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An Evening with Rich Talarico
April 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern
Join us for an evening with award-winning comedy writer and producer Rich Talarico. Rich will speak about his early journey in comedy, starting at The Second City in Chicago where he studied with Stephen Colbert and performed with Tina Fey, Adam McKay, and Jordan Peele. Rich will discuss the road of trials, from early improv and stand-up days to working on notable comedy TV shows like Key & Peele, The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno, MADtv, and Saturday Night Live.
This workshop features a 45-minute lecture followed by Q&A from the participants. Rich will also share some comedy writing techniques.
With guaranteed admission for veterans and their loved ones, don’t miss your chance to learn from an award-winning comedy writer.
About the Instructor
Rich Talarico is a Peabody® Award-winning writer and producer with four Emmy® and four WGA Award nominations, best known for his work on Comedy Central’s Key & Peele. Rich was responsible for the sketch Substitute Teacher (“…Ay-ay-Ron?”), which was recently referenced in a clue on Jeopardy!, and in 2024, the sketch was added to The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum Of American History.
Rich wrote dozens of K&P faves: Karim and Jahar, Hatz, Teaching Center, Obama Greets, Black Ice, and he co-wrote many more.
His other credits include: MADtv, The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, and the critically-acclaimed, Review. An alum of Chicago’s Second City and Improv Olympic, Rich also provided punch-up work on Mean Girls and Get Out. As an improviser, Rich teaches, coaches and performs with long-form group Dasariski, Rich played in the early casts of Chicago’s The Armando Diaz Show and co-created the shows, Close Quarters, Strap Heads and Trio. As an actor, Rich appeared on screen on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity, and in A&W Root Beer’s classic TV ad, “Mr. Dumass.” Talarico’s extensive experience in the comedy industry has made him a sought-after teacher, writer and consultant. Rich is currently teaching and performing stand-up comedy around the US. Learn more at www.richtalarico.com.
Endorsements:
“Rich’s work on “Key & Peele” is nothing short of legendary.”
— Jordan Peele
“Rich Talarico is one of the all time great Caucasian Improvisers.”
— Tina Fey