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The Two Gay Geeks have a chat with Michael Seabolt, Director and writer of the short film Sleep Tight. We chat about how he got into film and this film in particular. As usual, we were a bit goofy and went off on a tangent (hopefully it isn't too much....). We also chat about this really being a proof of concept for a feature film. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

 

About Michael Seabolt

Growing up in a small town in Maryland, I did the usual small-town activities - played sports and hung out with friends. But, what I dreamed about was making movies. I have always had a love for the horror/thriller genres. Waiting for my parents to go to bed and then sneaking downstairs to watch horror movies is my favorite memory that I shared with my brother. The scarier that better - even if it meant that neither of us got any sleep that night.

After college, I quickly figured out the 9-5 world wasn’t for me. I packed up my car and headed to Los Angeles! No job, no network or connections - just a dream and a strong work ethic. I started as a PA and worked in almost every department. I ended up in the Assistant Director world and have made a career of it for the past couple of years. Though it’s an awesome job, I felt something was missing and wanted a chance to express more of my creativity. After saving and planning for months, I was able to make my dream come true - my Directorial Debut short film Sleep Tight.

About Sleep Tight

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Preston’s adoptive parents Daniel and Kate think that he is just going through a phase, but Kate fears it may be more because of Preston’s haunted past. Are the monsters in Preston’s closet his past coming back to haunt him? Or is it just another kid with an overactive imagination? One thing is for sure, it's going to be a night everyone will remember…

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In our second segment, we chat about the Arizona Opera performance of El Milagro del Recuerdo and how moving and wonderful it was. We also highlight recent articles posted to tggeeks.com in the past week. As always we have our birthdays and we have the ever-popular feedback segment.

We welcome your feedback. Please, let us know what you think. Good or bad, we want to know and you could receive a shoutout in the feedback segment. Thank you for listening, we really do appreciate you taking time out of your day to spend with us.

 

 

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Show Notes / Links:

* TG Geeks Episode 351

* TG Geeks Episode 354

* Christmas Classics of Gini Koch | Nightmare Before Christmas

* Ben’s Breakdown | Coco is a beautiful celebration of life, love, and music!

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The Two Gay Geeks have a chat with author, Jayme Bean about her career as a zookeeper and how she discovered writing and how her life experiences that influenced Untouched, her new book. It is a fascinating discussion about her experiences as a zookeeper and how they feed her writing. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

 

About Jayme Bean

Jayme Bean is an independent author who enjoys writing stories that speak both to the wonders of the world and the highs and lows of the human condition. Inspired by her travels around the world and her career as a zookeeper, she writes using her experiences, lending a unique viewpoint to her stories. Jayme calls the sunny state of Florida home and shares her life with her husband, son, and four cats.

About Untouched

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Dr. Julia Morrow and her graduate students, David and Marisol, embark on a research trip to explore a remote section of the Amazon

rainforest. When their trails seem to change direction at will and they find themselves lost and without communication, the trio worry they may be in for more than just the latest scientific discovery. After strange circumstances divide the group, they're left

deciding which is more important–finding out why the rainforest seems like it’s alive or getting back home in one piece. The deeper

they travel into the jungle in search of answers, the more they realize that some places are meant to remain untouched.

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In our second segment, we chat about Star Trek: Discovery. We also highlight recent articles posted to the tggeeks.com in the past week. As always we have our birthdays and we have the ever-popular feedback segment.

We welcome your feedback. Please, let us know what you think. Good or bad, we want to know and you could receive a shoutout in the feedback segment. Thank you for listening, we really do appreciate you taking time out of your day to spend with us.

 

 

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Show Notes / Links:

* TG Geeks Episode 350

* TG Geeks Episode 353

* Arizona Opera’s The Copper Queen Film is Heartbreakingly Beautiful

* Ben’s Breakdown | Coco is a beautiful celebration of life, love, and music!

