Hammerkatz



Hammerkatz is a sketch comedy group from New York University in New York City. Founded in 2002 by Gallatin School of Individualized Study graduate student AJ Morales, they perform all-new shows every month during the school year and have performed a freshmen orientation show every year at NYU's Welcome Week since 2004. They also perform in New York City at venues such as The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and The P.I.T.

They participate in national college comedy festivals such as the Skidmore College National College Comedy Festival.

Hammerkatz auditions new writer/performers every September. The current cast of Hammerkatz is: David Sidorov (Director), Danny Jolles (Assistant Director), Jenny Donoghue, Freddi Scheib, Jeanna Phillips, Matt Rogers, Billy Domineau, Jenny Jaffe, Sean Ireland, Julia Nathan, Stephanie Hsu, and Zach Webber. Their stage manager is Max Ash.

History
Originally founded as Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz in 2002 by AJ Morales, the original group consisted of students. After graduation, a professional group formed that consisted of Doug Mand, DC Pierson, Donald Glover, Dominic Dierkes, Fran Gillespie, Dan Gregor, Greg Burke, Lou Perez. The group continues at NYU, auditioning new students every year.

Notable alumni
Hammerkatz has spawned numerous professional sketch and improv groups including the following:

Derrick Comedy is Donald Glover, DC Pierson, and Dominic Dierkes and Dan Eckman

Greg and Lou is Gregory Burke and Lou Perez

Chubby Skinny Kids includes Dan Greggor and Doug Mand

People's Sketch Association includes Brad Mielke, Ariana Seigle, Emma Tattenbaum-Fine

Tenured Faculty is Matt Gehring, Andrew Butler, and Jeanna Phillips.