Casting 'HAMLET'

'HAMLET'

BBR Productions Inc. is casting HAMLET, a revisionist take on the Shakespeare play. Rehearsals start April 1st. Performances run May Friday the 4 and Saturday the 5. Then Friday the 18 and Saturday the 19 out in Riverhead NY Long Island.

Seeking-- Males: 18+, any ethnicity, to play various characters. Claudius - The King of Denmark, Hamlet's uncle, and the play's antagonist. Polonius - The Lord Chamberlain of Claudius's court, a pompous, conniving old man. Polonius is the father of Laertes and Ophelia. Horatio - Hamlet's close friend, who studied with the prince at the university in Wittenberg. Horatio is loyal and helpful to Hamlet throughout the play. Laertes - Polonius's son and Ophelia's brother, a young man who spends much of the play in France. Passionate and quick to action, Laertes is clearly a foil for the reflective Hamlet. Fortinbras - The young Prince of Norway, whose father the king (also named Fortinbras) was killed by Hamlet's father (also named Hamlet). Rosencrantz and Guildenstern - Two slightly bumbling courtiers, former friends of Hamlet from Wittenberg, who are summoned by Claudius and Gertrude to discover the cause of Hamlet's strange behavior. Osric - The foolish courtier who summons Hamlet to his duel with Laertes. Voltimand and Cornelius - Courtiers whom Claudius sends to Norway to persuade the king to prevent Fortinbras from attacking. Marcellus and Bernardo - The officers who first see the ghost walking the ramparts of Elsinore and who summon Horatio to witness it. Marcellus is present when Hamlet first encounters the ghost. Francisco - A soldier and guardsman at Elsinore. Reynaldo - Polonius's servant, who is sent to France by Polonius to check up on and spy on Laertes.

Auditions will be held by appt. only Jan. 22 and Feb. 12, 1 p.m. till 6p.m. at our office in Miller Place Long Island NY. To schedule an audition appt., send pix & résumés by Jan. 15 email us. Prepare to cold read. Pay. None Union.

Behind the wall of truth;

Are you really safe behind the lies of walls? I have learned one thing in this business; “you never know who someone is or knows”. This statement has saved my career over and over. I am nice to everyone until it is time not to be nice. (yes, that is a “Roadhouse” quote). I am only human, but I keep my bad mouthing down to a minimum. Though, I know that there are people out in this world talking completely ill of me to others. Their goal is to stop people from talking with me? I have no idea. Maybe they are just happy to help take possibility away from me because I destroyed them in some way?

Oh wait, we are talking about people I've never done wrong to. People I can only assume have never hung out with me. I assume because maybe during my time of not seeing them around in my circles they could have been A) Hiding from my sight, B) video taping me and C) washing my backside in the shower without me knowing. Either way, their motivation is slightly convoluted. I am at a loss of words. To attacking someone in the midst of shadows cast down by tall walls shows a lot of character.

How does one handle this? If you are having a similar situation do not fret. Take note of who it is, what people are saying and just continue being true to yourself. You never chase an audience, you let that audience come to you. So if you are being kind, respectful and know you have done nothing terrible wrong, continue being you. Remember faces and names while you place them into your own personal black-book. I am sure you are in theirs, but the idea is that you are a better person. Be cordial around them but don't be rudely nice to them. Let them be people behind the wall. Stand your ground in front of the wall for all to see.

Why are they afraid to speak to you about their ill-slated words is a mystery to me, or them. Of course, if you think about it... why won't they say to people around you? If it is true, what's the hold up? Break the wall down or keep it held strong? I say let that wall keep building itself up, while you stand on top of it and shout out the truth through actions and integrity.

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Thick Skinned;

Thick Skinned and plants. We will get to that. I am an entertainer working hard to make things happen. I pretty much do this for a living. I don't have a day job, I own my own company while doing what I can to help out people trying to get started in this business known as entertainment. Of course, reading my blogs you know I do many things.

Comedy is where I am taking you today. I am very against doing open mic nights. Though, when starting out, jump on it just to get use to being on stage in front of three or four people. I am being generous with that number. I have two mics that I go to at this point, only because I like to support what they are doing for up and coming comedians.

