Art Craft Truth with Russ Camarda

John Gradyperformed as a member ofBlue Man Groupand inSpalding Gray: Stories Left To Tellin New York City. John has performed around the countrywithThe Mothstorytellers. His stories have aired on NPR and CBC radio. His multiple award-winning solo shows,Dog Years,Little Pussy, andThe Old Womanhave played to sold out audiences at Fringe theatre festivals across the United States and Canada. John also trained at the National Ballet School in Toronto and was a soloist with Ballet British Columbia.

TIME STAMPS

[00:00:56]Welcome aboard John- House sitting in LA

[00:03:50]Grady as a kid- The movies were the babysitter

[00:08:08]Ballet comes into the picture

[00:16:10]Learning to Act and perform

[00:19:14]Going out into the world as a young performer-Is this Porno? Ballet school

[00:24:30]The Long and winding road-starts as a dancer in Europe

[00:27:14]No more Europe- back to Ballet in Canada

[00:32:24]Going into acting professionally - Keep Moving

[00:38:44]Wrestling with John to be an actor

[00:40:36]The Blue Man Group

[00:57:29]From Sex and the City to Being a One Man Story Teller

[01:02:12]Spalding Gray- inspiration- The Journey IS the important part

[01:08:33]John does his own One Man Shows

[01:17:24]John doing TV guest spots

[01:23:05]Advice for the Performer

Links

John’sLinks

https://www.thejohngrady.com

John’s IMDB

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0996198/

Links to Russ on YouTube and his Websites

https://linktr.ee/russcamarda

Russ Movies

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2137381/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2414886/

http://www.russcamarda.com

http://tagstudiony.com

Production partners

https://idunleashed.com

Russ and Bob worked together on the indie Films “The Night Never Sleeps” and Send No Flowers” Currently you can see mr Clohessy on the CBS TV series “Blue Bloods” as Sid Gormley..

Bob is known for his multiple regular turns as police officers and other law enforcement officials, creating parallels between his acting career and upbringing by his policeman father. The first of such roles was in the seventh and final season ofHill Street Blues, as Officer Patrick Flaherty. The following season, Clohessy was cast as the new co-star ofPat Moritaon theABCdetective seriesOhara, playing Lt. George Shaver. He later joined the cast of theHBOprison dramaOzas Correctional OfficerSean Murphy. He won aScreen Actors Guild Awardfor Best Ensemble in the HBO seriesBoardwalk Empire.

In feature films, Clohessy played a supporting role inAcross the Universe, He played Jack Parker inThe Crimson Mask. His largest big budget film role was oppositeRyan GoslinginThe Place Beyond the Pines. Onstage, he played Mike in theBroadwayRoundabout Theatre Companyrevival ofPal Joey, from November, 2008 through February 2009. From 2010 to currently 2020, he has a supporting role as Sid Gormley, on the police dramaBlue Bloods. In January 2012, he played Jack Healy in Season 1/Episode 13 inUnforgettable. In 2012, he portrayed Sergeant Silva, in the filmThe Avengers.

TIME STAMPS

[00:01:14]Long time no see- COVID survival

[00:03:04]Working man’s actor starts as a Fighter as a kid

[00:09:55]Two Boxing fans

[00:14:02]The Brando...

Brette has been casting, teaching and coaching for over 20 years. Brette has cast five television series (USA, LMN, Lifetime, History Channel, Investigation Discovery), over 50 independent films, 300 commercials, 100 plays, seven pilot presentations (including“Odd Mom Out” for Bravo) and various new media projects, and was the resident casting director at Washington, DC’s Folger Elizabethan Theatre for ten seasons. Films Brette has cast have won awards and been official selections at most of the major film festivals, including Sundance, Tribeca and Cannes. Brette is the former Co-Producing Director of Washington Jewish Theatre, Production Manager at Washington Shakespeare Co., and Associate Producer of the Washington Theatre Festival. Brette is working on three indie film projects in development and currently casting lots of commercials and industrials. She'salso teaching innovators, executives, and salespeople how to identify their “special sauce”,helping bring their “It Factor" to all these dang Zoom meetings.

