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Brian

Theater Geek

About Me

I strive to create a utopia in the Arts. I an the executive producer of 2 theater companies here in Chicago, one for profit,one non for profit. I teach, act, direct, produce and compose (pianist). Plus, I am the executive Producer of THE CUPID PLAYERS (currently performing "Cupid Has A Heart On" at Improv Olympic on saturday nights at 10:30. The longest running sketch show in I.O.'s history), and THE CHICAGO SKETCH COMEDY FESTVIAL (Every January hosting 100 groups and over 800 artists). I have been Teaching and Directing at Second City for 14 years. Plus, I teach at Columbia College. I have taught at Steppenwolf, Actors Theatre in Louisville, several fortune 500 companies, and a million Universities and festivals. I fill my world with comedy and laughter...the world is my playground. Constantly creating. I am a mixture of ambition and creativity. Scene.
"Cupid Has A Heart On" Saturdays @ 10:30pm Improv Olympic 3541 N. Clark Ave.
Visit Cupid online: www.cupidplayers.com | myspace
"The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival" January 4th-14th Thurs-Sun Theatre Building Chicago 1225 W. Belmont Ave. 100 sketch comedy groups (over 800 artists)from around the world performing 125 shows in 8 days. Plus, workshops, experimental theater, and free beer!! www.chicagosketchfest.com

My Interests

Big theater geek.

Music:

Anything with a hint of lesbian, lotsa harmonies, 70's, Good and pure rock and roll, blues, or anything with a piano.

Television:

Colbert Report, House, Family Guy, 24, Alias, Law and Order SVU, Oz, CSI, Simpsons, Daily Show, Twin Peaks, Mr. Show, Mr. Bean, Monty Python, Law & Order, Inside the Actors Studio, Lost, Arrested Development, Greys Anatomy, Prison Break