* Ben's Breakdown | Mad About You (Giblets for Murray)

* Ben's Breakdown | Thanksgiving Frasier Episode (The Apparent Trap)

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The Two Gay Geeks have a chat with Ryan Gebhart about his “Jewel of Life” series and the entry, Shadow of the Lost. Ryan tells us how he got into writing and eventually wound up as an architect in the Washington, DC area, along with all the twists and turns. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

 

About Ryan Gebhart

Ryan D Gebhart first started writing the Jewel of Life series in 2012 in Philadelphia, PA, shortly after concluding his undergraduate studies in philosophy. This unexpected passion evolved over the years and has remained a constant companion through his career changes, from a Capuchin Friar, to a Claims Processor, receiving a Graduate Degree in Architecture, and now working at an Architecture Firm in Washington, DC. Ryan D Gebhart is originally from Wilmington, DE.

About Shadow of the Lost

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I killed my Kiron.

He was my everything and I killed him. He changed our plan too late for me to argue; too late for me to internalize and accept it. I could never accept it. I still cannot accept it. I cannot accept what happened. Why do I still breathe while Kiron floats in the nether?

 

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In our second segment, we chat about The Lost Symbol, Foundation, Star Trek: Prodigy, Star Trek: Discovery, and We're Here (again). We also highlight recent articles posted to tggeeks.com in the past week. As always we have our birthdays and we have the ever-popular feedback segment.

We welcome your feedback. Please, let us know what you think. Good or bad, we want to know and you could receive a shoutout in the feedback segment. Thank you for listening, we really do appreciate you taking time out of your day to spend with us.

 

 

Our YouTube channel is audio only:

 

Show Notes / Links:

* TG Geeks Episode 348

* TG Geeks Episode 349

* TG Geeks Episode 352

* Ben’s Breakdown | Dune is an artistic achievement, but is also dull

* Arizona Opera’s The Copper Queen Film is Heartbreakingly Beautiful

* Gini's Yaps Review | Red Notice

* Andrea’s Angle | Julia – A Love Letter to the Chef

* Focus Features Releases Trailer for Downton Abbey: A New Era

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The Two Gay Geeks have a chat with Crystal Manich, Director of The Copper Queen film. Crystal shares her background and how she came to Arizona Opera to direct the then stage production of The Copper Queen and then on to the film version and how this film is on the forefront of transforming the way we look at opera. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

 

Photo by Zach Mendez

About Crystal Manich

Crystal Manich is a Puerto Rican director with almost 70 credits of operas, plays, and musicals. Credits include several productions in Argentina and Australia. THEATER: Nashville Children’s Theatre: Return to Sender (world premiere); Theater Latté Da: Barnarda Alba (musical, based on the Spanish play); Charlottesville Opera: Fiddler on the Roof. OPERA: Pinchgut Opera, Australia: Armida, Rameau Triple Bill; Buenos Aires Lírica: Madama Butterfly, Adriana Lecouvreur, Werther, Ernani; Wolf Trap Opera: Rigoletto; two filmed scenes programs for streaming in 2020; Daniel Catán’s Spanish language opera Il Postino for Virginia Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, and Opera Southwest; Pittsburgh Opera: nine productions; Kennedy Center, Santa Fe Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Utah Opera, Tulsa Opera, American Opera Projects, Opera Omaha, Arizona Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, Opera Columbus, North Carolina Opera, Opera Delaware, Opera Roanoke, and Lyric Opera of Baltimore. POSITIONS: Former Artistic Director: Mill City Summer Opera in Minneapolis and Opera Omnia in New York; former Assistant Artistic Director Cirque du Soleil: Quidam in Brazil. FOR 2021: Catán's Hija de Rappaccini streaming live for Chicago Opera Theater; The Copper Queen world premiere film for Arizona Opera.

About The Copper Queen - Film

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Still healing from her grandmother’s death, Addison Moore finds herself checking into The Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee, Arizona. Aware of the ghost stories and hauntings, Addison fearlessly elects to stay in Room 315, the location of the heartbroken Julia Lowell’s death a century ago.

But what draws Addison to Room 315? And why does she want to face Julia’s ghost?