TIME STAMPS

[00:01:02]Introductions-Loving working with people

[00:04:04]Background – childhood dreams- what leads to being a casting director

[00:08:40]Casting comes into Brette’s life

[00:14:08]First jobs casting- Live Theater- talking ass cheeks

[00:17:58]Theatre actors chops- the differences between film, TV and theatre casting

[00:24:04]The value of the casting Director- Brette moves to NY, - fighting for actors

[00:35:13]How does the process of casting director work- Thinking Diversity

[00:42:49]Most Casting Directors are female- benefits and drawbacks to their personal life

[00:46:16]Intuition -Gut instinct in casting (and sometimes pussy instinct)

[00:52:32]How is casting different on different levels of show biz

[00:57:18]Heroes in casting. Dream casting gigs

[00:59:49]How did she used to scout talent

[01:05:00]Russ experience as young actor with meeting agents

[01:08:45]Is there a difference casting electronically vs in person

[01:15:55]Personal coaching- the special sauce

[01:31:17]A found calling- why im here on the earth

Links

Brette’sLinks

https://www.brettegoldstein.com

IMDB Brette

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1279486/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Links to Russ on YouTube and his Websites

https://linktr.ee/russcamarda

Russ Movies

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2137381/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2414886/

http://www.russcamarda.com

http://tagstudiony.com

Production partners

https://idunleashed.com

Robert Anthony Jonesborn and raised on Long Island, New York! Graduated from Hofstra University holding a BFA in Theatre Arts. He worked extensively in regional houses, internationally in Italy and Spain, and all over New York City… appeared in the original Off-Broadway Cast (and original Off-Broadway Cast recordings) ofThe Prince and the Pauperat the historic Lamb's Theatre in the heart of Times Square, andBunnicula(based on the children's books) at the Daryl Roth Theatre. Not long after, Robert made his Broadway debut inFinding Neverland, playing the roles of Mr. Cromer and Mr. Henshaw on and off for over a year. Robert eventually took over the role of Mr. Cromer and was part of the final company. Three weeks later, he joined the National Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway mega-hit,The Phantom of the Opera.

TIME STAMPS

[00:00:53]Welcome RAJ- Stay Hydrated -drinking out of a measuring cup

[00:03:29]Starting on Long Island as a kid- Finding acceptance in musical theatre

[00:09:00]Straight theatre vs Musical theater

[00:12:16]Early Training on stage- Hofstra university

[00:17:34]Feeling that live audience

[00:20:17]Beginning to audition for professional theatre

[00:23:15]Drews Famous Magical Jukebox- Leads to representation

[00:26:37]What’s it like to pound the pavement as an aspiring actor

[00:30:14]Touring the world with theatre- and inflatable sets!

[00:39:29]Casting turning point happens

[00:45:20]Circus life- all different theaters- Connecting to those audiences

[00:54:38]Broadway Happens- Finding Neverland

[01:06:35]Support all the way through- Closing night on Broadway

[01:08:50]Whats next? And inspirational thoughts

Links

Roberts Links

https://robertanthonyjones.com

Links to Russ on YouTube and his Websites

https://linktr.ee/russcamarda

Russ Movies

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2137381/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2414886/

http://www.russcamarda.com

http://tagstudiony.com

Production partners

https://idunleashed.com

Devanshi Patel has written on CBS's God Friended Me, ABC’s Black-ish and TBS’s Ground Floor.In 2017, shesold 1 pilot to the CW. Devanshi cut her comedy chops performing stand up all over clubsamongst the greatsin New York City and touring on the east coast. She started writing scripts and when the first pilot she wrote got her into the FOX Writer’s Fellowship, she moved to LA and took classes at UCLA and got improv training at the Upright Citizens Brigade. She has a BS in Finance and International Business from NYU and worked in Finance – experience she later took and wrote about in a pilot that helped her get into the ABC Writers Program.

Was a writer for Network Television shows on GROUND FLOOR, BLACKISH and GOD FRIENDED ME

TIME STAMPS

[00:00:57]Cleaning up the Zoom-Beginnings Finance during day, Stand up at night

[00:08:04]Dreams as a kid- Comedy as defense

[00:13:49]Taking a chance on writing-Family consideration

[00:16:46]What Stand Up did for her in very beginning- The Names that surrounded her

[00:24:35]Moving to LA Letting standup go and becoming a writer

[00:30:40]Writing Craft – structure

[00:36:55]I made it... I’m writing for a living- Being a female in that world

[00:47:33]How we work -What is the writer’s room like

[00:51:51]How to “beat it out”- Tailoring writing to talent in room

[00:57:40]The Hierarchy of a show staff

[01:00:18]Is it creative? - getting through the existential crisis as an artist

[01:04:43]Working on her own stuff- Pitching and selling a pilot

[01:09:37]Pitching and selling a pilot

[01:15:16]How’s life treating her now

Links

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7304408/

Links to Russ on YouTube and his Websites

https://linktr.ee/russcamarda

Russ Movies

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2137381/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2414886/

http://www.russcamarda.com

http://tagstudiony.com

Production partners

https://idunleashed.com

Dan Domenech, is an American singer, director and actor best known for his portrayal of Jason Dean in Heathers: The Musical, Drew in the Broadway musical Rock of Ages and a recurring guest appearance on Glee.Domenech has also appeared in the pre-Broadway runs of Wonderland,Sister Act, National/International tours of RENT and Rock of Agesand worked as associate choreographer for film and TV projects like Tropic Thunder, Step Brothers,Fame, The Academy Awards and Emmys.He made his directorial debut summer of 2017 with the beta test of the revamped Heathers: The Musical before being mounted in it's sold out run at The Other Palace Theater in London.

