Coaches
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 1 day 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 2 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 7 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 8 days ago
Keegan Garant
Hey there, My name is Keegan Garant, i am an Improviser and actor based in NYC! My focus as an improvisor and as a Coach is in long-form Improvisation. More specifically the use of character, truth, and natural discovery within the boundaries of long-form. I work well with beginner and advance...Schedule updated 9 days ago
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 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 13 days ago
Bill DiPiero
Hi! It's me, Bill DiPiero, a guy who'd love to coach your team! For 7+ years, I've studied and performed improv at the PIT, UCB, Washington Improv Theater (WIT), and iO Chicago. I have 3+ years of coaching & teaching experience. I currently teach Levels 1 and 2 at the PIT. At WIT, I taught th...Schedule updated 19 days ago
Ian Herrin
Hey gang! Let's work together! I am a current UCB teacher and former UCB house team performer. My show The Ian Herrin Improv Hour has been running for 9 years at both PIT and Magnet Theaters. I also served as the Academic Director for The Greenhouse, an improv guild that offered affordable cla...Schedule updated 19 days ago
Chris Bouknight
Current Magnet & Armory House team member. Improv is play! I wanna get your team up and at 'em with that style/sense of play. We should be having fun, right? Big fan of working with brand new teams searching for their team voice and building group dynamics. I love working on forms such as Spokane...Schedule updated 22 days ago