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The Scripps National

Where do all the Spelling Bee losers wind up, once that big bell has rung on all their hopes, dreams and aspirations? What happens to all those little kids whose dreams of spelling dominance lay shattered on the ground, like a mug on the floor of a dank bar? High Dramma takes you to the Scripps National Tavern…

Starring: Jax Gussie, Jen Jaynes, Curt Riedy, Jason Singer & Pete Heleva

Written by: D.C. Fisher

Directed & Scored by: Josh Jones

Shot by: Jason Taylor

Audio by: Amy Uno Shafer

The Change

Picking the perfect outfit for a fun night out can be a stressful choice. It’s always so good to have a trusted friend around to make sure your style is on point and you’re looking your best.

Starring: Jax Gussie & Kelly McCaughan

Written by: Kelly McCaughan

Directed by: Curt Riedy

Screaming At Insects

In this episode of “Screaming at Insects”, host and noted insectomologist Jason Singer offers viewers an intriguing look at the rare black-footed locust. He also screams at it real good.

Starring: Jason Singer

Written by: D.C. Fisher

Directed by: Curt Riedy

First Date

2 young lovers explore their true feelings for one another in this comedy sketch from Philadelphia troupe High Dramma.

Starring: Sarah Braun & Curt Riedy

Written by: Sarah Braun & Curt Riedy

Directed by: Curt Riedy

Together Forever

Real life isn’t a game. Or maybe it is. Or maybe it definitely is and it’s absolutely the worst thing ever.

Starring: Sarah Braun, D.C. Fisher

Written by: D.C. Fisher

Directed by: Curt Riedy

Assistant Directors: Sam Sherburne & Jen Jaynes

Stork vs. Carrier Pigeon

2 birds in a bar trade barbs in this animated short from sketch comedy troupe High Dramma.

Starring: D.C. Fisher & Jason Singer

Written by: Jason Singer

Directed by: Curt Riedy

Animated by: Curt Riedy

Cotton Ponies

A classic High Dramma sketch from their 2010 live show “Low Commedy!”

Starring: Jen Jaynes, Kelly McCaughan, Jax Gussie, Jason Singer & Johnny Smith

Written by: D.C. Fisher

On the Chair of the Mountain King

Philadelphia sketch troupe High Dramma presents an original homage to Sid Caesar & Nannette Fabry’s classic sketch “Argument to Beethoven’s 5th”

Starring: Sarah Braun & Curt Riedy

Written by: D.C. Fisher

Directed by: James Jackson

The Pro

Two men marvel at a seasoned bathroom pro.

Starring: D.C. Fisher, Curt Riedy & Sam Sherburne

Written by: D.C. Fisher

Directed by: Curt Riedy

Grandma is Watching

Good News: Your grandmother has been watching over you from Heaven! Bad News: Your grandmother has been watching over you from Heaven.

Starring: D.C. Fisher, Curt Riedy & Jax Gussie.

Written by: Curt Riedy

Directed by: Curt Riedy

Abortion Crow

A father fields some tough questions from his daughter about the birds and the bees. Well, mostly the birds.

Starring: Curt Riedy & Jax Gussie.

Written by: D.C. Fisher

Directed by: Jesse Kalavoda

Gambling PSA

A very important message from the Philadelphia sketch comedy troupe High Dramma. Gambling is a dangerous addiction, so please remember: If you’re going to gamble, do everything in your power to make sure you win. A parody of the PA Anti-Gambling PSA where that idiot misses his son’s birthday because he went to the casino.

Starring: D.C. Fisher

Written by: D.C. Fisher

Directed by: Curt Riedy

Texting While Driving PSA

A young man explains how his life changed after sustaining a serious, permanent brain injury due to texting behind the wheel.

Starring: D.C. Fisher

Written by: D.C. Fisher

Directed by: Curt Riedy

Best Insane Rubix Cube Solve EVER!

No camera tricks! DC Fisher performs his ridiculous blind-folded rubiks cube trick. Will it be an INSANE STUNT or an EPIC FAIL?

Starring: D.C. Fisher

Written by: D.C. Fisher

Directed by: Curt Riedy

Jax Gussie – AWESOME Contortionist

High Dramma’s own Jax Gussie. takes a break from sketch comedy to show off her incredibly impressive contortionist skills. Don’t try this at home, folks!

Starring: Jax Gussie.

Written by: D.C. Fisher & Jax Gussie.

Directed by: Curt Riedy

Bickering Bad

A man deals with a few distractions while trying to watch the Season 4 finale of Breaking Bad. Where’s Walt and Jesse when you need them? Making meth, probably.

Starring: Sam Sherburne & Jax Gussie.

Written by: Curt Riedy & Sam Sherburne

Directed by: Curt Riedy

“We’re Trying to get Pregnant.”

For those of you who ever had to listen to your friends discuss their pregnancy plans…we have documented what you were actually thinking.

Starring: D.C. Fisher, Curt Riedy & Jax Gussie.

Written by: D.C. Fisher

Directed by: James Jackson

Cannibal Apologist

Tired of rude, drug-addled men from the Sunshine State casually eating your face, without the decency to ask? In this video, 3 young individuals trapped in an elevator debate the merits of common courtesy in the cannibal community.

Starring: D.C. Fisher, Jen Jaynes & Jax Gussie.

Written by: Jax Gussie.

Directed by: Jay Zapata

Clownin’

Public service announcement about Clowns.

Starring: D.C. Fisher, Jen Jaynes & Jax Gussie.

Written by: D.C. Fisher

Directed by: Jay Zapata

Parasitic Twin

High Dramma’s winning entry in the 2012 Dirtiest Sketch in Philadelphia Competition, a Philly Sketchfest event.

Starring: Sarah Braun & Curt Riedy

Written by: Curt Riedy & Jax Gussie.

Cooking with Placenta

“Cooking with Placenta” from sketch comedy troupe High Dramma, the runner-up for Philly Sketchfest’s 2016 Dirtiest Sketch in Philadelphia competition.

Starring: D.C. Fisher & Jax Gussie.

Written by: Curt Riedy

Titanic 3: Space Titanic

The Titanic was launched in 1912. Titanic 2 was launched exactly 100 years after that, in 2012. What will happen 100 years into the future, in 2112, when Titanic 3 launches into… OUTER SPACE?!?

Starring: Sarah Braun, D.C. Fisher, Jax Gussie, Pete Heleva, Kelly McCaughan, Curt Riedy

Written by: D.C. Fisher

Recorded by: Bob Sweeney

Filmed at: Polygon Comedy Show 5/14/13

Return of the Culkins

A talent agent gets a visit from the Culkin family, who have returned to force another child into the world of acting.

Starring: Sarah Braun, D.C. Fisher, Jax Gussie, Kelly McCaughan, Curt Riedy, Sam Sherburne

Written by: Curt Riedy.