Artistic, creative, friendly, outgoing, adventurous, focused, motivated, respectful, polite, courteous, chivalrous, humorous, athletic, fit, non-smoker, non-drinker, non-drug user, and very well spoken.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The entertainment industry requires traveling to different cities, counties, states, territories, countries, and locations for submissions, castings, auditions, callbacks, bookings, rehearsals, gigs, and entertainment industry events including seminars, workshops, film festivals, and promotions.

Interests

• writing
• singing
• performing arts
• film making
• acting
• dancing
• fitness
• exercise
• triathlon
• karaoke
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• swimming
• teaching
• beaches
• free diving
• kendo
• cinematography
• research
• directing
• screenwriting
• mixed martial arts
• organizing
• advocating
• teaching methodologies
• case studies
• stage combat

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
On the Technique of Acting: Michael Chekhov, An Actor Prepares: Constantin Stanislavski, Improvisation for the Theater: Viola Spolin, No Acting Please: Eric Morris and Joan Hotchkis.

Peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles, case studies, and research in performing arts, film, television, digital media, theatre, musical theatre, and opera genres, history, movements, culture, and analysis.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Auditioned, booked, and worked for three Academy Award Winning Directors including Steven Spielberg in Amistad (Prison Guard), Steven Soderbergh in Ocean's Eleven (Technician #1), and Taylor Hackford in Parker (Chauffeur).

Teach, Learn, Share

Current and valid American Red Cross lifeguard, first aid, AED/CPR, and WSI aka Water Safety Instructor certifications.

Current and valid State of Hawaii HHSAA and JPS Football Official certifications.

Current and valid CCW aka Carrying Concealed Weapons permit.

SAG-AFTRA Miami Local Convention Delegate, Conservatory Committee Member, and Legislative Committee Member.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Teaching performing arts, method acting, masked acting, scene study, movement for actors, voice for the actor, singing, auditioning techniques, stage combat, boxing, public speaking, directing, theatre history, film history, film genre, screenwriting, playwriting, research, teaching methodologies, SAG-AFTRA wages & working conditions, contracts, laws, by-laws, advocating, organizing, and teaching swimming, life skills, and survival skills.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States