Coaches

Sabrina Banes

Hi! I am an improviser, stand up comedian and Tarot reader in Brooklyn, and I'd love to coach your improv group. I've performed as a member of house teams at the Armory (Varsity Bowling), the World's Greatest Improv School (Firecracker), and Rubbish Comedy Collective (Octopus Queen), and I've als...
Schedule updated 4 days ago

Matt Radlow

Hey! I've studied and performed at UCB since January 2011, and goddamn do I love coaching improv! I can coach your group either in-person or online for $30/hr. You may have seen me host Harold/Lloyd night at UCB over the years to promote shows or with indie improv teams like Fire Fire Fire, ...
Schedule updated 9 days ago

David Steele

Hello! I'm a New York based improviser/performer. I've been doing improv in for 10+ years in Florida, Chicago, and New York. I currently perform regularly at Brooklyn Comedy Collective as a part of the BCC house team: What Made You Laugh as well as a part of the Armory house team: Detention I...
Schedule updated 10 days ago

Raymond Santos

Hey! I'm Raymond and I'd love to coach your team, sketch or improv-wise. I perform with Shrecc (formerly Lloyd Night, now a monthly show with the Squirrel Theater) and my indie team Mercy Santos (God's Favorite Improv team). I also wrote for BedRock (Maude Night). Plus, I've taken a bunch o...
Schedule updated 10 days ago

Nicholas Plackis

Hi, I want to coach your improv team. I've taken classes at UCB, Magnet, and Brooklyn Comedy Collective. I have learned from many great teachers. I perform weekly at the Magnet Theater with my Megawatt team Torpedo. Let me coach your team and we will have fun!
Schedule updated 12 days ago

Betsy Helmer

Hey, hey, hey! I would love to coach your practice group or improv team! I have experience coaching over the last 4 years, and would love to help you keep your skills sharp. Current Improv Teams: UCB Tour Co., Birdie and Dusty, SHRECC Prior UCB Improv Teams: Din-Din, Money Money I've stud...
Schedule updated 13 days ago

Ian Herrin

Hey gang! Let's work together! I am a former UCB NY house team performer and Diversity Jam leader. I also served as the Academic Director for The Greenhouse, an improv guild that offered affordable classes before the pandemic forced us to close. You can find episodes of my improvised thera...
Schedule updated 15 days ago

Amanda Breen

I have experience coaching all levels of improv from "never heard of it" to "never not done it" and everything in between. Besides coaching teams, audition workshops & practice groups, I also lead corporate workshops. - ART (3 prov team) performs at Asylum, Caveat, Squirrel Comedy. - Birdie &...
Schedule updated 17 days ago

Richard J. Krysztoforski

Would love to coach your team! I specialize in: building ensemble trust, getting out of your head and into the scene, and playing from your heart. Detailed bio below: Richard (he/him) currently performs with his Magnet Theater house team, Boy-Girl Party, every Wednesday. He is an internati...
Schedule updated 21 days ago

Mark Dowling

Hey! I've been studying and performing at UCB since 2010 and I'd love work with your team or practice group. My goal as a coach is to create a safe and fun environment for you to experiment without the fear of judgement. If there's something specific you'd like to work on, let me know and I'll...
Schedule updated 24 days ago