Come See Ghosts July 14-17 in New York City!

Whew!  I haven’t posted in quite a while as I had to do a massive upgrade to my site but having accomplished that today, I’m happy to say that our production of an updated adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama Ghosts has opened, and we have one more weekend of performances.  I’m playing Pastor Manders, …

I’m Playing Pastor Manders in an Updated Ghosts!

Joe just called from my agent’s office to let me know I’ve been offered the role of Pastor Manders in Emmy Frank’s Showcase production of an updated translation of Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts.  Manders is a great character; he’s a preacher with the best intentions in the world, and a lot of influence, but his judgment …

Smurfs 3D Movie Premieres July 29th!

At long last, the premiere of The Smurfs movie is almost here!  The date has been moved up from August to July 29th.  And today, I received a call from a woman checking the spelling of all the names to appear in the credits, and she confirmed that my little 30-second scene made the final …

Minute Maid Ad in May 26th People Magazine

My buddy Katherine (from my old BMI Workshop days) tells me that my Minute Maid ad has now surfaced in the May 23rd issue of People magazine.  So my kiss-covered face is definitely making the rounds.  Thanks for letting me know, Kathryn!  If anyone else spots my ad somewhere new, please do let me know.  …

Minute Maid Ad in May 20th Issue of Entertainment Weekly

My buddy Lydia reports that my Minute Maid ad shot by the wonderful Finlay MacKay has resurfaced in the May 20th issue of Entertainment Weekly.  She notes that the issue’s lead story is aptly titled “Bad Boys.”  😉  Thanks, Lydia!  If anyone else sees me out there, give a holler!  My sister is still waiting …

Vermont Stage Bids Fond Farewell to Artistic Director Mark Nash

After a decade of serving the Burlington community with an endlessly varied and ambitious array of theatrical productions, Artistic Director Mark Nash has decided it’s time for him to move on and try something new.  Mark has hired me for a number of productions over the last decade, so when he called to invite me …

Minute Maid Ad in May 16 ESPN Magazine!

Well, that wacky full-page ad of me covered with kisses after drinking Minute Maid orange juice has now surfaced again on page 28 of the May 16th issue of ESPN Magazine.  You can’t miss the issue–the cover has a really graphic illustration of a matador being gored by a bull.  Charming.  Instead of looking at …

Minute Maid Ad in April 1st Entertainment Weekly!

I love this community.  One of my students from last week’s Learning Solutions 2011 conference alerted me via e-mail yesterday that my Minute Maid ad appeared in Entertainment Weekly, and send me a black & white scan so I could see it.  Another friend on Facebook told me the issue date, and armed with that information, another …

My Classes at Learning Solutions 2011 Were a Smash!

I’ve just returned from sunny and warm Orlando, Florida.  I’m glad to be home and back in New York, but I sure did love that Orlando weather!  I was teaching at the eLearning Guild’s Learning Solutions 2011 conference, and had a fantastic time.  I created and taught a full-day pre-conference certificate program on How to …

I Share Some Tips on Discounted Arts Tickets in NYC

Recently, my friend Marge Mendel, a very talented writer, asked me to provide some “insider” tips on obtaining discounted Arts tickets in NYC.  She figured that as a professional actor, I might just have a few of those!  😉  As it turns out, I ended up jotting down a long list of tips and she …