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Christian McDaniel
Content Creator/Sketch Comedy Writer/Voice Actor/Playwright/Radio
Host/Social Media Marketer/Producer/Screenwriter
Seattle, Washington
Summary
A confident voice actor, playwright, screenwriter, and performer;
Christian has lended his talents to some of the most revered
companies in the entertainment landscape. With his experience,
passion, and impeccable dedication to the craft of making people
laugh, you can count on him to be an incredible asset to your
company, project, or production.
After finishing his Video & Media Productions degree at Specs
Howard in Southfield, Michigan, Christian then graduated the
conservatory program at the legendary Second City school for
improvisation and sketch comedy. After graduation he was able to
write, perform, and produce an original production for the stage,
which was recognized with local theater award nominations.
With multiple productions as a performer and writer, Christian took
his experience to the Verge Theater in Bozeman, Montana. There
he spread his wings as a performer, writer, and director of a plethora
productions for the kids and main stage over 5 years. Over the
time he was there he wrote original productions and created the
improv curriculum that has now become a staple at the theater and
contributed to its growth.
During his time in Montana, Christian also started his career in
the voice acting world becoming a company member and comedy
staple for Don't Close Your Eyes: live Radio Theater. Producing
voices for 70 plus characters during a 5 year run with the company.
Additionally, worked for ABC, FOX, and NBC affiliates providing solid
local voice over for local commercials.
Christian is now a freelance joke writer for Pitch Comedy Inc. and
a company member for the National Children's Theater company,
Story Pirates LA.
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Christian is a kid at heart and a content creator professionally. He's
always looking for new projects to challenge, build community, and
overall just entertain people.
Experience
Pitch Comedy, Inc.
Joke Writer
July 2017 - Present (3 years 1 month)
United States
Independent Voice Talent
Voice Over Artist
June 2015 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Voice actor with concentrations in animation, commercial, narration,
audiobooks, and online media.
IDIOM Worldwide enjoys more than 30 years of experience in commercial
representation for both on-camera and voice- talent. IDIOM excels at building
meaningful, profitable relationships between top-tier emerging and established
talent and US domestic and international advertising, entertainment and new
media clients.
Story Pirates
Cast Member
September 2013 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Greater Los Angeles Area
Company cast member for the national kids theater company, Story Pirates!
By pairing world-class teachers with first-rate actors and comedians, we offer
a variety of tools to make learning more engaging and effective. Dually based
in New York and Los Angeles, we are best known for the Idea Storm Program,
a master-class writing workshop that brings teaching concepts to life, followed
by a musical sketch comedy show featuring stories by students and performed
by professional artists. Our acclaimed programs and professional development
services for teachers are in place at over 250 schools from coast to coast.
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BumbleBar
Production Specialist
March 2020 - June 2020 (4 months)
Spokane, Washington, United States
Costco Wholesale
Forklift Driver/Cashier/Wine Steward
August 2017 - October 2019 (2 years 3 months)
Bozeman, MT
Versatile merchandiser with excellent recognized customer service. Crosstrained in multiple departments with a concentration on keeping shrink down to
meet profitable goals.
-Helped with successful marketing campaigns, including top numbers for our
region in Executive Membership sales
-A part of successful charity campaigns for the Gallatin Valley and the
Children's Miracle Network
Kevin McDonald's Kevin McDonald Sketch Show
Sketch Comedy Performer
July 2019 - July 2019 (1 month)
Sketch Comedy performer for a Kevin McDonald's best of comedy show.
Performed in multiple sketches along with a climatic kiss with Kevin McDonald
on stage. Yes!! I kissed my comedy hero on stage!
Costco Wholesale
Forklift Operator
March 2016 - August 2016 (6 months)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Dependable morning merchandise forklift driver for multiple areas of the
warehouse. Impeccable ability to keep all areas show ready.
Pointless Brewery and Theater
Resident Cast Member and Teacher
December 2015 - August 2016 (9 months)
Ann Arbor, MI
Clarks Fork
Line Cook/ Kitchen Manager
October 2012 - March 2016 (3 years 6 months)
Bozeman, Montana, United States
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Provided excellent food and service for a high volume restaurant in Bozeman,
Montana.
Verge Theater
Actor/Writer/Director/Teacher
August 2010 - March 2016 (5 years 8 months)
Bozeman, MT
Over the last 6 years, I've been a part of the growth of this very unique
theater gem that is located in the heart of the Gallatin Valley in Bozeman,
Montana. Over the last 5 years, I've had the privilege to become a part of the
resident cast of both the children's and adult main-stage. Having done over 25
productions in that time. I've also spearheaded the creation the adult improv
curriculum, as well as made the theater's comedy review an annual part of
the theater season at the Verge. Both of these integral things are now carried
on by uber talented people help make the theater community at the Verge
grow. Along with these accomplishments, I've also had the honor of being a
director, teacher, and a representative for the theater in various community
events. Such as school functions, Sweet Pea Festival, and improv/Storytelling
workshops. And lastly, I premiered two 1-man shows at the theater that were
well received by the community.
