Jonathan Farach
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A diverse and absurdist middle-eastern latino with a tinge of old Hollywood flair, Jonathan Farach strives to push forth comedy that can be appreciated by people from marginalized backgrounds and those who may not be aware of the nuance of these cultures. From starting at Just The Funny and doing stand-up in Miami to hosting his own variety show and being a mainstay of The Pack Theater in Los Angeles, Jonathan has refined his voice through experience and learning what works. A man who never believes theres too many hats on a hat.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/Showrunner
Farach's Power Hour Variety Show
Los Angeles, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Self-produced for over a year with focus on inclusive line-ups featuring POC and LGBTQIA+ performers.
- Credits of performers include HBO, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and more.
- Developed hosting skills that has since allowed me to be more comfortable on stage.
- Entirely written and produced by myself with assistance from the Power Hour Players.
Stand-Up Comedian
Self
Los Angeles, California
01.2016 - Current
- Have performed hundreds of hours of stand-up comedy over 7 years.
- Refined writing process to place emphasis on word currency and conveying a premise effectively.
- Developed joke-writing skills that blend into every other area of my comedy.
Writer/Performer
Pack Theater House Sketch Night: Moonshot
Los Angeles, CA
11.2018 - 05.2023
- One of the top contributors with focus on ensemble pieces and absurdist premises.
- Refined character work through extensive rehearsal time and dedicated coaching by prominent directors in sketch comedy including Haley Mancini, Heather Woodward, and Lesley Tsina.
- Was asked to be a part of sketch night for over 4 seasons.
- With an emphasis on voices from marginalized groups, educated myself on the nuance of comedy from that point of view to refine my own sketch writing.
Writer
Sketch Cram at UCB Franklin
Los Angeles, CA
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Was invited to take part along with writers from backgrounds in TV and Maude to be a writer for the second sketchcram since lockdown.
- Pitched 5 premises to be selected for a midnight show at UCB Franklin by a series of directors with credits from Maude to Studio C.
- Had 2 sketches selected to be written with 1 chosen to be performed by the cast of performers selected for that day with notes to be applied from the guest directors that month.
Performer
Sketch Cram at UCB Franklin
Angeles, CA
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Was invited to take part as a performer alongside performers from various corners of the comedy world.
- Learned an entire sketch show in a day including lines and blocking to be performed at midnight.
- Developed an ability to work on the fly that has since carried me through more intense shows.
Cast Member
Just The Funny
Miami, FL
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Adapted performances based on the needs of the environment and audience.
- Worked front desk and handled escorting of audience members
- Handles tech duties for shows including lighting and audio.
Education
Sketch 1 & 2
The Pack Theater
Los Angeles09.2018
Improv Levels 1-5
Just The Funny
Miami09.2016
Skills
- Director
- Producer
- Performer
- Writer (Storytelling, Essays, Sketch Writing, Joke Writing)
- Stand-up
- Characters
- Impressions
- Physical Comedy
- Voice Work
- Film Editing
- Post-Production
- Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects)
Timeline
Writer
Sketch Cram at UCB Franklin
03.2023 - 03.2023
Director/Showrunner
Farach's Power Hour Variety Show
10.2022 - Current
Performer
Sketch Cram at UCB Franklin
04.2019 - 04.2019
Writer/Performer
Pack Theater House Sketch Night: Moonshot
11.2018 - 05.2023
Cast Member
Just The Funny
09.2016 - 12.2016
Stand-Up Comedian
Self
01.2016 - Current
Sketch 1 & 2
The Pack Theater
Improv Levels 1-5
Just The Funny
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