Daniel Lehman
Philadelphia native Daniel Lehman is a graduate of New York University, where he studied journalism and cinema studies. His work has been published by Back Stage, amNewYork, Filmmaker Magazine, the New York Resident, The Jewish Exponent, WSN and more.
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Let's Talk About Sketch (Comedy) with Alex ZalbenAs a sketch comedy performer, writer, producer, and teacher, Alex Zalben is an expert in all things sketch, so I asked him to share his knowledge and experience about moving to New York to start a sketch comedy career. -
Ask a Casting Director: Using Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube?"We're entering a new era where everyone is using MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter, and it would be silly not to take advantage of that." -
Comedy Q&A with Andy Engel, Director of New Talent at ComixAndy Engel is the Director of New Talent for Comix comedy club in NYC. I spoke with him about the New Talent Show at Comix and learned the importance of a good stand-up demo DVD and how stand-up comics can jumpstart their comedy careers.
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Ask a Casting Director: How Do You Cast Atypical Background Actors?Background casting directors Jennifer Bender, Winsome Sinclair, Elizabeth Gabel, and Nancy Mosser explain how they cast specific types of extras and background actors.
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Ask a Casting Director: What Advice Do You Have for Parents of Child Actors?Casting directors Judy Taylor, Carrie Haugh, Marty Keener Cherrix, and Ilene Starger share their advice for parents of child actors. -
Uploads, Not Open CallsThe increased affordability and accessibility of digital camcorders is allowing more actors to submit audition videos online. But does the homemade nature of those submissions limit their use as a professional tool? -
Ask a Casting Director: How Do You Cast Family Dramas?Casting directors Elizabeth Boykewich, Daryl Eisenberg, Barbara Stordahl, and Lisa Mae Fincannon discuss casting teens and families for TV amd film. -
Ask a Casting Director: How Do You Cast Biopics and Historical Figures?Casting directors Sarah Finn, Alison Franck, and Randi Hiller discuss how they cast characters based on real people for film, TV, and theater. -
An Interview with Actor Nick SpanglerNew York actor Nick Spangler discusses his role in the long-running Off-Broadway hit 'The Fantasticks,' and his experience filimg the upcoming season of the reality competition show 'The Amazing Race.' -
SketchFest NYCNearly 30 sketch comedy groups descend on NYC this weekend for the fourth annual SketchFest NYC, a three-day sketch comedy festival..
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Steven Spielberg's "Daddy Issues" Manifested on FilmThis essay will focus on the work of Steven Spielberg and the manifestations of his childhood experiences, specifically his relationship with his father, in several of his most beloved films.
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Affordable Housing Tips for Actors Moving to New York CityEvery day, actors come to New York to follow a seemingly impossible dream, only to find themselves with two: a career on stage and screen, and an affordable place to live. There are no shortcuts for either goal.
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Is an Acting Degree Right for You?Four current and former BFA and MFA acting students describe their exepriences earning their degrees, and where they hope those degrees will take them. -
How Did You Get Cast, Leonard Dozier?Of his past 14 auditions, actor Leonard Dozier has been cast or called back for 12 of them. And in the last three months alone, he has been cast in four projects
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How Did You Get Cast, Roger Grunwald?Roger Grunwald was cast in a role that required his unique blend of acting and German-language abilities.
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How Did You Get Cast, Ray Reynolds III?While most kids probably spent this past summer building tree forts or sand castles, 10-year-old Ray Reynolds III went to auditions.
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How Did You Get Cast, Olunike Lockett-Smith?Actress Olunike Lockett-Smith was cast in the student film "Conservation."
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How Did You Get Cast, Gil Davis?Gil Davis must be doing something right, even if he doesn't know exactly what it is. The 43-year-old actor was recently cast in two upcoming productions -- and in both cases he auditioned for a different role from the one he was finally offered.
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Sergio Leone's Transformation of the American West in CinemaWith the recent releases of two modern westerns - 3:10 to Yuma and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - it's time for a look back at one of the greatest Westerns of all time.
