Bill Jenkins
Bill Jenkins
Introduction
Bill Jenkins has been performing since he played an Oyster in a 3rd grade play.
Spent all four years of High School involved in 12 productions as actor and crew member.
After HS he performed in Community Theatre and eventually found himself at Columbia College where he studied writing and film.
Performs regularly in the variety show Chautauqua at the Fanatic Salon. Substitute Teacher for the Senior Improv Workshop at the Ken Edwards Center in Santa Monica.
Book of short stories is in the works, edited and published by Oak Press.
Writing
2010 - 2011 The Write Club Performance storytelling series, Paula Killen Director Developed personal comedic short story performance pieces. Two shows at Improv Olympic West. Two at Fanatic Salon
Mouse! Low Expectations Labels Peacefest
Fall 2007 - “Bob and Ed's Discount Enlightenment Warehouse”
Co-Wrote, Produced and performed as "Bob". 11 Performances
Directed by Jane Morris & Jeff Michalski
Bob and Ed LA Weekly Review Bob and Ed’s Deposed Regime Clearance Sale
Acting
Current - Write/Produce/Perform in Variety show Chautauqua
2002 - 2006 Stand up various places around LA The Belly Room, The Improv, Comedy Union
2005 "Suspect” - The Fives Pilot The Fives
2002 - 2005 Original Member of Comedy Underground house group "The Unusual Suspects"
2004 - Wombat Productions - Clement the Cow “The Cow Stories” - Voice of The Fly, The Grand Moo
2003 - Inspector - Gone for a Week
2003 - 2005 The Lime Show - Various Performances and Sketches
2001 - "Bill the Sound Guy" - Character role in "Wrong Way To Sundance". Independent Feature
Jan - May, 2000 - Performed and wrote for sketch show "Sitting Too Close to the Set" at The Improv Underground. Directed by Jane Morris
1999 August - Improv at The Improv Underground under the tutelage of Second City alumni Jane Morris & Jeff Michalski
1999 - Father Humbert - Short Film - 1% Solution
1998 - "Desperation Blvd." Feature Film
Role: Coco The Sad Clown
Music
Piano Styles: New Age, Blues, Ragtime, Classical, Rock, Jazz, Improv
Musical Study: Private piano lessons starting Age 12
Music Theory York Community High School 1972 -1976
Illinois State University Music Major
Discography
“Trail of Tears” William Jenkins CD 2003 Ambient/New Age
"It's Not the Singer, It's the Song" - James Yellowbank CD (Writing, Keyboards, Piano) 1995
“A Fine Day” William Jenkins CD (working title) Piano Solo 2013
Film Composition
• 2011 “Moving On” Film Short – Director/Writer Robin Zomoros 2011
•2005 “The Pen” - Film Short - Rex Productions
•1986 "Don't Touch My Rug" - Film Short
•1980 "Bell, Book, and Candle" - Elmhurst Community Theatre
Collaborations
• “Scrodmandala” - The Scrodsmen CD (Keyboards, Writing, Mix) 2004
•Doc Jenkins Brass Band - My versions of the brass band piece Conquest & Victory, one a Piano for Six Hands, the other Orchestrated. Composed by Frank Jenkins, in 1942.
Music Festival Production
1987 - 1996 Director of Chicago Peace and Music Festival - A three day outdoor music festival in Chicago’s lakefront park. Chicago Peacefest Video 1989 Chicago Tribune
Music for Theatre
"Theatre of the Reconstruction"
1989 - 1991 Role: Musical Director/keyboardist - "The Big Deal", "Richard's Cork Leg"
Experienced in musical accompaniment for Comedy Improv Theatre
Bands
1983 - 1998 Played in various bands around Chicago
Inflatable Men Heavy Mental CIA
Musician/Composer Comedian
Writer
Actor
Height: 5' 11" Weight: 200 lbs
Eyes: Blue Hair: Brown and graying
Resume