Thursday, March 05, 2009
New after school program begins next week
I'm happy to announce that I have been asked back to Life Academy of Film and Television in Brooklyn for another ten week after school program. This program will be an introduction to scene design and will be concentrating on drawing and model making to scale. Classes will be Monday and Wednesday afternoons at Life Academy, a small school housed in Lafayette High School.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
News? Is there really news anymore?
Yes, I've been very neglectful. Yes, I've promised to stop the neglect several times before. Now, no promises, but...
I've recorded three book projects for Azimuth-Interactive Company's latest series of software tutorial book/CD-ROM projects.
I've been working part time at Baruch College theater.
I taught an after-school program in theatrical lighting at the Life Academy High School of Film and Television in Brooklyn last semester and hope to hear shortly about this semester.
I ran a staff development seminar for seven teachers in Brooklyn schools on the subject of use of scenic design in the classroom to enhance students' math skills.
So I have been busy, but not so busy that I don't have time to add news and stories. That said, I'm also adding a new story to the Rob's Creative Outlet page. It's at the long end of a short story (over 7000 words), but it can be read in 20 minutes, so give it a shot.
I've recorded three book projects for Azimuth-Interactive Company's latest series of software tutorial book/CD-ROM projects.
I've been working part time at Baruch College theater.
I taught an after-school program in theatrical lighting at the Life Academy High School of Film and Television in Brooklyn last semester and hope to hear shortly about this semester.
I ran a staff development seminar for seven teachers in Brooklyn schools on the subject of use of scenic design in the classroom to enhance students' math skills.
So I have been busy, but not so busy that I don't have time to add news and stories. That said, I'm also adding a new story to the Rob's Creative Outlet page. It's at the long end of a short story (over 7000 words), but it can be read in 20 minutes, so give it a shot.
Monday, July 14, 2008
New Voiceover Project
I'm very happy to announce that I have begun recording narration for a new series from Azimuth-Interactive, a publisher of software instructional books with CD-ROM disks included. I'm one of two voices to guide users through the mysteries of Windows Vista operating system. This is the second series of books that I have been involved with from the Azimuth-Interactive company.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
"The Misadventures of Julia Child"
Michelle Ramoni's one-woman show, "The Misadventures of Julia Child" had a successful run in the Manhattan Repertory Theater's Summer Play Festival this past week. Michelle and I will be adding new material during the summer and looking forward to another appearance in the Women at Work Festival this October at the Stage Left Studio.
In other news, I am continuing to work on mounting "Take the 5 Train to Fallujah". As of today there is no scheduled performance.
In other news, I am continuing to work on mounting "Take the 5 Train to Fallujah". As of today there is no scheduled performance.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
The News Has Returned! (after a long absence)
I've been unspeakably neglectful. Busy running my life's essentials and not bothering with what I've been truly wanting to do with my life. Survival rather than full out living.
There's news. There has been news that went unreported, but all that is done with.
I've been working with and directing Michelle Ramoni, a very talented actress. Her one-woman show, The Misadventures of Julia Child has enjoyed three short runs here in NYC, two of those in festivals produced by the Stage Left Studio. Now, a third run in Manhattan Repertory Theater's Summer Festival!
The Misadventures of Julia Child was written by Michelle Ramoni with additional material and directed by me. Upcoming performances will be at the Manhattan Repertory Theater, 303 W. 42nd Street (cross street is 8th Ave.), Suite 308, June 25, 26, & 27 @ 9:00pm, admission is $20.
It's funny. Contains adult content and language.
There's news. There has been news that went unreported, but all that is done with.
I've been working with and directing Michelle Ramoni, a very talented actress. Her one-woman show, The Misadventures of Julia Child has enjoyed three short runs here in NYC, two of those in festivals produced by the Stage Left Studio. Now, a third run in Manhattan Repertory Theater's Summer Festival!
The Misadventures of Julia Child was written by Michelle Ramoni with additional material and directed by me. Upcoming performances will be at the Manhattan Repertory Theater, 303 W. 42nd Street (cross street is 8th Ave.), Suite 308, June 25, 26, & 27 @ 9:00pm, admission is $20.
It's funny. Contains adult content and language.
Monday, November 13, 2006
"The Confrontation"
I was cast in "The Confrontation", a short film by Joseph Latimore. The film was shot in late August and had a screening at Anthology Film Archives on Second Avenue in the East Village. I play the Russian immigrant father of a woman who has a child from a one-night stand with a nightclub bartender. I'm very pleased to say it is a lead role and the film looks great. It is making the festival circuit.
Monday, November 28, 2005
Upcoming Appearance on "Save Our History"!
Last September I was cast and shot a segment on the upcoming installment of "Save Our History" on The History Channel. The show airs December 10th and focuses on FBI agent Robert Wittman, the head of the Arts and Antiquities division of the Philadelphia office of the FBI.
Agent Wittman was raised in a family of antique dealers and practically grew up in an antique store. After joining the FBI he was placed in the division because of his knowledge of art and antiques, and has solved major cases of art theft including the recent Rembrandt self portrait that was recovered in Stockholm worth $42,000,000.
Since he works undercover, posing as an art collector, he only appears in silhouette in the show. He was at the shoot working as a consultant to make the show as accurate as possible. I was thrilled to be introduced to him and speak with such a fascinating person.
I portrayed a man who set up his own private museum of stolen artifacts. A heating and air conditioning contractor who had a museum as a client, he paid off a custodian to steal things that were in storage rooms, justifying it to himself that it was just gathering dust and that he was taking better care of the artifacts himself, and that since they were in storage rooms, at least he was appreciating them. At the time of his arrest he had over $2,000,000 worth of items in his home, including John Brown's rifle from the storming of Fort Sumpter.
Check out details at:
http://www.saveourhistory.com/tv_schedule/index.html
Agent Wittman was raised in a family of antique dealers and practically grew up in an antique store. After joining the FBI he was placed in the division because of his knowledge of art and antiques, and has solved major cases of art theft including the recent Rembrandt self portrait that was recovered in Stockholm worth $42,000,000.
Since he works undercover, posing as an art collector, he only appears in silhouette in the show. He was at the shoot working as a consultant to make the show as accurate as possible. I was thrilled to be introduced to him and speak with such a fascinating person.
I portrayed a man who set up his own private museum of stolen artifacts. A heating and air conditioning contractor who had a museum as a client, he paid off a custodian to steal things that were in storage rooms, justifying it to himself that it was just gathering dust and that he was taking better care of the artifacts himself, and that since they were in storage rooms, at least he was appreciating them. At the time of his arrest he had over $2,000,000 worth of items in his home, including John Brown's rifle from the storming of Fort Sumpter.
Check out details at:
http://www.saveourhistory.com/tv_schedule/index.html