First one is Fin's Pub in over in Oakdale NY every Monday night. And the other is one ran by my good buddy Leigh West. He does his show at Felt Billiards in Commack NY. I don't get paid for this, it is just me being around my friends in the business. I like that, I like what they are doing for beginners and people trying to work out materials.

Why do I dislike open mics? Well, there is little support from other comedians, you can't really get a good read on jokes and everyone is judging you based on their material. I like to build my set up with laughable material and I can only know that by hearing laughs. If you can get a comedian to laugh, it means your joke most likely is bad. Just sayin'

Here we go, Thick Skinned. In this business there are people we call “Plants”. A plant is someone you know that sits in the audience. You either put them there or they are a fellow comedian you have known. I called out a comic's name and they got so mad they started to heckle me on stage. Long story short. I respected this guy in the business.

Why? Good question. Because about 3 years early he taught me something. Humility. He was on stage and took a few cracks at me about the sound system. I got mad, though I waited till he got off stage and ask him not to do that. He said... “We are comedians, it is all jokes. Don't take anything personal.” I respected that enough to believe it.

That is not how it ended up happening on this night. In closing, I like to have fun out there. And it is COMEDY. Good or Bad, it is just about having fun. As a comic, you try not to heckle another comedian when they are on stage. Even if you don't think they are considered a comic, funny, or talented. It is their time on stage.

Just have fun out there. WE ARE ENTERTAINERS DOING THINGS PEOPLE WISH THEY WERE NOT SHY SO THEY CAN DO IT TOO!!! We owe these people our respect on stage. Because we are giving an opportunity to be up there for all the people who can't find their way to the stage. Embrace it, respect it, and most of all... HAVE fun!!!

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I gave up on I and became me!

The best time of the year is coming up for all those looking to find meaning in life again. You give your little list of things you want to those around you, hoping they can buy you want you want. You look around at stores you might have to return things to. Oh how I love the holiday year ending. It is filled with meaning all over the place.

I've been entertaining for years and all I want is my two front teeth back for being the biggest smart ass on the block. Okay, so I've gotten my nose broken twice, cleaned the floor of my blood with some guys face, humiliated about three other punks by putting them into unbreakable holds and for what? To show that fighting is stupid!

It comes down to how powerful words can be in any situation. Though, I don't believe words have power. Will, “WILL” has power. How willful are you to stand down from emotions and take on a few pounds of words? The more “WILLFULL” you are the less chance some jack-turd with a six shooter filled with grand-ole verbiage will be able to take you down.

Where was I going with this? Oh that's right. I have given up on I and became me. My whole life is mine, not yours, or hers or even his. I've been there from the beginning till now. Now one else has had as much time being around me as I have. It's beautifully annoying how much I have to stand me. But I like me, so it is not that bad.

But image having to deal with me all day. There are people out there that don't like me, or can just reach a limit of toleration of me before going insane. It's not about them. It is about me and my life. Just as it is about them and their life. Live people, make moves of your life to live it truthfully.

Just don't hurt people, and it doesn't matter what they do outside of physically damaging you. But this does bring an interesting “To ask yourself” question. Why do we look at life so dirty? We see perverted filth in things? I've been studying the human race for a life time to realize everyone is a pig. But in a beautiful way. The non-beautiful way is how they hide it.

EMBRACE IT!!! Be truthful to yourself. Don't judge others and certainly don't judge yourself. Women and men are out there who love their bodies, despite how they act around others. They love being sexual, they love watching sexuality swimming in sensuality. Love, life, sex, nudity, art, colors, touching, breathing, seeing, etc. Life is around us, EMBRACE IT!!!

That is my “just under 500 word” rant... Peace in harmony!!!

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How awesome is awesomely bad?

We get it, you are great at what you do. Though, have you ever really compared yourself to the list of success in this town? Look at where you are and who you are performing with. If you see people in the same place as you, maybe you're reality check needs to kick in. Don't let your reality not be check so you get kicked out! You may be great, and there may be others great in this town, but remember, there are people who are professionals at the same things you are doing. They make a living at it. Putting everything they have into it and making the right moves. Look at that list next time you start getting a big head. It is about perspective reasoning.

