Reels

Beyond the Sea (scene from) – Principal – Bobby

Credit info for Beyond the Sea (scene from)

Title: Beyond the Sea (scene from)
Role: Principal – Bobby
Director: Robert D. Starling
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363473/

My acting scene(s) in Beyond the Sea (scene from)

This is a scene from Beyond the Sea. Robert Starling needed to gain experience as a Steadicam Operator. I was working as an Editor for his Production Company and his lead actor dropped out at the last minute. He knew I worked as an actor in LA and Miami, so he asked me to jump in at the last minute.

This is my first on camera acting since I went back to school at West LA College for a degree in MultiMedia in 1999.

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Skinhead Demo Reel 2003

I created this reel just after shaving my head in 1999. At the time I put this together, I was auditioning to play a Skinhead. Unfortunately, they didn’t cast me and the Feature Film never took off.

Beck’s Beer – Principal

Credit info for Beck’s Beer

Title: Beck’s Beer commercial
Role: Principal
Director: Carroll Ballard
Director of Photography: John Toll
Casting Director: Dee Miller, CSA

My acting scene in Beck’s Beer as Principal

My Beck’s Beer commercial was one of my big commercials I did while living in Miami – just a few years ago. 😉 10 day shoot on the island of Grenada in the Caribbean.

One of my favorite commercials I’ve done – ever. Working with Academy Award winning Director and Director of Photography.

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Faust – Supporting – Drag Demon

Credit info for Faust (opera) as Drag Demon

Title: Faust (opera)
Role: Supporting – Drag Demon
Director: Ken Kazan
Production Company: Greater Miami Opera

My acting scene(s) in Faust

The brilliant Ken Kazan’s concept for Faust (opera) was The Demons. Our backstory is we all led immoral lives. As penitence, we were sentenced to follow Mephistopheles (Satan) around and do his bidding for the rest of Eternity. A group of us were cast and we all came up with our own backstories. Because I had a background in Ballet, I decided that my character had performed in drag (in the past) and I thought I could dance during some of the most dramatic/intense scenes. Unfortunately, I don’t have any video because this was the days before the quality of cellphone video was acceptable.

Staring into the Gates of Hell with Mephistopheles
Staring into the Gates of Hell with Mephistopheles and groping him

This was one of the most exciting shows I’ve ever performed. It was one of the best times of my actor life!

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Cantorial – Principal – Warren

Credit info for Cantorial

Title: Cantorial
Role: Principal – Warren Ives
Director: Fred R. Von Langen
Production Company: Broadway at the Surf Theatre in Miami Beach, FL

My acting scene(s) in Cantorial

I played the role of Warren Ives in Ira Levin’s Cantorial at the Surf Theatre. This is the most difficult stage show I’ve ever done. I was on stage the entire 2+ hours, except for 1 small 2 minute scene. Unfortunately, I don’t have any video or pictures of our performances. This was before the quality of cellphone video and camera became acceptable.

Cast
Cast

Best putdown ever: The old Jewish deli owner (played by Manny Orbach, cousin of Jerry Orbach) asked me how old I was. After I said how young I was, he replied, “I’ve got SHOES older than you”. LOL!

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