We were lucky to catch up with Gary John Miller recently and have shared our conversation below.

Gary John, appreciate you joining us today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

The most meaningful currently is my solo show that I will be performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August. The show is called Goof and it’s a coming of age story about not really feeling like I’ve ever come of age. It’s meaningful to work on a story that is very stripped down and raw but humorous and lively.

I talk about experiencing scary movies at too young an age, becoming really good at drinking alcohol and how that didn’t win me a gold medal in anything, notions I had of being an adult and whether these rites of passage create adults.

The question Gary John Miller: Goof asks is, “if I was the person I needed when I was young, would I even listen to me?”

It will be performed August 1-25th in Edinburgh, UK at Just The Tonic The Caves every day at 12 and in the second half 12:10. It’s a perfect lunch time show for anyone who wants a show and something to eat.

Gary John, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

Gary John Miller is a comedian, writer, and actor based in Denver, CO. He has performed at the Crosstown Comedy Festival in NYC, Boulder International Fringe Festival, Front Range Funny Festival, and will be making his first appearance at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. As an actor he has been nominated for best actor for the Austin Short Comedy Film Festival (The Runs) and his films he’s directed have been featured at the Trash Film Festival in Croatia, Los Angeles Cinefest, and the Black Squirrel Film Festival.

As an actor Gary John Miller can be seen on AppleTV & Tubi as Richard in the late-night comedy Army & Coop, the villainous Stack in Compromised the series, Long Walks on the Beach or his appearances on Lifetime & Netflix in the Social Dilemma.

Gary Performs comedy in the Denver area with his sketch comedy group The Dads. The Dads were founded in 2019 and their debut comedy-story album Good Kids Daad City is available everywhere to stream. The Dads have had a residency at Chaos Bloom Theater starting in the year 2024. Gary also co-produced The Littleton Comedy Show.

Some education highlights include a BFA in Theater and English-Creative Writing from Augustana College, IL. His passion for storytelling and the performing arts was nurtured during his time at in college where he was on the improv team Heywire and won back to back Last Comic Standing competitions in 2014 and 2015, opening for acts such as Rob Little, Johnny Loquasto, and Angel Salazar.

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In addition to his love for performing, he was a dedicated athlete and member of many clubs. As a 3-time letter winner in both Wrestling and a member of the Viking’s Football team, he was also an editor of the literary magazine SAGA.

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My journey as an actor and comedian didn’t end with formal education. I’ve further honed my skills at renowned institutions like Second City, Under The Gun Theater, Atlantic Acting School, and Benjy Dobrin Studios. These invaluable experiences have enriched my artistry and expanded my range as a performer.

Comedy is not just my craft; it’s my calling. I find joy in making people laugh and connecting with audiences through humor. Whether it’s on stage or screen, my commitment to delivering genuine and memorable comedic performances remains unwavering.

He is currently working on a series of project that can be found at garymillercomedy.com

How did you build your audience on social media?

I became monetized on social media as a challenge to myself. I had an employer that initially promised me they would provide compensation through their channels on monetization and never fulfilled that. I wanted to see if I could and within a year I accomplished that on my own channels by being consistent in posting and creating relevant content in my niche.

I would advise people to find a niche they want to focus on and only post about that for the time being. Be an arrow and focus before you become too broad.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

It’s a challenging and hard lifestyle. I love the fact that it’s hard and nobody cares whether you succeed or fail. I put pressure on myself to complete the projects I set out to do. Completing a creative journey like a comedy album, film, series, or book is so rewarding. It takes holding yourself accountable and also giving yourself grace to put your creative work out there. It helps to kill perfectionism and enjoy the creative process.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://garymillercomedy.com
• Instagram: @garymillercreative
• Facebook: @garymillercreative
• Youtube: @garymillercreative
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7nI1PU67o8AtsnDWBHMOTu

  Tickets for Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/gary-john-miller-goof