Reason being... Everyone is in this together. No one is better than others so don't take advantage of a nice person. Okay, some people may have more talent than others, but that still doesn't explain why you are all performing at an open mic, or fighting to get the same job... OR hell, you already both work at the same job in the same building. If you allow yourself to be pushed in the corner you will be forgotten. Live in the spotlight but don't be a douche in the bag. The tradeoff to being nice, and realistically aware of your position in your field is how others will enjoy you being around.

Don't allow your attitude to turn into a jaded outlook. Embrace those around you working hard at what they do. The truth of the matter is this... (Let's us comedy... but it is the same in every field) You may be funny in your local town, but there is definitely a person slightly better than you. So you could be considered, in the range of things, a beginner, them a feature, and believe it or not someone else could be considered a headliner... IN YOUR LOCAL AREA... but if a Louis C.K. walked into an open mic night to just “workout” things... You'd see why you are all still missing something.

No matter how “GREAT” you are, there is always someone much better than you at your stage of the game. You can always get much better, so practice... Network by being a nice person and respecting people caring about what they want to do... and Market yourself with what you can in the groups you can be in. If you are a douche in the bag you won't grab anyone's attention to network. You won't be able to market because no one cares about what you have going on... and your practicing will all be for naught because of your bag of douches being filled!

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"WE CAN IF YOU LET ME CAN!"

"WE CAN IF YOU LET ME CAN!"

Thomas J Bellezza 4 President!!! Vote for Thomas J Bellezza for President! Tweet it all over Twitter.com!!!!! Thomas J Bellezza for President #TJB4President

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Decrees:

1) I promise to raise taxes to an unrealistic record height so that when I lower them by a reasonable % you'll all love me even though the taxes are still stupidly high...

2) I promise to ensure hundreds, if not tens of jobs! Not so much through my efforts but because people can go out there to get these jobs themselves. Since, realistically speaking, the Government can't give you jobs, based on certain requirements, you must qualify for said position. I will say this; if "we" as a nation spend more money than more opportunities will open up for job interviews.

Making a name for yourself; Know, Unknown!

I say it all the time, okay maybe most of the time. I take breaks every few hours or so then I say it. I say it loud!!! My belief is that you'll never have to touch a stage to become successful. I said it, and I will say it again so you can re-read it correctly. “You never have to touch a stage to become successful”. In entertainment that is... It is true. If you don't believe me I suggest you continue reading on below.

Success comes from being known. The more well know you are the more people will follow what it is you are doing. If you can get your name out there through all the avenues of this worlds connections than you will be successful when you finally wish to hit a stage. It is as easy as going out there and telling people who you are. Okay, it is a little harder than that. You have to stick in people's minds. How do you do that?

SLOGANS! You need a slogan. Something like... “Do you have what it takes to... Make A Right Left Here?” Yes and this leads you to a website called... www . Make A Right Left Here . Com. Smart? Yes, why? Because it lets people remember things easier for you. Humans have a hard time remembering full on names. What they don't have a hard time remembering is logos, such as the one in the photo above, jingles, or slogans that stick with you. Not everyone is going A) Remember Thomas J Bellezza, B) How to pronounce that Bellezza or C) remember how to spell hard last names.

What will they remember? That catchy slogan in their head or an image. So how do you mold this into people's heads? Through stickers with your logo image and slogan on it. Through getting online and marketing yourself, for free if you have to, through Social Media, Blogging, and even Message Boards. Get your name out there. A lot of people, A LOT OF PEOPLE ask how. It is something you have to do all the time. The hard work will form an avalanche effect and cause people to do it for you. In the beginning you have to take time and do it. Once that jumps off on its own than you have to take on other all day responsibilities.

That is it for now. I will be back with another lesson if you so wish to learn. I have other blogs, and a company which helps people learn these things. Follow here, and there, and our websites to keep up and informed. Remember, there are no walls only solutions, and make things happen by making things happen!

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