Gary Kramer Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

•Creator, director and producer of a nationally acclaimed theatre company The National Comedy Theatre is the longest running show in San Diego with more than 6000 performances over 25 seasons. In addition to the Mainstage company, the theatre also produces a Sunday company, House Team and alternative improv productions.The New York City company performed over 2000 shows off-Broadway between 2004-2014.•Responsible for design and development of curriculum for all improv classes. Classes include all phases of instruction in improvisation from beginning workshops through intermediate and advanced levels.•Directing and ongoing training of professional casts with over 300 performances per year. •Creation and development of a High School Program throughout San Diego. Directs instruction and participation of over 150 High School students per year in a citywide improv league.•Supervises over 90 performers, technical, house staff and front office personnel.•Produced 4 overseas tours with Armed Forces Entertainment, including shows in Iraq, Belgium, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Spain, Italy, Dubai, Germany and more.

Greater San Diego Area

Co-creator and Executive Director of a non-profit organization serving individuals on the autism spectrum and senior citizens in two separate programs.• Responsible for outreach to students and teachers• Co-created curriculum and classroom structure• Coordinates with development team fundraising efforts• Developed program to partner program with school districts nationwideUnscripted Learning is a unique set of programs which uses improv theatre in an educational setting. Our main focus is in two areas:1) Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)2) Working with seniors to improve cognitive ability through improv training

•Creator and chief strategist for nationwide corporate team building organization. •Facilitated events for hundreds of organizations including many Fortune 500 companies such as Nokia, Home Depot, AT&T, Hewlett Packard, JP Morgan Chase, Blue Shield and more.