Any other actors around here?

totallyfrozen · #1 04-11-2011, 10:00 PM

Hey,
In addition to playing bass, I am an actor in amature theater. In fact, I do more acting than I do bass playing. I love acting, I'm pretty good at it, and it's probably more of a passion for me than even playing music.

I know we all love to play the bass; however, I know some of you guys and girls have other hobbies and intersts too (besides other guys and girls).
So...It's time to poke your head out from behind the curtain

Are any of you actors or directors?

It doesn't matter if you're doing amature/community theater, TV, or movies. I just want to know if anyone else around here is an actor or director.

skwee · #2 04-11-2011, 10:33 PM

In addition to my full time music work, I've done more than thirty roles in opera, musicals, and theater. I've directed scenes, but not a fully staged production yet.

totallyfrozen · #3 04-11-2011, 11:07 PM

Awesome!
So you're an opera singer?
I'm assuming so since you mentioned your music work separately.

Downunderwonder · #4 04-12-2011, 11:36 AM

I'm playing a jazz bassist tonight, don't quite know how I got the part but I'll play it.

Relic · #5 04-12-2011, 11:38 AM

I've been an extra in a few documentaries and such. Hardly qualifies as an "actor" since my lines consisted of a few grunts and random shouting, but still kinda neat.

tastybasslines · #6 04-12-2011, 11:50 AM

I played Nathan Detroit in a local playhouse when I was younger.

macaroni tony · #7 04-12-2011, 12:00 PM

I've considered getting into amateur theater from time to time. I've done a few musicals in college and HS; always had a little bit of an itch for it. I think I'm a pretty good actor, too

As far as actual work, I've been an extra a few times, but it doesn't extend past that

MJ5150 · #8 04-12-2011, 12:16 PM

I was in a drama once that was performed in front of about 10,000 people.

-Mike

Ursus Tyrannus · #9 04-12-2011, 12:34 PM

I went to film school and made some generally bad student films, I liked to focus on action, thriller and horror material but my strength was cinematography more than directing or writing but I had a lot of parts in other's films as I never minded being in front of the camera despite having no real desire for it. I had the feature role in an indy film Apocalypse Bop. My band played a gig and the writer/directer was there and asked me to try out for this role so I did so hoping to get the band on the soundtrack. I played a character who was an homage to Brando's character Col. Walter Kurtz in Apocalypse Now. I'm not namin names (mine) but if you really want to IMBb I suppose its easy to figure out. It got a very limited release but I got a good write up in the Boston Phoenix but I never wanted to be an actor and never really pursued it, focusing on music instead.

In retrospect I really should have stuck with the acting.

MatticusMania · #10 04-12-2011, 12:38 PM

I have an extra bit in a low budget movie. I even helped set up the premeire and went to the 1st (and I think only) showing. The movie isnt so good, and I'm only 'thanked' in the credits. On top of playing the extra role I also worked on the production a few times lighting the scene, working as a boom operator and sound mixer.

madmatt · #11 04-16-2011, 12:57 AM

I once told a woman I loved her.

LOL, J/K...I have NEVER told a woman I love her.

totallyfrozen · #12 04-16-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by macaroni tony

I've considered getting into amateur theater from time to time. I've done a few musicals in college and HS; always had a little bit of an itch for it. I think I'm a pretty good actor, too

Go for it! Personally, I think it's one of the funnest hobbies a guy can get into. I find it less of a pain in arse than being in a band...a bit a more rewarding too.

macaroni tony · #13 04-18-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MatticusMania

I have an extra bit in a low budget movie. I even helped set up the premeire and went to the 1st (and I think only) showing. The movie isnt so good, and I'm only 'thanked' in the credits. On top of playing the extra role I also worked on the production a few times lighting the scene, working as a boom operator and sound mixer.

I'm pretty sure my brother has seen it..he's pretty much obsessed with B movies.

Quote:

Originally Posted by totallyfrozen

Go for it! Personally, I think it's one of the funnest hobbies a guy can get into. I find it less of a pain in arse than being in a band...a bit a more rewarding too.

I imagine so...maybe I'll give it a whirl when I clean p m plate a little bit

Jay Ralston · #14 04-18-2011, 11:36 AM

A local news crew was filming live in San Diego at the beach one time so I went streaking behind them. Does that count?

Only kidding.

I do have a friend that I grew up with who is now an actor. He was in We Were Soldiers with Mel Gibson and other movies too but I would have to ask him which ones. He has also done a ton of commercials that I see him in all the time. His name is Steve Nelson or he may spell his last name Nielson? I always forget if he spells it goofy or not?

The only acting I have done on camera was down at the beach when I was in high school they were shooting an infomercial for this frisbee thing that looked more like a 3 sided boomerang that could allegedly go like 300 yards or something. A few people were pretty good at it but I sucked. Everyone who did the infomercial did get a free boomerang frisbee thingy though so that was kind of cool.

i_got_a_mohawk · #15 04-18-2011, 11:46 AM

I used to act as if I was a musician, then everyone cottoned on to me just being a bass player

No acting from me, tho I may be on the BBC in the next few weeks, sciencing up the place, tho more than likely just in the background.

Skitch it! · #16 04-18-2011, 11:49 AM

'All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts'.

Hoover · #17 04-18-2011, 12:59 PM

I did some acting in high school (I think my largest role was the Prospector in "The Madwoman Of Chaillot"), and then spent several years in an improvisational radio comedy troupe. And I did once perform for Steven Sondheim while wearing boxer shorts on my head.

Somewhat germane: I worked for five years as a professional puppeteer.

MatticusMania · #18 04-18-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by macaroni tony

I'm pretty sure my brother has seen it..he's pretty much obsessed with B movies.

Hmm, this production might be more akin to a C or D movie. Or a high budgeted student film. Its a strange film, and I was only involved with maybe a 3rd of the production, but I had a blast doing it. I also hooked up the director with the location for its one and only screening. I went with my gf and another friend who appears as an extra.

Here is a link to the imdb page... Within (2009) - IMDb sadly I was not given an imdb credit for my extra appearance or my work on the production. But I do own a copy of the DVD, and I am thanked in the credits!

bassrique · #19 04-18-2011, 04:57 PM

This cat is a TBer by the name of davidprice.

That screenshot is from "Essential Killing".

Essential Killing (the film)

skwee · #20 04-18-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by totallyfrozen

Awesome!
So you're an opera singer?
I'm assuming so since you mentioned your music work separately.

Yep. I have a full time singing job with a classical a cappella vocal ensemble. I'm a bass player only a few gigs a year, or when we tour something that needs bass, sadly. I do end up playing acoustic guitar pretty regularly. On the side, I occasionally get to do an oratorio or recital, but since I'm singing all-year round I rarely get to do a full production of anything.

(sorry I didn't check back on this thread--Taxes this week…)