The Backyard Series is Don’t Tell Comedy’s 8th independent YouTube series that features short stand-up comedy sets from the best of the next generation of stand-up comedians. Matt Lockwood’s worldview is changing as a 30-year-old and he’s confused by his girlfriend’s obsession with murder mystery documentaries.
Don’t Tell Comedy produces weekly shows in 45+ cities across the US in unique locations for a one-of-a-kind comedy experience! The location is kept a secret until the day of the show and the performers are a secret until they hit the stage!
Director of Photography: Mark I. Davis Gaffer and Cam Operator: Michael Tellup
Executive Producers: Kyle Kazanjian-Amory and Brett Kushner Directed By: Gordie Earle III and Brad Silnutzer
Cam Operators: Gordie Earle III Mark I. Davis Kyle Kazanjian-Amory Tommy Anderson
Editor: Gordie Earle III
Color Correction: Wes Knapp
Sound Recording: Brian Biancardi
Sound Mix: Ryan Meadows
Producer: Brad Silnutzer
Production Coordinator: Megan Hunter
Live Event Producer: Jay Bode
Photographer: Ally Seagrave
Check out Don’t Tell Comedy website for upcoming live shows in your city! www.donttellcomedy.com


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