Michael Jastroch is a comedic actor, writer and improv instructor based out of Austin, TX.
As one of the founders of ColdTowne Theater and a member of the seminal improv groups ColdTowne and the Frank Mills, Michael was instrumental in the explosive growth of Austin Comedy over the last fifteen years. He has won several awards for his work, including “Best Comedy Group ” in the Austin Chronicle Reader’s poll and the B. Iden Payne award for “Outstanding Improv Ensemble.” His sketch projects have won Best of Fest at the Lone Star Sketch Festival and the Frontera Fringe Festival as well as a Critic’s Pick in the Austin Chronicle Reader’s Poll. His podcast, Victrola! was named one of Austin’s “Best Comedy Podcasts.”
Michael teaches and directs sketch and improv at the ColdTowne Conservatory. He directed a number of improv and sketch comedy shows, including Rapture the Flag and Cereal For Adults and can currently be seen performing with Friends For Now, the Frank Mills, Jonestroch, Mike and Irene, and Elevator Action.
Michael has taught his improv workshops all over the country, including at the Oberlin College Improv Festival, The Oklahoma Improv Festival, the Phoenix Improv Festival, The Dallas Comedy Fest, The Alaska State Improv Fest, and at the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival in Chapel Hill.
With fifteen years of experience working with small businesses and Fortune 500 companies, Michael is one of the country’s foremost applied improv facilitators. Michael has designed leadership and communication programs for Whole Foods, Dell Computers, Indeed, and many, many more!
Michael is also an accomplished commercial actor and voice over artist, and has appeared in commercials for major national brands such as Coca Cola, Game Stop, Whole Foods, Legal Zoom, and the USPS.
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ACTING and VOICE OVER: Jessica Sloan @ COLLIER TALENT (512) 236 -0500