Zak Roland

Hello!

I've been studying and performing improv since 2008. I started out working with greats Kevin Mullaney, Craig Cackowski, Carla Cackowski, Amey Goerlich, Nick Armstrong, Susan Messing, Joe Bill, Anthony Atamanuik, Jimmy Carrane & Rick Andrews as well as taken workshops with Ian Roberts & Matt Besser.

I began studying at the UCB in 2014 and have worked with the amazing Frank Garcia-Hejl, Shaun Diston, Silvija Ozols, Lydia Hensler & Ryan Karels. I'm currently in the Academy program at UCB LA.

I'm currently performing on the Westside Comedy Theatre house team - FOREVER TEAM. Other notable teams I've been a part of include: Classic Brady (ICM & UCB Cage Match winners), SASQUATCH (Reckless Instant Team), Sufficiently Silly, Straightman/Crazyman, After School Special, Lady Light Show and JAZ.

I have performed at over a dozen improv festivals all over the country including DCM, Out of Bounds, LA improv Fest, Omaha Improv Fest & Chicago Improv Fest.
My philosophy is to remember to have fun. We all started doing improv because it was so much fun and we have to remember to never lose sight of that.

Forms I am familiar with are The Harold, The Spokane, Mono-scene, Macro-Scene, Chapters, JTS Brown, Montage, Slacker, Rabbit hole (follow the fun), Living Room, La Ronde & The Armando as well as a few secret ones.

I love to work with all levels of improvisers from beginning practice groups to seasoned veteran teams. My rate is $35 an hour (cash or Venmo). I try my best to respond quickly so feel free to contact me anytime!