JANUARY 2013 INTERVIEWS - PODCASTS
LISA KAY
Lisa Kay has always felt that there was more to life than the plane on which we live, go to work, and fall in love. She feels that we are all wired for more, whether one calls it psychic or intuitive ability, we all have within ourselves a deep connection to the universe. Devoted to her work and dedicated to sharing the wisdom that she has acquired along her journey; Lisa’s primary desire is to help foster the physical-spiritual connection and to facilitate personal growth.As a former, criminal justice student and New York City Police Department intern, Lisa has learned that fear rules a lot of our actions. We have been conditioned to fear what we don’t know; we’ve learned to anticipate the worst and hope for the best. Lisa believes that we don’t have to live with all the limitations we place on ourselves, nor fear our own mortality.
Whether she is working in the present or communicating with spirits who are no longer on this plane, it is important to Lisa to remain grounded. Ultimately, it is her hope that by sharing the messages she receives, people will see that life does indeed continue beyond the physical plane. As an interpreter for the spirit world, Lisa feels that it is paramount that she pays attention to the way she delivers the message. Each reading is delivered with compassion, understanding and love, otherwise, Lisa feels that the message gets diluted, or not heard at all. In addition to her phone readings, seminars, and group readings, Lisa enjoys using her gift by providing spiritual readings at charitable events. She was invited by WRKI I95 radio in Danbury, CT to do readings for their "Guy in the Sky" fundraiser for The United Way of Northern Fairfield County. Lisa has also been featured in various newspapers and magazines, and continues to be a featured guest on national radio shows.
Lisa Kay has clients throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan. She is currently writing her first book about how the evolution of her ability as a psychic medium changed Lisa from a skeptic into a believer. The remarkable stories in the book also illustrate how the process of sharing her gift has changed her life and the lives of those she touches.
Whether she is working in the present or communicating with spirits who are no longer on this plane, it is important to Lisa to remain grounded. Ultimately, it is her hope that by sharing the messages she receives, people will see that life does indeed continue beyond the physical plane. As an interpreter for the spirit world, Lisa feels that it is paramount that she pays attention to the way she delivers the message. Each reading is delivered with compassion, understanding and love, otherwise, Lisa feels that the message gets diluted, or not heard at all. In addition to her phone readings, seminars, and group readings, Lisa enjoys using her gift by providing spiritual readings at charitable events. She was invited by WRKI I95 radio in Danbury, CT to do readings for their "Guy in the Sky" fundraiser for The United Way of Northern Fairfield County. Lisa has also been featured in various newspapers and magazines, and continues to be a featured guest on national radio shows.
Lisa Kay has clients throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan. She is currently writing her first book about how the evolution of her ability as a psychic medium changed Lisa from a skeptic into a believer. The remarkable stories in the book also illustrate how the process of sharing her gift has changed her life and the lives of those she touches.
KRISTEN JOHNSTON
Kristen Johnston’s career includes theater, film and television. She won two Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series playing Sally Solomon on the iconic television series “3rd Rock from the Sun.” Now she leads a stellar cast (which includes Donald Faison, Wayne Knight, Kelly Stables and David Alan Basche) in TV Land’s brand-new hit comedy “The Exes,” which starts it's second season in June. Other television shows include “ER,” “Ugly Betty,” and “Bored To Death,” not to mention her unforgettable portrayal of Lexi Featherstone, the party girl who falls to her death on “Sex and the City.”
Johnston made her screen debut in the short film "The Debt," which won a number of awards at international film festivals including the 1993 Cannes Film Festival. She’s gone on to co-star in such films as “The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas,” “Strangers with Candy,” “Music & Lyrics,” and “Bride Wars,” as well as Amy Heckerling’s upcoming “Vamps.” This spring, she can be seen in “L!fe Happens,” alongside Krysten Ritter and Kate Bosworth.
