Eric Boucher Comedic Writer, Performer Director, and Producer Feeding Hills, MA 01030 E-mail: eric@ phantomsheep.com

Holyoke Community College
Degree: Associates in Arts and Science: Theater
Inst.: Tom Sheiding, Jeanne Hatch, Roy Faudree

Westfield State College
Degree: Bachelors: Communications, minor=Theater
Inst.: Dr. Liz Preston(production),  Dr.Ed Abar(on air performance, law, ethics),
Dr.Maddy Cahill (writing, theory), Bob Lehan (theater)

Sleeveless Theater
Northampton, Amherst MA
Comedy Boot Camp; Comedy Improv classes w/Troupe;
Advanced/Professional Character & Improv Classes;
MASTERS Improv Comedy classes;
Power Improv performing Ensemble
Inst: Lisa Channer, Kate Nugent,Van Ferrier
 

Other Training:
Puppetry (2 years): Bob Munson/Park Studios
Stage Magic (3 years): David Garrity, Entertainment Magic
Clowning (2 years): Kate Nugent, Maureen Futner

WRITER

• LaughCrafters: Stage & Video sketch shows: head writer; Phantom Sheep Comedy Prod. with Skits & Giggles Prod.2008-current.
• LaughCrafters Holiday Show DVD: Head writer; Phantom Sheep Comedy Prod. with Skits & Giggles Prod. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
• "Verdict of Sorcery":update and expansion for international Tour; co-writer. Drama Ties, France. Staged internationally beginning March 2010.
• NEON EON Celebration. Concept, script, director. SFNE. 2011.
• "Mr. Six's Funtastic Gameshow" Concept, script, director. SFI, (performed in SFNE, MA and SF Magic Mountain, LA) 2010
• "Dick Clark's face the music" Concept and co-writer. DCP/SFI,  performed in several parks nationwide. 2010
• "Dick Clark's Face the Music"-co-writer. DCP/SFI, corporate, LA/NYC. performed in several parks nationwide. 2010.
• "The Best of Dick Clark Bloopers": co-writer. DCP/SFI, corporate, LA/NYC. performed in several parks nationwide, 2009.
• "Mr. Six's Dance Party": script. SFNE. 2009
• Looney Tunes Talent Show (AKA Tune Idol): Script revision/co-writer. Six Flags Inc. corporate. January 2007.
• Legion of Doom: Original concept, script co-writer. Six Flags Inc./ DC Comics, NYC. 2007.
• Splashbucklin' Scalleywags: Adventure Gamehow: original concept, script; May 2005
• Showdown at the Gold Rush Saloon: original concept, script; May 2005
• SFNE IDOL, including finale with Justin Guarini: Script, SFNE/PSP; April 2004
• DEAD LEGENDS LIVE: story concept, script.  PSP/SFNE; Fall 2004 (St.Lois venue added 2009)
• ON LOCATION: original concept, script. PSP/SFNE; Summer 2003, 2004
• Frontier Feuding: original concept, script. PSP/SFNE; Summer 2003, 2004
• Promotions writer: copy, show guides,Voice-overs, and other promo material; Six Flags Inc. Entertainment (1997-current)
• King Gorbidat's Street Theater: comedy consultant, script doctor, Silvertree Productions; May 2002
• The Plate Spinner: comedy consultant, script doctor; Silvertree Productions; June 2002
• Monster Mash in Movietown: original concept and script; staged at SFNE Fall 2001, 2002, 2003, & 2004.
• Puppetworks Phantoseize: Script. Staged at SFNE. Fall 2002, 2003. with new scene in 2004.
• Mayhem Mission:Ghoulish Gameshow: Script, design; PSP.  Staged at SFNE. Fall 2002, 2003. Ver.1.5 2004.
• Verdict of Sorcery: the witch trial of Abigale Dickenson; Script, PSP/Six Flags Inc. Fall 2002, 2003
• Showdown in Ghost Town: A Crack Axle Hangin'; Script, PSP/Six Flags Inc. Fall 2002, 2003
• PuppetWorks Spooktacular 2: Script,Design; PSP, Riverside/Premier Parks; fall 1998; Re-staged Six Flags; Fall 1999.
• PuppetWorks SpookTacular 3-the final Baa!: Script, PSP/Six Flags Inc.; Fall 2000, 2001
• Mort's Used Coffins: Script. Premiered fall 1998, Re-staged fall 1999; Six Flags Inc.
• Mort's Moonlight Madness: Script, Fall 2000, 2001; Six Flags Inc.
• Puppetworks Spooktacular:Script/Design, Riverside Entertainment.Script, Design, and Re-Staging: Riverside the Great Escape; Fall 1997
• Let's Make A Scary Movie : Script, Riverside,the Great Escape; fall 1997. Re-Stage, Re-design/direction/production and new set/stage;fall 1998. Re-Stage Six Flags Inc.; fall 1999.
• "Let's Make A Scary Movie-Take 2! Script; PSP/Six Flags Inc.; fall 2000,2001.
• Puppet WRKS Sock Hop:Script/Design, Riverside Entertainment.  Re-staging Sept.1997 Riverside the Great Escape.
• Crocodile Cal's Limbo Luau: script; Island Kingdom, Aug.2000
• "The New R R N (Rubber Room News)" (comedy series): Head Writer (3/96-6/97); WSC-TV/Phantom Sheep comedy productions/Continental Cablevision; NACB comedy nominee, ATAS comedy nominee
• "RRN Live on Stage"; Phantom Sheep Comedy Productions.
• "Rubber Room News":Writer (political satire)(Fall 1995); WSC-TV
• The INCUMBENTe: Script, HCC Players (college)

