Coaches
Rachel Taenzler
Hello! I'm Rachel, and I've been improvising in NYC for over a decade. I currently perform at UCB on Harold Night with The Library and around NYC with my indie team Mercy Santos. I’ve previously been on the UCB house teams Christopher Basketball, Judy Big Mouth, Statham, and Dog People, and I’ve ...Schedule updated about 20 hours ago
Brandon Zelman
Teams Promises (UCB Harold Night, UCB Lloyd Night, Multi-Time UCBW Cage Match Winners) Calico (UCB Harold Night) Brief Dragon (Hosts of Indie Cage Match) The Trial ASP Improvised Gilmore Girls Doorman Big Kitten Hamford SexyTrope Performer/Director with The Story Pirates Specialties ...Schedule updated 1 day ago
Brandon Dzirko
Hello! Let's have a great practice! In terms of experience, I've been coaching since 2016 and currently perform on ASSSSCAT, Rumpleteaser, and Harold night with The Prophecy. I also coach Harold team Christopher Basketball. I was previously on Harold night with Game 7 and Lloyd with Bounce House ...Schedule updated 5 days ago
Alex Simmons
Hiya! I'm Alex (he/him), I've been a student of improv since 2014 and in the years that have followed I've learned, practiced, and developed a deep proficinecy in the very basics of great improv: active listening, precise focus, confidence on stage, Yes And, reacting to the last line spoken, etc,...Schedule updated 11 days ago
David Johnson
Hi! My name is David and I'd be thrilled to coach your team! I've been improvising for about thirteen years so far, with the last three being right here in the big apple. I've completed the Magnet Theater curriculum and am currently enrolled in Grad Revue 3, the last level of Second City NYC's co...Schedule updated 12 days ago
Jeff Wucher
Hello! I'm current performer on UCBNY's Harold Night and Magnet's Friday Night Sh*w, and a former performer on Magnet's Megawatt. I can help you with working on the Harold, tuning up your games and scene work, or just having a good time. I've been studying improv since 2014 at both UCB and The...Schedule updated 14 days ago
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Stephanie Leschek
Hi! I'm Steph! I am currently on Harold Night at UCB and have been doing improv and sketch for a decade. I would love to coach your improv team or practice group! I want to help you find what makes you funny and help you channel it into your comedy! I want to help you find your individual voi...Schedule updated 21 days ago
Matt Aromando
Hello, fellow comedians! I coach both improv and sketch comedy. In improv, I focus on listening, relationships, game, and keeping scenes grounded. I can help practice forms such as the Harold, Spokane, monoscene, La Ronde, deconstruction, slacker, montage, free-form, and more. For sketch comedy, ...Schedule updated 24 days ago
Richard J. Krysztoforski
With over 14 years of experience studying and performing improv both in the USA and internationally, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. I’m the founder and director of the Cat's Cradle Ensemble, which completed a 1 year off-broadway, improv residency. In addition to my improv expertise, ...Schedule updated about 1 month ago