Weapon of Choice
What persuaded me to take a serious music plunge was the difference between being myself and pretending to be somebody else.
Original Music, Original Theatre
The email said, "This is all new stuff, so you would be able to add and help with the music process. You can create the combo and make the music your own, in your style!" For an original music advocate and musical director, this was like dangling a carrot in front of a rabbit!
Good Signs of Aging
Jason Hatfield and Jeff Hartman date back to their days as Image Players, their high school drama club. They’ve been close friends for over 20 years. Jason is a graduate of Western Carolina University with degrees in Theatre and Public Relations. His professional acting credits are extensive, including roles in Robert Redford’s The Conspirator and several episodes as Pittman on Homeland.
Blessed with Talent
The very talented Jeff Hartman insists that his musical abilities are gifts that God has blessed him with.
Raising the Bar
There are fake books and real books. There are fake musicians and real musicians. The terms "full-time musician," "professional musician," or "working musician" are certainly used carelessly and liberally.
Going Solo
It’s not easy going solo. Five years ago, I quit my post-college job and the part-time touring bands I was in, took a leap of faith, and put together a new solo venture.
David Black
David and I spent a lot of time together over the past seven months. Long sessions would often yield late-night talks about music, life, family, and friends. I can tell you he believed in me and what I’m doing, and I’ll never take that lightly.
Support Live Music
I've been on a crusade for some time now to convince music venues to start their music earlier.
Any Advice
What persuaded me to take a serious music plunge was the difference between being myself and pretending to be somebody else. As an actor, you're given the lines and given the direction. There are elements of yourself you bring to each character, but it still isn't something you can call your own.
Community Theatre
As actors, directors, students, teachers, fans, and patrons of all forms and forums of theater, we must disagree with any suggestion that an exclusive relationship between student, studio, and stage is a good one.
Charles E. Jeffers
Monday evening, I performed only my second staged reading, this one of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Harvey with Hickory Community Theatre.