• LaughCrafters: Stage & Video sketch shows: repertoire player, various roles.  2008-current; PSP.
• LaughCrafters Holiday Show DVD: (also cablecasted on ACTV) Head writer, Director, Ensemble Cast; Phantom Sheep Comedy Prod. with Skits & Giggles Prod. 2005-2009
• MOP Squad: guerrilla improv team. Artistic director, producer (not performer). SFNE 2007-current.
• "RollerCoaster Cuts" Grand Opening, Blue Back Square, West Hartford, CT: Emcee. March 2009, SFI
• Last Comic Standing event: featuring Dave Mordal, Dan Natturman, Damon Scott, and more; script, show producer, host/emcee. SFNE/PSP; July 2004
• Comedy Improv Workshops (aka LaughCrafters:Workshop Edition); Instructor; various colleges and groups; PSP 1996-current
• LaughCrafters:Comedy Improv (show): Repertoire ensemble player, troupe member, co-director; PSP 1998-current
• Comedy @ Capos: LaughCrafters coffeeshop/Cafe edition- repertoire writer/player & producer ; PSP 2001-2004 (Nora's 2005-current)
• Comedy Improv by Phantom Sheep Players (featured acts): ensemble player, various events; 1997-current
• Comedy Central Comedy Jam featuring Rob Paravonian & David Williamson;emcee,2000, 2001.
• Junior Miss "Comedy Tonight" program:comedy/talent advisors; live voice/improv of Grizz & Sheep; Academy of Music, Northampton, MA; 2000
• "Who Wants to be a Meal-Lionaire": emcee/host; UMASS/Natl.Nutrition Month Committee, March 2002;
•     re-staged at Amherst Mullins Civic Center, April 2002 and March 2003
• "Nutrition Jeparody": emcee/host; UMASS/Natl.Nutrition Month Committee, co-produced by PSP; sponsored by Minute Maid, Tyson, Nestle, & more. March 2004
• Amherst Historical Society Benefit: Comedy Improv ; UMASS
• "Something Wonderful Right Away":class public performances; E.St.Studios,Amherst
• "Sleeveless Power Improv": various public performances; 1997-1999
• Comedy Improv Play Group: Player(June-Oct.1995); Bangs, Amherst
• Comedy Improv: Featured Player(11/95-6/96),Coordinator(1/96-6/96); WSC
• SideShow! comedy cabaret: SleevelessTheater, player/performer (June 1998)
• Leo Baldwin & Jon Wilkenson:Emcee(Oct.1995); Ely Lounge
• The Dan Horne Show: Opening Act (stand-up) (Nov.1995); Ely Lounge

• "The New R R N (Rubber Room News)" (comedy series): Ensemble Cast (3/96-6/97); WSC-TV/Phantom Sheep comedy productions/Continental Cablevision; NACB comedy nominee, ATAS comedy nominee
• "RRN Live on Stage":Ensemble cast; Phantom Sheep Comedy Productions.
• Actor/portrayal of BATMAN for media event covered on several stations including CNN; May 2002.
• Puppetworks Phantoseize: swing puppeteer
• Mayhem Mission:Ghoulish Gameshow: swing for Dr.VonSlime and Begore
• Puppetworks Spooktacular: Puppeteer
• Let's Make A Scary Movie : understudy for DT & PA
• Malt Shop Magic: magician. Silvertree Prod., Summer 1998.
• Malt Shop Magic Main Stage version; magician;Silvertree Prod., Summer1999.
• Splash Water Sports, Doc Snooker Rainmaker, Science Guy Show: comic actor swing. Summer 1999.
• Rainmaker Show :Doc Snooker (monologue with improv audience interaction; Summer 1997; Sooner Productions
• Wild West Stunt Show: Swing for All Characters; Summer 1997;Sooner Productions
• Make Believe Circus :Ringmaster; Sooner Productions
• Ol'Rivertown: Wilbur Wrong, Orville Wrong; Riverside Entertainment
• GhostTime Follies: Actor/Puppeteer,VO, script; Park Studios
• Cocktails with Mimi: Lester Calthorpe; Centennial Community Theater
• "The Rich & Joe Show": cameo appearances, WSC-TV
• The Bacchae: Teiresias; HCC Players (college)
• The Learned Ladies :The Notary; HCC Players (college)

