Graham Techler is a comedian and playwright, based in New York City.

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(00:00) Boston roots and first summer in New York

(02:45) Choosing between New York and Chicago

(04:30) Early love of performing and local theater influences

(08:10) Childhood exposure to professional performers

(10:40) Realizing performing was in his blood

(13:00) High school theater and a sense of purpose

(15:45) Playing older characters and self-awareness as an actor

(18:50) The thrill and risk of putting on a show

(21:40) School plays as high-stakes teamwork

(25:20) Lessons from creative collaboration and leadership

(28:15) Early social learning through theater

(32:00) Discovering comedy and i ...