TIME STAMPS

[00:00:59]-Welcome Dan -Stranded out at Sea!

[00:05:50]-Starting out on in theatre Long Island

[00:10:32]-Booking that first Pro Gig-after 4 years of auditioning

[00:13:35]-What is like out on the road

[00:18:37]-An unhealthy obsession-gotta be a little nuts

[00:22:12]-The career starts to take off- in LA

[00:28:00]-Singing was the strength-Trial and error to learn the craft

[00:31:24]-Becoming a Choreographer-TV and Film

[00:40:56]-Back to NY- and finally Broadway!

[00:48:30]-Opening night on Broadway!

[00:51:00]-Tarzan in the Phillipines

[00:54:07]-Getting on TV

[00:59:40]-Family always supportive- Passing it on to Charity- Helping kids

[01:06:00]-Having a platform to create positive change

[01:08:01]-Whats Next- But what I really want to do isDirect

[01:09:00]-Where to Find Dan-Words of Inspriration

Links

Dans Links

https://www.dandomenech.com

https://lollipoptheater.org

@dandomenech

Links to Russ on YouTube and his Websites

https://linktr.ee/russcamarda

Russ Movies

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2137381/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2414886/

http://www.russcamarda.com

http://tagstudiony.com

Production partners

https://idunleashed.com

Jack is a master Fine Artist, Illustrator, Painter.Graduate of the School of Visual Arts in NYC.

As well he is a “Tuhon” (a Master) in the Filipinofighting Martial art of Pekiti Tirsia Kali.

With over 20 years of master level experience in both art forms, he brings a unique perspective to the correlations of the Physical and the Ethereal truths that these Arts offer to the human soul.

He also happens to be my oldest Friend… literally 50 years on Earth together.

TIME STAMPS

[00:01:30]-50 years of friendship- Our childhood-music in the streets

[00:09:50]-Art is uncovered for Jack as a kid

[00:12:00]-Collecting comics -Russ’ house – Jack’s Early influences

[00:17:00]-The Martial Arts begin as kids at the same time

[00:18:40]-Discovering Jacks Dad’s history in WWII

[00:22:56]-Martial Arts all around as a kid- Discovering Filipino Martial Arts

[00:27:48]-Back to The Visual Arts – Discovering dedication to something -Going to SVA

[00:34:55]-Getting to see his peers- Fine Arts and Illustration-

[00:39:10]-Art Lovemaking -The abstract informs. Letting the art talk to you

[00:42:45]-Discovering Teaching- Service as a life plan

[00:46:13]-Back to Childhood-Parallel lives breaking the “Breakfast Club” mold

[00:53:33]-Jacks Artwork from Dreams

[00:59:55]-Did size matter? And Being a teacher

[01:06:03]-Truth in the fine and visual arts- encoded in the image- Don’t chase Duende

[01:09:58]-Pekiti Tirsia- Jack’s Martial Art-Discovering it and early training

[01:15:11]-Applying the lessons of the Physical art to the flow of life

[01:22:42]-Jack becomes a “Tuhon”. Master of the Art of Pekiti Tirsia

[01:26:49]-Service- Filipino roots come full circle- do things out of Love

[01:29:08]-Tie these two Art forms together

[01:31:40]-Last Thoughts

Links

Pekiti Tirsia International

https://pekiti.com

Filipino Martial Arts acdemy

http://www.ptiacademy.com/instructor

The Art of Jack Latorre

https://www.facebook.com/The-Art-of-Jack-Latorre-1764262533797389/

Links to Russ on YouTube and his Websites

https://linktr.ee/russcamarda

Russ Movies

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2137381/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2414886/

http://www.russcamarda.com

http://tagstudiony.com

Production partners

https://idunleashed.com

Linda is an award winning playwright, actor and director for the theater based in NY.Her work has been produced on live stages and adapted into screenplays. She has performed in everting from Neil Simon to Tennessee Williams.Her she discusses how her process works with each craft.

Links

Links to Russ on YouTube and his Websites

https://linktr.ee/russcamarda

Russ Movies

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2137381/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2414886/

http://www.russcamarda.com

http://tagstudiony.com

Production partners

https://idunleashed.com

Sean King-Sean is an award-winning Indie cinematographer in New York.With dozens of films recorded through his lens, Sean discusses how to craft the moving image and the art of independent filmmaking.