She’s also had a long and celebrated theater career. Recently, she was nominated for a 2010 Drama Desk Award (outstanding lead actress in a play) for her performance as ‘Lily Darnley’ in the hit production of “So Help Me God!”. Her other theater credits include “Love Song” on the West End, “The Women” on Broadway, “Baltimore Waltz” and “Aunt Dan and Lemon” as well as “Much Ado About Nothing,” “Twelfth Night,” and "The Skin Of Our Teeth" at the Public Theater in Central Park. Johnston’s been a long-time member of The Atlantic Theater Company, where she starred in “The Lights” by Howard Korder at Lincoln Center (Drama Desk Award - nomination best supporting actress) and "Scarcity" by Lucy Thurber.
Kristen teaches acting at NYU (the Atlantic Acting School), and with MCC’s youth outreach program. She is also co-founder and executive director of SLAM, a board of New Yorkers dedicated to seeing that NYC gets its first sober high school. For more information, visit slamnyc.org
Her first book, “GUTS, the endless follies and tiny triumphs of a giant disaster” (Gallery books at Simon & Schuster) will hit bookstores on March 13th, 2012.
Johnston made her screen debut in the short film "The Debt," which won a number of awards at international film festivals including the 1993 Cannes Film Festival. She’s gone on to co-star in such films as “The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas,” “Strangers with Candy,” “Music & Lyrics,” and “Bride Wars,” as well as Amy Heckerling’s upcoming “Vamps.” This spring, she can be seen in “L!fe Happens,” alongside Krysten Ritter and Kate Bosworth.
She’s also had a long and celebrated theater career. Recently, she was nominated for a 2010 Drama Desk Award (outstanding lead actress in a play) for her performance as ‘Lily Darnley’ in the hit production of “So Help Me God!”. Her other theater credits include “Love Song” on the West End, “The Women” on Broadway, “Baltimore Waltz” and “Aunt Dan and Lemon” as well as “Much Ado About Nothing,” “Twelfth Night,” and "The Skin Of Our Teeth" at the Public Theater in Central Park. Johnston’s been a long-time member of The Atlantic Theater Company, where she starred in “The Lights” by Howard Korder at Lincoln Center (Drama Desk Award - nomination best supporting actress) and "Scarcity" by Lucy Thurber.
Kristen teaches acting at NYU (the Atlantic Acting School), and with MCC’s youth outreach program. She is also co-founder and executive director of SLAM, a board of New Yorkers dedicated to seeing that NYC gets its first sober high school. For more information, visit slamnyc.org
Her first book, “GUTS, the endless follies and tiny triumphs of a giant disaster” (Gallery books at Simon & Schuster) will hit bookstores on March 13th, 2012.
STEVE SILVERMAN
The Inn is a brand new web series, by award-winning, writer and director, Steve Silverman. The series stars Crystal Chappell, Mark Gantt, Denise Alexander, Chuck Sloan, Ray Proscia, Kyle David Pierce, and Stuart Allan. There's something eerie about THE INN. Tune in to find out!
Steve also wrote, directed, and produced Pretty the Series.
Steve also wrote, directed, and produced Pretty the Series.
JON LINDSTROM
Emmy nominated Jon Lindstrom has worked successfully both in front and behind the camera for over 20 years. In January, 2013, he completed post-production on How We Got Away With It, an independent ensemble feature he directed and performed a major role in. Shot entirely on location in Rochester, NY, he also served as the film’s co-writer and co-producer. The film is currently in post-production. In 2011-12, three of his short films, Discedo, A Chance Encounter and The Middle of the Story were official selections in multiple respected film festivals, including the Big Apple and Macon (MaGa) film festivals and the New York Hell’s Kitchen Film Festival.
Recent award winning films as an actor include co-starring with Wendie Malick in What Happens Next (Opening Night Selection/Festival Favorite- 2010 Philadelphia QFest, Official Selection- the 2011 Hollywood and Flickers: Rhode Island film festivals, plus 2011 festivals in Miami, San Diego, North Carolina and Bremen, Germany. Also, The Sacrifice (Winner Best Ensemble Cast (shared with Molly C. Quinn, Chris Mulkey & Darby Stanchfield)- 2009 Monaco International Film Festival), and The Double Born (Winner Best Feature/Thriller- 2008 Bare Bones Film Festival).
