Written and directed by Joshua Will

“It’s class A sketch comedy with material that dabbles in the politically incorrect without attempting to impress us with their daring. In other words, it’s genuinely funny … the performers themselves, and their individual styles and special talents, [form] a unifying ensemble in much the same way that the best casts of SNL accomplished … The longer [it] went, the funnier it got … was as finessed as anything I’ve seen in a national act.”  - Janet Preus, How was the Show .com

(full review at www.howwastheshow.com/2010/06/department-of-redundancy-department-a-recovery-party-production-at-the-bryant-lake-bowl)

“A brilliant production that explorers comedy & satire … that’s actually funny!”

The Department of Redundancy Department uses comedy sketches that are laugh-out-loud funny - even for Minnesotans. Woven together, however, they become increasingly satirical as each reiteration prompts the audience to question whether anticipating a punch-line makes one a part of the in-group or the butt of the joke. Fast-paced and brilliantly performed by some of the best comedic talent around, this production is not just a must-see but a must-see-again (and again) to truly apprehend and appreciate the subtle relationship between good-natured humor and ridicule.  JoAnna Klein, Minnesota Playlist

Welcome to a body of work that can’t be limited to a book. Copywriting, script doctoring, brainstorming — for television spots, print ads, corporate videos, recruitment, multimedia, film, live presentations, stage shows, instructional films … you get the picture.

A place where all media can come together to live in peace and harmony (while still fighting for attention) from the mind of someone who “thinks outside the box” or “comes at it from a different angle” or (insert cliche’ here).

Hence, this site. Named after me. Joshua Will. A place to demonstrate skills, display variety and (hopefully) prove that results can’t be contained in a Trapper Keeper.

Hopefully.

…to name a few

Here’s some of the nice things that were said about me:

“(Joshua) Will stands out … He is convincingly venal and vicious.”  StarTribune Minneapolis, MN

“(Joshua) Will … carries off (his) part of the satirical backbone with elan.”  Drama-Logue Hollywood, CA

“Clever, funny and perfectly judged in both writing and performance.”  The Scotsman Edinburgh, Scotland (Fringe Theatre Festival)

“Marked by a subtlety too often lacking in sketch comedy.”  StarTribune Minneapolis, MN

“(Joshua Will) knows when to temper the frantic pace with moments of seriousness … provides food for thought even as (he) delivers high entertainment.”  Skyway News Minneapolis, MN

… I’ll be signing autographs in the lobby after the show.