Coaches

Matt Dennie

I am a former teacher of all levels at UCB and was a house performer on the UCB weekend/Harold team Higgins. I am a fan of leaning into agreement, playing fearlessly, and making choices you actually want to make. I have experience working with a wide variety of improv forms: premise, Harolds, ...
Schedule updated 11 months 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 11 months ago

Matt Radlow

Hey! I've studied and performed at UCB NY since January 2011, and oh boy do I love coaching improv! I can coach your group either in-person or online. You can currently see me perform on Harold Night at UCB with the team babygirl. You may have seen me hosting Harold/Lloyd nights over the yea...
Schedule updated 11 months ago

Jonathan Branch

Jon (Jonathan) Branch is a veteran improviser living in New York City. He was the founder and artistic director of House Improv in Gainesville, Florida until 2022. He is a graduate of Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), Magnet Theater, and the World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS), and has been honin...
Schedule updated 11 months ago

Amanda Breen

Not currently accepting new teams. Apologies! Do you like my hat? Anywho, I got experience coaching all levels of improv and all ages. Teacher at : UCB, Brooklyn Comedy Collective & Second City Brooklyn. Current: - UCB House Team Performer (Harold Night & Lloyd Night - currently Tiptoe on...
Schedule updated 12 months ago

Collin Batten

I am an actor, improviser and improv coach based in New York. As an Improviser I have performed and trained at Magnet Theater, ThePIT, iO Chicago and the Story Pirates. Acting credits include Blue Man Group, FX's American Sports Story, Across the Universe, Pearl Theater Company and commercial ca...
Schedule updated 12 months ago

Adam Kurschat


Schedule updated 12 months ago

Leah Evans

Hello! My name is Leah. Chances are if you've been performing in the city, or are a new team looking for stage time, you've been on one of my shows. I've performed at many NYC venues including PIT, Magnet, UCB, UCBeast, The Tank, Creek and Cave, and many more. I served as Artistic Associate at Th...
Schedule updated 12 months ago

Armando Cabrera

Hey, I'm Armando (He/Him) and I love improv. I've been performing Long-form improv for over 5 years. I've studied improv at UCB, PIT and Squirrel (RIP) and have experience with Harold, Spokane, Monoscene, Montage, La Ronde, Evente and Movie forms. I'd love to share what I've learned to help your ...
Schedule updated 12 months ago

Blake Opper

Hey there, I’m Blake and I'm a big ole improv nerd. Improv is kinda hard, but not as hard as you think… but also so hard but super not that hard… It’s a bit confusing and I'd love to work with your team/practice group on tackling this big dumb thing called improv. Obligatory Credentials: ...
Schedule updated about 1 year ago