Mr. Lindstrom co-wrote and co-executive produced the 2007 HBO/Time Warner feature film, The Hard Easy, starring Vera Farmiga, Bruce Dern and Peter Weller and appeared in the blockbuster, Must Love Dogs, opposite Diane Lane.
His extensive acting experience includes long running parts on the daytime dramas, As The World Turns, for which he received the 2010 Emmy Nomination as Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and Port Charles and General Hospital. Other television credits of note: Blue Bloods, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Everwood. Telefilms include McBride: Dogged with John Larroquette, While the Children Sleep, directed by Russell Mulcahy, Ice Dreams with Jerry Stiller, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge with Halle Berry, The Alamo: Thirteen Days To Glory with Alec Baldwin, Right On Track with Beverly Mitchell and Brie Larson, and Fall From Grace alongside Kevin Spacey and Bernadette Peters.
Music has always played a strong role in his creative and professional journey. A lifelong drummer, his band The High Lonesome recorded the album Feel Free To Do So, which garnered much industry praise and "most added" status for two singles on the Billboard Hot 100. The band recently recorded new songs for their latest release, The High Lonesome Collector's Album 1995-2010.
He discusses his return to General Hospital and his new movie.
Recent award winning films as an actor include co-starring with Wendie Malick in What Happens Next (Opening Night Selection/Festival Favorite- 2010 Philadelphia QFest, Official Selection- the 2011 Hollywood and Flickers: Rhode Island film festivals, plus 2011 festivals in Miami, San Diego, North Carolina and Bremen, Germany. Also, The Sacrifice (Winner Best Ensemble Cast (shared with Molly C. Quinn, Chris Mulkey & Darby Stanchfield)- 2009 Monaco International Film Festival), and The Double Born (Winner Best Feature/Thriller- 2008 Bare Bones Film Festival).
Mr. Lindstrom co-wrote and co-executive produced the 2007 HBO/Time Warner feature film, The Hard Easy, starring Vera Farmiga, Bruce Dern and Peter Weller and appeared in the blockbuster, Must Love Dogs, opposite Diane Lane.
His extensive acting experience includes long running parts on the daytime dramas, As The World Turns, for which he received the 2010 Emmy Nomination as Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and Port Charles and General Hospital. Other television credits of note: Blue Bloods, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Everwood. Telefilms include McBride: Dogged with John Larroquette, While the Children Sleep, directed by Russell Mulcahy, Ice Dreams with Jerry Stiller, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge with Halle Berry, The Alamo: Thirteen Days To Glory with Alec Baldwin, Right On Track with Beverly Mitchell and Brie Larson, and Fall From Grace alongside Kevin Spacey and Bernadette Peters.
Music has always played a strong role in his creative and professional journey. A lifelong drummer, his band The High Lonesome recorded the album Feel Free To Do So, which garnered much industry praise and "most added" status for two singles on the Billboard Hot 100. The band recently recorded new songs for their latest release, The High Lonesome Collector's Album 1995-2010.
He discusses his return to General Hospital and his new movie.
MERYL STARR
Meryl Starr, Personal Organizer, and owner of Let’s Get Organized, has been in business since 1993 and has done more than her fair share of tidying up, from humble apartments to the homes of Holly-wood celebrities. Her diverse roster of clients has ranged from Hollywood executives, leaders in Finance, Real Estate Entertainment and Fashion. Meryl is known as one of the country’s top Organizers because she specializes in transforming people’s lives. Her clients not only get more organized, but learn to use the power & freedom that comes with being more organized. She attributes her success to her keen intuition and ability to understand her client’s needs, along with her experience and dedication to her work. Since Meryl believes good organization shouldn't be a trade secret, she often shares her professional tips on television, on radio, in print, and in person. She’s also the Bestselling author of The Home Organizing Workbook and it’s sequel The Personal Organizing Workbook.
