ABOUT ME

I live in New York City. I’m a writer, performer, and designer. I write books, plays, songs, sketches, and essays. I perform in theatrical productions, mostly my own, and as a comedian and public speaker. I play characters. I play myself. I sing a little. I do not dance a little. I’m a graphic designer. I’m a cartoonist. I’m an occasional director and producer. I’m a filmmaker and video editor. I’m a podcaster. I’m a New York City tour guide.

A lot of my work involves the Marx Brothers. I researched and adapted I’ll Say She Is and have played the role of Groucho Marx in this and many other productions. I wrote Gimme a Thrill, the definitive history of I'll Say She Is. I am a founding member of the Marxfest Committee, and a co-host of The Marx Brothers Council Podcast. I’ve written and lectured extensively about the Brothers and their work.

I wrote and illustrated the daily comic strip Love Marches On. I wrote and performed the stage show 400 Years in Manhattan, and wrote the book based on it. I co-wrote, co-produced, and appeared in the Nero Fiddled political musicals with Amanda Sisk, my partner in life and art. You want more? There’s more!

It sounds pretentious when I try to convey in a few words that I work in several creative disciplines. (Even that sounds pretentious.) But I’m not any one thing. Is anyone?

Life is a long series of creative projects — some for love and some for money. We need both, and in general, they’re available separately.