Hosting and Writing
Just recently, I attended the ‘Tin Man’ premiere party for the Sci Fi’s latest show. It stars Alan Cumming, Rich Dreyfuss and several other quality actors. The costumes are very elaborate and its an adaptation of ‘The Wizard of Oz’, with a Star Warsesque twist. The ‘Tin’ is actually the badge of the cop who runs the town. It is now airing on Sci Fi to great reviews, take a look. I have always loved ‘The Wiz’, if you’re feeling adventurous watch the original and after the third lion roar in the beginning, play Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’. It’s basically a strange soundtrack for the film. You’ll be amazed!
So I have just completed by hosting reel from ‘Behind the Scenes’ at the New York Television Festival. I did it a year or so ago and have hosted many live events, these are the only quality clips I have and take a look. Tom Bergeron and Stevie Van Zandt are both there, as well as sexy mamas and successful filmmakers.
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In addition, I just saw a wondeful movie, ‘Billy the Kid’ which was directed by Jennifer Venditti. I discovered her from ‘The Filmmaker’ mag and contacted her, I have since been in touch. The movie was very compelling and endearing about a loner’s story to find love. It’s a documentary and is very voyeuristic in nature, you will cry and remember your first kiss, etc. It’s playing at the IFC. I ran into an old colleague, Jen Schram-Maxwell from House Production Casting, where I used to work while watching it. Fellow House Production Casting directors, Mary Egan and Brooke Thomas are working on getting their pilot, “Split the Difference” picked up again. NBC optioned it and dropped it. I have a meeting with Joe Narciso next week, who also penned ‘Split’ with Mary.
I have also been writing myself. My close buddy, Kelley Reed’s father, Charles or Chuck, was a special agent. He was lost in the line of duty, god bless his soul. Well Chuck lead the biggest cocaine drug bust in Philadelphia history. The story was written by Mark Bowden, writer of ‘BlackHawk Dawn’ in his book, “Dr. Dealer”. I contacted Mark and he directed me to his agent. In addition, Carol Saline also penned the same story with a different twist, she actually coordinated with the FBI as the trials were being held.
Long story short, I am looking to maybe use that as inspiration to write a screenplay from. Things are going good with outlining and research right now.
I have also been cast as the lead actor in a play by one of my theater companies, Prometheus Fire, in a new dramatic concert reading to be held January 26th and 27th. It will prove to be a meaty and challenging role. More to come.
I have been auditioning for commercials, as well as host for ‘Saturday Night Solution’ with Liz Lewis. In addition, yesterday I met with Caroline Sinclair to audition for ‘Where is Joel Baum’ a new short film by writer/director Pearl Gluck. I also had a callback for a Verizon FIOS commercial with Kevin Garnett with Beth Melsky Casting.
