I was born and raised in Miami, got through High School, then spent 13 years between South Florida and Gainesville, earning a BA in Psychology and an MFA in Acting and Directing at the University of Florida. Reluctantly, I left G'ville and settled in Hollywood and have been here the past 35 years or so. I spent the last part of the 20th century acting and directing in most of the area's theatres and did some TV, film and commercial work. Then in the 90's, I oozed into teaching acting; at Barry University, University of Miami, and some non academic venues. Before I knew it, the decade passed, the century turned and I found myself as the founder and Executive Director of The Acting School of South Florida.
In 2016, the time came to move on from the school. Since then, I have rediscovered "the actor" and "the director", found my way back to the stage, brushing off the rust of almost 20 years . Recently, I have even added "the playwright" and I'm still learning. It's different now, more fun, not as much stress. It's as if it's a second life. I want to collaborate, contribute, be relevant. I breathe now. It's instinct, not technique. Don't know how or why really, I just do it. I believe the means to a happy life is adaptation. There is no such thing sacrifice, one is simply adapting to new circumstances. Just adapt and call it a day.
My hobbies include thinking about maybe getting a new hobby, watching sports, old TV shows and reading. I also enjoy giving advice when asked, dropping golden nuggets of wisdom, though often ignored. That's okay though. Everyone has their own journey, their own path and things to learn, discover their on way, adapt to their own view of the world.
Peace.
The Fantasticks, will kick off Island City Stage’s 13th South Florida Season. Audiences are in for a treat with twist with the South Florida premiere of this reimagined version by original librettist and lyricist Tom Jones featuring two young compelling gay leads. Directed by Andy Rogow and stars Jonny Lee Jr., Kevin Hincapie, Jesse Luttrell, Margot Moreland, Jeni Hacker, Michael Gioia, Rayner Gabriel, and Louie San Luis.
Set in the aftermath of World War II, the play centers around the Keller family and their dramatic dance between truth, lies, guilt, responsibility, and the consequences of pursuing the American Dream at any cost. A masterwork in the American theatrical canon, All My Sons has been revived countless times across the globe since its original Broadway production in 1947.
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