Lucas Kavner

Lucas Kavner is a Brooklyn-based writer, performer and comedy person from Plano, TX. He's the author of the plays Fish Eye (Time Out Critic's Pick, included in New York Magazine's Best Theatre of the Year) and Carnival Kids (NY Times Critics Pick, with Lesser America). Previously he wrote Barnes & Noble: Frisco, Texas and co-wrote the rock musical, Love Money, which both premiered at Ars Nova. He recently received a commission from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Ensemble Studio Theatre to write a play about the invention of gum. His plays have been developed with Naked Angels, Ars Nova, Studio 42, Williamstown, SPACE on Ryder Farm, The Flea, Colt Coeur, IAMA Theater Co, Rattlestick, PTP/NYC, Ensemble Studio Theatre and others. Onscreen he's been seen in projects for Comedy Central, ESPN, VH1, ABC and Netflix, and commercials for various products, including an unexpected stint as the spokesperson for Buitoni pasta. His comedy videos -- including 'Romney Rock,' 'Song for Sarah' and