Verge Theater (formerly Equinox Theatre) is a 501c3 non-profit, currently in its
21st Season, and has never veered from a mission to create offbeat, thought
provoking, heart-inspiring theater that is masterful in execution, empowering to
children, teens and adults, and evocative of our vibrant local community.
Don't Close Your Eyes Live Radio Theater
Marketing Director/Company Member/Voice-Actor
June 2010 - March 2016 (5 years 10 months)
Verge Theater in Bozeman, Montana
Led and organized the successful marketing campaign for the first completely
sold out DCYE Live Radio Theater season. Built the marketing plan that
included press releases, local articles, media interviews, local news spots,
expanded social media presence, and building of new brand.
-Voice actor for close to 70 characters
-Highlighted on iTunes top 100 art podcasts
-Collaboration with Peach Street Studios and Live From the Divide for public
broadcasting
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Don't Close Your Eyes Live Radio Theater is a collaboration of writers and
actors who create, perform, and record original plays in the style of the golden
age of radio.
Catamount Films
Outreach Marketing
July 2015 - October 2015 (4 months)
Bozeman, MT
Outreach marketer and promotor for the documentary 'A Place to Stand'. Part
of a team that focused on a grass roots approach to setting up screenings for
this powerful and inspirational film.
Told through extensive interviews with Jimmy, his family, friends and peers,
A Place to Stand follows Jimmy’s path from Estancia, New Mexico – where
he lived with his indigenous grandparents – through childhood abandonment,
adolescent drug dealing and a subsequent 5-year narcotics sentence at
Arizona State Prison in Florence, one of the most violent prisons in the
country.
Brutalized by the inhumanity of his incarceration, Jimmy survived by exploring
deep within, discovering poetry at his soul’s core. Through the life changing
capacity of poetry, writing and arts, he stepped away from the violence and
negativity around him, healing the wounds of his childhood and opening him to
a new future.
Jib Jab Media
Hello Santa Actor
October 2014 - October 2015 (1 year 1 month)
Santa Claus actor for the online multimedia app that allows kids to have a
conversation with Santa!
JibJab is a digital media company dedicated to making funny things worth
sharing. We've been pioneering online entertainment production and
distribution since 1999.
U1 Gaming
Voice Over Artist
March 2014 - May 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Bozeman MT
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Provided voices for gaming machine that included announcer, coach, and
vendors for a baseball themed game.
KTVM Bozeman (NBC Affiliate)
Voice-Over
August 2012 - April 2013 (9 months)
Freelance Voice-over artist for various local commercials that include,
Broadway in Bozeman, Sweet Pea Festival, and Kountry Korner Cafe.
Costco Wholesale
Forklift Operator
August 2010 - October 2012 (2 years 3 months)
Bozeman, Montana, United States
Supervisory role for Freezer/Cooler section as a Forklift Driver. Driving sales
on featured merchandise and keep department show ready.
Planet Ant Theatre
Writer/Performer
September 2008 - November 2008 (3 months)
Writer and actor for the original production, "Curtain Call"
-Wilde Award nominated (local theater award)
Planet Ant is a non-profit professional theatre founded on the principle of
artistic freedom and experimentation, leading to the growth of community,
artistic fulfillment and success. We're home to Metro Detroit's longest-running
improv comedy show as well as some of the area's best scripted productions.
The Second City
Writer/Performer
March 2006 - July 2007 (1 year 5 months)
Writer, producer, and performer for the original alternative stage production of
"Barnhart". Also an assistant to the director for the Second City's 27th original
comedy revue, "Bobbleheads of State". As well as performer in various Writing
show productions.
The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December
of 1959. No one could have guessed that this small cabaret theatre would
become the most influential and prolific comedy theatre in the world. With its
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roots in the improvisational games of Viola Spolin, The Second City developed
an entirely unique way of creating and performing comedy.
Education
NYU Tisch Art and Public Policy
Certificate workshop, Playwriting and Screenwriting · (2020 - 2020)
Sundance Collab
Screenwriting MasterClass with Meg LaFauve · (2020 - 2020)
Entrepreneur Stack Skills
Social Media and Online Marketing · (2019 - 2020)
Kevin McDonald Sketch Comedy Workshop
Sketch Comedy Writing · (2019 - 2019)
Los Angeles Film School
Bachelor's degree, Digital Filmmaking · (2016 - 2018)
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