Derek L. Cook
Actor / Improviser
Film
The Deadersons (web series/TV show)….......…….........Lead……………….....................…Dir. Wyatt Elliott - Notebook Entertainment
The Scavenger........................................................Supporting......................................Dir. Jeremy Lynch - Broken Hero Productions
Cellar Secret............................................................Supporting......................................Dir. Michael Johnson - Faux Pas Films
Kings......................................................................Supporting.......................................Dir. Chris Love - Liberium Visions
Candie's Harem........................................................Supporting.......................................Dir. Michael Johnson - Faux Pas Films
Ronan.....................................................................Supporting.......................................Dir. Jake Jakuski - Dark Hat Productions
Bravo 1 ..................................................................Supporting.......................................Dir. Billy Surges - Surging Films
Johnny....................................................................Supporting.......................................Dir. Billy Surges - Surging Films
Law and Disorder (pilot)................................................Lead............................................Dir. Michael Shane Leighton – CK Pictures
Theater
King Saul's Rant (monologue).......................................Lead.............................................Dir. Deborah Kowolski - *LWCC
God Speaking.........................................................Supporting.........................................Dir. Deborah Kowolski - *LWCC
Back to You...........................................................Supporting.........................................Dir. Deborah Kowolski - *LWCC
Ministries 'R' Us..........................................................Lead..............................................Dir. Deborah Kowolski - *LWCC
Living Lord's Supper ...............................................Supporting.........................................Dir. Deborah Kowolski - *LWCC
*Living Water Community Church, Bolingbrook, IL
Web-based
Onion Tips video series……............…….......Featured, non-speaking role……………..…….The Onion
Training & Workshops
Classes:
Susan Messing Improv workshop..............The Comedy Shrine, Naperville, IL.....................Instructor: Susan Messing
Tim O’Malley Improv workshop……….…...The Comedy Shrine, Naperville, IL………….…….Instructor: Tim O’Malley
Improv Classes (Levels 1 - 3)………….…..The Comedy Shrine, Naperville, IL…………….….Instructor: Various
Improvisation Course (Levels A-E)..................Second City, Chicago, IL.............................Instructor: Various Instructors
Scene Reading and Script Analysis................Actor's Craft, Kenosha, WI...........................Instructor: Maureen Cashin-Bolog
The Art Spot (acting classes).........................The Art Spot, Wheaton, IL...........................Instructor: Billy Surges
Workshops:
4-Star Casting Workshop ..........................Public House Theatre, Chicago, IL....................Instructor: Jess Gisin & Erin Stewart
Getting Started in the Biz ..............................Acting Studio, Chicago, IL...........................Instructor: Marisa Paonessa
Voice Workshop ...........................................Acting Studio, Chicago, IL...........................Instructor: Kate DeVore
Special Skills
2010 - present
2010 - present
Currently performing improv for the Dr. Who's Line Is It...Anyway podcast, prior Martial Arts and weapons training [specializing in stick and knife, some experience with the katana (Samurai sword)], various accents (strong Kentucky accent, German/Austrian, Russian, and others), currently learning how to use Adobe Premiere and After Effects for video editing, and beginner-level experience with bass and electric guitars