Charlie and the Chocolate Factory marks Rick’s first show at the Marriott Theatre. He started his career in Chicago over forty years ago performing and co-writing two shows at The Second City Theater Mainstage. In LA he worked on stage, in commercials, movies, and TV shows, including “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, “24”, “Seinfeld”,” NCIS”, and “K.C. Undercover” where he played Zendaya’s boss for three seasons. At Chicago Shakespeare he performed The People VS Friar Laurence, A Flea in Her Ear, and Lord of the Rings, the Musical. Rick continues to perform and teach improv in Chicago and various theaters around the world.‍