Behind the Camera with Dan O’Shannon will be a moderated conversation held at the Hilarities 4th Street Theatre at Pickwick & Frolic. This look behind-the-scenes will include a wide variety of topics ranging from Dan’s experiences in the entertainment business, how growing up in Northeast Ohio impacted his career, and special insight into the creative process behind some of your favorite TV comedies.

Dan O’Shannon, a Northeast Ohio native, is a writer / showrunner / executive producer on some of the most successful and iconic sitcoms of all time. His credits include Newhart, Cheers, Frasier, and Modern Family. Dan has been nominated for 11 Emmy® awards, winning six. He has also been nominated for an Academy Award. Toss in a guest actor spot on The Golden Girls and writing credits on 18 additional TV shows, two Golden Globes®, and an Annie Award® for Best Animated Short, 2005.

In addition to being an accomplished television writer and producer, Dan is the author of two books, The Adventures of Mrs. Jesus, and What Are You Laughing At? A Comprehensive Guide to the Comedic Event.

Proceeds from this event will help fund the Greater Cleveland Film Commission’s mission to attract production spending to the region, advocate for expanding the film industry in Ohio, and educate the local workforce for the jobs created.

Special thanks to our “Showrunner” Presenting Sponsors, Legacy Capital Partners & Sequoia Financial Group. With thanks to our “Story Editor” Sponsors, Sarah & Alan Melamed, Lisa Mullin Federico & Paul Federico, Tom & Ruth Meadows, Medical Mutual, and Teamsters Local 407.