Modus Operandi

Di Domenico works in a variety of situations from concept to performance, providing creative solutions in collaboration with production companies and their clients. John's strengths are his flexibility and skill at interacting directly with the client, uncovering key information then developing and writing creative material within the parameters of the specific production.  

Sensitivity to the culture of a company and what plays well is evident in all of Di Domenico's performances and written material. That is why production companies have put him on their highest profile projects. Read descriptions of John's work below.

 

Trade Shows & Conventions

From hosting a satirical game show for Sharp at the world's largest trade show (Comdex, Las Vegas) to a sketch comedy show including celebrity characters Lt. Columbo, Captain Kirk and Austin Powers for Digital Equipment, to performing for the last five years as the spokesperson for 
Clairol at all of the International Beauty Shows, John offers versatility and ability. He is a professional who brings experience to every production. John has a likeable energetic 
personality and a sense of humor that draws an audience in and keeps them there for the duration of the show and beyond. (Resume and Client Testimonials for Trade Shows and 
Conventions) 
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National Sales Meetings

When AT&T wanted to bring their four day International Sales Symposium to life John was the performer chosen for the task. The concept was a 1970's game show and John was the cheesy Game Show Host right down to the loud jacket and white shoes. The show required that John host the show, perform comedy, interact with the audience and introduce the numerous speakers. John presented a character who was enjoyable, fun and kept daily proceedings moving. The character was such a hit he was asked to join all the social events. 

For Aventis ES merger meeting the ad agency/PR firm Ferrare & Fleming wanted to create a through line for the four-day event. John worked with F & F on concept and creative direction. 
The result was John as Lt. Columbo to break up the morning sessions with custom material about the company and it's executives. Then for the afternoons Q & A John was Regis for a 
"Millionaire" take off but the glue of the event was the endearing Melvin "The Nerd" who was an Aventis ES wannabe. Melvin would do anything to work for Aventis ES. Melvin showed up 
everywhere in the general session, breakouts, evening events and even in video modules with the president. 
(Resume and Client Testimonials for National Sales Meetings)
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Product Launches

When the Drury Design Dynamics creative team came up with the concept of a telethon for the Pharmacia, CVO product launch, they first thought it couldn't be done due to the cost of numerous actors to play all the "guests".  That was before they found Di Domenico. John’s skill at performing multiple celebrity characters gave Drury the ability to hire one performer and showcase him live as "Elvis", "Austin Powers" and “Lt. Columbo” and on video as “Rocky”, “Wayne” and “Dr. Evil” plus he was the host of the show. The result was a madcap romp through a training session the sales force will never forget. 
(Resume and Client Testimonials for Product Launches)
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Business Theater

Caribiner International cast John for Canon's, three-city tour of the Digital Solutions Forum show. Di Domenico played multiple roles as employees of fictitious companies. John's skills as a 
comedic actor, improviser and stand up, lent themselves perfectly to the environment of this unique show since performances took place on small stages throughout the Forum. (Resume and Client Testimonials for Business Theatre)
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Awards Shows

Kathryn Reid Productions turned to Di Domenico to give SONY's Annual Meeting and Awards show a comedic boost. Throughout the show John's Barry Wert (a cheesy stereo salesman) accosted top SONY executives live and on tape in his bid to get hired. Lt. Columbo stopped by to explain how the awards were determined, Austin Powers to give out the international travel awards and Johnny "Two T's" Soprano to inform the group of the "Soprano take over". All of John’s awards show material and performances are well paced, funny and unique reflecting his experience as a comedic performer. 
(Resume and Client Testimonials for Award Shows)
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Writing & Directing

Di Domenico participates in all the writing and/or re-writing on virtually every booking he's involved with. For the last two years John has been the writer-director for the Saks Fifth Avenue Annual Awards show. From developing the over all concept and theme of the show, to creative direction, development, writing, scripting, shooting the video modules, editing, rehearsing and 
directing the live portion on site, John has delivered funny, relevant, well received shows. 
(Resume and Client Testimonials for Writing & Direction) 
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Corporate Roasts

When a meeting or event needs comedy for a corporate setting Lt. Columbo or Austin Powers start their investigation. These characters have roasted honored guest, sales departments and 
entire companies based on original information supplied by the client. Lt. Columbo has stumbled his way in and Austin Powers has danced his way through meetings for major corporations. 
Custom written character roasts are one of Di Domenico's specialties and have been a huge success all over the country.
(Resume and Client Testimonials for Corporate Roasts)
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Stand Up Comedy 

Performing all over the country at the best clubs has made John an audience favorite at Catch A Rising Star, Caroline's Comedy Club, Comedy Works and the Comedy Cabarets. His success 
with corporate audiences has also given him the opportunity to teach stand up comedy as a form of stress management to the employees of Conrail. Club or corporate audiences, John has 
material that is original, relevant, appropriate and funny. (Resume and Client Testimonials for Stand Up Comedy) 
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