I took intro 1-4 before auditioning for the launch group. I was part of Grand Mutiny while I was in the advanced program at Go. After launch group, a couple of my launch group members (Aaron Johnstone and RJ Cach) and a young, Travis Pelto formed a group called Question Marky Mark, won colony fest at the Planet Ant, and together we wrote my first scripted show I ever wrote/performed in, Champions - the story of two valet workers fighting to not get promoted by their Freddie Mercury loving boss. From there I was in several other scripted shows, continued doing improv, formed a new troupe with Nuverre Naami, Tom Novik and Jason Valentini, RARRR, won colony fest again and created our one-act character study, Medium RARRR. Improv really took over my life for about 8 years before I had kids and COVID took over all of our lives. Very happy to be back performing and hosting showdowns in between shaping the hearts and minds of my two daughters.

Q: What is a standout memory you have about your time in the Launch Group?

We really struggled to find our groove at first. I remember LOTS of really rough shows at the beginning. Pete Jacokes took over our troupe at the beginning of our run and helped us find a simple form (location) that really helped ground us and give us our confidence back. My favorite location that I remember is probably a funeral where RJ sang "Eagle's Wings" in its entirety during one of the scenes.

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I went through the improv program at GO Comedy (2010-11). Eventually making it on ResCo. I was in multiple shows at GO such as “Hashtag the Holidays”, “Wet Hot American Bummer” and “Swine & Potato”. I won a Wilde Award in 2013 for my role in “Champions” at Planet Ant.

Q: What is a standout memory you have about your time in the Launch Group?

I remember our opening night being so much fun and the audience so supportive. I also made friendships in that group that last to this day.