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A night of storytelling for the New York City life. Hosted by Matt Dellapina and including a range of musical, comedic, and visual guest artists, the evening aims to replenish the intricate charms and mysteries that first brought you to this island off the edge of America. Brought to you by SLANT Theatre Project.
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Art Craft Truth with Russ Camarda. Russ Camarda is an actor and independent filmmaker in New York. In this series of fun, relaxed conversations, Russ will talk to a variety of working independent artists… Actors, Musicians, Comedians, Writers and many more and get into the inner working of their crafts. HOW they do what they do. They are great back and forth conversations from one artist to another on the inner mechanics of how they do their work.
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Russ talks the Craft of Acting with Isiah Whitlock Jr. an American actor. He is best known for his role as corrupt state senator Clay Davis on the HBO television series The Wire as well as being a frequent collaborator of Spike Lee. He has also appeared in films including Goodfellas, Pieces of April, 1408, Enchanted, Cedar Rapids, Pete’s Dragon, Ca…
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Russ Talks craft of of COMEDY with Henry Phillips -- a musical comedian from Los Angeles known for his Comedy Central Presents special, his songs for two award-winning musicals, Blake: the Musical and Chips, and for co-writing and starring in the semi-autobiographical movie Punching the Clown which won several awards, most notably the Audience Awar…
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Matt is a Theatre and television actor with an extensive acting resume…on the New York stage for years, becoming a mainstay of the Off-Broadway scene. As a writer, his work includes the digital series ADULT ED, the plays INTERSTATES ,DEACON OF THE BRONX , ONE MAN DROWNED and NO NO NO YES. On television, Matt was a Series Regular on Amazon’s hit Pri…
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Russ talks with The woman behind the performances in the cutting room… Michelle Tesoro, The EDITOR of projects that include “The Queens Gambit”, “House of Cards”, “On the Basis of Sex”, “Newsroom” and many more and I talk about how the film editor helps find the hidden gems in the footage to help build a performance and create the story. CHECK OUT …
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Russ talks with with a TRUE PIONEER in her craft.. She was the FIRST FEMALE REPORTER to join 70 male colleagues on the financial beat at Kyodo News, Japan’s largest wire service. She is a columnist and writes for prestigious magazines in Japan . Her reporting has focused on business and political news and cultural feature stories. She covered the 2…
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Russ talks with Hugh O’Gorman . Hugh is an actor, director and writer, active in professional theatre for 25 years; He is the Head of Acting at California State University Long Beach where he oversees the BA and MFA actor training programs. Hugh has appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway and at over a dozen of the nation’s most respec…
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Russ talks with an award-winning Indie Filmmaker in New York Elias Plagianos. With dozens of films under his belt, Elias discusses the craft and the art of independent filmmaking. WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://youtu.be/huoY-utTIAQ Links ELIAS’ LINKS https://www.eliasplagianos.com https://www.hudsonfalls.tv ELIAS IMDB https://www.…
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Russ sits down with Alex Nolan guitarist, songwriter, teacher, performer who is based in New York City and specializes in rock, rhythm and blues, country, and Brazilian jazz. She has served on the faculty of the National Guitar Workshop and holds a degree from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, Nolan has performed as …
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ACTOR – MacKenzie Meehan Mackenzie is a Theatre and television actress with an extensive acting resume.[1] She is known for her portrayal of Taylor Rentzel on the CBS television series Bull and for her performance as Hildy Azoff opposite Jonah Hill in “The Wolf of Wall Street ..She also had the recurring role of Penny in the HBO series “Vinyl” and …
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PHOTOGRAPHERS – Melissa Miracolo and Michael Lopacki Russ Sits with old colleagues, friends and master professional photographers, Melisa and Mike. NY and Long Island is the most saturated market in the world for weddings and events. So, to thrive as two of the best and most consistently sought-after photographers in that market is no small feat. M…
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Russ sits down with Eric Kalb.. Southpaw drummer Eric Kalb is a versatile musician who enjoys playing groove based music. A devotee of R&B and Soul drumming, his improvisational aesthetic is colored by sudden bursts of rock aggression. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Eric is a multi-faceted studio and touring drummer whose “energetic and exhilarating …
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Russ talks with Lou Liberatore , a Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominee for his portrayal of “Larry” alongside John Malkovich and Joan Allen in Lanford Wilson’s BURN THIS. Lou made his Broadway debut in William M. Hoffman’s groundbreaking play, AS IS, the first play about the AIDS crisis to premiere on the Great White Way. Both p…
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Chris Eckert began his professional career as a photographer after graduating from Duke University. His passion for imagery and easy going manner have made Chris the choice photographer for a wide range of clients. His powerful point of view and ability to tell the client's story have made him a leader in the event, technology and corporate sectors…
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Geneva is a Theatre and television actress with an extensive acting resume.[1] She is best known for her portrayal of Marissa Morgan on the CBS television series Bull and for her performance as Margery in the original Broadway cast of Hand to God, earning a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.[2] A revealing and truthful conver…
