Support our #musicalProfessionals: Meet Jazzzelle (Updated)

Introduction Jazzzelle is a music professional and a singer. She performs in concerts, musicals, and in theatre all over the country. She also hosts and MCs events.  I initially connected with Jazzzelle through Periscope and was pleased to find out she lives in the same area I do, the Washington, DC area! Jazzzelle tells me I … More Support our #musicalProfessionals: Meet Jazzzelle (Updated)

Support our #filmmakers: Meet Kimia’ Workman

Introduction On May 28, 2017, I attended TruTalent Creative Works Presents: Shock Nation Web Series Release Party. I first connected with Kimia’ Workman during the filming of Sharrie Mccain’s “Collision Envisage”. Kimia’ is an actress in live theatre, screen, and television, who has appeared in webseries, Indie films, and “re-enactment” shows on TV. She formed … More Support our #filmmakers: Meet Kimia’ Workman

10 Most Unrealistic TV Show Apartments | ScreenRant

The linked-to article in this post original appeared on the ScreenRant website, 10 Most Unrealistic TV Show Apartments, by Julia Bianco. We’ve all seen them – apartments or houses on TV (and movies), where we wonder how the residents can afford to live there.  Let’s visit some of them. The linked-to article begins below … 10 Most … More 10 Most Unrealistic TV Show Apartments | ScreenRant

Alan’s Fourteen Valuable Points to Obtain a Foothold in the Entertainment Industry

Introduction I want to provide some value to my readers, so I want to pass along some bullet points for those who, such as myself, want to obtain a foothold in the entertainment industry. Actually, I have come quite far since 2009. I am still a small fry, but I have come this far, and … More Alan’s Fourteen Valuable Points to Obtain a Foothold in the Entertainment Industry

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)