TAKE 2 RADIO CELEBRATION
Take 2 Radio celebrates 1/2 million listeners/downloads with a special show featuring Old Dogs New Tricks cast. ODNT is a comedic, fast-paced & serialized web series getting ready to enter its second season. The series chronicles through the friendship and tribulations of four diverse and otherwise successful West Hollywood men – each one located squarely within middle age.
Michael Damian drops by to discuss his brand new movie, "The Sweeter Side of Life" and we'll play his brand new song, "Rock My Heart".
Soap Socialite's Jason and Bren will stop by and talk about their upcoming event.
And special guest, Lauralee Bell, (aka Crickett, Y&R) stops in to say hello!
Michael Damian drops by to discuss his brand new movie, "The Sweeter Side of Life" and we'll play his brand new song, "Rock My Heart".
Soap Socialite's Jason and Bren will stop by and talk about their upcoming event.
And special guest, Lauralee Bell, (aka Crickett, Y&R) stops in to say hello!
CHRISTIAN LEBLANC
Christian LeBlanc currently plays Michael Baldwin on The Young and the Restless. He first played the role from 1991 to 1993, and then resumed the role in 1997. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for the role six times, and won for Outstanding Lead Actor award in 2005, 2007, and 2009. He previously starred on another soap opera, As the World Turns, playing Kirk McColl from June 2, 1983 until the summer of 1985. Christian appeared on As The World Turns again as his Y&R character Michael Baldwin on April 4 and 5th of 2005 when the character was crossed over to assist Jack and Carly Snyder in a custody suit.
He also made a guest appearance on the Showtime late-night cable TV series Red Shoe Diaries, and reprised the role for a video movie.
LeBlanc also appeared alongside The Young and the Restless co-star Tracey E. Bregman in the video for I Keep On Loving You by Reba McEntire in 2010.
On May 20, 2005, June 15, 2007, and August 30, 2009, LeBlanc won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor for his role on Y&R. He was previously nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 1999, 2000, 2003 and 2004.
He also made a guest appearance on the Showtime late-night cable TV series Red Shoe Diaries, and reprised the role for a video movie.
LeBlanc also appeared alongside The Young and the Restless co-star Tracey E. Bregman in the video for I Keep On Loving You by Reba McEntire in 2010.
On May 20, 2005, June 15, 2007, and August 30, 2009, LeBlanc won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor for his role on Y&R. He was previously nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 1999, 2000, 2003 and 2004.
VINCENT IRIZARRY
Vincent Irizarry got his start in daytime television in 1983 as Brandon/Lujack Luvonaczek Spaulding on Guiding Light. His character was paired up with Beth Raines (then Judi Evans Luciano) and they were considered a "supercouple." He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1985, but lost to future All My Children co-star Michael E. Knight. He then moved on to play Dr. Scott Clark from 1987 to 1989 onSanta Barbara. He also portrayed the role of Lujack Spaulding's twin brother, Nick McHenry Spaulding on Guiding Light from July 1991 to February 26, 1996. Irizarry returned for a cameo guest appearance in late-December 1996.
Later, Irizarry was cast in the role of Dr. David Hayward on the soap opera All My Children, a role he originated in 1997. Irizarry also crossed over to One Life to Live, during the infamous baby-swap storyline in 2005. In September 2006, after almost ten years as David, Irizarry was fired from AMC due to a lack of storyline. He portrayed David until November 28, 2006.
However, Irizarry was briefly brought back to Guilding Light as Nick Spaulding in a brief cameo guest appearance in the Fall of 2006, which aired in December 2006. In November 2006, Irizarry joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as the character David Chow, first airing in the U.S. on January 9, 2007. David Chow was romantically involved with Carmen Mesta, played by Marisa Ramirez, who was murdered soon afterward. Originally contracted for thirteen weeks, Irizarry's character proved popular and his stay on Y&R was extended. He went on later to a romantic relationship with Nikki Newman while she was separated from husband Victor, but eventually decided to break up his relationship with Nikki due to his difficulties with gambling. Chow was then killed in a car accident on August 1, 2008.
