Coaches

Courtney Sevener

My name is Courtney Sevener and I want to coach your improv team and/or direct your sketch show. Here's a little about me: I have been improvising for over seven years, specifically at UCBLA since 2015. I was a member of the UCB Mess Hall team Woodson, and currently write for Maude Night with ...
Schedule updated over 5 years ago

Jonathan Harris

Hello! I've been a performer at UCB since 2012. I've been on the Harold team DiCaprio and the Mess Hall teams Tusk and Bad Seed. I focus on grounded characters, group dynamics (listening!) and comedic heightening. I believe that anyone can learn to do good improv. So much of it comes down to t...
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Stephen Sanow

My coaching focuses on finding the fun unusual, playing the game instead of discussing it, and expanding the world and the characters that live in it! I've been studying improv at UCB since 2014 and have learned from Anthony Atamanuik, Brandon Gardner, Eric Tanouye, Patrick Noth, Amanda Sitko...
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Michael Capristo

UCB-approved coach, performer on UCB team Mondegreen, and a writer for the Maude teams Jimmy Buick, Mr Bird, and Baseball. I've been performing improv since 2008 and coaching since 2012. I coach all levels but especially like teams trying to transition from "we have fun" to "we're fun to watch" ...
Schedule updated over 5 years ago

Marc Amadin

Hi! I'd love to coach your team! I've been studying at UCB for *cough* many years and I'm currently a member of UCB messhall team JASON BJORN, and a co-host of the Inner Sanctum's ALL SKATE: a diversity focused variety show.
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Jake Sprague

Hi! I'm Jake and I am perform at UCB with Harold Team PONY and formerly Rococo. I've been doing improv for a hot minute and would love to coach YOUR TEAM! I like keeping the energy high and the scenes ever higher (I recognize that means nothing). If that's not enough info just email me and we...
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Hannah Faust

Hi! I'm a UCB improviser, having studied for more than four years. My Mess Hall team, Hot Hot Goss, was the first team to get an ongoing show at the Inner Sanctum following our run. I host Tell All with Hot Hot Goss at the Sanctum and Snake Pit at the Clubhouse. I've worked with high level coache...
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Drew Spears

Updated schedule for Sept! Hello! I am Drew Spears of UCB house team Cardinal Redbird. I am now available for day and evening coaching most nights and am eager to work with performers of all levels and performance groups. I am also available for sketch coaching and directing, Spank directing,...
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Ashley Holston

Let me coach you!! We'll laugh, we'll learn, we'll lessen the disappointment your parents feel because you've decided to be a clown instead of a doctor. I'm currently on UCBTLA Harold team Dollhouse, the all Black all female improv team Obama's Other Daughters, and Queer World which is compris...
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Lee Manning

I love improv and want to coach your team! I’ve been on UCB Mess Hall teams Green Light, GO! and Sparky, and UCB Digital team The Buzzards. The best scenes start with initiations that express what you find funny. We'll work on getting those ideas out clearly, playing what’s funny, and being ...
Schedule updated over 5 years ago