LOU ISRAEL---WRITING

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

· Have written provocative, hard-hitting opinion columns
· Dazzled readers with wit and warmth by humour columns
· Brain-busting Star Trek trivia writer
· Comedy and music writer for self and troupes
· Trained in English, communications and computers

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Writing
· Political columnist, Dialogue
· Sports reporter, McGill Daily
· Researched and wrote material for Star Trek trivia book
· Humour columnist ("TreKomedy Korner") for publications TreKisM and Warp Factor
· Trivia columnist ("Trek Trivia Starring Lou Israel"),  TreKisM and Warp Factor
· Freelance article, "Behind the Mike"
· Television scripts, "The Occult Papers" and "The Return of R.S. Murdock III"
· Short story, "Circumstantial Evidence"
· Writes material (comedy and music) for standup routines and sketch comedy troupes
· Quoted or printed in five different Canadian publications

 OTHER MEDIA

Radio/Voice (click here for complete list) 
· Hosted live, call-in trivia shows
· DJ/newscaster/sports reporter
· News anchor for instructional video
· Voice-over for national commercial
· Interviewed as expert in field (trivia)

Theatre/Film/Television/Live Shows (click here for complete list)
· Acted in principal roles in various productions
· Profiled for features news report
· Game show host
· MC at conventions
· Host/performer at talent shows
· Standup and sketch comedy performances

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

· Improv/Comedy Class (Second City )
· Comedy Workshop (Dance Factory)
· Computer Certificate (DeVry Institute)
· Bachelor of Arts (McGill University)
· Auctioneering Certificate (Reisch Auction College)
 

Complete Work Portfolio And Detailed List Of Freelance Projects Available On Request