On August 17, 2008, a spokesperson for All My Children confirmed that Irizarry would reprise the role of David Hayward. Irizarry returned to the studio in September and first appeared on-screen in October, continuing in the role until September 13, 2010, and returning full-time on November 22, 2010.
In 2010, Irizarry will be guest starring in a role on NCIS: Los Angeles.
On November 22, 2010, Irizarry returned to his role on All My Children as David Hayward.
He also played Cpl. Fragetti in the movie "Heartbreak Ridge."
In December,2012, Irizarry announced on his Facebook page that he would be joining Prospect Park's online reboot of "All My Children" scheduled for spring of 2013. He will reprise his emmy award winning role of "Dr. David Hayward" that he originated in 1997.
Later, Irizarry was cast in the role of Dr. David Hayward on the soap opera All My Children, a role he originated in 1997. Irizarry also crossed over to One Life to Live, during the infamous baby-swap storyline in 2005. In September 2006, after almost ten years as David, Irizarry was fired from AMC due to a lack of storyline. He portrayed David until November 28, 2006.
However, Irizarry was briefly brought back to Guilding Light as Nick Spaulding in a brief cameo guest appearance in the Fall of 2006, which aired in December 2006. In November 2006, Irizarry joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as the character David Chow, first airing in the U.S. on January 9, 2007. David Chow was romantically involved with Carmen Mesta, played by Marisa Ramirez, who was murdered soon afterward. Originally contracted for thirteen weeks, Irizarry's character proved popular and his stay on Y&R was extended. He went on later to a romantic relationship with Nikki Newman while she was separated from husband Victor, but eventually decided to break up his relationship with Nikki due to his difficulties with gambling. Chow was then killed in a car accident on August 1, 2008.
On August 17, 2008, a spokesperson for All My Children confirmed that Irizarry would reprise the role of David Hayward. Irizarry returned to the studio in September and first appeared on-screen in October, continuing in the role until September 13, 2010, and returning full-time on November 22, 2010.
In 2010, Irizarry will be guest starring in a role on NCIS: Los Angeles.
On November 22, 2010, Irizarry returned to his role on All My Children as David Hayward.
He also played Cpl. Fragetti in the movie "Heartbreak Ridge."
In December,2012, Irizarry announced on his Facebook page that he would be joining Prospect Park's online reboot of "All My Children" scheduled for spring of 2013. He will reprise his emmy award winning role of "Dr. David Hayward" that he originated in 1997.
CRYSTAL CHAPPELL
Two-time Emmy Award Winning actress Crystal Chappell never stops! She won an Emmy in 2002 for Outstanding Supporting Actress as Olivia on CBS-TV’s “Guiding Light” as well as a 2011 Emmy for Outstanding Special Class Short Format for her web-series “Venice,” which she wrote, produced and created. “Venice” revolves around a warm community of people who reside in Venice Beach, California. In addition, she also received Soap Opera Award’s “Hottest Female Star,” and recently joined the cast of CBS-TV’s “Bold and Beautiful” as Danielle. As if that was not enough, she is also working on her second web-series “The Grove,” which is currently in post-production. The show revolves around a wealthy and a working class family, their similarities and differences, yet both consider The Grove their home.
For the past two years, Crystal reprised her role of Dr. Carly Manning on NBC-TV’s “Days of Our Lives.” Prior to DAYS, Crystal starred as Olivia Spencer on CBS-TV’s “Guiding Light.” She garnered great attention and praise for her extraordinary performance in “Guiding Light’s” “Otalia” storyline, in which two women unexpectedly come to realize they have fallen in love. Crystal received such acclaim and the story was so well received that she was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in 2010. Her web-series “Venice” was created in response to this storyline. In 2002, she won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and received other nominations for the same role in 2005, 2006 and 2010.
