News

8/31/2010   Cast in "I (Almost) Got Away With It"
I am currently working with a major supporting role as a police detective in one episode of the TV series, "I (Almost) Got Away With It"
 
8/15/2010   The Amazing Mister Excellent accepted into film festival
The feature length film "The Amazing Mister Excellent" has been accepted into the 2010 Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival.
 
8/14/2010   Heart and Soul accepted into Film Festival
Our short film "Heart and Soul" has been accepted into the Silicon Valley Film Festival. Screening on August 21 at the AMD Commons Theater in Sunnyvale.
 
8/14/2010   Lucia di Lammermoor
I sing with the chorus in Festival Opera's new production of Lucia di Lammermoor at the Lesher Regional Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Runs August 7-15.
 
7/31/2010   More improv
See our improv show tonight, Saturday, 7/31 at 7 pm at Pan Theater in Oakland. We perform the Montage, a series of improvised scenes. $10 covers our show and Awkward Face's 8 and 9 pm shows. 2135 Broadway between 21st and 22nd, 2 blocks from 19th Street BART.
 
7/17/2010   Improv show
See our improv show tonight, Saturday, 7/17 at 7 pm at Pan Theater in Oakland. We perform the Montage, a series of improvised scenes. $10 covers our show and Awkward Face's 8 and 9 pm shows. 2135 Broadway between 21st and 22nd, 2 blocks from 19th Street BART.
 
7/10/2010   Madama Butterfly
I sing with the chorus in Festival Opera's new production of Madama Butterfly at the Lesher Regional Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Runs July 10-18.
 
5/27/2010   Grace
The script for this short dramatic film was one of only 25 selected by the Tony Blair Faith Foundation to enter stage two of an international competition for young film makers. Each team has the opportunity to now make their film, competing for the chance to be one of 10 finalists. I played the title character, Grace, in this film about faith and the redemption of a young man.
 
5/23/2010   The Follies
I am singing this afternoon in a trio and chorus at a fun, light musical review. The show is at the First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore, CA at 4 pm.
 
5/22/2010   More improv fun
See our improv show tonight, Saturday, 5/22 at 7 pm at Pan Theater in Oakland. A variety of fast-paced improv games and scenes. $10 covers our show and Awkward Face's 8 and 9 pm shows. 2135 Broadway between 21st and 22nd, 2 blocks from 19th Street BART.
 
5/9/2010   Dream On
My character is one of two in this comedy short whose dreams go in some very unexpected directions.
 
5/1/2010   Banks and guns
From gentle emotion last month to hitting someone in the head with a shotgun this month. My character in this yet-unnamed film looks like such a nice lady, but appearances can be deceiving. This short film was created at the May MMTB event.
 
5/1/2010   Heart and Soul wins first place
Heart and Soul won first place at the May MMTB event.
 
4/3/2010   Heart and Soul
This short film created at the April MMTB event has joy and sorrow, drama and silliness, loss and recovery, and ultimately hope. I was one of a four member ensemble cast.
 
4/3/2010   Take a Seat wins first place
Take a Seat was selected as the first place winner at the April MMTB movie making event.
 
3/6/2010   Take a Seat
Filmed at the March MMTB event, this short explores a modern twist on communication between the sexes. I had one of the two lead roles.
 
3/6/2010   Overeaters places second
Overeaters Recovery was selected by the audience as the second place film at the March MMTB movie making event.
 
2/6/2010   Overeaters Recovery
This short film was conceived of and filmed in two hours during the inaugural MMTB movie making event. My character, one of the leads, was a nutritionist who took her work far, far too seriously.
 
2/23/2010   Improv Fun and Games
See our improv show this Friday, Feb. 26, 8 pm at Pan Theater in Oakland. A variety of fast-paced improv games and scenes. $10 covers both our 8 pm show and our co-troupe's 7 pm show. 2135 Broadway between 21st and 22nd, 2 blocks from 19th Street BART.
 
2/18/2010   Home For the Holidays
The short film, "Home For the Holidays" will be filmed in the next few days. Parents learn that their son is gay when he arrives home from college for Christmas dinner with his boyfriend. I have the role of the mother who tries to keep the peace in a tense situation.
 
1/26/2010   Reel Online
There is a link to my reel from the first "Film" line of my resume. Just select the little film clip icon.
 
12/19/2009   The Floor Store
My first commercial shoot was recently completed, for "The Floor Store". Distribution is the San Francisco Bay area, and the commercial(s) should air starting early January. We were oohing and ahhing over the floor products between takes as much as we were on camera. The selection was overwhelming.
 
10/25/2009   More Storage
I just finished work on the short film "LPs" where I had a supporting role as the nosy manager of the facility. The San Francisco weather cooperated beautifully, although the same cannot be said for the Muni Metro station nearby.
 
8/22/2009   Early viewing of "The Amazing Mr. Excellent"
The cast and crew of "The Amazing Mr. Excellent" enjoyed an early viewing of the film at the Delancey Street Screening Room in San Francisco.
 
7/12/2009   Filming in the Jail
The cast and crew of "The Prisoner" spent two days filming in Oakland's decommissioned city jail. It was the perfect location and truly helped all of the cast get into character. My personal highlight was the opportunity to wear a bullet-proof vest and a full police utility belt. Gadgets are always good.
 
5/24/2009   Death by sniper in "The New Assassins"
I experienced my first "death by gunshot" while filming the short film "The New Assassins". It was a fascinating and fun experience, albeit a messy one.
 
5/19/2009   Researching "The Prisoner" at San Quentin
The cast and production team of "The Prisoner" experienced a remarkable research opportunity today with a five hour tour of San Quentin State Prison. The group talked with inmates and guards, walked through many areas deep inside the complex, and were at most times in the midst of the prison population. The historical and day-to-day knowledge offered to the group were greatly appreciated. The tour impacted all who were on it and should affect many aspects of the film.
 
5/3/2009   The Real Vampires
I just completed work on this film about a man who becomes obsessed with fantasies from his childhood.
 
3/7/2009   Over
Fun Santa Cruz was the location for a couple of scenes I shot for a small short film titled "Over", about a man who could not get over the death of his wife.
 
2/13/2009   Trailer for " Another Look Out the Window"
The trailer for this short film is now online at http://www.vimeo.com/3184096. The film is about the meaning of faith in the modern world and how the path to it might not follow our expectations and traditions.
 
1/30/2009   a Priori
I spent a tiring but fun weekend working on EyeQ Films' entry for the invitation-only 48 Hour Film Project International Shootout 2009. The HD version may be viewed at http://www.vimeo.com/2984533.
 
1/3/2009   The Amazing Mr. Excellent
I recently worked on "The Amazing Mr. Excellent" for the production company Ugly Kids With Guns. This high definition, independent, feature length film is a comedy about "a hapless white suburban father who transforms into a ghetto superhero." It is just entering post production.
 
12/27/2008   Opera: Turandot and Faust
Opera time--I will be appearing in Festival Opera's productions of "Turandot" and "Faust" in Summer, 2009. Festival Opera is located in Walnut Creek, CA.
 
12/15/2008   Another Look Out the Window
I have just finished filming on "Another Look Out the Window" for Gate2Gate Productions. This short film, set in modern day America, examines the meaning of faith and how the path to it might not follow our expectations and traditions.
 

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All the Real Vampires
a Priori
LPs
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Oliver!
Guys and Dolls
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Madama Butterfly
The Merry Widow
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