Hi there! I'm T.J., a Chicago born-and-raised entertainer and musician, and co-creator/director of BLANK! The Musical, which just concluded a one year run at the Broadway Comedy Club in NYC. 2019 dates to be announced!
For nearly two decades I wrote, directed, and music directed sketch comedy, improv, and musical theater for The Second City, a scrappy lil' upstart venue in Chicago. Additionally, I've hosted a nationally syndicated morning sports talk show, I music direct the annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards, and I proudly emcee Gilda's Club Chicago's Night Of 1000 Noogies fundraiser at Chicago's historic Park West theater each October. And there's a lot more! Please check out my resume for greater detail on my experience and skills. It has just enough information about me to make us both feel uneasy.
In short (related: I'm short), playing piano is my favorite gig, but I take equal pride in creative direction, writing of all facets, and hosting live events, be they fundraisers, corporate meetings, or those rare events where people just want to hear me go on and on about The Beatles. (I'll do those for free.)
You'll find the work of which I'm the most proud - a.k.a. the shows that haven't bankrupted me financially or emotionally - throughout this website. Go ahead and Google the disasters, there's one or two! (#Jewsical)
Thanks for coming by. Please take a look around. I hope you enjoy your visit! Or not! I can't really do anything about it either way!
-T.J.
October, 2018
Chicago, IL.
For nearly two decades I wrote, directed, and music directed sketch comedy, improv, and musical theater for The Second City, a scrappy lil' upstart venue in Chicago. Additionally, I've hosted a nationally syndicated morning sports talk show, I music direct the annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards, and I proudly emcee Gilda's Club Chicago's Night Of 1000 Noogies fundraiser at Chicago's historic Park West theater each October. And there's a lot more! Please check out my resume for greater detail on my experience and skills. It has just enough information about me to make us both feel uneasy.
In short (related: I'm short), playing piano is my favorite gig, but I take equal pride in creative direction, writing of all facets, and hosting live events, be they fundraisers, corporate meetings, or those rare events where people just want to hear me go on and on about The Beatles. (I'll do those for free.)
You'll find the work of which I'm the most proud - a.k.a. the shows that haven't bankrupted me financially or emotionally - throughout this website. Go ahead and Google the disasters, there's one or two! (#Jewsical)
Thanks for coming by. Please take a look around. I hope you enjoy your visit! Or not! I can't really do anything about it either way!
-T.J.
October, 2018
Chicago, IL.