queer Black comedians. UCBLK ("You See Black") is a variety show spotlighting the best Black comedians in the city. Each month features a brand new cast performing improv, sketch, stand-up, music and more! Previous lineups have…
Gentrify Juneteenth: A Special Juneteenth Character Bit Show, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Gentrify Juneteenth is a chance for corporations, celebrities and individuals to get in on the ground floor of making money off of America’s newest holiday. Join a parade of over 30 of UCB NYC's most talented character comedians and celebrate Juneteenth…
The Foundation… TO DETERMINE THE SONG OF THE SUMMER, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
THE FOUNDATION, one of New York City’s oldest and most storied comedy teams, sees it as our duty to not only have a few laughs, but to change the world through sketch comedy. This month we are proud to form…
UCBLK, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A variety show spotlighting Black comedians. UCBLK is a variety show spotlighting the best Black comedians in the city. Each month features a brand new cast performing improv, sketch, stand-up and more. Previous lineups have featured comedians whose credits include…
Say Less, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Say Less is honest stand up, true stories and shit so personal and revealing it’s like… say less, my guy. Scored with a live band! Say Less is a comedy show about the threshold of revelation. That moment when…
The Foundation, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A UCB New York’s flagship sketch comedy team returns to the stage! UCB New York’s flagship sketch comedy team presents a brand new show, featuring sketches that run that gamut from pop culture, character comedy and absurdism to nuanced takes…