Experience

Finest City Improv

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Clown

  • May 2015 - Present

  Stage Training - I train improvisers, actors and performers in the art of improvisationCorporate and Legal Training - I created an Improv based Continuing Legal Education Program where lawyers can earn 3 credits towards their required continuing education. I also teach and help manage the FCI corporate workshop and team building programPerformance - You can find me on the FCI stage every single week in SAN DIEGO!!! Stage Training - I train improvisers, actors and performers in the art of improvisationCorporate and Legal Training - I created an Improv based Continuing Legal Education Program where lawyers can earn 3 credits towards their required continuing education. I also teach and help manage the FCI corporate workshop and team building programPerformance - You can find me on the FCI stage every single week in SAN DIEGO!!!



San Diego Gutters(SD Gutter, Inc.)

• Owner

  • Oct 2013 - Present

  We are San Diego's 5-Starr Rain Gutter Cleaning Service. We are San Diego's 5-Starr Rain Gutter Cleaning Service.



www.TheLostParents.com

• The Lost Parents

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Blog and Podcast and Etsy and Ridiculousness! Blog and Podcast and Etsy and Ridiculousness!



The Peoples Improv Theater

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Continuing Legal Education Improv/Improvisation Instructor

  • Apr 2010 - Dec 2015

  I teach Improv(ed) Legal Skills, a New York State Certified Continuing Legal Education Course, in addition to teaching improv/improvisation and performance skills to lawyers.Improv(ed) Legal Skills is an interactive Continuing Legal Education experience where attorneys learn how the techniques of improv/improvisation will give them an edge in communication, public speaking, dealing with the unexpected and much more!

• Director of Corporate Programming

  • Feb 2011 - Dec 2014

  Design, Manage and Market the Corporate Workshops using Improvisation Techniques for Team Building, New Employee Integration, Communication, Public Speaking, Dealing with the Unexpected, Risk Taking, and Conquering Fear.Design, Manage and Market Corporate Performances in Long and Short Form Improvisation.



Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe

• Writer and Performer (Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Rock and Roll Comedy

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2015

  In 2005, I joined the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe which consisted of recent college graduates interested in bringing a new brand of comedy to New York City. The troupe went from performing small 30-40 seat houses to headlining 300+ seat venues such as Caroline's on Broadway, Joe's Pub at The Public Theatre, The Music Hall of Williamsburg. The troupe has participated in festivals in Chicago, Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal, Austin, and Charleston. The Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe was most recently named the most fearless troupe in the 2010 Toronto SketchFest.



Galan Blanaru, L.P. (Formerly The Galan Law Firm, P.C.)

• Senior Partner

  • Jan 2003 - Apr 2013

  In 2003, I started Galan & Glassberg, LLC. By sharpening the skills of communication, networking, and team building I acquired over 500 legal actions within 6 months. Being a litigator came easy to me, and I excelled in the court room due to my performance skills and my ability to think fast in the moment. I built a team from the ground up using skills that performers use in collaboration to produce outstanding scripted theatre and non-scripted improvisation.In 2006, The Galan Law Firm, P.C. became the managing entity of Galan & Glassberg, LLC.In 2010, The Galan Law Firm, P.C. entered into a partnership to create Galan Blanaru, L.P. Today, Galan Blanaru, L.P. is managed by Mirela Blanaru, Esq., while I am personally focused on the development of Corporate and Legal Improvisation Instruction



The Galan Law Firm, P.C.

• Continuing Legal Education in Improv / Improvisation Developer

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

  Continuing Legal Education based on the principles of improvisation / improv to give attorneys an edge in communication, public speaking, dealing with the unexpected, and more. Continuing Legal Education based on the principles of improvisation / improv to give attorneys an edge in communication, public speaking, dealing with the unexpected, and more.



Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe - Movember Charity Event

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Oct 2010 - Nov 2010

  As part of the Movember Charity to raise awareness of men's health issues, I wrote and performed improv, improvisation, sketch and rock and roll comedy with the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe at The Cherry Pit Theatre in New York City As part of the Movember Charity to raise awareness of men's health issues, I wrote and performed improv, improvisation, sketch and rock and roll comedy with the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe at The Cherry Pit Theatre in New York City



Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe - Toronto SketchFest

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Sep 2010 - Nov 2010

  Named "Most Fearless Troupe" in the 2010 Toronto SketchFest. Performed Improv, improvisation, Sketch and Rock and Roll Comedy Named "Most Fearless Troupe" in the 2010 Toronto SketchFest. Performed Improv, improvisation, Sketch and Rock and Roll Comedy



GALLONS - SketchProv

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Aug 2010 - Sep 2010

  Accepted into the 2010 SketchProv, improv, improvisation and sketch competition, and advanced to the Semi-Finals. Accepted into the 2010 SketchProv, improv, improvisation and sketch competition, and advanced to the Semi-Finals.



