C Words
A Comedy Sketch Show
Written by Conor Farrell
directed by Ruth McCleskey
July 17 -25, 2026
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Ever had to deliver terrible news to a stranger? Told a lie a to join a conversation and been caught? Wondered how your partner is actually using their Time Machine?
This show revels in these moments.
C Words is a sketch show where the funny is taken seriously and crafted with great care and consideration.
This July, make time for laughter as Houston’s best perform 13 original world premier sketches and 3 Houston favorites.
⚠️ Content Advisory
C Words is intended for mature audiences (18+). This production contains adult language, sexual humor, discussions of sexual situations, and mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised.
Cast
Creative Team
Conor Farrell
Ruth S McCleskey
Amy Pope
Josh Baker
Meet the Company
Helen Baker
Helen Baker, is excited to be on stage again in Cone Man Running Production's "The C-Word.” It’s been awhile since she’s been on the stage, but it has always been a second home. You might have seen her in “The Five Minute Mile” last February. Other favorite roles include; Temp/True Story, Hattie/Laundry and Bourbon, and Inga/Young Frankenstein. She received a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre Performance from TCU and received her M.A. in Theatre Education from the University of Houston. She would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support for her love of theatre.
Nick Brownrigg
Forget everything you’ve heard about Nick Brownrigg. Especially if you heard it from that filthy dirty liar Bobby Flay. Guy doesn’t know what in the hell he’s talking about, alright?
Ronnie Chaumont
Ronnie Chaumont is a Houston-based comedian that performs improv, stand up, sketch, and modern clown. Recently, he's been concentrating on modern clown work by training in Los Angeles (Elysian Theater), Austin, and Dallas. In addition to performing at various venues around Houston, his performances have taken him to Rome, Italy! (it was an open mic, but still), Los Angeles, Austin, Dallas, Tampa Florida, and Lafayette, Louisiana. Delighted to join the cast of talented performers in this show!
Quinn Doran
Quinn Doran is a Houston-based comedian and improviser with nearly a decade of experience. She performs with ComedySportz Houston and the long-form troupe Preston Street, and has opened for Mo Amer. Her comedy has also been featured by the Daily Mail UK and on The Tamron Hall Show.
Ty K Fisher
Hi, I'm Ty. I've been doing theater for 27 years and I like it....yay!
Brian Kondrach
Brian Kondrach is absolutely thrilled to return to the Cone Man Running stage. He last appeared on this stage in End of the World, also directed by Ruth McClesky. He spends most of his time playing with Preston Street improv, who recently won Second Funniest Improv Troupe in Houston for the second year in a row. When not performing, he is riding his bike with his kids or staving off the sweltering summer heat with local craft brews. You can follow him at @Brianmakesjokes on all social media for upcoming shows or classes!
Joshua Nauls
Joshua Nauls is a writer, performer, and producer based in Houston. When he’s not working his full-time job, he’s writing, pitching, planning or editing.
Eric Pena
Cawlyn Robinson
Cawlyn Robinson is happy to be joining this production after recently participating in Cone Man Running's production of "Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None." Cawlyn has previously acted in four other Cone Man Running productions including To Kill a Mockingbird, Office Hours, and the 5 Minute Mile. When he's not pretending to be other people, Cawlyn is an attorney working for a boutique commercial litigation firm in downtown Houston. He would like to thank Ruth for giving him the opportunity to be a member of this cast and his parole officer for being surprisingly susceptible to bribes.
Katherine Rinaldi
Katherine Rinaldi is excited to be a part of The C Word Sketch Show cast. Previous credits include: King Charles III (Kate) with Stoic Theatre, The End of the World (Poppy) with Cone Man Running Productions, A Midsummer Night's Dream (Hyppolyta/Titania) with Shakespeare in the Shade - HCP4, Macbeth (Lady Macbeth) with Creative Movement Practices, and most recently An Ideal Man (Gertrude) with Boiling Point Players. Katherine received her BA in Drama from the University of St. Thomas in 2010. Since graduating Katherine has gone on to study Meisner and Shakespearean Verse through the Kim Tobin Acting Studio. When not on stage Katherine has also been able to work as a director: Caesar with Boiling Point Players, and Melancholy Play with Cone Man Running Productions. She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant support. And a special thanks to Andraes and Pippa for listening to her run her lines every day.
Rachel Spector
John Taylor
Conor Farrell
Ruth S McCleskey
Amy Pope
Josh Baker
Donors
Vladimir Acevedo
Alexander Law Firm
Heather Atkins
Ryne Bazan
Fernando Dovalina & Barry Browning
Frank Carroll
Autumn Clack & Andy Robinson
Ivy Cuellar
Gabino Cortez
Scott Davenport
Lisa Defalco
Raf De Meester
Daffy Charitable Fund
Conor Farrell
Fidelity Charitable
Mariyah Fritz
Lorena Garza
Jessica George
Luis Gonzalez
Kelly Haas
Amy Hawk
Matthew Howe
Marianna Jayson
Kevin Jordan
Jay Karahan
Mark Kritzer
Mark Lapidus
Jim Lawrence
Keith Liles
John Loyd
Kevin Markowski
Vishakh Mantri
Sonya Martin
Dwaine Massey
Julio Medina
Kandy Messenger
Ruth & Joel McCleskey
Patrice & David McKinney
Sarah McSpadden
Amber Mostyn
Adina & Robert Owen
Elizabeth Padilla
Jaime Perkins
Sandra Peck Ramsey*
Ben Plopper
Amey Prakash
Vikram Ramkumar
Jayden Richter
Katie Rinaldi
Jason Rivas*
Jamie Roark
Adam Robertson*
Lauren Robinson
James Salners
Despina Saddington
Robert Schaffer
Carl Shaw
Margaret Steinert
Sofia Straus
Lourdes Stranahan
Edwin Sullivan
Peter Taaffe
Karen Thomas
James Thompson
Tina Throckmorton
Jasmine Washington
Christine & Michael Weems
Helen Wils
Alicia Wiltshire
Whitney Zangarine
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