Alan’s News Brief, May 12, 2017 (Updated)

Here is some recent news about my connections. Shumerria Harris has a new website #ActorsLife. In addition her series, also called “#ActorsLife”, can be viewed online at 6pm ET Tuesdays Channel 004 – CnB Network. Katie Mack is appearing in the off-Broadway play “The Girls of Summer”, by Layon Gray, in Trenton, NJ and New … More Alan’s News Brief, May 12, 2017 (Updated)

Support our #actors: Meet Shumerria Harris (Updated)

Introduction Shumerria Harris is an actress and director.  I connected with Shumerria via the series “#ActorsLife”, which she executive-produces. Shumerria interviews working actors and other experts in the entertainment industry, in the context of what it takes for actors to be successful.  I am always attracted to content that documents the experience of #creatives.  Therefore I reached … More Support our #actors: Meet Shumerria Harris (Updated)

How Did I Achieve My Greatest Success in the Entertainment Industry? (Final post in a Series)

Introduction My blog has been documenting my passion for the entertainment industry and my participation in it.  I have come a long way since I started my journey in 2009.  This series of posts documents how I achieved what I call my “greatest success” (among various accomplishments). There are many articles around about how to … More How Did I Achieve My Greatest Success in the Entertainment Industry? (Final post in a Series)

Brooklyn to Boy Meets World: William Daniels on Mr. Feeny, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and His New Memoir | Brooklyn Magazine

The linked-to article in this post original appeared in Brooklyn Magazine website, From Brooklyn to Boy Meets World: William Daniels on Mr. Feeny, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and His New Memoir, by Douglas J. Gladstone. I loved the TGIF lineup on ABC in the 1990s and early 2000s. One of the great series on there was “Boy Meets World”. William … More Brooklyn to Boy Meets World: William Daniels on Mr. Feeny, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and His New Memoir | Brooklyn Magazine

How Did I Achieve My Greatest Success in the Entertainment Industry? (Third post in a Series)

Introduction My blog has been documenting my passion for the entertainment industry and my participation in it.  I have come a long way since I started my journey in 2009.  This series of posts documents how I achieved what I call my “greatest success” (among various accomplishments). There are many articles around about how to … More How Did I Achieve My Greatest Success in the Entertainment Industry? (Third post in a Series)

Support our #wanderers: Johanna Mateo and Toni Tantlinger (Updated)

Introduction Recently, my friends and colleagues Johanna Mateo and Toni Tantlinger, the founders of Move the World Productions, made an important decision. They are now acting on that decision. Travel with us as we catch up with Toni and Johanna. Q&A I sent Johanna and Toni a list of questions and they responded on April … More Support our #wanderers: Johanna Mateo and Toni Tantlinger (Updated)

How Did I Achieve My Greatest Success in the Entertainment Industry? (Second post in a Series)

Introduction My blog has been documenting my passion for the entertainment industry and my participation in it.  I have come a long way since I started my journey in 2009.  This series of posts documents how I achieved what I call my “greatest success” (among various accomplishments). There are many articles around about how to … More How Did I Achieve My Greatest Success in the Entertainment Industry? (Second post in a Series)

Alan’s News Brief, April 7, 2017 (Updated)

Here are some recent happenings about projects with which I am associated, and news about my connections. Boxed Out Productions’ “Mars & Venus: Operation Equilibrium” selected to be in The People’s Film Festival. Okema T. Moore and Katie Mack are the driving forces behind Boxed Out Productions.  I am a funder of this film. Danielle … More Alan’s News Brief, April 7, 2017 (Updated)

UPDATE: How Did I Achieve My Greatest Success in the Entertainment Industry? (First post in a Series)

Introduction My blog has been documenting my passion for the entertainment industry and my participation in it.  I have come a long way since I started my journey in 2009.  This series of posts documents how I achieved what I call my “greatest success” (among various accomplishments). There are many articles around about how to … More UPDATE: How Did I Achieve My Greatest Success in the Entertainment Industry? (First post in a Series)

The Rise of #DeafTalent | The Huffington Post

  The linked-to article in this post original appeared in The Huffington Post website, The Rise of #DeafTalent, by Lydia Callis, Contributor. I always focus on diversity. The linked-to article is about the rise of deaf and hard-of-hearing talent in the entertainment industry. I was pleased to see that one of the featured creatives in this … More The Rise of #DeafTalent | The Huffington Post