Crystal also starred for two years as Maggie Carpenter on ABC-TV’s “One Life To Live” and has also enjoyed working on prime time television including a guest-starring role on CBS-TV’s “Pensacola, Wings of Gold” with James Brolin, USA Network’s “Silk Stalkings” and one of the top rated episodes of “Poltergeist,” to name just a few. Her myriad of fans continue to follow and support this versatile and talented actress in all of her endeavors, and Crystal appreciates and loves each and every one of them.
Although Crystal is most appreciative of her fans, awards and recognition, her proudest achievements are her sons Jacob Walker and Dylan Michael Sabatino.
She stopped by to chat about her stellar career and new web series, The Grove.
For the past two years, Crystal reprised her role of Dr. Carly Manning on NBC-TV’s “Days of Our Lives.” Prior to DAYS, Crystal starred as Olivia Spencer on CBS-TV’s “Guiding Light.” She garnered great attention and praise for her extraordinary performance in “Guiding Light’s” “Otalia” storyline, in which two women unexpectedly come to realize they have fallen in love. Crystal received such acclaim and the story was so well received that she was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in 2010. Her web-series “Venice” was created in response to this storyline. In 2002, she won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and received other nominations for the same role in 2005, 2006 and 2010.
Crystal also starred for two years as Maggie Carpenter on ABC-TV’s “One Life To Live” and has also enjoyed working on prime time television including a guest-starring role on CBS-TV’s “Pensacola, Wings of Gold” with James Brolin, USA Network’s “Silk Stalkings” and one of the top rated episodes of “Poltergeist,” to name just a few. Her myriad of fans continue to follow and support this versatile and talented actress in all of her endeavors, and Crystal appreciates and loves each and every one of them.
Although Crystal is most appreciative of her fans, awards and recognition, her proudest achievements are her sons Jacob Walker and Dylan Michael Sabatino.
She stopped by to chat about her stellar career and new web series, The Grove.
CARLY STEEL
On-air personality/host/actress Carly Steel is known best for her work on TV Guide Network, EPIX, Livestream, & Dick Clark Productions. She is also an Audi brand ambassador and former Vogue editor. She also appeared in the Denzel Washington film UNSTOPPABLE. She was recently tapped to be one of the Red Carpet Hosts for Dick Clark Productions/ABC during the American Music Awards which took place last November as well as hosted the Livestream on the red carpet during the Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 premiere that opened on November 12th. She dropped by to chat about her successful career
EILEEN CAREY
Eileen Carey, one of California Country’s most popular singer-songwriters, recently released the first single off her 4th CD, Let It Go, produced by Travis Allen Childress and recorded at Nashville Tracks; a pop-crossover remake of The Pretender’s “Don’t Get Me Wrong” that is destined for radio stardom. In 2012 Eileen Carey, the two-time Los Angeles Music Awards (Americana Album of the Year 2009 & the 2010 Los Angeles Music Awards "Producer's Choice - Dance Single of The Year") winner and South Bay (L.A.) Music Awards recipient, was named an Artist Ambassador for international beauty salon chain Supercuts, resulting in a hugely successful summer season of engagements (Venice Summerfest for the Make A Wish Foundation, Orange County Fair, Sawdust Arts Festival, LA County Fair) with her band and music director/guitarist John McDuffie, whom she shares with the legendary Rita Coolidge. Carey, a veteran actress with roles in Hoffa, Basic Instinct and the original Batman movie, joined the original “Uh-Huh Girls” supporting Ray Charles in a national Pepsi advertising campaign with a Super Bowl airing as well.
CYNTHIA PRESTON
Cynthia Preston is a Canadian born actress who is best known for her role as, Faith Rosco, on the ABC daytime Drama, General Hospital, from 2002 to 2005. She has starred on both the big and small screen and has many television roles to her credit such as CSI, Bones, Two and a Half Men, and Numbers. She stopped by to chat about what she's been up to of late and her upcoming projects.
ROCK WILK
An actor, a playwright and a poet, New York City's own Rock Wilk is also a socially and politically charged vocalist and an accomplished multi-instrumentalist. He creates all of this art while riding the subways of NYC. Along with being a Nuyorican Poet's semifinalist and 2010 runoffs qualifier for The Nuyorican's national team, Rock also was recently a featured performer for Amnesty International at an event for human rights. Rock will be appearing in his first feature film, Jamesy Boy, which stars James Woods, Mary Louise Parker and Ving Rhames, which will be released in early 2013.
