Coaches
Caroline Cotter
Hi! I recently moved from NYC and would love to coach LA groups! I am currently on the Messhall team JLPTP. At UCBNY, I taught Improv 101-401 & Advanced Study Improv for over four years. I performed on Asssscat and was on the weekend team GOAT, and previously was on the Harold teams Higgins, ...Schedule updated 26 days ago
Danny Mastrangelo
*** Please note: My regular schedule is currently full. You can still contact me for one-offs, but I'm not taking on any more regular teams at the moment. Thanks! Hi there! I'm a trained coach from iOWest and have specifically studied improv coaching under Craig Cackowski (Dasariski) and Dave ...Schedule updated about 1 month ago
Julia Meltzer
Hi guys, I'm Julia - I'm on the UCB Harold Team Queen George (this is my fourth year on Harold Night) and in the cast of monthly show Toledo Rep. Before Harold Night, I was on a Mess Hall team. I'm on the UCB approved coaches list, I regularly sub Boot Camp and I coach Mess Hall. My goal in ...Schedule updated about 1 month ago
Jim Woods
Hi! I'm Jim Woods. I perform with the Smokes at UCBTLA Franklin. I've been a performer at UCB, Io Chicago/West, Second City, Boom Chicago, Comedy Sportz and am a co-founder of the FA Theater in London. My goal as a coach is to help you walk the line of how to make your improv as easy as possible ...Schedule updated about 1 month ago
Jason Van Glass
I believe that practice makes perfect, and I would like to help you make the most of your practice sessions, with a focus on grounded play, careful listening, and organic discovery. I've been studying improv since 2011 at UCB and at the Pack Theater, where I performed on a house team for 3.5 y...Schedule updated about 1 month ago
Andy Bustillos
Hi!! I'm currently on the UCB NY Weekend Team Bucky, Fifty/Cincuenta at UCB East (Monthly Bilingual improv show) and host the Wednesday Jam and B.Y.O.T. as well. I was on the Lloyd Teams Camp and The Nightmare as well as the Harold Team Some Kid. Currently in LA and I'd love to coach your team! ...Schedule updated about 2 months ago
Chad Shapiro
Originally from NY, Chad Shapiro is a SAG-AFTRA actor, writer, and a nationally touring Stand-Up comedian for over 15 years. He has played the top clubs in NYC, LA and Vegas. Taught Improv at TVI Studios. Chad has trained and performed with UCB NY & LA, iO West, The Pack Theater, Second City, th...Schedule updated about 2 months ago
James Mannion
I'm currently a member of the UCB Harold team Leroy. In the past I was on the Harold team Dollhouse and the Mess Hall team TKO, and I'm on the indie team Nevada Pajamas. I've been doing improv for over a decade and taking classes at UCB since 2015. I love doing improv and I love talking about im...Schedule updated about 2 months ago
Ryan Barton
Harold Night with LoverBoy, previously on Dollhouse. Member of Rita Repulsa. Queerworld cast member. You get it. Things that are important to me: finding your OWN comedic voice, not making things too complicated -- keep it simple, and how to work better as an ENSEMBLE. Let's goooooooooooooo...Schedule updated about 2 months ago
Jesse Esparza
Hi! My name is Jesse Esparza and I'm looking to coach more improv teams. I focus on playing emotionally, having a strong opinion, reacting, simplifying scenes, and following the fun. I'm on the UCB Maude team Bombardier. I was on the UCB Maude team ALL IN, the Mess Hall team Bad Seed, the all...Schedule updated about 2 months ago