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Russ talks with Laura and Stefano about the secrets to finding the money for independent filmmakers Their Film “The Day I had to Grow Up” currently playing on Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08LNZT7P7/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Time Stamps [00: Links Links to Russ on YouTube and his Websites https://linktr.ee/russcamarda Fiscal Spon…
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ACTOR-DIRECTOR-TEACHER – Rosalyn Coleman Williams Russ talks with incredibly accomplished actor, director and acting coach Rosalyn Coleman Williams. Rosalyn has appeared in a number of feature films including Vanilla Sky, Brown Sugar (2002 film) and Music of the Heart. More recent credits include Brooklyn's Finest starring Ethan Hawke and Don Chead…
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Russ talks with JUDY BOWMAN, CSA. Judy has been casting theater, film, and television in NYC since 1993. FILM/TV: One Moment, Dead Sound, Separation, Hurricane Bianca, No Alternative, Lost Cat Corona, Gold Star, Copenhagen & Big Dogs season 1(Amazon Prime). Artios Award nominee for Best Webseries Casting, PT Barnum Award recipient. Recent NY THEATE…
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Liz is a NYC based casting director and award winning indie film producer/director credited on projects which have screened at hundreds of film festivals such as Sundance, BAM Cinemafest, Toronto, Brooklyn, Palm Springs, HBO Latino, and Urban World among others. Projects have aired on CBS, HBO, Showtime, Lifetime Movies and Cinemax. Casting and pro…
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Russ sits down with John Hampson Singer, songwriter and lead singer for the ban Nine Days. Best remembered for the bands hit “"Absolutely (Story of a Girl) John dives deep into the assent to Rockstardom and the craft of songwriting. TIME STAMPS [00:00:57] Long Island Roots [00:06:31] Discovering music- Trading Star Wars for Kiss [00:15:45] Getting …
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ACTOR-DIRECTOR-WRITER- FROM the ACT ARCHIVE-- this 2015 conversation with Tony LoBianco- film, stage, and television actor, Russ and Tony worked together in the film "Send No Flowers". Tony is known for his portrayals of gruff law enforcement figures film and TV. This one Tony Award nominated, and Obie Award, Daytime Emmy Award winningactor has a l…
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John Grady performed as a member of Blue Man Group and in Spalding Gray: Stories Left To Tell in New York City. John has performed around the country with The Moth storytellers. His stories have aired on NPR and CBC radio. His multiple award-winning solo shows, Dog Years, Little Pussy, and The Old Woman have played to sold out audiences at Fringe t…
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Russ and Bob worked together on the indie Films “The Night Never Sleeps” and Send No Flowers” Currently you can see mr Clohessy on the CBS TV series “Blue Bloods” as Sid Gormley.. Bob is known for his multiple regular turns as police officers and other law enforcement officials, creating parallels between his acting career and upbringing by his pol…
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Brette has been casting, teaching and coaching for over 20 years. Brette has cast five television series (USA, LMN, Lifetime, History Channel, Investigation Discovery), over 50 independent films, 300 commercials, 100 plays, seven pilot presentations (including “Odd Mom Out” for Bravo) and various new media projects, and was the resident casting dir…
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Robert Anthony Jones born and raised on Long Island, New York! Graduated from Hofstra University holding a BFA in Theatre Arts. He worked extensively in regional houses, internationally in Italy and Spain, and all over New York City… appeared in the original Off-Broadway Cast (and original Off-Broadway Cast recordings) of The Prince and the Pauper …
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Devanshi Patel has written on CBS's God Friended Me, ABC’s Black-ish and TBS’s Ground Floor. In 2017, she sold 1 pilot to the CW. Devanshi cut her comedy chops performing stand up all over clubs amongst the greats in New York City and touring on the east coast. She started writing scripts and when the first pilot she wrote got her into the FOX Writ…
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Dan Domenech, is an American singer, director and actor best known for his portrayal of Jason Dean in Heathers: The Musical, Drew in the Broadway musical Rock of Ages and a recurring guest appearance on Glee. Domenech has also appeared in the pre-Broadway runs of Wonderland, Sister Act, National/International tours of RENT and Rock of Ages and work…
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Jack is a master Fine Artist, Illustrator, Painter. Graduate of the School of Visual Arts in NYC. As well he is a “Tuhon” (a Master) in the Filipino fighting Martial art of Pekiti Tirsia Kali. With over 20 years of master level experience in both art forms, he brings a unique perspective to the correlations of the Physical and the Ethereal truths t…
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Linda is an award winning playwright, actor and director for the theater based in NY. Her work has been produced on live stages and adapted into screenplays. She has performed in everting from Neil Simon to Tennessee Williams. Her she discusses how her process works with each craft. Links Links to Russ on YouTube and his Websites https://linktr.ee/…
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Sean King- Sean is an award-winning Indie cinematographer in New York. With dozens of films recorded through his lens, Sean discusses how to craft the moving image and the art of independent filmmaking. Time Stamps [00:01:01] -Sean King and his new Kidney! [00:05:20] -Meeting Russ and Sean’s Beginnings watching 70s-80s TV [00:10:03] -Stealing mom’s…
