Stand-Up
Cliched Meaning of Life
Here it is in text format: Have you ever seen a performance so inspirational, gone through a breakup so challenging, or had a milkshake that was so delicious . . . you started to contemplate the meaning of life? The essence of our existence? The significance of our sentience? I don’t know; it’s something I’ve […]
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An In-Depth Analysis of 1,000 Performances
My comedy career began on October 21, 2004, with a shortform improv comedy show in Smith Hall on The Ohio State University’s campus. On February 11, 2016,  11 years, 3 months, and 21 days later, I performed my 1,000th show as a stand-up comedian, improviser, storyteller, spoken word artist, and sketch performer. Because I’m an engineer, I […]
Read MoreStand Up Set at the Stand
A 5-minute set I did at The Stand in NYC.
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A Boat, A Bridge, and Boom
25 April 2015. Amsterdam, Netherlands My boots landed with a heavy thud as I ran down the Amsterdam street. With every step I took, every move I made, I was missing Biggie Smalls… but also making my way closer to Central Station in Amsterdam. I had just finished a standup show at Boom Chicago in Amsterdam. […]
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Performances in Review 2013
For the third year in a row, one of my goals was to perform at least 100 times. Last year I hit 133 performances, the year before 119. This year it was 102. Here are some stats regarding the performances: 54% of shows were shortform improv, 5% of shows were traditional longform improv, 23% were […]
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Performances in Review 2012
For the second year in a row, one of my goals was to perform at least 100 times. Last year I hit 119 performances, this year I hit 133. Here are some stats regarding the performances: 41% of shows were shortform improv, 36% of shows were traditional longform improv, 18% were musical improv, and 5% […]
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Performances in Review 2011
One of my goals for 2011 was to perform at least 100 times. I was able to meet and surpass that goal, finishing with 119 total performances. Here are some stats regarding the performances: 57% of shows were long-form improv, 42% were short-form improv and 1% were stand-up. 39% of the total shows were at […]
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Excerpt from Humor eBook
Below is an excerpt from the eBook I wrote for the Humor That Works site, available soon by signing up for the HTW Newsletter. Excerpt: A Personal Story When I first started performing improv and stand-up years ago, I never knew it would turn into such a huge passion of mine. In fact, it’s rather […]
Read More21 Tips for Performing
21 tips I picked up from watching a variety of performances this week: Monday – Acting Class Graduation Show 1. Commitment is key. If you don’t believe it, the audience won’t believe it. 2. Always think about stage picture, always. 3. Acting is reacting–to your scene partner, environment, and circumstance. Tuesday – Upper Level Improv […]
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