I’ve performed my last show for 2012 and have been adjusting to the time away from acting. I do have to admit that I am already eyeballing a few opportunities to pursue in January; but I told myself I would be done for the year after the last Much Ado and I have held to that. By any measure it has been the acting-est year of my life, and I have to marvel when I consider just how many tricks of fate had to happen, and how many directors had to take gambles on me, in order for me to have enjoyed and learned so much.
Here’s a little picture-tour through some of the roles I played:
January: as ”Mr. Blake” in The Scent of Hostility, a 10-minute play written by Jeffery Rockey for the 24-Hour Creative showcase at Camino Real Playhouse, directed by Jessica Morrow
March/April: as “Sagot” in Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile, produced at STAGEStheatre in Fullerton, directed by Anthony Galleran
April/May: as “The Interviewer” in Amanda DeMaio’s Unrelenting Relaxation, produced at STAGEStheatre in Fullerton, directed by Mike Martin. I was onstage the entire show but the audience essentially didn’t see my face until curtain call – acting with just my voice and my shoulders/back-of-skull was one of the most intense acting challenges of my life.
July/August: Backstage as “Lord Mayor of London” in Shakespeare’s Richard III, produced at Shakespeare Orange County, directed by Carl Reggiardo. I also played the role of “Clarence”.
August/September: as “Borachio” in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, produced at Shakespeare Orange County, directed by Thomas F. Bradac.
September: as “Dr. Ivan” in The 4th Floor, a 24-Hour Play Production staged at the Avery Schreiber Theatre, directed by Bree Pavey & Paul Storiale.
October/November/December: as “Dogberry” in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, produced at Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre, directed by Denise Devin. I also played the role of “Friar Francis”.
November: Shakespeare Orange County’s production of Much Ado About Nothing is revived for two performances at the La Mirada Performing Arts Center
November: as Bonus Mystery Character who will appear on YouTube in 2013!