Russ talks the Craft of Acting with Isiah Whitlock Jr. an American actor. He is best known for his role as corrupt state senator https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Davis (Clay Davis) on the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HBO (HBO) television series https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wire_(TV_series) (The Wire) as well as being a frequent collaborator of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Lee (Spike Lee). He has also appeared in films including https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodfellas...

Russ Talks craft of of COMEDY with Henry Phillips -- a musical comedian from Los Angeles known for his https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedy_Central_Presents (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 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punching_the_Clown (Punching the Clown) which won several awards, most notably the Audience Award at the...

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 Prime Original, “Just Add Magic: New Protectors”. Other TV credits include “Homeland”, "Blue Bloods", “Person Of Interest”, “Do No Harm”, “CSI:NY”,...

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 YOUTUBE VERSION HERE: Links Michelle's IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2026939/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0...

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 2008 presidential election from the Iowa caucuses to the Presidential Inauguration Day. She has interviewed include; Mark Zuckerberg - Facebook ...

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 respected Regional Theatres and Shakespeare Festivals. He is a founding member of New York City’s Mint Theatre Company (2002 Drama Desk Award). For four...

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.eliasplagianos.com) https://www.hudsonfalls.tv/ (https://www.hudsonfalls.tv) ELIAS IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1717947/ (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1717947/) Links to...

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 https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=National_Guitar_Workshopandaction=editandredlink=1 (National Guitar Workshop) and holds a degree from the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Southern_California (University of Southern California)’s...

ACTOR – MacKenzie Meehan Mackenzie is a Theatre and television actress with an extensive acting resume.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva_Carr#cite_note-1 ([1]) She is known for her portrayal of Taylor Rentzel on the CBS television series https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bull_(2016_TV_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 performed ion Broadway in ‘War...

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. Melissa and Mike describe the art and craft of the professional photographer in the most intense place to do as a vocation in the world Watch...

Russ sits down with Eric Kalb.. Southpaw drummer Eric Kalb is a versatile musician who enjoys playing groove based music. A devotee of RandB 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 style” (Jazz Times) keeps him in constant demand. Over the course of his twenty-year career Kalb has taken to both studio and stage with a...

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 plays were directed by Marshall W. Mason and were developed at the award winning Circle Repertory Company where Lou proudly called home, first as an...

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 and his discerning eye has let him to create content for some of the world's leading fashion brands and magazines. Some of his Clients over the...

Geneva is a Theatre and television actress with an extensive acting resume.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva_Carr#cite_note-1 ([1]) She is best known for her portrayal of Marissa Morgan on the CBS television series https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bull_(2016_TV_series) (Bull) and for her performance as Margery in the original Broadway cast of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_to_God_(play) (Hand to God), earning a nomination for the...

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 (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 (https://linktr.ee/russcamarda) Fiscal Sponsor...

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 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanilla_Sky (Vanilla Sky), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Sugar_(2002_film) (Brown Sugar (2002 film)) and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_the_Heart (Music of the Heart). More recent credits include...

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 and Big Dogs season 1(Amazon Prime). Artios Award nominee for Best Webseries Casting, PT Barnum Award recipient. Recent NY THEATER: Nothing Gold Can Stay(Lortel Award noms), Molly Sweeney, The Net Will Appear, Dutch Masters. Extensive work with Humana Festival, Dorset...

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 producing highlights include: Advantageous (Sundance premiere and a top selection on Netflix); Lost Revolution (HBO Latino); Zombie Honeymoon(Showtime...

Russ sits down with John Hampson Singer, songwriter and lead singer for the ban Nine Days. Best remembered for the bands hit “"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absolutely_(Story_of_a_Girl) (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 the first bands together-Battle of the bands [00:23:50] Cover band while...

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 long and storied career. Appearing in classic films such as The French Connection and The Seven-Ups . Tony is. Great artist and in this...

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 theatre festivals across the United States and Canada. John also trained at the National Ballet School in Toronto and was a soloist with Ballet...

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 policeman father. The first of such roles was in the seventh and final season of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hill_Street_Blues (Hill Street Blues),...

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 director at Washington, DC’s Folger Elizabethan Theatre for ten seasons. Films Brette has cast have won awards and been official selections at most of...

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 at the historic Lamb's Theatre in the heart of Times Square, and Bunnicula (based on the children's books) at the Daryl Roth Theatre. Not long...