He has worked as a studio and touring background vocalist for many years, most recently singing with the legendary Patti LaBelle and contributing vocal and horn arrangements to the Grammy Award winning Les Paul compilation album, LES PAUL AND FRIENDS.
Rock's music can also be heard on such TV shows as MTV's The Real World and Making The Band, among others.
Rock's first play, BROKE WIDE OPEN, was presented in July of 2010 at undergroundzero, as part of the Playgroundzero Festival at PS 122 in Manhattan. Rock also toured BROKE WIDE OPEN “unplugged” all over the United States, a “stripped down” version of the show that is simply Rock on stage, telling his story in various different types of venues such as art galleries, schools, community centers, public parks, street corners and small theaters.
BROKE WIDE OPEN was presented in August of 2011 as part of The Camden Fringe Festival in London, England, and had a sold out performance a few months later at The United Solo Theatre Festival on Theatre ROW in New York City. BROKE WIDE OPEN was also recently a part of the 2012 main stage season at The Passage Theatre in Trenton, NJ, and after six years of this amazing journey, BROKE WIDE OPEN finally had it's opening Off Broadway, this past October 6th, and ran for over 3 months at The New Theatre at 45th Street in New York City to great reviews. Rock is currently developing his second play called PRIVILEGE.
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He has worked as a studio and touring background vocalist for many years, most recently singing with the legendary Patti LaBelle and contributing vocal and horn arrangements to the Grammy Award winning Les Paul compilation album, LES PAUL AND FRIENDS.
Rock's music can also be heard on such TV shows as MTV's The Real World and Making The Band, among others.
Rock's first play, BROKE WIDE OPEN, was presented in July of 2010 at undergroundzero, as part of the Playgroundzero Festival at PS 122 in Manhattan. Rock also toured BROKE WIDE OPEN “unplugged” all over the United States, a “stripped down” version of the show that is simply Rock on stage, telling his story in various different types of venues such as art galleries, schools, community centers, public parks, street corners and small theaters.
BROKE WIDE OPEN was presented in August of 2011 as part of The Camden Fringe Festival in London, England, and had a sold out performance a few months later at The United Solo Theatre Festival on Theatre ROW in New York City. BROKE WIDE OPEN was also recently a part of the 2012 main stage season at The Passage Theatre in Trenton, NJ, and after six years of this amazing journey, BROKE WIDE OPEN finally had it's opening Off Broadway, this past October 6th, and ran for over 3 months at The New Theatre at 45th Street in New York City to great reviews. Rock is currently developing his second play called PRIVILEGE.
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SUZE LANIER-BRAMLETT
Suze Lanier-Bramlett is a Los Angeles-based film, TV and stage actress, as well as a singer/songwriter. She is best known for starring in the original horror classic, "The Hills Have Eyes" in the role of Brenda. She is also known for her recurring role as Bambi, John Travolta's girlfriend in late '70's sitcom, "Welcome Back, Kotter," as well as originating the role of Chrissy on the popular sitcom "Three's Company." Her new film, "Cut", is scheduled for a Halloween 2012 release. She will begin shooting a new fim, "Mountain Boys" this coming January 2013. Suze also recently worked with Oren Peli in "Area 51," also scheduled for 2012 release.Lanier-Bramlett starred and guest-starred on many TV sitcoms and episodics throughout the years. She was Miss Dazzle in the comic-based TV series, "Electra Woman and Dyna Girl" and performed stand-up comedy in the series, "Sha Na Na;" "Tony Orlando & Dawn" (on which she was a series regular); and guest-starred in classics such as, "Alice"; "Phyllis"; "Police Woman"; "Happy Days"; "Barnaby Jones"; "So Little Time" (with the Olsen Twins); and starred in many movies-of-the-week like "Madame X," and "The Night The Bridge Fell Down," to name a few.
