Dave Siegel

Experienced, effective veteran coach who is a former UCB Harold team performer and taught all core levels for years at the UCB Training Center.

I've been regularly coaching improv in New York City since 2008, and have worked with everyone from 101 practice groups to established indie teams to UCB Harold Teams, and everyone in between.

I take my approach to coaching from Christina Gausas, who said of an improv coach, "If you're not exhausted by the end of the session, then you're an asshole."

I trained with Curtis Gwinn, Charlie Todd, Billy Merritt, Anthony King, Michael Delaney, Chris Gethard, Shannon O'Neill, Dyna Moe and Rebecca Drysdale.

I can work on almost anything your group is interested in, but my wheelhouse is focusing on basic scenework, playing things real while still having fun, and premise/Harold work. As mentioned above I taught at UCB for years, so being very familiar with their curriculums I can supplement what students are doing in class without repeating it. I also won't just run exercises. You can expect direct and personal notes from me.

I come prepared, I run an efficient, rigorous and fun practice, and you'll get your money's worth. I'm every bit as committed to coaching and teaching as I am performing, maybe even more so. I'd love to work with you.