Joe Nuccio

You’ve heard of Attention Deficit Disorder? Well, this guy has Attention Surplus Disorder! As an obsessive observationist, he notices the annoying little details in things & it drives him nuts! (it wasn't a long drive). Add to that, a big list of fears, phobias, & medical meltdowns, and you get a self-diagnosis that starts with death and works itself backwards. Those poor doctors...

Known for his absurd, yet somehow relevant interpretations of everyday life, this next comic invites you to embark on an insightful journey into his mind. Please welcome the “Obsessive Observationist”, Joe Nuccio.

I started my journey into the world of Stand-Up Comedy in the fall of 2011 by taking some classes at Zanies, then went over to Second City where I had already completed a year of improv training. Needless to say, starting a new "career" at 50 meant I was at least 25 years behind schedule. Not exactly on the fast track. But growing up in a loud Italian family full of sarcastic "comedians", you either get squashed or learn how to keep on your toes - it was the best training camp ever.

Roles: MC, Feature, Headliner

Sets: 5 to 60 minutes.

Material Rating: G, PG, R.

Styles: Observational, Story-telling, Original characters and voices.

• Inspecting the finer details of everyday life. (Style: J. Seinfeld, G. Carlin)

• Personal stories of hypochondria and misadventure. (Style: R. Lewis, W. Allen, L. David)

• Clever, intelligent writing that makes people think a little deeper about the obvious.

• Clean to Edgy: None to minimal swearing, but can tackle adult topics without being too raunchy.

Every performance is designed for the audience on hand so they feel comfortable and entertained.

Zanies - Chicago, IL

Zanies - Rosemont, IL

Second City - Chicago, IL

Skokie Theater - Skokie, IL

Palace Theatre - Edinburg, IL

Terminus Theater - Lake Villa, IL

Bottle Shop Theater - Lake Geneva, WI

Island Casino - Harris, MI

Mystique Casino - Dubuque, IA

Diamond Jo Casino - Dubuque, IA

Potawatomi Casino - Milwaukee, WI

Chief's - LeRoy, IL

Mona’s - Toluca, IL

The Club - Beloit, WI

Boxcars - Clinton, WI

Bar Louie - Skokie, IL

Live Wire - Chicago, IL

Jon EBs - Champaign, IL

Hidden Pearl - McHenry, IL

Illinois Super Bowl - Peru, IL

Villa Cesare - Schererville, IN

Lighthouse - Williams Bay, WI

Twisted BBQ - Homewood, IL

Village Tavern - Long Grove, IL

Tuffy’s Lounge - Wilmington, IL

Energee Center - Wauconda, IL

Independence Tap - Chicago, IL

Phyllis' Musical Inn - Chicago, IL

Lynn & Catherine's - Fox Lake, IL

Timberline Inn - Manitowish, WI

Improv Playhouse - Libertyville, IL

Small Town Brewery - Waconda, IL

Underground Lounge - Chicago, IL

Laughing Chameleon - Glenview, IL

Madamme ZuZu's - Highland Park, IL

Waukegan Yacht Club - Waukegan, IL

Blue Fusion Entertainment Center - Marion, OH

Black Lung Brewing Company - Round Lake Beach, IL

"He used to be a computer consultant, and now he's a comedian? Something doesn't compute." - Co-Worker

"His Dad wasn't funny; neither was his Mom. Don't see how he could be either. " - Cousin

"I told him he should do stand-up, but NOT to quit his day job. So what does he go and do?" - Mom

2016 Chicago Tribune / Pioneer Press Article

2015 Comedy $10K (Dubuque, IA)

2014 Comedy $10K (Dubuque, IA)

2014 World Series of Comedy National Top 101 (Las Vegas, NV)

2014 World Series of Comedy Chicago Top 40 (Chicago, IL)

Second City:

• Stand-Up Writing & Performance (Levels 1 & 2)

• Comedic Improvisation (Levels A-E)

Zanies:

• Stand-Up Writing & Performance (Levels 1 & 2)