Acting
When it comes to acting, I liken it to another exercise I do at the gym. At the gym you don't just work out one part of your body; the whole body gets a workout. Thus, as a Creative, getting the chance to act means getting the chance to work out a different set of creative muscles besides getting creative on the computer or with a pencil. Then, on top of that, it's just fun to meet, work with and learn from all the great, talented people you meet on every new production you're involved with.
So here's what I've been involved with lately along with photos of me from some of my favorite productions.
So here's what I've been involved with lately along with photos of me from some of my favorite productions.
MY NEXT SHOW
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12 Angry MenWhat a thrill to be among the cast of Torrance Theatre Company's upcoming production of the classic drama 12 Angry Men!
We started rehearsals January 16, just six weeks away from our March 1 opening night. The show runs for five weekends, every weekend in March, closing on Saturday March 30. Tickets are $25 and they can be reserved by calling the TTC Box Office as (424) 243-6882 or emailing friendsofttc@gmail.com. Performances will be in the theatre at 1316 Cabrillo Avenue in old Downtown Torrance. More information will be updated on the Torrance Theatre Company website closer to opening night. Hope to see you there! UPDATE: We've opened! It's been very interesting to hear and see the audiences reactions during key moments of our show. Good to know they're paying attention to all the evidence. We run for four more weekend, closing on Saturday March 30. And to help you decide to come see us here are first two reviews. Broadway World: 12 ANGRY MEN Brilliantly Staged by Torrance Theatre Company Daily Breeze: Torrance Theatre Company tackles "12 Angry Men" |
Publicity shot from "12 Angry Men". Photo by Brad LaVerne.
MY LAST SHOW
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Fiddler on the RoofLast August, I played The Constable in Torrance Theatre Company's production of the classic musical Fiddler on the Roof. Staged at the James Armstrong Theatre, this became my fourth musical with TTC, after previously joining the casts of two productions of Pirates of Penzance and Damn Yankees.
In an ironic twist tho', my first time cast in a speaking part in a TTC musical also meant my first time not learning significant amounts of choreography in my usual role as ensemble member. And that was sort of a bummer because on this production, we got the rare opportunity to have Mark Esposito as our choreographer. Mark worked with Jerome Robbins on Broadway and so taught our ensemble the original Broadway Fiddler on the Roof dances! The show was very well received by our audiences, and honestly, months later I still get folks at the theatre say it was the best production of Fiddler they'd ever seen. |
From the opening number "Tradition"
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Me all made up as The Constable
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Friends of Torrance Theatre Company
Of the local theatres I've been involved with, I've become most involved with the Torrance Theatre Company. I've performed in a number of musicals for them including Fiddler on the Roof, The Pirates of Penzance, and Damn Yankees. I'm also currently serving on the board of the Friends of Torrance Theatre Company, a non-profit group providing support to TTC with fund-raising efforts and volunteer staffing.
Photos
Some of the productions I've had the pleasure to work on, with the people I've enjoyed sharing the stage with.
