Brian Shea has spent his entire career harnessing the power of words. He started as a local news reporter before transitioning into a variety of roles in higher education communications. He found a new life as a theater and improv performer in his 40s, A co-founder of Highwire Improv, he performs with multiple ensembles and teaches and coaches with the Lancaster (Pa.) Improv Players. He has also volunteered on multiple non-profit boards, officiates high school wrestling and occasionally sleeps.