Lazarus Howell

COMEDY EXPERIENCE

Producer of the Annoyance Show, The Pickle Jar

April 2022 - June 2022, Chicago

The Pickle Jar was an ever changing show of mainly variety shows with a different cast each week. It ranged from
standup, improv, sketch, powerpoint, alt, etc. The show Ran for 9 weeks!

Headwriter, Producer, Co-director, Performer, BlackStardust:3023

January, 2023 Chicago and May 2023 - June 2023, Chicago

An all black sketch show with themes of sci-fi! This was performed at the Annoyance Theater mainstage! It just
got picked up for a 6-week run at the Annoyance Mainstage!

Producer of the Dnd Improv show, The Adventures of Fates and Fellows
January 2023, Chicago

An improvised DnD show that imitates a cartoon show, complete with costume, projection and live music. This was
performed at the Annoyance Theater small stage.
Mad Skills

Producer, Host, Reparation Central!

Stand Up Comedy, Sketch Writing,
February, 2023 Chicago Copywriting, Marketing,
An all black variety show where funds have been crowdfunded with a Go-FundMe. Black audience members were Filmography, Leadership, Editing,
given the opportunity to win “Reparations!” Performed at the Cornservatory Theater! Around 250$ were raised and 5 Photoshop, Voice Acting, Improv,
audience members won 50$
Tambourine, Ad-space, Visual
Co-headwriter, Producer, Performer, Watch Out Black Ice! Graphics, Instagram
October, 2021 Chicago

An all black sketch show with themes of horror. performed at the Watts Theater at The Theatre School. EDUCATION
DePaul University BFA Comedy Arts
Producer of the digital pandemic show, BlackStardust
February, 2021, Chicago September 2019 - June 2023, Chicago

An all black variety show that premiered with a live chat during the pandemic!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrBtMDWHhxA
Contacts
Co-Producer, Performer, Sons of the Funk: SaVaughn Mclaine & Lazarus Howell LazarusHowell@gmail.com
June 2022 & February 2023, Chicago 407-591-0687
A Stand up show featuring the funkiest brothers at the Theatre School. Performed at the Annoyance Theater! Insta:TheLazEffect

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

President of BAT, Black Artist of Today

April 2021 - May 2023, Chicago

The Theatre School has its own BSU institution within its Community. Responsibilities include serving the black community within the Theatre School by providing programs and
projects within the school.

President of PJCC, The Pickle Jar Comedy Collective

November 2021, May 2023 Chicago

The Pickle Jar Comedy Collective is a school comedy troupe organization under The Theatre School. Responsibilities include providing support and a sense of community
within comedians of The Theatre School.