chris leavins

All About "Cute with Chris"

2012-03-08T19:47:32-08:00

"Cute with Chris" was a satirical video podcast created by actor/writer Chris Leavins in 2006, shortly after the inaugural launch of YouTube. With millions of video views, tens of thousands of subscribers, and several million page views on the companion website, the show uploaded its last episode in 2009. The video project spawned a popular concert series, and play, that packed theatres across North America. It was featured on the front pages of Yahoo, iTunes, YouTube, and LA WEEKLY. The video archive remains open for browsing, and the category section in the left hand column contains thousands of pieces of fan generated art and pet portraiture inspired by the show. Scroll down to explore "Cute with Chris" related spin-off projects. This site remains open for further updates.

Cute with Chris Classic

2012-03-08T18:30:05-08:00

Canada vs. America

The Captain (and other stories)

2012-03-08T15:01:46-08:00

Marian in HUNGARY writes: "...Dear Chris, I'm an American fan who just moved to Hungary for a job, so I had to have my copy of your new book The Captain shipped to me here in Budapest. I don't know if you enjoy this kind of thing, but I thought you might like a picture of your book visiting the Christmas tree (tallest in Hungary!) at Parliament. best, Marian." Learn more about Chris' book HERE.

The Chris Leavins Story Hour

2012-03-08T14:45:12-08:00

The Chris Leavins Story Hour" is a literary reading series performed at venues across North America. The comedic essays Chris writes and shares with listeners are recorded live and posted free of charge on iTunes. The podcast was a top ten hit on the US charts. Subscribe on iTunes HERE. Order Chris' collection of essays "The Captain and Other Stories" HERE.

Recorded in Front of a Live Studio Audience

2012-03-08T12:30:29-08:00

And so...you go.

This story was performed before a live audience in Victoria BC, and includes a Q&A session at the end of the recording. Click the grey bar to play. You can hear this and other essays by subscribing thru iTunes.

Classic Video

2012-03-08T11:58:39-08:00

Chris Leavins

CWC LIVE

2012-03-08T11:55:18-08:00

"Cute with Chris: LIVE" was a performance series launched in early 2008. Based on the web series, the live show played to sold out audiences across North America. It was made possible through the generous support of Toronto's Theatre Centre, and remains the fastest selling show in their history. To learn more about this hybrid theatre/internet project, you can visit the CWC:Live archives here, here and here.

Sneak Peak

2012-03-08T11:17:14-08:00

A new promo for "Todd and the Book of Pure Evil" from SyFy UK.

Todd and the Book of Pure Evil

2012-03-08T11:11:02-08:00

Chris stars as Atticus Murphy Jr on the award-winning TV series "Todd and the Book of Pure Evil". The show is available on iTunes. It airs in the UK on SyFy, in Germany on VIVA, in Russia on 2x2, in the US on FearNet, in Scandinavia on TNT7, and in Canada on CTV/Space.

Classic Video

2012-03-08T10:41:04-08:00

Ralph gets Pwned.