VOICE-OVERS

• Legion of Doom: Lex Luthor, The Joker, Batman; SFI/DC Comics; 2007
• Park Tour training video: co-writer, narrator, chief videographer and editor. 2008-2009, SFNE
• DEAD LEGENDS LIVE: "Wolfman Jack" VO.  PSP/SFNE; Fall 2004
• Splashbucklin' Scalleywags: Adventure Gamehow: voice of "Percey" the parrot; May 2005
• Monster Mash in Movietown: voice of Nosefuratoo, Frank, and others; direction; staged at SFNE Fall 2001, 2002, & 2003.
• Puppetworks Phantoseize: Voice of over 9 characters, puppeteer; PSP. Staged at SFNE. Fall 2002, 2003. with new scene in 2004.
• Mayhem Mission:Ghoulish Gameshow: Voice of "Eric B.Scary"; PSP.  Staged at SFNE. Fall 2002, 2003. Ver.1.5 2004.
• PuppetWorks Spooktacular 2: voice of Witch, Grizz, Marvin, and several others; PSP, Riverside/Premier Parks; fall 1998; Re-staged Six Flags; Fall 1999.
• PuppetWorks SpookTacular 3-the final Baa!: voice of over 11 characters; PSP/Six Flags Inc.; Fall 2000, 2001
• Rides & Attractions Spiels: (recorded) Voice of aprox.40 rides and attractions including "Superman:Ride of Steel", "Batman:the Dark Knight", "Nightwing", "Looney Tunes MovieTown","Tiny Timber Town", "Scream", "Sea Dragon", "Nightmare Island", and plenty more. Creative direction on others. Produced for Six Flags New England, and Six Flags America (Washington DC). April 2000-2005.
• SideWalk Sorcery:intro/outro VO's of wizard owl, comedy consultant; PSP; Fall 1998
• Puppetworks Spooktacular:voice of witch(host),Johnny(anncr.),Sheep; Riverside Entertainment.Script, Design, and Re-Staging: Riverside the Great Escape; Fall 1997
• Let's Make A Scary Movie :  VO, soundtrack production; Riverside,the Great Escape; fall 1997.
• "Let's Make A Scary Movie-Take 2! VO; PSP/Six Flags Inc.; fall 2000,2001.
• Crocodile Cal's Limbo Luau; VO, soundtrack production; Island Kingdom, August 2000.
• "Greggo's Raging Waffle Show": various comic charactesr; WSKB(radio)
• "The Backyard Grill": comic role of "Kip Wyld", "Sister Shotgun" and others; WSKB
• "Kawanis Auction Promo" : Voice-Overs(March 1996); Continental Cablevision

