Nick Ryan

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About Me

Nick Ryan is a comedy writer who is the co-founder and co-head writer of the sketch group Fun in Moderation, which performs at comedy clubs and festivals throughout the year. This year Fun in Moderation, was selected to perform at Austin Sketch Fest and Philly Sketchfest, and won a coveted slot in the 20th Anniversary New York Comedy Festival. Nick is a Semifinalist in the Austin Film Festival comedy teleplay spec category for "The Other Two: Chase Gets Charitable" and placed Second Round at Austin for his comedy teleplay pilot "Check Please!". The filmed version of his sketch "$10 for Kids!"" was chosen for screening at Philly Sketchfest. Nick is also a featured background actor and stand-in on Saturday Night Live. He's worked on several TV and movie productions and received training at the Upright Citizens Brigade. Nick has a BFA in Film and Television from NYU's Tisch School of The Arts, where he concentrated in comedy writing.

Comedy

PACKETS

Lego Insurrection PDF
Cash Cab in Labor PDF
Little League Dads PDF
SNL 2022 Writers Packet PDF

ORIGINAL HALF-HOUR TV PILOTS

Meme Guy Died
Haunted by an embarrassing meme that shattered his life a decade ago, Doug dives into the dark web to fake his own death, hoping to escape his past and cash in on a fortune. But he slowly discovers that the pursuit of freedom comes at a devastating cost.

Check Please!
After her parents are imprisoned for their involvement in the college cheating scandal, Jen, a spoiled high school senior, is forced to join the world of the working class at her uncle’s tacky chain restaurant, shedding her privilege in the hopes of redeeming herself and reapplying next year.

Writing Home
After a streaming service takes interest in reviving Happy Home, a family sitcom that ended over a decade ago, Ben Levitt reluctantly agrees to return as the showrunner. Ben must deal with Hollywood egos and crazy producers all over again, as he fights to make the outdated sitcom more relevant for today's modern audience.

The Dr. Clark Show
After a crazy, narcissistic talk show host abruptly decides to run for the Senate, the only people brave enough to stop this evil celebrity are a scrappy group of interns who secretly plot to sabotage his campaign and save democracy.

Contact me if you'd like to read any of them.