Leonardo Adrian Garcia

The Quixotic, but Obnoxious, One

Biography

Leonardo Adrian Garcia graduated from the University of Florida with a dual degree in English and Economics. While a student there, he was a member of both Theatre Strike Force, the nation’s largest collegiate improv troupe, and Florida Players, the University’s student-run theatre group. He was also part of the touring long-form troupe, The Sunday Group. A few of his favorite theatre credits include Dennis in This is Our Youth, Miles in Loose Knit, and Buscher in Conquest of the South Pole. He also portrayed a zombie rather convincingly in the award-winning Blood of the Beast. In Chicago, he has been 1/10th of iO Harold team Atlantic & Pacific, the titular character in Jaime's Dance Studio and written several sketch revues with Lindsey, Nik and Courtney. He considers it a privilege to play with his friends in Jessica.

Leo's Desert Island Albums

The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place, Explosions in the Sky
Reconstruction Site, The Weakerthans
Pet Sounds, The Beach Boys - "The harmonies on 'God Only Knows' alone could keep me warm on those surprisingly brisk sub-tropical winter nights."
Takk...,Sigur Ros
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Wilco
The Moon & Antarctica, Modest Mouse

Leo's Desert Island Books

American Pastoral, Philip Roth
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Michael Chabon
The Collected Poems of Frank O'Hara
Watchemen, Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons - "The finest graphic novel ever written/drawn. Period."
Cruel Shoes, Steve Martin
afternoon, a story, Michael Joyce

Leo's Desert Island Movies