COMPOSER

Clint Borzoni

LIBRETTO AND ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

John de los Santos

DIRECTOR

Crystal Manich

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Haley Stamats

CONDUCTOR

Daniela Candillari

SCENERY DESIGNER

Liliana Duque Piñeiro

COSTUME DESIGNER

Alice Louise Fredrickson

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Cindy Limauro

CAST

Vanessa Becerra

Sarah Coit

Joshua Dennis

Keith Phares

Joseph Lattanzi

Peter Morgan

Ian Christiansen

Watch the film at these links (there is a fee)

https://ondemand.azopera.org/products/the-copper-queen-film-1

https://www.thecopperqueenfilm.com

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In our second segment, we chat briefly about several items we have been watching, including We're Here, The Lost Symbol, Start Trek: Prodigy, and Foundation. We also highlight recent articles posted to tggeeks.com in the past week. As always we have our birthdays and we have the ever-popular feedback segment.

We welcome your feedback. Please,

The Two Gay Geeks have a chat with author and editor, Barbara Ann Wright. Barbara was suggested by our good friend David R Slayton and we are glad we were able to chat with her about her career and her books. It is always a treat to have a connection with the interviewee and this was no exception. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

 

About Barbara Ann Wright

Barbara Ann Wright writes fantasy and science fiction novels when not hoarding glitter. She has been a finalist in the Foreword Review Book of the Year Awards, the Goldie Awards, and the Lambda Literary Awards. Her first novel, The Pyramid Waltz, was one of Tor.com's Reviewer's Choice books of 2012 and made BookRiot’s 100 Must-Read Sci-Fi Fantasy Novels by Female Authors. Lady of Stone, the prequel to The Pyramid Waltz, was recommended on Syfy.com. Her work has also won five Rainbow Awards.

About The Paladins of the Storm Lord

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Surrounded by dead crewmates, marooned above an unknown planet, the bridge crew of the Atlas awakens from a crash with extraordinary mental abilities. When their most powerful member jettisons their passengers to the planet below, they have an unprecedented opportunity: they can become gods.

Two hundred years later, Lieutenant Cordelia Ross is a paladin serving the Storm Lord, her city’s patron deity. Her faith is absolute until her people are attacked by a native species, harmless creatures turned devious by an unknown hand. Cordelia tries to solve the mystery of their development before they kill anyone else, but the secrets surrounding them are too deep. As orders from the Storm Lord begin to value obedience over integrity, Cordelia wonders whose side her god is really on.

 

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In our second segment, we chat about nothing since we ran out of time chit-chatting in the birthday segment. We also highlight recent articles posted to tggeeks.com in the past week. As always we have our birthdays and we have the ever-popular feedback segment.

We welcome your feedback. Please, let us know what you think. Good or bad, we want to know and you could receive a shoutout in the feedback segment. Thank you for listening, we really do appreciate you taking time out of your day to spend with us.

 

 

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Show Notes / Links:

* TG Geeks Episode 350

* Nerdy Chupacabras #072

* Ben’s Breakdown | Midnight Mass – Three Episode Thoughts

* DaVette “Sees” Movies | Marvel’s Eternals – It’s Really Pretty

* OUT Magazine Celebrates 300th Issue with Cover Star Sara Ramirez

The Two Gay Geeks have a chat with Gini Koch, author extraordinaire. This is a special interview for our 350th episode and Gini has a new anthology coming out tomorrow. Check out the link below to the pre-order that will change to order once it goes live. As always it is great chatting with Gini. And we also have her own intro music. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

 

© Nancee E. Lewis / Nancee Lewis Photography.

About Gini Koch

Gini Koch writes the fast, fresh and funny Alien/Katherine "Kitty" Katt series for DAW Books. Touched by an Alien, Book 1 in the Alien series, was named by Booklist as one of the Top Ten Adult SF/F novels of 2010. Alien in the House, Book 7 in her long-running Alien series, won the RT Book Reviews Reviewer's Choice Award as the Best Futuristic Romance of 2013. Book 14, Alien Nation, won the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Choice award as the best SF/F novel of 2016. Book 16, Aliens Abroad, released February 2018, with Book 17, Aliens Like Us, coming February 2019.

