Critics and Audience Members have awakened!
Danielle Beckmann: (Associate Producer) Actor/Producer/Coach. Creator of Clinch the Callback. Producer: Web series: So, then tell me., Nuts, CARPS, Counter Crush. Live Shows: Pizza Man, From the Ground Up, Comic Diversity, 3 The Hard Way Comedy. Find her this April at Tribeca Film Festival as Press bouncing from screening to screening. Backstage calls her one who "attacks with impressive commitment" which rings true for her life on and off stage. www.daniellebeckmann.com
Antonia Russo (Stylist) is a Personal Shopper & Wardrobe Stylist out to change the world - one outfit at a time. With over ten years' experience, her forte is working with performers, styling many artists for film and the stage. Antonia's clientele also includes many "real" people - from attorneys & real estate professionals to life coaches & stay at home moms. Applying skills from her Master's in Somatic (Body Centered) Psychology and unique background in performance, sales and coaching, no one does what Antonia does quite like Antonia. A proud native New Yorker, passionate film aficionado & patron of the arts, Antonia joyfully lives and works in Manhattan. www.antoniarusso.com
Aaron Meadow: (Tech Supervisor) A short representation of Aaron’s work as a lighting director include NBC Sports Network (NHL on NBC, Sports Talk, Pro Football Talk, Sports Dash), YES Network (Yankee Baseball, BPTV, This Week In Football, Nets) Fall Fashion Week at Pier 59, His list of theatrical and dance lighting design credits include Portraits at Union Square Theater, Les Miserables at Curtain Call Theater, Peter Pan at Theater By The Sea, Trying at Florida Repertory Theater, and Excerpts from Isadora Duncan at the International House in Tokyo, Japan. www.meadowlight.com
Frank Zagottis (Actor) has been involved in many aspects of the entertainment business over the last 30 years from stage actor & director to film producer & director. As an actor, his credits include Lucky Stiff (Playwright's Horizons), The Emperor's New Clothes (Theatreworks USA). Regional: Chess, Evita, The Fantasticks, They're Playing Our Song, Lady In The Dark, Joseph...Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Merrily We Roll Along, 1940’s Radio Hour, Pippin, Oliver, Fiddler On The Roof, Mame, Guys & Dolls, Grease, As You Like It, The Rivals, As Is, Maids of Honor, Dracula, A Prayer For My Daughter. Somewhere in-between were also stints with Opryland-USA and Celebrity Cruises, and singing the National Anthem for the New York Mets for the last three seasons.
Frank spent 15 years at HBO, having served as media Producer for the home video release all major titles including Sex and The City, The Sopranos, Oz, Six Feet Under, Curb Your Enthusiasm, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and Everybody Loves Raymond to name only a few. Frank also spent a few seasons as Production Manager for the A&E shows Dog The Bounty Hunter and Parking Wars. He has also written and directed the short films, That’s What Friend(ings)Are For, and the award-winning, Just Off Sunset as well as the award winning short format screenplay, A Sacred Heart.
Frank holds a BFA in Acting/Directing from University of Bridgeport and a MA in Media Arts/Production from Long Island University where is currently completing his MFA in Television Studies. He is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Speech & Theater Arts at Borough of Manhattan Community College and Queensborough Community College as well as the Communication department of Nassau Community College and Long Island University. www.frankzagottis.com
Jeffrey Zeiner (Director) is and has been for 30+ years, one of NYC”s most acclaimed acting coaches. His professional training workshops in Film and Stage acting are consistently sold out. His numerous showcase productions are well attended by top industry representatives and casting directors.
His extensive background includes 13 years as a New York City talent agent working along side Peggy Hadley representing the talents of Tim Daly, Dick Latessa, Maralyn Cooper, Beth Fowler and many more, as well as a casting director, producer, and actor. He is well remembered and embraced by the entertainment community for having created and been the exclusive talent coordinator for the infamous NYC nightclub, The Brothers & Sisters Cabaret and is responsible for the launching of the comeback engagement of Barbara Cook. www.jeffreyzeiner.com