• Created and hosts original talk show which focuses on the improvisation and comedy scene in Los Angeles. • Designed format of audio shows and writes scripts. • Researched topics for programs. • Books guest talent from top Hollywood improv theaters such as: iO West, Second City, the Upright Citizens Brigade theater, and Groundlings.
Summary
Will, a Head Writer, based in Los Angeles, has 1 Head Writer credit and 1 Office Manager credit, and has been a member since 2014.
Credits
5/14 – 5/15
Head Writer
Staff Position — iTunes Details
5/14 – 5/15
2/10 – 3/11
Office Manager (Bipartisan Policy Center)
Staff Position — Bipartisan Policy Center Details
2/10 – 3/11
Coordinated audio visual systems. Confirmed vendor contracts met specifications and maintained current requirements. Managed all conferences by coordinating logistics to meet demands of clientele. Secured off-site retention of files. Assisted IT with shipping and receiving of all technical equipment for distribution. Reconciled vendor invoices, submitting documents to accounting department.
3/08 – 12/09
Writer
Staff Position — Riot Act Entertainment Details
3/08 – 12/09
• Pitched sketch ideas at writers’ meetings. • Attended table reads and revised scripts based on producer feedback • Researched relevant pop culture and news events. • Wrote and directed advertisements to promote live comedy shows for headlining comedians, including: Paul Mooney, Dick Gregory, Judy Gold, Jeff Ross, Kathleen Madigan and Bob Saget.
9/07 – 11/09
Production Coordinator
Staff Position — AV Solutions Details
9/07 – 11/09
Supervised technicians in multiple convention settings with up to two-thousand attendees. Assembled and operated high-end audio visual equipment for corporate conferences, political events, television broadcasts and web publications. Coordinated delivery of equipment needed for all events ensuring customer satisfaction.
2/09 – 7/09
Writer
Staff Position — Artscape Arts Festival Details
2/09 – 7/09
• Wrote an original comedic play parodying the life of Edgar Allen Poe through the medium of puppet theater. • Acquired funding from the Maryland State Arts Council to produce and perform the Edgar Allen Poe-pet Theater Show. • Created all original puppets, props, and set pieces for the show.
6/03 – 8/05
Writer
Staff Position — Upright Citizens Brigade Details
6/03 – 8/05
• Wrote original sketch comedy web videos, which referenced and parodied current commercials along with pop culture phenomenon . • Directed talent. • Rewrote dialogue onsite during rehearsals and live tapings.
Recos
Education
Class of '06
The Catholic University of America
Bachelor of the Arts, Drama
Class of '01
Idyllwild Arts Academy
High School diploma
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