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Originally from West Africa, Sierra Leone. Early dance training, as a scholarship student, with Jacques d’Amboise and his National Dance Institute. Appeared at Madison Square Garden’s Felt Forum, Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center’s Outdoor Festivals, American Ballet Theatre, New York State Theatre, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Balbo…
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Stefano Dafre is an actor trained at the famous Neighborhood Playhouse in NY has worked with legendary directors like Ang Lee and is also a filmmaker whose work has appeared at the Cannes Film Festival and on NBC television. This artist discusses his process for all the artistic disciplines he works in. His Film “The Day I had to Grow Up” currently…
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SCREENWRITER- PRODUCER- Kate Vandevender Kate Vandevender is a Screenwriter, Producer and Actor in Los Angeles. Kate has been a writer of half hour primetime shows on CBS, and Fox. An Executive producer for YouTube Series and currently runs SandMirror Studios https://sandmirror.com an innovative coaching system for artists of all kinds. [0:26] - In…
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Gen X in 2020. Vincent Nigro and Russ Camarda cover Dylan A strange year in a strange time as Vin and I both hit 50. But we are still here and ready thrive once again. A forgotten skipped over generation is here to remind you that it s not dark yet. Better days are out there to be had... If you want them. -RJC Vincent's music https://www.reverbnati…
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MUSICIAN-COMPOSER- Vincent Nigro- New York Composer, Musician Vincent Nigro is a brilliant artist with an over 30-year career as both a live performer and music producer. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Vincent has scored several feature films and TV commercials and has performed for and produced remixes for such artists as Ma…
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ACTOR-DIRECTOR-PAINTER- Federico Castelluccio- Best known for his work on HBOs landmark series The Sopranos as the character Furio, Federico has a tremendous resume as an actor and filmmaker. What you might not know is, he is also an accomplished painter. He discusses all those crafts and how he does them. TIME STAMPS [00:52] - Russ and Federico re…
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COMEDIAN - Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling- Jackie Martling may be best known for his days as a writer and on-air personality on the The Howard Stern Show but, his storied career as a stand up comic, author (The Joke Man : Bow to Stern) and an actor, fill this conversation with fascinating details you might not have known about the terrific artist a…
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ACTOR- Arthur Nascarella- Arthur has appeared in dozens of films, most often playing a mobster or police officer. Among his notable film credits include a corrupt cop in Cop Land Martin Scorsese's film Bringing Out The Dead . He's played roles in the 8 Spike Lee films and won a SAG award for his part as Carlo Gervasi in the hit television series Th…
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[00:27] -welcome to The A.C.T. Podcast [03:55] - A little background on Russ [07:40] - Lets have casual conversation [09:44] -Russ’ Basic theory of Art and Craft [21:23] – Ambition or not [27:20] -Enjoy the info that comes with every interview Russ Movies https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3758564/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2137381/ https://www.imdb.c…
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Join us for episode 9 of Slant Theatre Project's live-theatrical podcast, a night of New York City-inspired storytelling locals are bound to love! In this episode, Night and Day, musicians, writers and theater artists unite to tell tales of New York’s better half — the one unseen in the harsh light of day, where heroism and hedonism emerge from the…
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Each year, 250,000 people move to NYC. Who stays? Who leaves? And with more people moving in than out, is the number of years you choose to inhabit this island a blessing or a curse? Through live music, song, personal stories and short fiction, ON THIS ISLAND, Ep. 8 "Siren Song" invites the audience to explore their long-term relationship with this…
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The seventh episode of On This Island combs through this metropolis' rapidly changing neighborhoods, exploring the transformations in the people who call them home. Hosted by Matt Dellapina and featuring recording artist Ingrid Michaelson, actor Ben Graney, fitness guru Al Kavaldo, actor Keith Reddin, playwright Greg Keller, and director Will Davis…
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A woman stares at the falling snow out of her cushy Soho office. An English gentleman bids his unsuspecting wife adieu for what becomes a 20-year absence. Episode 6 of OTI - Wakefield - is inspired by Hawthorne's story of the same name, exploring the urban soul's urge to leave the hubbub and disappear. Hosted by Matt Dellapina, guests include David…
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For the 4th episode of OTI, Slant explores the fascination of doomsday and the inevitable wrecking ball of time through the lens of New Yorkers. Is the end only in our heads? Or is it right in front of us? Listen to our 12/11/12 Ars Nova show on the eve of the end of the world and decide for yourself. Special guests include John Behlmann, Donnetta …
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For Episode #3, New (York) Religion, we’ll look at the rituals, addictions, and passions that become one’s oasis in the “godless” city of New York. From a hazy dive into foreign film to an awkward cuddle with a dolphin, we offer tales of finding light in the shadows. Featuring Isaac Oliver, Chad Goodridge, Emily Simoness, the musical brilliance of …
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A night of storytelling for the New York City life. Hosted by Matt Dellapina and including a range of musical, comedic, and visual guest artists, the evening aims to replenish the intricate charms and mysteries that first brought you to this island off the edge of America. Do come. The theme of our February President’s Day show is “Year One”. Broug…
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