About John
Corporate Approach
Content Driven Comedy
John’s specialty lies in his ability to bring his memorable cast of hilarious characters to an event and seamlessly deliver content-driven comedy that engages, entertains and reinforces the message of the meeting. Whether he’s live onstage in the general session, live via broadcast to breakout rooms, or prerecorded on video, John's performance is informative, relevant and very funny.
Modus Operandi
John Di Domenico works in a wide variety of situations, from concept to performance, providing creative solutions in collaboration with production companies and their end clients. John's strengths are his flexibility and skill at interacting directly with the client, uncovering key information, and then developing and writing creative material within the parameters of the specific production.
One Stop Shop
Production companies look forward to working with John because of his enthusiasm, talent and dedication to the production. John is “a one-stop shop,” a performer/writer with an ever-
growing list of uproarious celebrity characters. Additionally, John has a long list of humorous original characters and has portrayed historical corporate figures including Samuel Johnson, the founder of Johnson Wax, for SC Johnson’s global meetings.
Repeat Clients
Many companies have John back year after year. He builds a relationship with the company and their audience and they look forward to his return. Companies appreciate John’s sense of humor, warmth and polished style that all come through in his performance, whether he’s playing one of his many characters, interviewing an executive, or hosting an event or game show as himself. See: Clients and Production Companies.
Corporate Culture
Sensitivity to the culture, value and mission of a company is evident in all of Di Domenico's performances and written material. Years of experience as an actor, writer, celebrity impersonator, improv performer and stand-up comedian give John a clear understanding of what’s funny, what’s appropriate and what works in the corporate world.
Clients Say It Best
"John is one of the most professional performers I've ever worked with. He's on time, focused and very prepared. He checks his ego at the door and is 'attitude -free.' John is truly creative and adds input that benefits not only his performance but the entire production. And above everything else--John is funny!"Patricia HenniganProducerImpact Unlimited
If your corporate audience needs to be informed, entertained and impressed (and especially needs a good laugh!), then look no further than John Di Domenico.
Call 702-932-8675 or email John now to ensure your event is a success.
Corporate Biography
John has pursued acting in both New York and Philadelphia. While working in New York, he became a member of "Some Assembly Required," one of the city’s finest improvisation companies. S.A.R. gave John the opportunity to hone his improvisational skills. Stand-up comedy was the perfect format for John's love of writing and performing. His semi-autobiographical act incorporated his parents, growing up Catholic and many of John's impressions. Di Domenico performed his stand-up comedy act at comedy clubs all over the East Coast, including Caroline’s and Catch A Rising Star. He is very proud to have worked his way up from opening act to featured act and even headliner, on occasion.
John may look familiar to you; that’s because he's appeared in numerous commercials for VISA, Miller Beer, Olive Garden, Bud Light, Bradlees, Value-Rent-a-Car and Comcast, to name a few. He's also appeared on ABCs The Next Best Thing and can be seen as Donald Trump in the box-office hit Meet the Spartans (the #1 film for the week of January 25th 2008). John's hilarious Austin Powers impression has been recognized as the best by People Magazine (9/17/07). His viral comedy videos have been seen by many thousands of people; they have also garnered outstanding reviews and comments at John's YouTube Page.
Di Domenico’s current focus is in the corporate world. He's had great success driving content and key messages while seamlessly integrating his celebrity and original characters into corporate meetings, tradeshows, videos and events in countries around the world.
John is constantly working on new characters and voices to expand his repertoire; this keeps him in demand by leading production companies. He also spends a great deal of time reading about business, in all sectors, to be better prepared to work a meeting for industries as diverse as pharmaceutical, automotive, coffee, computer and telecom, just to name a few.
John Di Domenico loves creating, writing and performing his customized material for corporate audiences all over the world.
Call 702-932-8675 or email John now to ensure your event is a success.
Acting Approach
Professionalism
Di Domenico works in a wide variety of situations from concept to performance, providing creative solutions in collaboration with the production team and director. John's strengths are his experience, flexibility, professionalism and skill. He understands the importance of "being easy to work with," coupled with bringing the talent necessary to execute the job. Beyond this, he has an understanding of where his character fits into the overall project.
Character Development
John’s specialty lies in his ability to bring characters to life in a memorable three-dimensional style. His training and years of improv experience give him the edge that casting directors, directors and producers are looking for, no matter what the medium or venue. John has been fortunate to work in theatre, television and feature films. He always serves both the material and the director's vision of the character.
Relationships
It doesn't matter what the medium, production companies have invited John back again and again. After appearing in his first feature film, Meet the Spartans, John was asked to appear in the directors' next feature, Disaster Movie. He builds a relationship with the production team and they look forward to his return. Producers, casting directors and directors all appreciate John’s sense of humor, warmth and polished style that come through in performance, whether he’s one of their characters in a commercial, series or feature film.
Acting Biography
John Di Domenico is a seasoned professional actor, writer and performer. John wanted to be a performer from the time he was five years old. His father bought him a Super 8 movie camera when he was 10; John started writing and performing in his own movies and hasn’t stopped yet.
Originally from Ambler, Pennsylvania, John graduated from Wissahickon High School, where he was a member of both the Drama Guild and the Video Club. He also performed regularly in school plays and the summer theatre program. John went on to attend East Stroudsburg University and was active in the theatre program, performing in numerous shows. He made the decision to transfer to Temple University, where he graduated with a BA in Speech Communications.
Di Domenico started his professional acting career in Philadelphia, while maintaining copywriting positions with Philadelphia advertising agencies. His gift for comedy got him noticed by the SKITZOID Comedy Troupe. John was soon performing and touring nationally with the company, eventually becoming the head writer and artistic director. John performed for a year at Atlantic City’s Tropicana Hotel Casino; there he had the opportunity to develop his stable of celebrity and original characters.
In 1989, the producers of the smash hit off-Broadway show Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding decided on a second production in the city of Philadelphia. John auditioned for and landed the part of Joey Vitale (Tina’s brother) and performed the role for the entire nine-month run; he eventually joined the Baltimore cast.
