DAVID KNOELL – Improvisation
More than half my career has been devoted to saying “yes and” on stage and in life. The study and performance of improvisation has profoundly influenced the person and artist that I am today, and I am grateful for all of the friends and mentors I have met along the way. I have been privileged to learn from and perform with the absolute best and most amazing improvisers in the world.
selected experience
Performance and Training
The Second City Training Center, Chicago
I.O. Chicago
Comedy Sportz Chicago
SAK Comedy Lab, Orlando
Unexpected Productions, Seattle
Interactive PlayLab, w/ Jeff Wirth
Laughing Stock, SLC
Director / Producer / Performer
Clause and Effect (Interactive Christmas Show)
Del Close Marathon 2006, 2009, 2010
Chicago Improv Festival 2010 – 2018
Chicago Dramatic Improv Festival 2015, 2016
College Improv Night at The Playground 2014-2018
College Improv Tournament 2016-2019
Explodeo Rodeo, LFC
Joke Zero, LFC
The Narts, LFC
Legalize Brad, CUC
The Derelict Toys, Orlando
The Huge Embarrassing Failures, Nebraska
THE SECOND CITY:
Programs Completed – Improv Conservatory, Music Improv Conservatory, Directing Program, Writing Program.
NOTABLE COLLABORATORS and TEACHERS:
John Hildreth, Ashley Whitehurst, Anne Libera, Sheldon Patinkin, Bernie Sahlins, Matt Hovde, Rachael Mason, Norm Holly, Michael Gellman, Nick Johne, Ron West, Tim O’Malley, Bina Martin, Stephanie McCullough, Jeff Bouthiette, Jen Ellison, Jeff Griggs, Jason Chin, Joe Canale, Randy Dixon, Dave Russell, Larry Pelligrini.