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December 12-14, 2024

Craig Cackowski

Premier Workshop Instructor and Headliner

Craig Cackowski is an actor, improvisor and teacher based in Los Angeles. Craig started improvising at the College of William & Mary at some point in the late 20th century. He was involved with the iO and iO West (RIP) theaters from 1992-2018, and was the three-time winner of the Del Close Award as Teacher of the Year at iO West. He has played numerous improv festivals around the US with his long-running three-man troupe Dasariski (with Bob Dassie and Rich Talarico) and his duo Orange Tuxedo (with his wife Carla!). While in Chicago, he appeared in and co-wrote 5 revues for The Second City, and helped create such improv forms as JTS Brown and Close Quarters. As an actor, he has been seen in recurring roles on such shows as Community, Veep, Drunk History, and Mindy Kaling’s Sex Lives Of College Girls.  He may be heard frequently on such podcasts as The Thrilling Adventure Hour, Paul F. Tompkins’ Spontaneanation, and his own podcast Craig’s List, in which he makes Carla watch his 100 favorite movies.

Registration for Craig Cackowski's master classes will open in October. Space is limited. Register as a festival participant to receive updates.

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