DIRECTOR

• LaughCrafters: Stage & Video sketch shows: 2008-current (including producer and editor); PSP.
• MOP Squad: guerrilla improv team. Artistic director, producer. SFNE 2007-current.
• NEON EON Celebration: concept, script, direction. 30 minute 10 performer (drummers, characters, emcee) block party. SFNE. 2011.
• "Mr. Six's Funtastic Gameshow" Concept, script, director. SFI, 2010
• "Dick Clark's face the music" Concept and co-writer. DCP/SFI,  performed in several parks nationwide. 2010
• Mr.Six Dance Party: co-director, SFNE, 2009
• Splashbucklin' Scalleywags: Adventure Gamehow:original concept, script, direction; May 2005
• Showdown at the Gold Rush Saloon: original concept, script, direction; May 2005
• DEAD LEGENDS LIVE: .  PSP/SFNE; Fall 2004
• ON LOCATION: PSP/SFNE; Summer 2003, 2004
• Frontier Feuding: PSP/SFNE; Summer 2003, 2004
• SFNE Night at the Oscars:  audio engineer, cold-open and half-time entertainment writer and director; August 2001
• Monster Mash in Movietown: staged at SFNE Fall 2001, 2002, & 2003.
• Puppetworks Phantoseize:  Staged at SFNE. Fall 2002, 2003. with new scene in 2004.
• Mayhem Mission:Ghoulish Gameshow:Staged at SFNE. Fall 2002, 2003. Ver.1.5 2004.
• Verdict of Sorcery: the witch trial of Abigale Dickenson; PSP/Six Flags Inc. Fall 2002, 2003
• Showdown in Ghost Town: A Crack Axle Hangin';  PSP/Six Flags Inc. Fall 2002, 2003
• PuppetWorks Spooktacular 2: Riverside/Premier Parks; fall 1998; Re-staged Six Flags; Fall 1999.
• PuppetWorks SpookTacular 3-the final Baa!:PSP/Six Flags Inc.; Fall 2000, 2001
• Mort's Used Coffins: Premiered fall 1998, Re-staged fall 1999; Six Flags Inc.
• Mort's Moonlight Madness:Fall 2000, 2001; Six Flags Inc.
• Puppetworks Spooktacular:Riverside Entertainment.Script, Design, and Re-Staging: Riverside the Great Escape; Fall 1997
• Let's Make A Scary Movie :Riverside,the Great Escape; fall 1997. Re-Stage Six Flags Inc.; fall 1999.
• "Let's Make A Scary Movie-Take 2! PSP/Six Flags Inc.; fall 2000,2001.
• Puppet WRKS Sock Hop:Director /Show Captain; Riverside Entertainment Re-staging Sept.1997 Riverside the Great Escape.
• Crocodile Cal's Limbo Luau: Island Kingdom, Aug.2000
• "The New R R N " (comedy series): (3/96-6/97); WSC-TV/Phantom Sheep comedy productions/Continental Cablevision;
• NACB comedy nominee, ATAS comedy nominee
• "RRN Live on Stage"Phantom Sheep Comedy Productions. (for WSCTV and various Stage performances)
• Six Flags "Big News" media event; character and stage coordination for show elements (press conference). Dec.1999
• The INCUMBENTe: HCC Players (college)

PRODUCER

• SFNE resident video producer (Marketing, HR, and Shows divisions) for various projects and presentations including internal, community, and online social media material. 2009-current.
• Casting Producer & Auditions Promo/PR; The Great Escape, NY & RiverSide/SFNE, MA,1999;Premier Parks/Six Flags Inc, 2000-current
• LaughCrafters:Comedy Improv featuring the Phantom Sheep Players: 1998-current; PSP; including jam shows, Holiday spectaculars and mainstage shows
• LaughCrafters: Stage & Video sketch shows: 2008-current (including co-editor 2009-current); PSP.
• MOP Squad: guerrilla improv team. Artistic director, producer. SFNE 2007-current.
• Park Tour training video: co-writer, narrator, chief videographer and editor. 2008-2009, SFNE
• SFNE IDOL, including finale with Justin Guarini: Script, show Producer, panel judge. SFNE/PSP; April 2004
• Last Comic Standing event: featuring Dave Mordal, Dan Natturman, Damon Scott, and more; script, show producer, host/emcee. SFNE/PSP; July 2004
• DEAD LEGENDS LIVE:  story concept, script, direction, "Wolfman Jack" VO.  PSP/SFNE; Fall 2004-current
• ON LOCATION: original concept, script, direction. PSP/SFNE; Summer 2003, 2004
• Frontier Feuding: original concept, script, direction. PSP/SFNE; Summer 2003, 2004
• "The New R R N " (comedy series): Producer(/Editor),Head Writer, Ensemble Cast (3/96-6/97); WSC-TV/Phantom Sheep comedy productions/Continental Cablevision; NACB comedy nominee, ATAS comedy nominee
• Monster Mash in Movietown: original concept and script; voice of Nosefuratoo, Frank, and others; direction; staged at SFNE Fall 2001-current.
• Puppetworks Phantoseize: Script, direction, design, Voice of over 8 characters, puppeteer; PSP. Staged at SFNE. Fall 2002, 2003. with new scene in 2004.
• PWP-the next chapter: Script, voices, and producer. Fall 2006
• Mayhem Mission:Ghoulish Gameshow: Script, direction, design, VO, u/s; PSP.  Staged at SFNE. Fall 2002, 2003. Ver.1.5 2004-current
• Verdict of Sorcery: the witch trial of Abigale Dickenson; Script, direction; PSP/Six Flags Inc. Fall 2002, 2003
• Showdown in Ghost Town: A Crack Axle Hangin'; Script, direction; PSP/Six Flags Inc. Fall 2002, 2003
• PuppetWorks Spooktacular 2:Script,Design, VO's; PSP, Riverside/Premier Parks; fall 1998; Re-staged Six Flags; Fall 1999.
• PuppetWorks SpookTacular 3-the final Baa!: Script, Direction, voice of over 11 characters; PSP/Six Flags Inc.; Fall 2000, 2001
• SideWalk Sorcery:Direction/Production,Track VO's, comedy consultant; PSP; Fall 1998
• Mort's Used Coffins: Script and direction. Premiered fall 1998, Re-staged fall 1999; Six Flags Inc.
• Mort's Moonlight Madness:Script and direction; set design. Fall 2000, 2001; Six Flags Inc.
• Puppetworks Spooktacular:Script/Design,Director,Puppeteer, VO:witch(host),Johnny(anncr.),Sheep; Riverside Entertainment.Script, Design, and Re-Staging: Riverside the Great Escape; Fall 1997
• Let's Make A Scary Movie : Script, Director, prop/setdesign, VO, soundtrack production; Riverside,the Great Escape; fall 1997. Re-Stage, Re-design/direction/production and new set/stage;fall 1998. Re-Stage, new cast (including myself for 3 days of the run)/direction/propdesign; Six Flags Inc.; fall 1999.
• "Let's Make A Scary Movie-Take 2! New Script/Direction; prop design/construction; PSP/Six Flags Inc.; fall 2000,2001.
• Puppet WRKS Sock Hop:Script/Design,Director,Voice of DJ, Director /Show Captain; Riverside Entertainment
• Re-staging Sept.1997 Riverside the Great Escape.

