Rachel Taenzler is a writer and performer from Brooklyn, NY. You can see her on Harold Night with her team Christopher Basketball, all around NYC (and festivals) with her indie team Mercy Santos, or on TikTok cooking vegetarian food. Before the pandemic, she was on Lloyd Night and UCB’s Touring Company. Her scripts have placed in the PAGE Awards, the WGA-E Made in New York Fellowship, Screencraft, and more.
Past Shows
Sketch Cram, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A sketch comedy show made in ONE day, featuring New York’s best comedy writers and performers! Once a month, we cram together New York’s best writers and performers to craft an ALL-NEW sketch comedy show from scratch IN ONE SINGLE…
Sketch Cram, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A sketch comedy show made in ONE day, featuring New York’s best comedy writers and performers! Once a month, we cram together New York’s best writers and performers to craft an ALL-NEW sketch comedy show from scratch IN ONE SINGLE…
The Bratz Mash
In this improv mash-up show, women and non-binary improvisers of all skill levels will make magic. Hosted by UCB Harold team babygirls Donna Steele, Emily Evans, Lida Darmian, and Stephanie Leschek. Come to the show and enter the lottery for…
Harold Night Time Machine, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
We went back in time and kidnapped some Harold performers from yesteryear. Now, we’re forcing them to perform for you or they’ll never get back to their own times ever again. Featuring: Achilles Stamatelaky Akmal Tajihan Alex Iona Amanda Breen…
3×3 Tournament: Qualifiers, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Teams of 3 compete to become improv legends in the 21st Annual 3x3 Tournament The 3x3 Improv Tournament is a long-running annual improv tournament where teams of 3 compete to become improv legends. 32 improv teams will compete in a…
Sketch Cram, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A sketch comedy show made in ONE day, featuring New York’s best comedy writers and performers! Once a month, we cram together New York’s best writers and performers to craft an ALL-NEW sketch comedy show from scratch IN ONE SINGLE…
Hot Flash
Improvisors old and new do their thang at a show hosted by two old decrepit women. This show hosted by two “crypt keeper ass” slags (Lou Gonzalez Jr & Chrissie Gruebel) will feature the best up and coming comedy talent…
Sketch Cram, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A sketch comedy show made in ONE day, featuring New York’s best comedy writers and performers! Once a month, we cram together New York’s best writers and performers to craft an ALL-NEW sketch comedy show from scratch IN ONE SINGLE…
The Ian Herrin Improv Hour (IHIH) 10 Year Anniversary Spectacular, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Celebrating 10 years, IHIH is a tight, fast, and fun improv team showcase hosted by UCB teacher Ian Herrin featuring a literal cavalcade of FORTY (!!) returning Special Guests all in ONE hour! The Ian Herrin Improv Hour is a…
Sketch Cram, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A sketch comedy show made in ONE day, featuring New York’s best comedy writers and performers! Once a month, we cram together New York’s best writers and performers to craft an ALL-NEW sketch comedy show from scratch IN ONE SINGLE…
Hoopty: Ride or Die, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
a fiery comedy car crash with precision chaos Buckle up — Hoopty is taking you for a ride. A high-octane improv show that's barely street legal. Running on instinct, speed, and just the right amount of stupidity, this show won't…
Cookie: Musical Improv & Mango Tango: The Soundtrack of Your Life, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Cookie: Musical Improv - Cookie improvises a brand new musical, from scratch! Featuring: Paris Adkins, David Crozier, Kurt Cruz, Emily Dayton Evans, Emily Olcott, Andrew Ontiveros, Glo Tavarez, and Rachel Taenzler & Mango Tango: The Soundtrack of Your…
Sketch Cram, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A sketch comedy show made in ONE day, featuring New York’s best comedy writers and performers! Once a month, we cram together New York’s best writers and performers to craft an ALL-NEW sketch comedy show from scratch IN ONE SINGLE…
Boy Crazy Gets Stubs! & Improvised Summer Blockbuster, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Two shows for the price of one!!! Boy Crazy Gets Stubs! - Join Boy Crazy (long-time collaborators and short-haired lesbians, Liv and Orly) for a night of sketch comedy that will transport you to your local AMC theater. How thrilling!…
All Time High, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
An Improvised Roleplaying Game starring some of New York’s best comedians playing teenage wizards and rolling dice! Join the adventuring party of New York’s best improv comedians as they explore a Tabletop Roleplaying dungeon live on stage in “All Time…
Sketch Cram, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A sketch comedy show made in ONE day, featuring New York’s best comedy writers and performers! Once a month, we cram together New York’s best writers and performers to craft an ALL-NEW sketch comedy show from scratch IN ONE SINGLE…
Sketch Cram, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A sketch comedy show made in ONE day, featuring New York’s best comedy writers and performers! Once a month, we cram together New York’s best writers and performers to craft an ALL-NEW sketch comedy show from scratch IN ONE SINGLE…
All Time High, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
An Improvised Roleplaying Game starring some of New York’s best comedians playing teenage wizards and rolling dice! Join the adventuring party of New York’s best improv comedians as they explore a Tabletop Roleplaying dungeon live on stage in “All Time…
Sketch Cram, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A sketch comedy show made in ONE day, featuring New York’s best comedy writers and performers! Once a month, we cram together New York’s best writers and performers to craft an ALL-NEW sketch comedy show from scratch IN ONE SINGLE…
All Time High, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
An Improvised Roleplaying Game starring some of New York’s best comedians playing teenage wizards and rolling dice! Join the adventuring party of New York’s best improv comedians as they explore a Tabletop Roleplaying dungeon live on stage in “All Time…