On the music side, Suze's recently-released "Swamp Cabaret" has been receiving rave reviews and airplay nationally and internationally. - "element of drama, comedy, and a great deal of introspection on this disc...and Suze handles each nicely. She dropped by on to chat about her amazing career & upcoming projects.
On the music side, Suze's recently-released "Swamp Cabaret" has been receiving rave reviews and airplay nationally and internationally. - "element of drama, comedy, and a great deal of introspection on this disc...and Suze handles each nicely. She dropped by on to chat about her amazing career & upcoming projects.
DAVID CHOKACHI
Actor David Chokachi is best known for his role as Cody Madison in the worldwide television phenomenon, “Baywatch.” David’s introduction to the series in its sixth season earned him an enormous fan-base and the distinction of being voted one of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People.” His successful foray into television paved the way for his winning roles in TNT’s original hit series “Witchblade,” The N’s “Beyond the Break” and a variety of films including the Sundance hit “Psycho Beach Party,” independent sci-fi thriller “The Dreamless” and Sony’s action flick “Bats 2″ for the Sci-Fi Channel. Audiences welcomed David’s return to TV in the starring role as Justin Healy in “Beyond the Break,” an MTV Networks series. An international hit, the role allowed David to enjoy two of his passions: surfing and bringing awareness to important water-related issues on behalf of the charities he supports. David was also recently featured as part of the cast of the VH-1 reality series, “Confessions of a Teen Idol.” David is also a devout environmentalist and animal advocate. He is on the board of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and is actively involved with Waterkeeper Alliance, Surfrider Foundation and Vital Ground. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Susan, and Cami, the dog they rescued.
JAMES C BURNS
James C. Burns is no stranger to acting. He's starred on the big screen in movies such as Dead Season, Transformers, & Mob Rules to name a few. He's made numerous television appearances; starring in recurring and guest roles on, Criminal Minds, Cold Case, CSI:NY, & Burn Notice, as well as the daytime dramas, The Young and the Restless, General Hospital, & Passions. The video gaming community knows him best as Sgt. Frank Woods in Call of Duty: Black Ops. He stopped by to chat about his vast career & forthcoming plans.
FRAN DRESCHER
Fran Drescher is an actress, author, philanthropist, and a leading health advocate. She currently stars as Los Angeles florist Fran in TV Land’s new sitcom ‘Happily Divorced.’ Written by Fran Drescher (‘The Nanny‘) and Peter Marc Jacobson (‘The Nanny‘), ‘Happily Divorced‘ is inspired by Fran Drescher’s real life experience and follows Los Angeles florist Fran, whose 18-year marriage ends suddenly when her husband announces he’s gay. Fran received two Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe nominations for her portrayal as the lovable Miss Fine on the hit CBS series ‘The Nanny,’ a show she also created, wrote, directed and executive produced.She is the author of Enter Whining and Cancer Schmancer; both of which made the New York Times Best Seller list.
Fran is a cancer survivor of 12 years. A leading health advocate, Fran is the President and visionary of the Cancer Schmancer Movement. She was instrumental in getting the United States’ first Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act passed into law and is now working with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to use the appropriated funds to best reach all women. Fran has also been appointed to the distinguished position of Special Envoy for Women’s Health Issues by the US State Department.
Take 2 Radio aired this special pre-recorded interview with Fran Drescher in which Fran talks about her passion for health & cancer prevention. This will also kick off Take 2 Radio's, Women's Empowerment Month series.
Fran is a cancer survivor of 12 years. A leading health advocate, Fran is the President and visionary of the Cancer Schmancer Movement. She was instrumental in getting the United States’ first Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act passed into law and is now working with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to use the appropriated funds to best reach all women. Fran has also been appointed to the distinguished position of Special Envoy for Women’s Health Issues by the US State Department.
Take 2 Radio aired this special pre-recorded interview with Fran Drescher in which Fran talks about her passion for health & cancer prevention. This will also kick off Take 2 Radio's, Women's Empowerment Month series.