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Nathan Samuel

Bangalore

Summary

High-energy professional with charisma and exceptional people skills in large and small groups. Sells products and attracts people with ease. Quick-thinking and detail-oriented professional with hospitable and welcoming presence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Stand-Up Comedian

Self Employeed
Bengaluru
08.2020 - Current
  • Conducted research to develop material for upcoming shows.
  • Researched current trends, topics, and pop culture references for comedic purposes.
  • Performed stand-up comedy in various venues.
  • Established relationships with agents, managers, promoters, clubs.
  • Composed sketches and monologues for stage productions.
  • Negotiated fees for booking engagements at various venues or festivals.
  • Assisted in marketing campaigns by developing promotional materials such as videos or photographs.
  • Interacted with audiences to gauge reactions to jokes and skits.
  • Developed comedic routines for live and virtual shows.
  • Edited video clips of performances to post online.
  • Created humorous content for social media platforms.
  • Collaborated with producers and other performers on projects.
  • Participated in open mic nights to build reputation and enhance live performance skills.
  • Built professional relationships with other comedians, schedulers and venue owners.
  • Attended auditions for comedic roles in productions.
  • Worked closely with directors, fellow performers and writers to identify and perfect optimal performance techniques.
  • Offered suggestions to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines.
  • Brainstormed and wrote original jokes and content, typically focused on personal experiences and anecdotes.

Comedy Writer

Self Employeed
Bengaluru
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained records of all drafts of each script.
  • Collaborated with actors during rehearsals to refine lines as needed.
  • Created storyboards to illustrate the different scenes of a script.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions with creative teams to develop concepts.
  • Performed research related to various topics such as historical events or cultural references used within a script.
  • Outlined plots and wrote dialogue for characters in scripts.
  • Researched and developed characters for scripts.
  • Participated in creative meetings to contribute ideas and receive assignments.
  • Proofread and edited peers' writings to ensure clarity and coherence.
  • Edited and revised content based on feedback to meet publication standards.
  • Collaborated closely with individuals to ghostwrite articles on various topics.
  • Maintained a consistent voice and tone across all written materials.
  • Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
  • Collaborated with editors and other writers to brainstorm ideas and refine content.

Actor

Self-Employeed
Bengaluru
09.2017 - Current
  • Developed strong acting skills through rehearsals and coaching sessions.
  • Maintained professionalism on set by arriving early, following directions, and staying focused.
  • Auditioned for roles in both theatrical and television projects.
  • Delivered dialogue convincingly while maintaining accurate timing and pacing with other actors.
  • Memorized lines for multiple characters in a production.
  • Studied scripts to learn about characters' personalities, goals, and motivations.
  • Performed in stage productions of various plays and musicals.
  • Demonstrated physical movements necessary for realistic portrayal of characters' emotions.
  • Worked closely with makeup artists to ensure the desired look was achieved.
  • Practiced improvisation techniques to prepare for unexpected changes during filming or performance.
  • Collaborated with directors on character development and scene blocking.
  • Studied and memorized scripts to learn lines and cues.
  • Collaborated with other actors to brainstorm ideas.
  • Collaborated with director to find best interpretation for character.
  • Participated in rehearsals to refine performances and ensure coherence with directorial vision.
  • Attended auditions, performing monologues, and reading sides to secure roles.
  • Maintained high levels of energy and concentration during long shoots and performances.
  • Collaborated with directors and fellow actors to develop character backgrounds and relationships.
  • Maintained physical fitness and appearance as per character requirements.
  • Interpreted scripts to bring characters to life through expressive dialogue, movement, and emotion.
  • Researched roles thoroughly to portray characters authentically and convincingly.
  • Studied different acting methods and techniques to diversify and improve performances.
  • Memorized and delivered lines with accurate timing during live performances and recorded productions.
  • Performed in a variety of settings including theatres, film sets, and on-location shoots.
  • Attended auditions and casting calls to audition for roles.
  • Used singing, dancing and musical instruments to enhance performances.

Sales Promoter

Team Chipotle
Bengaluru
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Team Chipotle, a now defunct organization, were a group who worked in promoting events in the growing party space in Bangalore, They would promote for Sunburn, among other groups.
  • When I worked with them, I sold passes for when Alan Walker, and Dmitri Vegas, and Like Mike came to Bangalore. I worked primary in ticket sales.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

PES University
Bengaluru, KA
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Bishop Cotton Boys' School
Bengaluru, KA
05-2021

Skills

  • Sketch comedy
  • English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada Fluency
  • Show Promotion
  • Classical Theater
  • Stand-up Comedy
  • Observational Humor
  • Comedic timing
  • Audience Interaction
  • Stage presence
  • Performance Art
  • Joke Writing
  • Social Awareness
  • Personal Branding
  • Creative Writing
  • Physical Fitness
  • Audience Engagement
  • Script Memorization
  • Promoting Events
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Live Audience Entertainment
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Creative Thinking
  • Stage Directions
  • Physically Fit
  • Team building
  • Task Prioritization
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Time Management
  • Improv Acting

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Affiliations

  • Active Gym goer, and football player.

Accomplishments

  • Completed Ekya 5k Marathon, and Samarpana 5k Marathon

Timeline

Comedy Writer

Self Employeed
06.2023 - Current

Stand-Up Comedian

Self Employeed
08.2020 - Current

Sales Promoter

Team Chipotle
08.2019 - 12.2019

Actor

Self-Employeed
09.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

PES University

High School Diploma -

Bishop Cotton Boys' School

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