The Playbill (Introductions)

[tasialabastro]

Seeing as this is a new section dedicated to acting, actors, and resources maybe a thread for quick introductions wouldn't hurt. So let me start:

My name is Tasi Alabastro and I was born and raised on American Samoa. I've enjoyed acting for roughly 5 years now and don't see myself doing anything else (careerwise) in my life but that...and maybe writing. I'm currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area but have plans to moving to either L.A. or NYC.

I enjoy long walks on lava rocks and luaus. :beer:

[Hans Moleman]

Hello, Tasi!

My name is J. Van Auken, born in Minnesota. I live and work in Chicago, and was trained under Erin Annarella and Sheldon Patinkin. I've been acting for 3 years, and will be guild eligible within a year.

[GageFX]

Hello, my name is Gage Franklin Xavier, and I am a member of SAG, AFTRA, and AEA. I have no interest in acting, though. I just want to direct.

Although that isnt my real name.

[tasialabastro]

"Xavier", I will hold your name hostage!

Also, nice to meet you Mr. Auken.

[Tom Marshall]

Hi, my name is Benji Robertson. I've been acting for, oh, 5 years or so...

Trying to find a good acting coach in the LA area, so if anyone knows someone, let me know. :)

[GageFX]

Hi, my name is Benji Robertson.

LOL.

Tomas... just ask. I know tons of people that takes tons of classes. PLUS... they know where all the hot chicks are.

Which, for the hot chicks, I would recommend Stella Adler on Hollywood Blvd.

(Adding acting class directory to Shawn's resource thread.)

[Tom Marshall]

You know anyone who studies at The Michael Chekhov Studio?

[GageFX]

I'll ask around.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Hi my name is Sanford Stephen McCallister. I was raised in the Bronx by my aunt and uncle where I learned to bargain and steal as a young child. When I was about ten years old I joined a traveling circus because of my ability to tell wild and made up tales on cue. It was there that I met Scillia, a foreign prostitute who would buy my ice cream with the money she "earned." After the decline of the circus, due to money laundering charges and a drug bust, I began to head out west, by way of a caravan of thieves. There they taught me the ropes, how to set up a heist and, ultimately, how to rob a bank. Finally we made it to California where we spent no more than a month in Hollywood. It was there that I knew I wanted to act. I was about 14 years old at that point, but there was no going back. Now I have been reunited with my mom and I live in a sleepy mountain community in Northern Central California while attending the local High School. I plan on pursuing writing and acting as a career, although I am not sure how I want to go about that yet.

[tasialabastro]

a foreign prostitute who would buy my ice cream with the money she "earned."

You too, eh?

What a coinkadink!

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Wow, I thought I was the only one. I think it's about time for my real introduction. My name is Nick, I live in a small mountain town in Northern Central California at the base of Yosemite National Park. I am in High School and I write and I act. There you guys go...

[Tom Marshall]

Doesn't quite have the same "punch".

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I know. :( That's why I didn't do that originally.

[majikfraug]

My name is Jeremiah Rounds. I act, write, direct, edit, do special effects, sound, etc. Most of my acting has been in college theatre and student/indie shorts.
...Oh, and I live in Lucerne Valley, CA.