CV

Jason Sarna, MFA

Education

  • University of Idaho, MFA Creative Writing, 2017
  • Western Illinois University, BS in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration / Minor in Professional Writing, 2006

Teaching Experience

  • Instructor, TMCC Epic Program, 2026-present
  • Sketch Comedy Writing, Reno Improv, 2019-present
  • Improv Instructor, Reno Improv, 2018-present
  • Tutor, University of Idaho Writing Center, 2014-2016
  • Teaching Assistant, University of Idaho ENGL 201, 2016
  • Teaching Assistant, University of Idaho ENGL 313 & 317, 2015
  • Teaching Assistant, University of Idaho ISEM 101, 2014
  • Instructional Assistant, A.E.R.O. Special Education Cooperative, 2012-2013

Writing Experience

  • Journalist, Reno News & Review, 2023-present
  • Prose Writing Group, Write Club/Fight Club, 2012-2014
  • Prose Writing Group, Lakeside Writing Studio, 2009-2012
  • Playwriting, Victory Gardens Theater, 2009
  • Sketch Comedy Writing, The Second City, 2008-2009
  • Movie Reviewer, The Homer Horizon, 2008-2009
  • Screenwriting, UCLA Professional Program, 2007
  • Blogger, Personal Myspace Page, 2005-2009

Theater Experience

  • Improv Director, Student Shows + House Teams, 2018-present
  • Director, Packed: A One Act Play, 2026
  • Sketch Comedy Revue Director, I’m Sorry, 2024
  • Sketch Comedy Revue Director, Herd Immunity, 2019
  • Playwriting Workshop, University of Idaho, 2016
  • Seminar Playwriting Courses, University of Idaho, 2015-2017
  • Directing for Directors, The Annoyance Theatre, 2013
  • Improvisation Program, iO Theater, 2011-2012
  • Improvisation Program, The Annoyance Theatre, 2010-2011
  • Performance Level Courses, Improv with Jimmy Carrane, 2010
  • Improv, Art of Slow Comedy – Levels 1-3 with Jimmy Carrane, 2009-2010
  • Sketch Comedy Revue, Best of Times in Worst of Times, 2009-2010
  • Improv Show, High School: The Non-Musical, 2009
  • Acting, The Second City, 2009
  • Advanced Improvisation, The Second City, 2009
  • Sketch Comedy Revue, Stop Staring at My Wits, 2009
  • Improvisation Program, The Second City, 2008-2009

Marketing Experience