Coaches
Maxim Ross
Max is a coach and performer at the Magnet Theater. Currently, He can be seen with his Megawatt team every Wednesday night at the Magnet Theater. Max has been performing and practicing improv since 2017. Max believes that setting up a safe place to learn and be creative is crucial for teams/gr...Schedule updated almost 2 years ago
Ilan Kaplan
I'm an improviser and educator who's been improvising since 2016 and teaching improv since 2020. I've been on a house team at the Magnet Theater since 2019, and part of the professional touring improv company New York Improv Theater since 2019 as well. I currently coach 3 musical improv teams, in...Schedule updated almost 2 years ago
Sean Mulvihill
Hi, there! My name is Sean, and I can't wait to meet you! I've been teaching private acting lessons since 2001 and have loved helping my students get cast in their dream roles, increase their range as an actor and improviser, and learn how to emotionally move an audience. I've got an MFA in Physi...Schedule updated almost 2 years ago
Michael McLarnon
I love improv and have studied it at the Magnet Theater and the UCB. I've coached a number of groups, from newly-formed practice groups to indie teams, to Circuit and Supernova groups. I'm currently a member of Magnet Theater house improv team Titan, and former member of Dog Scarf and Call ...Schedule updated almost 2 years ago
Curran Connor
Let me enroll you in my pyramid scheme wait sorry ignore that let's do Improv. At the UCB I was member of the Harold Teams 'Game 7' and 'Captain', and the Lloyd Team 'The Outlaw.' Indie teams include 'Gym Crush', 'Pony Danza', and 'I Love Juicy.' I've been a professional actor since since 20...Schedule updated almost 2 years ago
Joyah Spangler
As a coach, I like to focus on deep listening, bold physical/emotional choices and building a strong ensemble. I have experience in many different forms/philosophies of improv, including musical improv. I was a house performer and instant team coach at Reckless Theatre, and have been an Adv...Schedule updated over 2 years ago
James Dwyer
I was a performer and teacher at UCB for the past decade. My credits at the theatre include The Law Firm, ASSSSCAT, poHa, Strife, One Man Harold, Harold Night, and more. Currently I perform around the city with my team Duchovny and occasionally sit in on a few shows in the city. I also host a pod...Schedule updated over 2 years ago
Dillon Geyselaers
Greetings! I'd love to coach your improv or sketch team! I am also available to direct other projects and coach you through your next audition. I believe in grounded scene work, listening and reacting truthfully, and following the fun. I have been studying and performing improv, sketch,...Schedule updated over 2 years ago
Shannon Kelly
6/4/22-UPDATE: I am no longer living in NYC, but I'm happy to recommend other wonderful coaches still in the area if you need help finding someone. Thanks to all who have reached out, keep on improv'ing! ----- Hey there! I am a writer and performer in New York City, and I would love to coach yo...Schedule updated over 2 years ago
Kristen Strong
Hey there! I'm a former UCB Harold and Lloyd performer who'd love to coach you! ! I studied improv at UCB starting in 2012. Previous teams include Ritual, Hotcake, Havoc, and Zaddy. I also hosted the Tuesday night Improv Jam. I love working on game and the mechanics of improv - baseline re...Schedule updated over 2 years ago