As a writer/performer, Joe consistently puts up sketches all over New York.
DISCO HORSES
Joe is a part of the sketch duo "Disco Horses" with colleague Eric Greenbaum. Their style is absurd, silly, and high-concept. They have had multiple sell-out shows across NYC and Chicago. Previous credits include The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, New York Comedy Festival, NYC Sketchfest, and DC Sketchfest.
Below is a highlight of some sketches from their last revue as well as the full video.
BONELESS
Joe is the founder of the Chicago sketch group "Boneless". With them, he has produced original sketch revues across town, including runs at The IO Theater and The Annoyance Theater. Additionally, there were selected to be a part of Austin Sketch Fest in 2022 - and recently had shows at Brooklyn Comedy Collective and Under St. Marks (May 2023).
Both sketches highlighted below were written by Joe.
TURBO TOWN
Joe is the creator of the bi-weekly absurd sketch/variety show "Turbo Town", which currently runs monthly at Pine Box Rock Shop in Brooklyn. Previously, "Turbo Town" ran at The Lincoln Lodge in Chicago for two years. Each show, Joe and his co-hosts write and perform original sketches, bits, and solo material in addition to hosting a lineup of great comedians.
The Second City Conservatory Program
In 2022, Joe graduated from The Second City's Conservatory Program. After auditioning and being accepted into the six level program, Joe mastered the skills needed to write original sketches and improvise. He was taught by Second City's best teachers and former performers.
Below is a sketch written and performed by Joe in his showcase show.
Hog Dog Day In The Cafeteria
In Fall of 2018 Joe Harrington & Chris Larson debuted their original two-man sketch show "Hot Dog Day In The Cafeteria" at The Second City. They were brought back for another run the following year (2019). The loosely narrative show featured absurd sketches and a wide array of ridiculous characters.
Below is one of the sketches (written by Joe Harrington & Chris Larson).
Comedy Studies Program (The Second City)
In 2018, Joe became a graduate of The Second City's Comedy Studies Program. This four month intensive (7 hours a day, Monday-Friday) taught Joe the The Second City style of acting, improvising, clowning, and writing sketches. At the conclusion, a full original sketch show was written and performed by the students.
The following sketch was written and performed by Joe Harrington.