Frank Piciullo's been a performer for as long as he can remember. Grade school talent shows turned into junior high school plays turned into high school performances of some note. He auditioned and was accepted into the University of Southern California's fairly prestigious B.F.A. Drama program. There he honed his acting craft and breathed fire into several memorable portrayals, not unlike his old friend from Japan, a certain big lizard he shares a symbiotic relationship with. He returned to his sweet home, Chicago, and in the autumn of 2008 f…