The Art In Yourself

Feb 18 2023
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I’ve been a working actor for over thirty years and have met some incredible artists along the way. Artists on both sides of the camera as well as on stage, and behind the scenes. In these conversations, I explore how the lives they live shape the art they create.

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Mike Nussbaum: The life and career of the oldest working union actor at 99

Feb 18 2023 54 mins  
A conversation with Mike Nussbaum. At 99 years old Mike is the oldest working actor in Actors Equity Association. In this conversation Mike discusses his fascinating personal and professional life - from 1920's Chicago, to WWII, to his life as an exterminator, and his extraordinary acting career. As of this writing, Mike can still be seen onstage with his close friend BJ Jones

Rae Gray: Film, Television, and Stage Actor

Dec 17 2021 79 mins  
A conversation with film, television, and stage actor Rae Gray. Best known for roles in Fear The Walking Dead, Boardwalk Empire, and the upcoming Amazon series A League Of Their Own

James Vincent Meredith: Steppenwolf Theater Company Ensemble Member

Dec 03 2021 78 mins  
A journey through the life and career of Steppenwolf Theater Company ensemble member James Vincent Meredith. James has appeared in nearly twenty productions with Steppenwolf. Along with work at various other Chicago theatres and nationally, he played Mafala in The Book Of Mormon second national touring company, as well as on Broadway. He has been seen in numerous television series

Behind The Scenes Of The Art In Yourself: My daughter interviews me for her high school journalism class

Nov 19 2021 12 mins  
Behind the scenes of The Art In Yourself. My daughter interviews me for her high school journalism class.

Chris D'Arienzo: Writer / Director - Best known for the Broadway musical Rock of Ages and the feature film Barry Munday

Nov 05 2021 85 mins  
Chris D’Arienzo began his career in Hollywood as a PA (production assistant) at Disney Studios. That job led to more work as a PA and actor on the groundbreaking Ellen DeGeneres sitcom Ellen. A journalism major in college, his true passion was writing. He eventually began selling projects as a screenwriter, but they were not being produced. Until he wrote the book for the hugely

Joel Zwick: Television / Film / Theatre Director, Producer, and Author. Best known for directing the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding and over 650 television episodes

Oct 22 2021 79 mins  
Joel Zwick started with La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York in the 1960s. From there he made his way to California and began directing television. From the 1970s through 2000s he directed more than 650 television episodes. Including Laverne and Shirley, Bosom Buddies, Perfect Strangers, Mork and Mindy, Angie, Full House, Family Matters, K.C. Undercover, Shake It Up, along

Ross Lehman: Actor - Broadway, Chicago, and London’s West End

Oct 08 2021 71 mins  
Ross Lehman has had a fascinating journey, from being raised by local celebrity parents in Pennsylvania, to his long career on stage. He has performed in Chicago, London, and on Broadway with Patrick Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, and Mario Cantone - to name just a few. I have had the privilege of working with him several times. He is an generous scene partner and a brillia

Paul Stroili - Pt. 2: Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Graphic Artist

Jun 25 2021 27 mins  
More with Paul Stroili. Including unverifiable stories of the late Mickey Rooney, Winston Churchill, Peter Boyle, and others.

Paul Stroili: Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Graphic Artist

Jun 11 2021 45 mins  
Paul Stroili’s Television acting credits include Empire, Chicago P.D., and Malcolm in the Middle. His film credits include Only Dance Can Save Us, Wake, and The Beating. Paul was nominated for an Ovation Award for Best Solo Performance and an LA Weekly Award for Paul Stroili’s Straight Up with a Twist, which enjoyed over 1000 performances nationwide, including a twice extended

Jennifer May Nickel: Film, Television, Commercial, and Theatre Costume Designer

May 27 2021 52 mins  
In Jennifer’s own words, “What makes the art of Costume Design so thrilling is the opportunity to help tell a story and bring characters to life.” Classically trained in theatre, Jennifer May Nickel holds an MFA in Costume Design from Carnegie Mellon University. She has designed extensively for Film, TV, Commercials, and Theatre. Jennifer is based in LA, but she travels far a