DIRECTOR BIO
MARK RICCADONNA
I possess extensive experience of over 18 years in the fields of acting, voice-over artistry, writing, comedy, production, and direction. I aspire to share my knowledge and expertise with emerging artists and, in turn, enhance my professional and personal growth. I have been a writer for SNL’s “Weekend Update,” participated in comedy festivals, produced, directed and acted in pilots, short films, contributed to film festivals, and performed as a touring comedian. “I have an insatiable passion for leadership and an unwavering desire to share my expertise with future generations.
Directed Pilots/film/theatre
My Friend Doubt, Strange Bird Productions
Through Open Doors, Strange Bird Productions
Saint it Ain’t So, Theatre 68
Radio Gods, Realize Studio’s
The Boom, Theatre for The New City
Last Man, Desperate Comfort
Tracey’s Rules (4 episodes), Jon Lovetts CC
The Richie Byrne Show (Live), Soul Joel Prod.
The Richie Byrne Show (Taped Sketch), Elf on the Shelf, Soul Joel Prod
The Google Effect, Pete Demas Prod.
Extreme Hang Over, Desperate Comfort Films
Dirty Shorts and Sketches, Angry Shih Tzu
Funny for Money, The Conversation Company
Who Makes Me Laugh, Starz
Best Damn Comedy Show, The Lost Brothers
Producer
Checked Out, 624 Productions
My Friend Doubt, Strange Bird Productions
Beer League (series), 624 Productions
Dark State, CPI and Realize Productions
Flicker Box, Jordan Brothers
Radio Gods, Realize Studios
The Devils Tree, Slow Ahead Productions
Education
AADA (Grad 2002) Company member
Upright Citizens Brigade (2003)
Amoralists Company Member
The Neighborhood Playhouse Audition Work Shop Night Class. assistant
Masters Writers Course, Stand Up New York Comedy Club (2003)
Awards/Festivals
International Film Fest (NY) *Best Director
New Film Makers (NY)
Laughing Skull Comedy Festival
New York Comedy Festival
Sydney Lift Off
Rain Dance *Best Short
New York Underground Festival
Nantucket Comedy Festival
Boston Comedy Festival
In Closing
Mark Riccadonna is a professional comedian with extensive experience reading audiences and making them feel comfortable. He has toured globally, performing in theaters and clubs and for the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment. His travel column, “Dad Trippin,” was published in Today’s Man Magazine. Over ten years, Mark also worked as an on-air host for talk radio in Atlantic City and New Jersey 101.5. He has acted in an Off-Broadway hit called “Happy in the Poor House” and has appeared in several films
Mark has also participated in The Stand Up and Pitch at Montreal’s “Just For Laughs Festival.” In addition, he worked as a voice-over actor and directed the play “The Boom” for the NYC Dream Up Festival. He co-wrote and directed a pilot called “Radio Gods” with Paul Provenza and Rick Overton. Mark acted in “Un$uited” alongside Dan Lauria and Carmine Giovinazzo, “Beer Leauge” the series, and “Checked Out” with John Fugelsang and Chris Roach.
His positive attitude makes him fun, lovable, and easy to work with. As a result, he has appeared on various TV networks such as FOX, MTV, SPEED, SPIKE TV, The CW, NBC, and The Food Network. He was also a contributing writer for Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update.”
Mark is a gifted storyteller with a unique delivery, signature voice, and likability that makes you feel like you’ve known him forever. No wonder he is a favorite among audiences at clubs and theaters worldwide.