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BRAD THOMAS BENSON

Hitting the World stage via Pittsburgh, PA, Brad immediately developed an insatiable desire to make people smile. In what seems like a former life, he earned a BA in Business/Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Pittsburgh then put that degree to good use in New York. Using his first legitimate tax return in 2006, he enrolled in Zach Woods' Improv 101 at the Upright Citizens Brigade and has performed improv, musical improv, sketch, and acting projects ever since. #BRADpacking (Personal Anecdotes to Inspire Wanderlust) -a one-man show written, performed, & experienced first-hand by Brad- chronicles his World travels and debuted at Magnet Theater on May 15, 2016. 
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Brad is known in other circles as a digital marketing maven, social butterfly, formidable cook, avid reader, great hugger, marathoner, wanderlust traveler, and go-to wedding date. An eternal optimist, his boisterous laughs are heard clearly (and often)...
...careful, they're contagious!
​Height:  5’11”
Weight:  150
Hair:  Auburn
Eyes:  Blue
Voice: Baritone
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Comedy Improv

Freeze Frame: The Musically-Improvised Sitcom
Musical Ensemble: Comedy Venues

Sequel: The Musical
Musical Ensemble, Magnet Theater

Thank You For Coming Out
Musical Ensemble, Magnet Theater

Orphan Alley
Musical Ensemble, Magnet Theater

The B Sides
Trio Improv, Comedy Venues

Goats (retired)
​Musical House Team, Magnet Theater

Pillow Talk (retired)
Musical House Team, Magnet Theater

DAVID! (retired)
Musical House Team, Magnet Theater

College (retired)
Musical House Team, Magnet Theater

Fisticuffs (retired)
Musical House Team, Magnet Theater

Atticus (retired)
Musical House Team, Magnet Theater

Improv Festivals
2020 New York Musical Improv Festival
2019 Philadelphia We The People Improv Festival
2018 New York Musical Improv Festival
​2018 Del Close Marathon
2016 New York Musical Improv Festival
2016 Pittsburgh Comedy Festival
2016 Baltimore Improv Festival
2016 Del Close Marathon
2016 Hartford Improv Festival
2016 NYC Improv Festival
2015 New York Musical Improv Festival
2015 Boston Comedy Arts Festival
2012 Del Close Marathon
2011 Del Close Marathon
2010 Del Close Marathon

Web Series

The Deported
​Brad (Reality Show Host), d. Shana Mlawski

G'day USA (Pilot)
Cameron Wooley, d. Fred Fernandez

Theater

#BRADpacking: Personal Anecdotes to Inspire Wanderlust
A one-man show written, performed, and experienced by Brad
d. Amanda Mayer

Thanks(butnothanks)giving
Zach, d. Evan Bass

Storytelling

HUMPDAY: Stories that WORK
Co-founder, Co-host, & Storyteller

Training

ACTING
Auditioning for TV & Commercials, NYC: T.J. Mannix
On-Camera Commercial Class, NYC: Stacy Gallo & Mark Sarian
On-Camera Commercial Intensive, NYC: Brooke Thomas & Mary Egan

IMPROV
Upright Citizens Brigade, NYC: Zach Woods, Joe Wengert, Charlie Todd, Michael Delaney, Chris Gethard, Gavin Speiller
Magnet Theater, NYC: Louis Kornfeld, Michael Martin, Tara Copeland, Michael Lutton, Jon Bander, David Razowsky, Rachel Hamilton, Rick Andrews, Ed Herbstman, Peter McNerney

STORYTELLING
Magnet Theater, NYC, Adam Wade

SKETCH WRITING
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, NYC: Rachael Mason
Magnet Theater, NYC: Melanie Hoopes

COACHING
Magnet Theater, NYC: Armando Diaz

DANCE
Broadway Dance Basic Tap, NYC: Jason E. Bernard

EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh, B.A. Business & Interdisciplinary Studies, French Minor, Global Studies Certificate

Special Skills

Improv, Singing (baritone), Physical Fitness, Marathon Running, Sketch Writing, Licensed Driver, Licensed Minister & Wedding Officiate, International Travel, Digital Marketing
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