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february 2021
O my offense is rank…
I didn’t think I’d find a dream role in the villain of Hamlet, but then I got to read Claudius for another session of Tabling. Click the picture to the right to listen to my new favorite speech of Claudius, where confesses to the murder of his brother (spoilers, I guess…? For a 400+ year old play?)
Laertes, was your father dear to you?
january 2021
I had a thing to say, but I will fit it with some better time
I had the immense privilege of helping to table perform the title role in Shakespeare’s King John for the International Shakespeare Center’s Radio Shakespeare Lab. The whole play, as well as the sessions the cast did for the accompanying podcast Tabling, is available wherever you get your podcasts!
Dost thou understand me? Thou art his keeper…
january-december 2020
404 this whole year not found
I’m kidding. But Jeezum Crow, 2020…
In these trying times, when we find ourselves continually saying things like ‘in these trying times,’ I took the time to get back in touch with who I am as an artist and the stories I care the most about telling. I also began working from home as a voiceover artist, with my first booking in August as a contributing artist for the Superhuman Public Radio podcast. My favorite character to play was FRANKLIN, the snarky AI computer who has to begrudgingly deal with a thought virus threatening to wipe out humanity in Episode 12.
Listen to this new banger!
september-december 2019
not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
I’m going on tour! This December, I’ll be joining the National Tour of Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas in the lead role of Amos, the mouse that saves Christmas (obviously). We’ll be bringing this delightful tale that’s fun for the whole family to cities near and far around the country!
Santa didn’t come to our house last year. I wanted a squirt gun and I didn’t get it!
june 2019
summer in the city
I’ve been heads down this summer, auditioning for commercials through Take 3 Talent. This month, however, I shot three projects: a web series that had me acting opposite the legendary Joyce Van Patten, an independent feature film slated for completion later this summer, and a student film with Ron Millkie (you may know him as Officer Dorf from the original Friday the Thirteenth!). Looking forward to the release of all these exciting projects!
may 2019
now in theaters: ask for jane!
So proud to announce that Ask for Jane will begin playing at Village East Cinema in New York this month, with screenings scheduled in select cities around the country.
Based on the true story of the Jane Collective, a Chicago-based activist group that led the fight to the passage of Roe v Wade, Ask for Jane is a touching, humorous, and horrifyingly relevant film. As noted feminist activist Gloria Steinem put it, “every American should see this film.”
“Every American should see this film.” ~ Gloria Steinem
Learn more about Ask for Jane, and see information about upcoming screenings at www.askforjane.com/.
february-march 2019
Back to the Emerald Isle
Just as I did at this time last year, I took some much-needed R & R and went (east to go) west, young man, touring the Wild Atlantic Way of Ireland’s West Coast. Good craic all around, lots of music, drink, and dancing, and lots of fooling the locals into thinking I was one of them until I made a foolish gaffe. Something stupid, like saying “cookie” when I should’ve said “biscuit.”
from the top of Dunmore Head, Co. Kerry
(not pictured: Luke Skywalker’s robe. Seriously, it was like right there)
january 2019
as seen at the rite aid up the street
As amazing as critical fame and fortune is, sometimes it’s just nice to be recognized as that fresh-faced Rite Aid assistant from the banners. Get yer flu shots folks!!
Brad Fleischer Showcase 2.0
Just as the year began, so again it ended. Two nights, 22 actors, and the motto was “Get in, have a drink, watch some acting, get out.” Short and simple, just the way I like it.
december 2018
november 2018
Now that’s what I call a giant leap, for all mankind!
Performed at Dixon Place in the premiere of Space Race, a new comedy by Nicholas Gentile. Think Star Trek meets Laugh-Off with a little extra surf rock thrown in. What a jam.
october 2018
a million hits
A Million Hits is the title of a feature film directed by my incredible sister Janet Harvey, and it was just released on Steam for rental and purchase! Catch my cameo in the closing credits and check out the film’s IMDB page by clicking the banner on the right!
ask for jane
Ask for Jane, a feature film created by Cait Cortelyou and directed by Rachel Carey, has been making the festival circuit! After premiering at the Hamptons and Woodstock Film Festivals in New York State, Jane will screen at the Napa Valley Film Festival in November! Click the poster to the right for the film’s IMDB page!
september 2018
booked it!
Booked my first print job! a flu season campaign for a national pharmacy company! Keep a look out for me in stores and online!
august 2018
july 2018
and we did the thing again!
Played Puck again! This time INSIDE at The Actors Fund in downtown Brooklyn.
Taking Midsummer inside was an extraordinarily rewarding challenge. I describe like moving from a master shot to a close-up. Once you take away the energy and volume required to perform outside, the need to contend with ice cream trucks and helicopters, and the ever-present danger of rain, you're left with groups of people in a forest trying to solve a problem (How do I get him to love me? How do we put on a killer stage show show? How do I fix a horrible mistake?). The sudden vulnerability of a quiet, enclosed theater made for a present, intimate, and moving performance experience. Good fun, that was.
photo by Myranda Mallenbaum
june 2018
And robin shall restore amends
Having the time of my life playing Puck in an outdoor staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream with Smith Street Stage. Glad to say I probably sweated off a few pounds sprinting around in the Brooklyn heat.
