DAVID BUCKMAN

Dave has directed, taught and performed at some of the world’s leading improvisational comedy institutions. After several years studying and teaching improv in Chicago, Dave served as Artistic Director of Boom Chicago in Amsterdam for 2 years, where he was fortunate to work with and direct some of the funniest people working in television and web-based sketch comedy today. After Europe, Dave worked as a director and teacher at The Second City in Chicago. Since 2005, Dave has been living in Austin, TX with wife and creative partner Rachel Madorsky. 

Years Active at Boom

2000-2002, 2019

Boom Chicago Show Credits

Live at the Leidseplein: Your Privacy Is Our Business (2000)

Europe: We’ve Created a Monster (2001) Second City Swap (2002) 

Boom Chicago’s 25th Anniversary Show at Carre (2018)

The Future is Here… And it is Slightly Annoying (2019)