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Annoying Actor Friend


Annoying Actor Friend (established July 13, 2012) is a satirical Internet personality, created to make cultural commentary on the Broadway theatre industry. For over three years, Annoying Actor Friend operated anonymously, and on December 9, 2015, its identity was revealed as writer, Andrew Briedis.

Annoying Actor Friend began as a Twitter account (@Actor_Friend) and quickly expanded into a blog, book series, and live cabaret show at 54 Below. Annoying Actor Friend's first book, #SOBLESSED: The Annoying Actor Friend's Guide to Werking in Show Business debuted at #1 on Amazon's Theatre/Parody list. A 'choose-your-own-show-business-destiny' sequel, #GRATEFUL: Everything Happens For A Reason was released on November 30, 2015.

Annoying Actor Friend was nominated for a 2015 Shorty Award, which honors the best of social media. The original Twitter account currently has 26.5 thousand followers.

#SOBLESSED: The Annoying Actor Friend's Guide to Werking in Show Business was published on October 3, 2013. The book uses satire to provide actors with advice on navigating the Broadway industry. A 'choose-your-own-show-business-destiny' sequel, #GRATEFUL: Everything Happens For A Reason was released on November 30, 2015.

In October 2014, the audiobook version of #SOBLESSED: The Annoying Actor Friend's Guide to Werking in Show Business, was released, featuring narration by Broadway veterans Alan Cumming, Megan Hilty, Lesli Margherita, Will Swenson, Keala Settle, Tituss Burgess, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Krysta Rodriguez, and Brian Dennehy. All proceeds benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

On September 20, 2014, #SOBLESSEDLIVE, a cabaret version of #SOBLESSED: The Annoying Actor Friend's Guide to Werking in Show Business was performed at the acclaimed NYC venue, 54 Below. Featuring performances from Corey Cott, Lesli Margherita, Nic Rouleau, and others, the performance followed the format of the book, telling the story of a working New York actor, from college to working on Broadway, and beyond. Later iterations of the concert were performed with new cast members on February 7, 2015, and July 27, 2015.


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