Did You Spot Me on NBC’s The Mysteries of Laura?

Episode 102 of The Mysteries of Laura aired last night (9/24) on NBC, and if you didn’t blink, you might have seen me as the blind date that Debra Messing dismisses before chasing a suspect. My one line was “You must be Laura!” to which she replied she has already found someone–and then she kissed …

I’m Playing Sherlock Holmes for One Night Only!

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be playing the role of everyone’s favorite consulting detective, Mr. Sherlock Holmes, in a reading of fellow UNC-Chapel Hill PATP alum Greg Oliver Bodine’s new play A Requiem for Sherlock Holmes, as part of WorkShop Theater’s Sundays@Six development series.  The play is adapted (very faithfully!)  from “The Final Problem” and …

My New Film “Begin Again” Is Now Playing!

A while back, I reported on filming a very brief scene with Mark Ruffalo for John Carney’s new independent feature film. The film was titled Can a Song Save Your Life?  back then, and when it was shown at the Toronto Film Festival in Fall 2013, the Weinstein company fought for and won the right to distribute …

I Will Perform at 75th Anniversary “Grapes of Wrath” Celebration at Smithsonian in D.C.

I know that our wonderful Asolo Repertory Theatre production of The Grapes of Wrath closed last Saturday night.  But three of us actors have been invited to perform two scenes from our production as part of a celebration co-hosted by the Smithsonian and the National Steinbeck Center this Thursday evening in D.C. The evening pays tribute …

Farewell to “Vanya” and “Philadelphia” at Asolo Rep

Well, all good things must come to an end, they say.  Last night, we gave the final performance of Frank Galati’s beautiful production of Brian Friel’s Philadelphia, Here I Come! And at this afternoon’s matinee, we also say farewell to Peter Amster’s sublime production of Chris Durang’s uniquely wonderful Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. My thanks …

I Have Added a Videos Page to My Web Site

I’m delighted to announce that I’ve just added a Videos page to my web site.  I’ll use the page to display any performance video clips I have permission to share.  The newest clip shows two scenes from my appearance in the foreign film Mamarosh (aka Mamaros in its 2013 European release).  My thanks once again to …

New Promotional Trailer for “The Grapes of Wrath” at Asolo Rep

Here’s the new promo “sizzler” reel for The Grapes of Wrath in which I appear as Jim Casy. This production is a beauty, and plays at Asolo Rep through 4/19. Come down to Sarasota and see this and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (through 4/13 only)!  (If the video doesn’t display, try reloading this …

Here’s An Interview for “The Grapes of Wrath”

It was so exciting having family members at “The Grapes of Wrath” last night! Tonight more family and friends arrive, and they all see “Philadelphia, Here I Come!” tonight, then “Vanya and Sonia” tomorrow, and the new arrivals will see “Grapes” on Sunday. I’m so grateful for the ongoing love and support, both in person …

The Grapes of Wrath at Asolo Rep Will Be One For the Books

We opened The Grapes of Wrath at Asolo Repertory Theatre on Friday night, and it will go down as one of the most exciting nights of my career. Everything came together to tell the incredible story, and the audience response was amazing. My heartfelt thanks to director Michael Donald Edwards for entrusting the role of Jim Casy …

The Grapes of Wrath Opens Tonight at Asolo Rep!

“The Grapes of Wrath” opens tonight at Asolo Repertory Theatre.  I am so honored to be playing Jim Casy in this remarkable ensemble (onstage and off), in this remarkable production, telling this remarkable and much-needed tale. This year may mark the 75th Anniversary of the publication of the novel, but the story needs to be heard–and …