Writing Resume

DWAYNE PERKINS
Comedian, Writer

www.dwayneperkins.com
[email protected] 617.308.4657

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About Dwayne
Brooklyn native, Dwayne Perkins is an accomplished stand-up comic regarded by his peers as a comedy guru. Dwayne’s writing forays include variety and scripted TV, sketch comedy and features.

Film & Television & Sketch
➤ Dying To Kill – Feature Film (in post production)
Co-wrote and starred in a comedy/horror that explores the artistic process and the ugly side of fandom.

➤ Dwaynebook – Comedy Central – Creator/Writer
Pilot presentation variety show that focused on the world of Social Media through a comedic lens.

➤ The Jay Leno Show – NBC – Correspondent/Writer
Wrote and performed segments most notably “Great White Moments in Black History.”

➤ Trends With Benefits – TBS – Writer/Talking Head
Wrote and performed jokes on Trends for interstitials shown during movies.

➤ Recycled Babies – Paint Dreams
Wrote and directed PSA Commercial aimed at encourage Paint Recycling

➤ The Low Post – New Nation Networks (Youtube Channel) – Creator/Writer
Variety show poking fun at the statements, updates, tweets of sports stars and sports fans

➤ Recycled Babies – Yelp I Need Somebody
Wrote and directed sketch that explores the future of online feedback

Stand Up

➤ Comedy Central – Comedy Central Presents
➤ TBS – Conan http://teamcoco.com/video/dwayne-perkins-stand-up-07-25-13
➤ UK and Australian TV – The World Stands Up

Projects
➤ The Dodgy Promoter – Feature – Writer
Rewrite of a comedy about a shady concert promoter on the road with his last chance to make good

➤ Open Minded – TV Pilot – Creator/Writer
A caring but incredulous therapist sees scores of odd characters in his private practice but can’t seem to lead by example in his own personal life.

➤ Kwame & Dwayne – TV Pilot – Creator/Co-Writer
A “by-the-rules” starchy lawyer lets a fast-talking street guy come live in his starchy world. An epic clash of styles that if doesn’t break them may just make them both fully functioning adults.

➤ What Would Burt Do – Feature – Co-Writer
Burt has a brain disorder that doesn’t allow him to feel fear. He moves into a depressed neighborhood and transforms it and the Church through his brand of special fearlessness.

➤ Rock Bottom – Feature – Co-Writer
A people pleasing gadget guy decides the only way to help and get help from his charming but alcoholic best friend/business partner is to make him hit rock bottom.

➤ Love Bait – Feature – Co-Writer
A Korean American woman hires an African American guy to scare her parents into accepting her Caucasian boyfriend.