New York SketchFest - Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Apr 2010 - Jun 2010

  Performed with the award winning comedy troupe in the New York Sketch Comedy Festival Performed with the award winning comedy troupe in the New York Sketch Comedy Festival



The Blackout Party - Hosted by The Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe

• Host - Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Apr 2010 - May 2010

  Host of The Blackout Party at The Music Hall of Williamsburg to promote the premier of the webisode: Failures Under Continuous Testing

• Host - Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Apr 2010 - May 2010

  Host of The Blackout Party at The Music Hall of Williamsburg to promote the premier of the webisode: Failures Under Continuous Testing.



Skit Skat Spectacular at Theatre Row

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2010

  Headlined the Skit Skat Spectacular with the Best of The Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe 2009 Headlined the Skit Skat Spectacular with the Best of The Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe 2009



Norwich University presents Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2010

  Performed at Norwich University as part of the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe's College Tour.

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2010

  Performed at Norwich University as part of the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe's College Tour.

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2010

  Performed at Norwich University as part of the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe's College Tour.



Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (Improv)

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Oct 2009 - Nov 2009

  Movember Charity Event to raise awareness of men's health issues. Movember Charity Event to raise awareness of men's health issues.



CMJ Music MArathon and Film Festival

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Sep 2009 - Oct 2009

  Performed and wrote for the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe's appearance at the CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival. Performed and wrote for the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe's appearance at the CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival.



JOE'S PUB AT THE PUBLIC THEATER

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Jul 2009 - Oct 2009

  Improv with Audience Participation and Sketch Writing and Performance in front of sold out houses in the famous Joe's Pub at the Public Theater with the award winning Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe Improv with Audience Participation and Sketch Writing and Performance in front of sold out houses in the famous Joe's Pub at the Public Theater with the award winning Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe



Cirque Du Quoi?!? at The House of Yes

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Mar 2009 - Jun 2009

  Writer and performer in the Innovative Theatre of New York Award Nominated performance of Cirque Du Quoi?!? Writer and performer in the Innovative Theatre of New York Award Nominated performance of Cirque Du Quoi?!?



New York University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Mar 2009 - Mar 2009

  Wrote and Performed with Mass Transit and the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe in the Eisner & Lubin Auditorium

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Feb 2009 - Feb 2009

  Wrote and Performed with Dangerbox and the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe in the Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, which included improv / improvisation, sketch, and audience participation.



The Cherry Pit, The Cherry Lane Theatre

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2009

  Wrote and performed in the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe production of "Show Me on the Doll" which included sketch, improv / improvisation, and audience participation. Wrote and performed in the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe production of "Show Me on the Doll" which included sketch, improv / improvisation, and audience participation.



The Duplex

• United States
• Real Estate

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Nov 2008 - Dec 2008

  Wrote and Performed with the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe at The Duplex, which included improv / improvisation, sketch, audience participation and rock and roll comedy. Wrote and Performed with the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe at The Duplex, which included improv / improvisation, sketch, audience participation and rock and roll comedy.



The Cherry Lane Theatre (Mainstage and Studio)

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Jan 2006 - Nov 2008

  Performed and wrote multiple performances including:The Passion of the Fordham Underground Comedy TroupeImpregnates Your SisterDeaf, Dumb & FUCTThe Tip Doesn't CountTwo Dots Over the "U"As Seen On TVThe Best of the Fordham Underground Comedy TroupePerformances included improv / improvisation, sketch, audience participation, and rock and roll comedy Performed and wrote multiple performances including:The Passion of the Fordham Underground Comedy TroupeImpregnates Your SisterDeaf, Dumb & FUCTThe Tip Doesn't CountTwo Dots Over the "U"As Seen On TVThe Best of the Fordham Underground Comedy TroupePerformances included improv / improvisation, sketch, audience participation, and rock and roll comedy



Caroline's on Broadway

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Aug 2008 - Oct 2008

  Wrote and performed with the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe at the world famous Caroline's on Broadway, which included improv /improvisation, sketch, audience participation, and rock and roll comedy. Wrote and performed with the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe at the world famous Caroline's on Broadway, which included improv /improvisation, sketch, audience participation, and rock and roll comedy.



Broadway Comedy Club

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Improv, Improvisation, Sketch, Comedy, Writer, Performer

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Wrote and performed with the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe at the Broadway Comedy Club, which included improv / improvisation, sketch, and rock and roll comedy. Wrote and performed with the Fordham Underground Comedy Troupe at the Broadway Comedy Club, which included improv / improvisation, sketch, and rock and roll comedy.