BJ Novak Press Release

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 20, 2010

Writer: Rachelle Nielson, rachelle.nielson@gmail.com

Contact: Tom Atwood, 435-764-2797, tjatwood@gmail.com

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY WELCOMES COMEDIAN BJ NOVAK

Novak Performs for the First Time in Utah

LOGAN, Utah - Utah State University (USU) announces actor, writer, and comedian, B.J. Novak’s first and only performance set in Utah.  Novak is best known for his contributions to NBC’s Emmy Award winning comedy, “The Office.”

Besides starring as Ryan on “The Office”, Novak is also the co-executive producer for the hit series and has written many of the show’s most memorable episodes including "Diversity Day," "Sexual Harassment," "The Fire," "Initation," "Boys and Girls," "Chair Model," "Safety Training," "Dream Team," and "Local Ad."

Novak was first discovered as a stand-up comedian and “has become known as one of the most original and popular new voices in comedy.”  Novak has performed on “Comedy Central” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” as well as sold out live shows at theaters throughout the country.

Novak will perform his comedy routine at the Kent Concert Hall located in the Chase Fine Arts Center at USU on Nov. 6, 2010.  Tickets are available at the Caine College of the Arts Box Office located in room 139-B in the Chase Fines Arts Center.

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