A few audience members had some very nice things to say about the show, and we were thrilled to be included on a number of critic's pick lists for summer Shakespeare.
photo by Christopher Montgomery
In July I'll be doing an additional week as Puck as Midsummer transfers theaters to The Actors Fund in downtown Brooklyn. Tickets on sale from Smith Street Stage's website.
may 2018
photo by Christopher Montgomery
how now spirit? wither wander you?
Playing Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream with Smith Street Stage. This is Smith Street's ninth summer doing Free Shakespeare in Carroll Park, this year with an added week of performances at the Mark O'Donnell Theater at The Actors Fund in downtown Brooklyn.
Performances in Carroll Park run June 20 - July 1. All performances are free, and seating is first come, first served.
Performances at The Actors Fund run July 11 - 15. All performances require a ticket, and seating is reserved.
Details on tickets, casting, and more on Smith Street Stage's website.
over hill, over dale
I was wandering everywhere this month, rehearsing for Wildflowers at The Tank, taking class once again, and preparing to enter the ring with Smith Street Stage for the seventh summer running. Can't divulge any secrets as to what I'll be up to this summer yet ;-)
But here's a picture of me as the epitome of crumpled privilege in Old Names for Wildflowers.
april 2018
Can't be a part of the solution until you realize you're a part of the problem.
march 2018
old names for wildflowers
Began rehearsals this month on a new play by Corbin Went, Old Names for Wildflowers, which will have its world premiere at The Tank in May. This is a piece I'm very excited to take to the next level, having performed in its inaugural reading a year ago. To be frank I'd had a hard time until shaking the eerie poetry of its dialogue, so the obvious solution seemed to be signing on to perform the thing 12 times.
Tickets for Wildflowers are on sale, and can be purchased from The Tank's website
Or if you're interested in helping fund our production, visit our Classy Donation page. All funds raised help support an amazing piece of diverse and vibrant theatre.
Seriously. Why would you not?
commercials and craic
After finishing Bill Coelius' Working Actor Solution this month (seriously, check him out here, one of the best teachers I've worked with), I took a week to travel to Killarney, Ireland, to act as travel photographer for my girlfriend, Amara, while she competed in Irish dance at the all-Ireland event.
Apart from the obligatory Guinness and craic (a unique Irish word for fun and enjoyment) the greatest pleasure in getting to visit Ireland was in getting to slow down a jot and take time for the things that do the body good. Upon return to the United States, I've developed two new habits: taking time once a week to take a walk outside, and sitting down once a day to enjoy a cup of tea.
february 2018
It's true, you know, what they say? You see shades of green you didn't know existed.
january 2018
brad fleischer scene study showcase
I began 2018 with a scene night with my classmates for industry guests. Many many thanks and gratitudes to the numerous friends and family who showed up to support myself and my friendly acting cohorts. This was a really unforgettable evening.
Pro-tip on producing a show: keep it under half an hour and give everyone free beer.
december 2017
back in the classroom / brad fleischer, bill coelius & UCB
I set myself the challenge this year of taking class as much as I could. Even when it was driving me insane, breaking the bank, causing me to stress-eat , the yooj...
In 2017 I stayed in class through more than half the year, working on characters and scenes from Our Town, The Pillowman, Boom, and Kill Floor. I also completed the 101 course at Upright Citizens Brigade, culminating in my first show at the UCB East Theatre in the East Village, and completed Bill Coelius' Commercial Acting curriculum.
I'm really looking forward to starting 2018 on the right foot.
But for right now, I'd like to get some sleep.
november 2017
lucid body / lucid body house
This month I let loose a bit -- Lucid Body work with Fay Simpson, workshopping text from A Midsummer Night's Dream with Joby Earle, pedestrian movement with Beth Ann Hopkins...
Yeah, sometimes it got weird. I liked it. Sue me.
october 2017
Three Seconds / Barn Arts Collective
I had the pleasure of workshopping the world premiere of a new play by Corbin Went in Bass Harbor, ME. We explored a sweeping new drama in the remote wilds of New England. We had campfires. It was awesome.
But seriously, it was in a barn. Wi-fi at this place was like a miracle.
september 2017
TAKE 3 TALENT
Pleased as punch to announce that this month I signed with Traci Lynn Luthy of Take 3 Talent for commercial representation
august 2017
New york innovative theatre awards
I joined Smith Street Stage the night of their big win for Outstanding Revival for their 2016 production of The Tempest. The IT Awards commentator did a double take at the step and repeat when they passed the mic over and this specky ginger said he played Caliban.
Among the other IT Award nominations for The Tempest were the cast for Outstanding Ensemble and Clara Strauch for Outstanding Original Composition.
