Coaches
Andy Rocco
Hey everyone! I've been performing at UCB since 1999. I've taken classes with Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Andy Secunda, Michael Delaney, Billy Merritt, Kevin Mullaney, Armando Diaz, and Katie Roberts. I was on the house/weekend team Monkeydick and I the hosted a show "Underground Americana" I...Schedule updated over 1 year ago
Jesse Esparza
This is all so old. My updated bio is I'm a very successful TV writer, but am looking to coach more. More info below. XO 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...Schedule updated almost 2 years ago
Tyler Samples
Hello! I got my start in Minneapolis at Huge Theater and Comedysportz, then made my way to Chicago to train and eventually perform and teach at iO, Second City and the Annoyance. After directing sketch shows with the Second City National Tour Company, I eventually got tired of cold winters and mo...Schedule updated almost 2 years ago
Wayland McQueen
Hello, I'm Wayland McQueen, and I coach improv! I'll give you some info in handy bullet point form. Performing • I've been doing improv since February 2003 • Started taking classes at UCB in May 2007 • Performed on Harold Night at UCB from since 2009 • Currently perform with Bitchin' on Ha...Schedule updated almost 2 years ago
Blake Wilding
I've been doing long-form for about a decade, recently made a UCB Harold team (Keanu) and enjoy showing the world what I do! In my time, I've been lucky to coach a few improv teams - my expertise is helping people have fun, show personality, and make it all work under whatever improv rules you're...Schedule updated almost 2 years ago
Adrian Snow
Hi Everyone! I've been a part of the UCB community since 2014, and currently perform on the Harold Team Keanu as well run the indie twoprov show Church at the clubhouse. I am also a classically trained actor with a BFA from the Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago. My main focus...Schedule updated about 2 years ago
Paul Heredia
I'm very flexible so just ask! Paul Heredia is a queer writer and performer, who was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, raised in Issaquah, Washington, and now lives in the moment. Paul has been part of improv and sketch teams several comedy institutions: UCB (Moon Goon & Rat King), iOwest (Octopus...Schedule updated about 2 years ago
Jason Shotts
NOTE: I’m fully-vaccinated and willing to coach your group in person as long as everyone in attendance is also fully-vaccinated! I’m also available to coach your group via ZOOM. ---------------------------------------- I'm originally from Chicago and started performing improv at the iO T...Schedule updated almost 3 years ago
Gregory Roberts
Hello, my name is Greg and I'd be thrilled and honored to be able to coach or sub for your practice group or team. I'd love to help out improvisers who are going through the core levels of 101-401. I've studied at UCB since 2015 (both improv and sketch) and am currently in the Academy. I've ha...Schedule updated over 3 years ago
Dennis Curlett
I can't coach you. I wish that I could but I can't. Because of the machines.Schedule updated almost 4 years ago