Boston-native Neil O'Callaghan got his start in acting working for Mindscape Pictures, appearing in several films including "More Than Money's Worth," "Shady Business," and "Hiding Away." He also wrote and starred in "Last Day" and "Aphrodisiac."
Neil also spent five years writing, producing and performing in the variety/sketch show, "Short Cuts," which screened locally in the Boston area. He began his study of improv at the Improv Asylum in Boston's historic North End. He moved to Chicago in 2007 after touring the main streets and backroads of New England with his improv troupe, Postcards From Prison.
His study of long-form improv began with classes at iO (formerly improv olympic), and concurrently began performing with Strippers' Picnic, who maintain a regular touring schedule. He also performed in Theater Momentum's 2008 production of "Eavesdrop" at the Oracle Theater. He is currently studying in the conservatory program at Second City.
An actor, comedian and day-time webmaster, he can been seen every Saturday night at the Apollo Theater hosting the Strippers' Picnic improvised short-form drinking show, Thirsty. He also performs with the children's improv group, RECESS.