And that’s how I got here! Ba-dum-bump! My father, the comedian, passed away peacefully this week and I just wanted to share a bit with you, my community, who he was for me. First, I want to express my AWE at the outpouring of love, condolences and just plain support I have received since letting […]
I’m really excited about Ashton Kutcher taking over the reigns at Two and a Half Men. Why? It’s not because I’m a huge fan, it’s because I’m a huge fan of the show itself and wanted it to continue more than anything. I would have actually boycotted it had CBS and the execs rewarded […]
It’s so interesting as actors who simply want to “be up there on that screen, stage, little screen” that we don’t consider what the “end user” wants or needs. We are VERY concerned with our talent and what we want for our career but very few actors take into consideration what this biz is ultimately about – providing entertainment, art, enjoyment for SOMEONE ELSE.
Wonder why I’m calling this “Box Office Fridays”? Well its because movies usually premier (with some exceptions) on a Friday AND my company is call Act Outside the BOX. Seemed a natural fit and I love to do things with alliteration, number sequences, colors…you know marketing CAN be creative! One of the movies opening today […]
So here it is, another year. Funny how we make such a big deal out of the turn of the calendar page. Really, what’s different? Today followed yesterday and precedes tomorrow…just like usual. I guess it’s just the global agreement that this is a chance for us to start over, begin something new or improve […]
Hi all you fabulous ACT-ion oriented actors. Take a peek at this wonderful interview I did several years ago with ForTalent.com on the Business of Show. It stands the test of time and I look exactly the same today, LOL. Though the events mentioned at the end of the interview are no longer running, so […]
A very good place to start. OK, so I have frequent flashbacks to a time when I was about 8 or 9 years old, riding along in the passenger side of the family car while my mom is driving. It′s raining and I′m looking out the window with all of these wonderful thoughts, my head […]