She also writes the Necropolis Enforcement Files series and the Martian Alliance Chronicles series and, as G.J. Koch, the Alexander Outland series. Gini’s made the most of multiple personality disorder by writing under a variety of other pen names as well, including Anita Ensal, Jemma Chase, A.E. Stanton, and J.C. Koch.

Gini has stories featured in a variety of excellent anthologies, available now and upcoming, writing as Gini Koch, G.J. Koch, Anita Ensal, Jemma Chase, A.E. Stanton, and J.C. Koch. Writing as A.E. Stanton, she has an audio release, Natural Born Outlaws: The Legend of Belladonna Part 1, from Graphic Audio.

Gini is an in-demand speaker who panels regularly at San Diego Comic-Con, Phoenix Comicon, and the Tucson Festival of Books, among others. She's also been part of the faculty for the San Diego State University Writers Conference, Jambalaya Con, the Desert Dreams Writers Conference, and the James River Writers Conference, among others.

Prior to becoming a full-time author, Gini spent over 25 years in marketing and advertising, first in small- to mid-sized direct marketing firms in Los Angeles, and then with IBM, and she was a social media maven before it was cool.

About Gunfight at Europa Station

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ALL-NEW STORIES TAKE THE WILD, WILD WEST TO THE FINAL FRONTIER

An actual wagon train to space?

Gunslinging cowpokes riding in rickety rocketships?

What isn’t possible when you mix science fiction and Westerns?

The final frontier ain’t so final in these 12 tales of space exploration and adventure: each a timeless yarn told around the warm glow of a nuclear reactor just before it goes supernova. There’s a story for everyone who’s ever dreamed of traveling the stars.

From the lone stranger who flies into town to help a widow and her daughter to the alien rancher trying to pose as human, they are familiar, yet with completely new twists. Take the pair of mercenaries who sign on to stop a mining camp insurrection only to discover they might be on the wrong side of evolution, or the prospector who finds the strike of a lifetime but ends up stranded on a barren moon without hope of rescue. And if that’s not enough to catch your fancy, then how about a cloned Doc Holliday making his way in a future where both sickness and gambling are ancient history?

Assembled inside are the biggest names in science fiction, taking you to the farthest reaches of the galaxy like they’ve never done before. Elizabeth Moon,

The Two Gay Geeks have a chat with author, Rory Michaelson. Rory has written two books that perfectly fit in with the Halloween theme, Lesser Known Monsters and The Bone Gate. He tells us how he got into writing and how these books got their start. There are some interesting tidbits in this interview. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

 

About Rory Michaelson

Rory Michaelson (They/He) has worked a very sensible non-creative day job for the last decade and a half, but was recently inspired to write the stories they always wish had been accessible to them whilst growing up. Now they have been completely sucked into a new and exciting world of sharing adventures with queer joy, silly jokes, lots of drama, and horrifying adventures. They released their debut book, a queer dark fantasy called ‘Lesser Known Monsters’, last Halloween. One year on, with the sequel ‘The Bone Gate’ recently unleashed, and the finale on the horizon, Rory is still trying to figure out how all this works, how the series should end, and what new beginnings there will be afterward. Rory grew up on camp horror comedy like ‘The Fearless Vampire Killers’ and ‘Fright Night’ and loves stories that blend genre’s, have satisfying arcs and explosive endings.

You can subscribe to Rory’s newsletter at rorymichaelson.com, find them on Twitter and Tiktok @RoryMichaelson, and buy their books almost everywhere books are sold.

