Selection of live events, festivals and plays:
THE ELYSIAN - Launched in October 2021 in Los Angeles. Established the vision, style and curation of the theater to have it dubbed "a savvy new alternative comedy space" by The New York Times.
GOOD GOOD COMEDY THEATER - Launched in October 2016 in Philadelphia. Establsihed the vision, style and curation of the theater. Named "Best Comedy Club" by Philadelphia Magazine in 2017 then later a "Comedy Club Reviver" in 2019.
KATE BERLANT - Produced 40+ sold out shows running from November 2021 through August 2022. The play was directed by Bo Burnham and went on to critical acclaim in its Off-Broadway run.
JERROD CARMICHAEL - Premiered to a sold-out crowd in September 2022 and directed by Bo Burnham. The HBO Special taping was performed only an HOUR after winning an Emmy for ROTHANIEL. He was shirtless and wearing that huge fur coat as seen moments earlier on the awards show stage.
TIM HEIDECKER - Produced the sold-out weeklong work-in-progress run in advance of his 2022 live tour.
FORGET ABOUT SPAGHETTI FESTIVAL - Premiered in October 2022. Originated, curated and launched the premiere of 17 brand new comedic plays from up-and-coming artists.
VIP: VERY IN PROGRESS - Developed and launched the programming initiative supporting work-in-progress comedy shows. The 2022 & 2023 rosters included Rob Haze, Jordan Temple, Kate Berlant, BIll O'Neill, Amber & Amanda Miller among others.
THREE BANKS - A sold-out fundraising show for the short film of the same name featuring CHELSEA PERETTI & PATTI HARRISON.
JULIO TORRES - Produced nine productions of My Favorite Shapes in advance of its HBO Special Taping.
DARLINGS - An absurdist sketch comedy group from 2017-2020. Head writer and producer, brought the show to New York Comedy Festival, Blue Heaven Comedy Festival, Philadelphia Fringe Festival and more.
FIVE DOLLAR COMEDY WEEK - Launched in August 2014. Co-Founded the weeklong festival of 30+ original concept comedy shows. Heading the artistic vision over 7 festivals from 2014 through 2020, creatively advising over 200+ premieres.
JABOUKIE YOUNG-WHITE - Produced his first headlining solo shows which sold out in under five minutes.
I’ve produced and programmed thousands of live shows. Here is a short list of talent and clients:
Talent: Julio Torres, Maria Bamford, Aparna Nancherla, Patti Harrison, Mitra Jouhari, Jerrod Carmichael, Kate Berlant, John C. Reilly, Rory Scovel, Ayo Edibiri, Rachel Sennott, Tim Heidecker, Nick Kroll, Fred Armisen, Reggie Watts, Conner O’Malley, John Early, Whitmer Thomas, Atsuko Okatsuko, Mae Martin among others. Full list available upon request.
Clients: Comedy Central, Netflix Is A Joke Festival, IFC Comedy Crib, New York Comedy Festival, Blue Heaven Comedy Festival, Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Frogtown Art Walk and more.