NOW PLAYING - MARCH '10 TROUPE - Volume 37
Storytellers: Lauri FraserAntonio Sacre Greg Swartz Rose Vaswani Clara York Singer / Songwriter: Mystic Pete |
Producers: Lauri FraserJack Freiman Announcer / Writer: Chris PinaSound Engineer: Brina KablerLighting: Brooke Seguin |
PERFORMANCES FROM THIS SHOW
- Song #1 by Mystic Pete ( mp3 )
- "I'm Very Big in Ireland" by Greg Swartz ( mp3 )
- Funny Commercial #1 ( mp3 )
- "Words of Wisdom from Grandma Gloria" by Rose Vaswani ( mp3 )
- Song #2 by Mystic Pete ( mp3 )
- Funny Commercial #2 ( mp3 )
- "Get Me... Out of INDIA" by Lauri Fraser ( mp3 | text )
- "Just Show Up" by Antonio Sacre ( mp3 )
- Song #3 by Mystic Pete ( mp3 )
- Funny Commercial #3 ( mp3 )
- "Fire in the Hole" by Clara York ( mp3 )
- Song #4 by Mystic Pete ( mp3 )
Antonio Sacre, born in Boston to a Cuban father and Irish-American mother, is an internationally touring writer, storyteller, and solo performance artist based in Los Angeles. He earned a BA in English from Boston College and an MA in Theater Arts from Northwestern University. He has performed at the National Book Festival at the Library of Congress, the Kennedy Center, the National Storytelling Festival, and museums, schools, libraries, and festivals internationally.
Visit Antonio's website here: http://www.antoniosacre.com
Antonio's stories in text format: Coming soon!
Recordings of Antonio's performances:
Greg Swartz is a writer/director originally from Pennsylvania. He recently directed his first feature film, Another Harvest Moon, starring Earnest Borgnine, Doris Roberts, Anne Meara and Cybill Shepherd.
Years ago, he moved to Ireland to write, but left feeling as if he had nothing to say. He's still writing about it. He’s also writing a comedy about ethnic tensions in Bosnia.
He writes ABOUT music since he can't sing it or play it. He also blogs about his filmmaking life on gregswartz.com.
Greg's stories in text format: Coming soon!
Recordings of Greg's performances:
Rosemary started writing and performing her own material at the age of 13 and continued til the age of 18. That’s when she stopped because there was nothing left to say. Fortunately the drought ended 7 years ago when she started writing/performing again under the tutelage of the fabulous Paula Killen. Since then she has written and performed a one woman show “Tandoori and Tamales” and various other short pieces. Rosemary has appeared in commercials and television shows.
Rose's stories in text format: Coming soon!
Recordings of Rose's performances:
Clara York is a veteran actor/writer having performed in television, film and theatre in Los Angeles and Chicago. Her first job was an Irish Dialect radio spot for McDonalds’ Shamrock Shakes at age 12. Most of Clara’s roles have her either driving a car, speaking with a dialect or displaying some kind of neurotic behavior. Her most recent credits include guest starring on CSI, starring in the webisode ‘Bollywood to Hollywood’, co-writing with her husband Shannon Presby and starring in the independent feature Man with A Red Moustache. She has been a prolific writer/performer in Paula Killen’s Write Club for many years and performs regularly at the IO West in Hollywood.
Clara's stories in text format: Coming soon!
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Mystic Pete is a cellist, producer and radio host on KXLU, and is about to launch a national talk show featuring storytelling called, The Mystic Pete Chronicles (MysticPete.com).
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Lauri Fraser is a voice-over actress, writer, and creator of I Love A Good Story. She is the voice of Jane Jetson and can be heard on cartoons, games, animated features and commercials. Just as Superman paid the bills as a newspaper reporter, Lauri's real-world disguise is being a hairdresser and color expert in Beverly Hills. Lauri is also a cool chick, according to her imaginary friend, Carlotta. Bookings: Imperium 7 talent agency: 323-931-9099. Hair: Tina Cassaday's Hair Studio: 310-271-1591.
Lauri's stories in text format:
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To learn more about Chris visit his website at http://www.humorinthenews.com.
Chris's stories in text format:
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Brina was born in Zaire but raised mostly in the states. She received a BS from the University of California Berkeley, then went back to school for her engineering certificate. For her, engineering is the perfect marriage between science and music. She currently works at a recording studio in L.A. and freelances in her off time.
Brooke Seguin, an LA actor/writer, can be found many Friday evenings performing improv comedy at Westside Eclectic. She also performs at UCB and with her sketch group, Lady Sketch (www.myspace.com/ladysketchshow). Brooke is a Louisiana native and an occasional storyteller with a family full of stories to tell and spicy recipes to share. Yes, her favorite 'X-Men' character is Gambit aka Remy Lebeau, and she is very afraid of the Rougarou.
Brooke's stories in text format:
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