About the Lesser Known Monster Series

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Think Penny Dreadful meets Queer as Folk in a wild, rambunctious, and sometimes ridiculous ride with thrills, spills, and lots and lots of teeth. The Lesser Known Monsters series follows Oscar Tundale, a young man who is average in many ways, and less than average in more. Oscar lives a rather mundane and awkward life, until he encounters an injured child that warns him that not everything is what it seems. Oscar learns that monsters are real, and they’re everywhere, and even worse—he might be falling in love with one. Now he must navigate the darker side of London, even though he could barely handle the world as he knew it before. He may not be the strongest or smartest, but with his kind heart, and the help of his found family Zara and Marcus (who more than make up for his shortcomings), Oscar needs to learn what it means to be a hero, and if he can do that he might just be able to save the world.

 

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In our second segment, we chat about Out of Body by Jason T Gaffney, in time for Halloween on Amazon. We also gush about the world premiere of the Arizona Opera production of The Copper Queen by our good friends Clint Borzoni and John De Los Santos. We also highlight recent articles posted to the tggeeks.com in the past week. As always we have our birthdays and we have the ever-popular feedback segment.

We welcome your feedback. Please, let us know what you think. Good or bad, we want to know and you could receive a shoutout in the feedback segment. Thank you for listening, we really do appreciate you taking time out of your day to spend with us.

 

 

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The Two Gay Geeks have a chat with Mark Rosendorf, author and recent RONE Award Winner for his book, Witches of Vegas. Mark tells us his background and how he came up with the idea for the Witches of Vegas Series. He is also a professional magician and uses magic in his day job as a guidance counselor to special needs children. We ran out of time, there was so much more we could have talked about. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

 

About Mark Rosendorf

By day, Mark Rosendorf is a mild-mannered high school guidance counselor for special needs students. He has also moonlighted as a magician. Today, he teaches magic to his students. By night, Mark is the author of 'the Witches of Vegas series, a young adult fantasy series that shares the adventures of Isis, Zack, their families, and the residents of New Salem with the entire world. He has also published such works as The Rasner Effect through Wild Rose Press.

Mark wishes to thank all of you who have read The Witches of Vegas series. He hopes you enjoy reading their stories as much as he enjoys writing them.

Their adventures continue...

About The Witches of Vegas

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Where can witches and their vampire mentor practice their power without being discovered and persecuted?

By using their magic, the Witches of Vegas become the number one act performing on the Las Vegas Strip—a great achievement for them, but not so much for the magicians—who can't possibly keep pace.

Isis Rivera is the adopted fifteen-year-old daughter of The Witches of Vegas. Zack Galloway is the teenage nephew and assistant to the last magician left in the city. Although they should be rivals, when Valeria, a four-hundred-year-old witch with a long-seeded grudge against humanity arrives in Sin-City, both teens act to bring their families together to stop the evil hag in her tracks.

But can the combined witches' powers and the ingenuity of the magicians be enough to stop Valeria from taking over the city and possibly the world?

 

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In our second segment, we chat about Apocalypse Later Film Festival as well as what we have coming up next week for Halloween. We also highlight recent articles posted to tggeeks.com in the past week. As always we have our birthdays and we have the ever-popular feedback segment.

We welcome your feedback. Please, let us know what you think. Good or bad, we want to know and you could receive a shoutout in the feedback segment. Thank you for listening, we really do appreciate you taking time out of your day to spend with us.

 

 

Our YouTube channel is audio only:

 

Show Notes / Links:

* TG Geeks Episode 173

* TG Geeks Episode 346

* TG Geeks Episode 347

The Two Gay Geeks have a chat with David R. Slayton about the release of Trailer Park Trickster, the second book in the “Adam Binder series”. We chat briefly about his story and how he got into writing as well as when he decided to write the Adam Binder series and how it grew. We always have a great conversation with David. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

 

About David R Slayton

David R. Slayton grew up in Guthrie, Oklahoma, where finding fantasy novels was pretty challenging, and finding fantasy novels with diverse characters was downright impossible. Now he lives in Denver, Colorado, and writes the books he always wanted to read. Find him on the web at www.davidrslayton.com

About Trailer Park Trickster

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Returning to Guthrie, Oklahoma for the funeral of his mysterious and beloved Aunt Sue, Adam Binder once again finds himself in the path of deadly magic when a dark druid begins to prey on members of Adam’s family. It all seems linked to the death of Adam’s father many years ago—a man who may have somehow survived as a warlock.