Time Stamps

[00:01:01]-Sean King and his new Kidney!

[00:05:20]-Meeting Russ and Sean’s Beginnings watching 70s-80s TV

[00:10:03]-Stealing mom’s Xmas presents to be a filmmaker

[00:13:13]-Early film influences- Sam Raimi, Evil Dead. The flaws were the inspiration

[00:16:40]-Learning to shoot in school- geeking out with the tech

[00:19:11]-The “Slack Pack “ Slacker TV The cable access experience

[00:24:00]-Finding the independent spirit in people around you

[00:27:20]-The Ghouligans

[00:34:39]-Convention tours-Meeting Horror heroes and meeting the fans

[00:37:29]-Shooting feature films together -Hell yeah!

[00:46:00]-Keep it Raw baby. Enjoy the flaws

[00:51:27]-Sean’s eye as a cinematographer

[00:56:30]-Working with directors as a cinematographer

[00:59:45]-Writing screenplays

[01:05:28]-What does Sean want to do next

[01:07:26]-Advice for the aspiring filmmaker

Links

Links to Russ on YouTube and his Websites

https://linktr.ee/russcamarda

Sean’s IMDB

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0455262/

Sean’s last short film “Like me Deadly”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzMBgGNMlkY&t=11s

Sean on Vimeo

https://vimeo.com/121203938

The Ghouligans on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/The-Ghouligans/dp/B07499TYM8

Russ Movies

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2137381/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2414886/

http://www.russcamarda.com

http://tagstudiony.com

Production partners

https://idunleashed.com

Originally from West Africa, Sierra Leone.

Early dance training, as a scholarship student, with Jacques d’Amboise and his National Dance Institute. Appeared at Madison Square Garden’s Felt Forum, Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center’s Outdoor Festivals, American Ballet Theatre, New York State Theatre, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Balboa Park (San Diego), NDI’s schools (Maine and New Hampshire), and the Rodotto and Fenice (Venice, Italy). As a member of Tap Kids USA, appeared with the Pointer Sisters, for Polaroid's 50th Anniversary (Boston). Featured performer on 20/20 feature on NDI, promoting The Event of the Year on the Today Show. Danced in Emile Ardolino’s film OFF BEAT. Has performed with Mary Tyler Moore, Ann Reinking, Cloris Leachman, Charlotte d’Amboise, Christopher d’Amboise, Judy Collins, and Savion Glover. Additional training at Dance Theatre of Harlem with classes at Alvin Ailey and Broadway

Currently, Oya is an Acting Coach/Co Choreographer for Theatrics-Miller Place, a Dance Instructor at Stage Door-Patchogue, Staff Choreographer for Bellport Middle School’s Musical, just finished her 6thseason Choreographing for Theatre Three’s Musical Theatre Factory and is thrilled to be a Teaching Artist for the Tilles Arts and Education Program.

Time Stamps

[00:00:58]-Referred from a Friend and Oya’s Childhood Africa

[00:06:36]-First Dancing exposures- Crispy fingers!

[00:08:40]-Why dancing? -Teachers belief -Communicating with the rhythm

[00:10:45]-Learning with Savion Glover

[00:13:02]- National Dance Institute A New Family-Learning to teach

[00:16:17]-Dancing with Mary Tyler Moore- Finishing Time with NDI

[00:18:40]- Boarding school- Diversity of dance- West African -Modern

[00:24:03]-Learning to be a Choreographer - and Discovering Discrimination

[00:29:15]- The role of art in changing the world

[00:32:24]-Physically Getting to the audience- Movement and Stage Blocking

[00:37:09]-Parental expectations vs. Dreams

[00:43:23]-Boston University-Tufts-Becoming a teacher

[00:47:01]-Alvin Ailey Training -Dance Theatre of Harlem- Modern Dance

[00:50:26]-Mixing techniques- Meet Shakespeare and Christopher Walken

[00:53:30]- Becoming a teacher- falling in love with it (kind of)

[00:57:30]- Teaching the basics – no baggage -no judgement

[01:01:00]- Back to Performing

[01:05:30]- Speaking to Problems in our Culture right NOW through Art.

[01:11:00]-How to help through the craft

[01:17:00]-Safe pace to be free to create and play

[01:21:28]- Breaking Barriers- “cant” is a bad word

[01:23:37]-Oya’s next venture “Project Move”

[01:26:49]-Where to find her in NY area

Links

Links to Russ on YouTube and his Websites

https://linktr.ee/russcamarda

Oya’s Links

https://projectmoveny.org

Russ Movies

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2137381/