Eric Thomas
Comedian
Some might think he is just some kid from small town Pennsylvania, but Eric
Thomas is one of New York City's rising comedy stars. His sense of humor can be
attributed to his humble beginnings in North East Philadelphia, and transition
at the ripe age of 10 to the Philly suburbs. These experiences easily make him
stand out, donning a wry "Ghetto Suburban" wit that is energetic, highly
original and profound. At 16, Eric hit the New York comedy circuit wetting his
feet in Long Island rooms like McGuire's Comedy Club, The Fulton Street Pub, and
Christopher's to name a few.
He decided to give New York City a try and
jumped across the East River to Manhattan. He landed at the New York Comedy
Club, where his inventive social riffs earned him several regular spots. It was
around this time that Eric began acting. The award winning off Broadway hit
Café Millennium gave him an introduction to theatre. There he showcased his
skills as an actor and blues musician. His acceptance into the Live Theatre
Gang garnered him such theatre credits as Sista Scrooge, Printz of Poets,
and Great Men of Color- where he played blues legend Robert Johnson garnering
rave reviews and received an offer to star as the blues icon in the St. Louis
Repertory Theatre's revival of "Me and The Devil Blues".
While continuing to grow as a comedian, Eric was inspired to write, produce as well as act in Great Comedians of Color, a tribute to the legends of comedy. With his dead on impersonation of Bill Cosby, the play was a finalist in the 2002 Connecticut Comedy Festival and aired on CPTV. His producing credits include the variety show Hilarious Poets, and the weekly stand up show Live Spot at the Boston Comedy Club at which Eric headlines. But it was in Great Comedians of Color, where Eric was noticed by director Juney Smith and offered the lead role in the feature film "Kickin' It High" currently available at video stores. Eric played Jamal Monroe, a confused teen battling the pressures of school, family and friends. The film was an entrant in the 2003 Diversity TV and Film Festival. Voted the Funniest Comic from the Bronx by Stand Up NY, Eric has performed at such clubs as Carolines, Stand Up NY, Comic Strip Live, The New York Improv, Boston Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, Uptown Comedy Club, and many others in and around New York City.
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