2017 News

Written by TheFaulkner on January 20, 2017 – 2:26 pm -

Gustav Holst’s “The Planets” at the LA Phil’s Symphonies for Schools, Walt Disney Concert Hall. Paul Cressy Photography.  

Click here to see the latest video of work. It’s the first time I’ve been able to use my (native) British accent on film. And the rest of 2017 is off to a great start! Look closely and you’ll see me as one of three fathers of a very famous identity in a commercial during a very large sporting event that airs in early February. And that’s about all the NDA will allow me to say.

The picture is from THE PLANETS at Walt Disney Concert Hall. It is an absolute thrill to be acting on stage with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. No one, and I mean no one, gives better underscoring. 

Lastly, in early Spring, I will be directing the AEA Theater for Young Audiences production of Stiles and Drewe’s Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the MainStreet Theatre Company in Rancho Cucamonga. MainStreet has been professionally producing high quality theater for children for 11 years, and I am pleased as, well, honey, to be stepping up to the role of Director. 


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My favorite film of 2016 (to work on, that is)

Written by TheFaulkner on December 12, 2016 – 11:00 am -

From “Trying to F**k,” a comedy musical short that was knocked out in an incredibly quick shoot (not that you’d know by watching it). These are just two scenes, and I was glad I got the chance to show a British accent (I’m native born) for the first time on screen, having used them for years in the theater. Hope this brings a smile to your face as we say goodbye to a year that, for me, held a lot more disappointments than I care to admit. 2017 is already looking up though, as I’ll return to Walt Disney Concert Hall in January to act alongside the LA Philharmonic in “The Planets,” and then in Spring will undertake my biggest directing job to date, “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Have you heard of it? This one’s a musical, and adds a modern, environmental timber-related twist to the classic tale.


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BANNED IN TUCSON returns to Comedy Central

Written by TheFaulkner on March 21, 2016 – 1:38 pm -

The Ethnic-Studies-Themed sketch show that I’ve been privileged to be a part of, BANNED IN TUCSON, returns to the Comedy Central Stage (they don’t have a dedicated website — here’s their facebook page). This diversity-themed sketch show was created by topical sketch writer Ernie Bustamente. It’s free, but reservations are required. 323.960.5519 


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East Los High scene – video!

Written by TheFaulkner on January 15, 2016 – 11:39 pm -

Here is video of my appearance on the Daytime-Emmy-Nominated “East Los High,” with Emmy-Nominated actress Vanessa Vasquez. This was an all-around great experience, and I so appreciated working with Director Carlos Reza. There were lots of laughs on set that day.


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2015 Comedy Reel

Written by TheFaulkner on December 15, 2015 – 11:34 pm -


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SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY

Written by TheFaulkner on September 12, 2015 – 10:02 am -

This week I join the cast of TOP STORY WEEKLY at IO West. Sunday night, 8pm, in the heart of Hollywood. I’ll be playing Jeb Bush, Tim Cook, and Drugo.


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Two Degrees from Harold Pinter

Written by TheFaulkner on July 19, 2015 – 1:24 pm -

I’m appearing in King’s Road Park in the City of West Hollywood’s Free Theater in the Park series through the second week of August in Tony-Winner Tony Tanner’s adaptation (and under his direction) of Moliére’s “The Misanthrope” or “The Man-Hater.” It’s a delightful cast, and since Tony-Winner Tony (my new tongue twister) appeared opposite Harold Pinter in the West End, I’m now officially two degrees away from that master playwright.

In other news, my episode of East Los High is now up on Hulu, and the new season is trending on Social Media. I play a drunken idiot businessman who offends one of the leads. When I was on set, I mentioned that I’ve played belligerent white guys in all kinds of media, and one of the crew members said to me, “All the white people on this show are either belligerent or cops.” I assume some hit both categories, or they wouldn’t be true-to-life.

What’s next? The feature film “The Golden Age” is looking for a festival release this Fall. It has been a labor of love for my friend Justin Connor to complete this film. It truly is an epic indie, covering rock & roll, spirituality, fame, and more that I don’t want to reveal. Check it out. And listen to some of the original music. I was very happy to be involved in this project.

 


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A Princely Pauper

Written by TheFaulkner on January 19, 2015 – 4:32 pm -

Next up? I’ll be appearing as the Lord Chamberlain (and at least two others) in The Prince and the Pauper at the MainStreet Theatre Company at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga for February / March.

Jack Benny would be proud.


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Tactless

Written by TheFaulkner on November 12, 2014 – 6:27 pm -

Good news… just shot a guest spot on a new sketch show for Russell Simmons’ “All Def Digital” Youtube channel, called TACTLESS. Funny script, lots of ad libs and improvisation on set. Watch for it here before the end of the year, they say.

I’m beginning to think that I may have a career playing “serious white guy” in black themed entertainment. After 6 episodes of “Issue Cafe” for Robert Townsend and pic.tv (no longer available), and now this… at the very least I am liked by men whose names start with “R.” And that counts for something. I’m waiting for Robert Downey Jr. to call.

Is that tactless?


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Reston Reduced.

Written by TheFaulkner on October 3, 2014 – 9:31 pm -

So the company I’ve been touring with for the last 13 years, the Reduced Shakespeare Company, has played every single year since 1987 at the Reston Community Center in Reston, VA. How many touring groups can boast such a long, fruitful relationship with a presenter? So in honor of the 50th anniversary of Reston, many of the reducers went (along with managing directors / authors Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor) to Reston to perform SEVEN of the NINE abridged works over two weekends. It wasn’t a Shakespeare Festival. It was a Reduced Shakespeare Festival. The schedule was pretty hectic… luckily I was only in two of the shows, but one night I had to perform with someone I’d never performed with before (he was new) and another night with someone who practically retired years ago. Still it was an incredible time, where I got to make new friends (three generations of abridged Hamlets – Austin Tichenor (Current Head Co-Reducer), Jess Winfield (Founder and Originator of the role),  and Me. 3_generations_Hamlet

And in my copious down-time (not), I managed to record a little song, a little tribute to Austin and Reed, who have been authors and co-authors of every abridged show since the original Shakespeare show: “Complete History of America (abridged),” “The Bible, The Complete Word of God (abridged),” “All The Great Books (abridged)” “The Millenium A Musical (abridged),” “Completely Hollywood (abridged),” “The Complete World of Sports (abridged),” “The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged),” and “The Complete History of Comedy (abridged).” The song was featured on one of the RSC podcast episodes dedicated to the extravaganza, but I present it here in full for your listening pleasure.

 

And here’s a fairly un-abridged selfie (Ellen style) featuring many generations of RSC members from founders to current fools, onstage and off, with some Restonites thrown in as well. Can you pick them out?

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