Watched by the police, separated from the man who may be the love of his life, compelled to seek the truth about his connection to the druid, Adam learns more about his family and its troubled history than he ever bargained for, and finally comes face to face with the warlock he has vowed to stop.

Meanwhile, beyond the Veil of the mortal world, Argent the Queen of Swords and Vic the Reaper undertake a dangerous journey to a secret meeting of the Council of Races . . . where the sea elves are calling for the destruction of humanity.

 

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In our second segment, we chat about the new CSI: Las Vegas on CBS and a series out of Australia on Acorn TV, The Heart Guy / Doctor Doctor. We also highlight recent articles posted to tggeeks.com in the past week. As always we have our birthdays and we have the ever-popular feedback segment.

We welcome your feedback. Please, let us know what you think. Good or bad, we want to know and you could receive a shoutout in the feedback segment. Thank you for listening, we really do appreciate you taking time out of your day to spend with us.

 

 

Our YouTube channel is audio only:

 

Show Notes / Links:

* TG Geeks Episode 344

* TG Geeks Episode 346

* The Gotham WEEK Project Market Selects Brother, Man by Patricia Chica

* Deeply Disturbing Cult Tale, The Family,

The Two Gay Geeks have a chat with Chris and Will, who have been dubbed the Prince Charmings of Podcasting. They tell us about themselves and how they got started in podcasting as well as a film about their life together and how they have survived. This was an enlightening interview. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

 

About Chris and Will

A Story that evolved. Chris & Will’s journey from being name tagged, born with an identity thrust upon them, to a destiny discovered. Their ethereal life is told through inclusion and diversity; a real-life fairytale unimagined by the allure of a mouse, the summoning of a wizard, the glamour of Hollywood and the interests that kept them. Chris and Will would eventually see themselves writing their story of when “Once Upon a Time” becomes real. Lost in the guilt of being gay from a surrounding world and an unaccepting family, they would soon find themselves proclaimed as The Real Prince Charmings.

Will Bio

William Antie was born on July 22, 1981, in Queens, New York. At the age of 16, he moved to Orlando, Florida, with his family. William soon started working for Disney entertainment at Magic Kingdom resorts, parades, special events, and within the park. William has been recognized as a top leader from Disney leaders because he worked at Magic Words with Mickey. He is a recognized leader for opening The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Hollywood, California. William gained recognition from Blizzard Entertainment with his technical assistance in the game “World of Warcraft.” William soon became a highly recognized performer within the Hollywood industry with appearances on television shows as “Ghost Whisperer” and “Hanna Montana.” He produced and music directed his first-ever off-Broadway production of “Twas” with his production company, debuting within New Orleans, Louisiana. William has enjoyed his design and music skills with internet-based design and brand marketing with companies worldwide. He is a top promotions creator for independent events and a recognized businessman from iHeart Media.

Currently, William has several projects going at the moment and remains busy building has new Prince Charmings brand.

Chris Bio

Christopher Lee Antie was born on June 18, 1979, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. At the age of 18 and right out of high school, he moved to Florida to pursue a job at the Walt Disney World Resort. He was the opening crew member at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with recognition in guest relations, food & beverage, and attractions within the park; he was honored by Disney Events to help with the first-ever New Year’s Eve celebration. From there, he continued into Disney’s Equity, performing in Disney’s Doug Live and later continuing his Disney career within entertainment at Magic Kingdom resorts, parades, special events, and within the park. Christopher later moved on to be the opening leader within the AMC Dine-Theaters and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Florida and California at Universal Studios. Christopher is a certified chef from Le Cordon Bleu and a highly recognized individual in the hospitality and entertainment industries. He’s an accredited actor with appearances on shows as “Clean House,” “House M.D.,” “Dirty Sexy Money,” and many others.

Currently, Christopher has several projects going at the moment and remains busy building has new Prince Charmings brand.

About Chris and Will - The Real Prince Charmings

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