TECHNICAL STAFF

• LaughCrafters: Holiday Show and other sketch video productions: director and editor; 2009-current; PSP.
• SFNE resident video producer for various projects and presentations including internal, community, and online social media material. 2009-current.
• "Park Virtual Tour", co-writer, voice-over, and chief editor; 2008-current; SFI
• "The Rich & Joe Show": cameo appearances, Technical Director, Floor Director(10/95-3/96); WSC-TV
• Six Flags "Big News" branding media announcement event; character and stage coordination. December 1999.
• Phantom Sheep Productions: set and prop design and construction, lighting design and install, audio direction; various shows including Six Flag's SoundStage theater; 1996-current.
• Nightmare Island (new): soundtrack design, edit, mix for attraction and queue lines; 2004
• Frightfest Rockville Alien Invasion; concept, design, construction; Six Flags Inc.; fall 1999.
• Laser Light Reality: Coordinating Show Supervisor; AVImagineering w/Premier Parks
• Arms and the Man :Lighting ;STCC/Gallery Players, Greg Trochlil/Chimera Scenic Co.
• Midnight Mansion : Set/Scene construction and assist.creative developement(1997)
•     Scene Constuction,production design, management (1998)
• Shake Rattle & Roll: sound and lighting cooridinator, tech swing; Sooner Prod.
• Swing America: sound/light tech.; Riverside Entertainment
• Castle Rockula: technical operation,set construction; Riverside Entertainment/Greg Trochlil
• NightMare Island: set construction;Riverside Entertainment
• Petrified Forest: prop construction; Park Studios
• Rock'N Horror Revue: backstage tech./special FX; Riverside
• Dark of the Moon: Stage Manager,special FX; HCC Players
• Crimes of the Heart: set construction; HCC Players

 
• Six Flags New England FT Staff Assistant Manager of Shows/ Production Coordinator (Marketing & Entertainment div). January 2007-current
• Appeared as self on ABC's "Everyday Health" with Ethan Zhon and Jenna Morasca and NBC's "Mass Appeal" (Oct 2011).
• Character appearance on-site coordinator for various PR events featuring the Looney Tunes characters; winter 2000-2005
• WB & Nickelodeon character appearance coordinator for New England/ New York promotional events: Scollon Productions; Summer 2002-2004
• Warner Bros. Looney Tunes: character training instructor; Six Flags Inc.; 1999-2005
• "The Batsignal", weekly department newsletter for SFNE; writer and editor; 2000-current
• Entertainment Lead (contracted):Silvertree Productions; Summer 1999
• Entertainment/Shows Department Performing Assistant Manager: Riverside,the Great Escape; spring 1997-winter 1999
• Six Flags New England Shows & Entertainment (Operations) Seasonal Department Assistant Manager; January 2000-December 2006
• Acting Coach; Silvertree Productions; Summer 1998, 1999, 2002
• Comedy Show Captain/ Magic Captain; Sooner Productions; Summer 1998
• Asst.Artistic Director: Entertainment Magic; advisor and developing associate (1997-2002)
• Co-founding Member,Organizational Operations,Creative Director: Phantom Sheep Comedy Productions; current