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NYC's SpeakeasiesProhibition didn't last, but these New York City joints keep the tradition of illegal speakeasies alive. -
New York City's Best Live Band Karaoke SpotsInstead of sitting on your bar stool and singing to a TV screen, check out these NYC karaoke venues - where you can get on stage with a live band and live your rock star dreams, one song at a time. -
AC/DC's Back in Black: Best Album Ever?AC/DC's "Back In Black" is one of the best rock albums ever recorded - and here's why. -
Q&A with Elephant Larry, Long-running NYC Sketch Comedy GroupElephant Larry is one of NYC's longest-running sketch comedy groups, performing all over the city and across the country. Chris Principe and Jeff Solomon spoke with me about the group, their shared sense of humor, and a love of Looney Tunes. -
Sentimental MemoriesA personal look back at childhood afternoons spent with my grandparents.
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An Interview with AngelaAngela is an NYU journalism student. Here she speaks about growing up an immigrant and how it took years to find her true happiness.
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New York City's Best BurlesqueStrippers may be interchangeable, but individuality rules at each of these burlesque shows in Manhattan and Brooklyn. -
An Examination of the Early Documentaries of Martin ScorseseAlthough American director Martin Scorsese, who was finally awarded the Oscar for Best Director this year, is known primarily for his fiction films, his documentaries are just as rich and compelling. -
Sitcom Spin-Offs and Their Place in Prime Time Television HistoryIn a summer full of sequels, the entertainment industry is often criticized for a lack of originality. There are no sure things in this business, but a guaranteed hit is an easy sell. And sometimes, as in the case of a sitcom "spin-off," the sequel can surpass its origins. -
An Analysis of the Different Methods of Adapting Literature to the ScreenThroughout the history of cinema, many of the greatest films have been adaptations of previous literary works. This essay examines the ways in which written words become adapted to the visual medium of film. -
Comedy = Tragedy + Time: An Interview with Stand Up Comic, Ashley StrandAshley Strand is one of countless up-and-coming stand-up comedians in New York City. You've never heard of him, but that could change any day. -
The Brief Rise and Prolonged Fall of Gonzo JournalismHunter S. Thomspon invented gonzo journalism with the publication of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas." Today, gonzo is struggling to survive. Is Rolling Stone magazine's Matt Taibbi up to the challenge? -
Do the Right ThingA homeless comedian struggles to survive on the streets of New York, and offers a glimpse of what, for many, is simply real life.
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Not Just Another Girl with a Guitar: Deidre Muro Makes Music Her BusinessRecent NYU graduate and East Village resident Deidre Muro is a talented singer/songwriter - but don't call her that. -
Peace, Love and UnderstandingTwo New York University students articulate their complicated views about marriage and gay rights.
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War: What is it Good For?A wife and mother visits New York City and talks about the war in Iraq.
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A Sunday on the BoweryA desolate but historical block in New York's Lower East Side awaits gentrification. -
An Afternoon on the Upper East SideWhere one resident might see a boring residential New York City block, another observes a neighborhood full of life and activity.
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Wanted: Ambitious Young FilmmakersNew online networks bring people together to make their independent films. Here are a few at the forefront of a growing trend. -
A Cigarette for Your Life Story? Bar Ban Thrusts a Smoker, Briefly, into the Lives of StrangersSince New York City instituted a ban on smoking in all public places, smokers are forced to step outside to light up. The side effect? Strangers are getting to know each other. -
Orson Welles and Robert Altman: Comparing Hollywood's Two Legendary OutlawsBoth Orson Welles and Robert Altman are legendary directors, known for pushing the limits of traditional cinematic techniques - but they are even more similar than one might think. -
An Interview with Hand Model Ellen Sirot, One of the Industry's Top ModelsYou have seen Ellen Sirot in countless print and television advertisements - but you've never seen her face, because she is a parts model, modeling only her hands, feet and legs. -
New York City's Rooftop BarsA roundup of some of New York City's many rooftop bars. -
New York's Best Beer GardensA roundup of New York City's best and most famous outdoor beer gardens (or "biergartens"). The perfect guide to enjoying drinks outside in the summer sun.
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The Best and Worst of New York City's Movie TheatersA guide to ten of New York City's movie theaters: five multiplexes and five indie art houses. Don't go to the movies in New York without it.