The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

We love a pivot! You can be an actor, lead singer in a band, and then direct feature films! We learn how with Robert Schwartzman!

Robert Schwartzman started his career appearing in The Virgin Suicides, The Princess Diaries, and went on to form the platinum selling rock band Rooney. Robert directed and produced The Unicorn,Dreamland, The Argument, and his latest film is his directorial documentary debut, The Zombies documentary Hung Up on a Dream. The Good Half is Robert's 2nd Tribeca debut.

About the film:

After years spent avoiding his problems, Renn Wheeland (Nick Jonas) is forced to face his greatest fear: the recent death of his mother, Lily (Elisabeth Shue). While traveling home to Cleveland for her funeral, he forges a new relationship with fellow passenger, Zoey (Alexandra Shipp),andlater, heals an old one with his overbearing sister, Leigh (Brittany Snow). Together, with the help of his eager-to-connect father, Darren (Matt Walsh), an old high school friend, and a hoarder priest, Renn tries to confront his past, his problems, his step-father (David Arquette), his grief,and his new reality.

The film, which was a part of Tribeca Film Festival, is being shown for two nights across the US & Canada this July 23rd & 25th! For more info: www.fathomevents.com/events/the-good-half

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We love an up & coming playwright star here on "The Roundtable!" We have an up & coming star for you!

A native New Yorker by way of Ecuador, Domenica Feraud has been part of the city’s theatre landscape for over a decade, despite her young age. She wrote and starred in her 2019 breakout play, Rinse, Repeat which the New York Times in its Critic’s Pick review praised as “smart, compassionate, and angry.” 

Domenica also called public attention to a certain movie star’s inappropriate behavior on the set of a certain Broadway musical revival in her viral essay “The Movie Star and Me.” Whether on stage or online, Domenica’s work is consistently brave and necessary. 

Her sophomore play, someone spectacular, offers a fly-on-the-wall view of a grief support group. When their leader fails to show up for the weekly meeting, the group devolves into chaos, with each member examining their own haunting. Imbued with subtle suspense and surprising humor, someone spectacular brings a fresh edge to the therapy play while exploring grief with unflinching and authentic honesty.

Also of note, her director Tatiana Pandiani is Argentinian American, so two Latina creatives will be leading a production that also features a predominately female creative and producing team. 

For More Information: www.someonespectacularplay.com

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We love us some Tribeca Film Festival! It is one of the most fun and exciting weeks in NYC! The Roundtable was invited back for the second year and the stars were out! Adrienne Garzillo made her red carpet debut this year! She took to the red carpet and stood in for Robert on the carpet!

We start off at the red carpet of "Lake George!" We talk to Gilded Age Star Carrie Coon, Actor Shea Whigham, Max Casella, Ashley Fink of "Glee" and many more! Then we had over to the documentary opening of "Sabbath Queen!" What a fascinating project! These are interviews you need to hear!

We have so many other stars, creative, and producers. If you want to see a birds eye view of the red carpet, this is it!

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We love us some Tribeca Film Festival! It is one of the most fun and exciting weeks in NYC! The Roundtable was invited back for the second year and the stars were out! Adrienne Garzillo made her red carpet debut this year! She took to the red carpet and stood in for Robert on the carpet!

Day One had us at the opening of "All That We Love" with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Margaret Cho, and more! Then "Disciple" with Stevie Van Zandt, Darlene Love, Ruben Blades, Vincent Pastore, Bill Bradley, & More! Finally we stopped to see "Treasure" and caught up with Stephen Fry and friend to the show Ryan Jamal Swain!

We have so many other stars, creative, and producers. If you want to see a birds eye view of the red carpet, this is it!

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We love our friend Sam Gravitte! From his star making turn in "Wicked" on Broadway to his solo shows selling out Birdland, to his amazing family history, he is a star! He makes his Roundtable Debut right here to talk about his summer plans!

Sam is starring in "Beautiful" up at the Cape Playhouse! They are celebrating their 98th Season with a fabulous production this July & August you need to see! Plus Sam is joining friend of the show John McDaniel up in PTown as well for a solo concert! We chat all this and so much more!

Follow Sam on IG - @samgravitte

For Tickets to "BEAUTIFUL" visit: www.capeplayhouse.com

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"Since you've been gone, all that is left is a band of gold... All that's left of the dreams I hold is a band of gold..." Phew that is deep! Well Freda Payne is here! She rocketed to the top of the charts with "Band of Gold" and has been singing and performing ever since!

This Detroit Native has proven she can do it all. She sings jazz like no ones business with some of the best like Michael Feinstein & Johnny Mathis. She has acted in movies and television shows and has a memoir out about her life that is a GREAT READ!

She is telling all this week on The Roundtable Talk!

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In his deeply personal and universally resonant one-man show, seasoned actor and master storyteller Scott Ehrenpreis tells his humorous yet profound story of living with mental illness. Like, lots of mental illness. 

Clowns Like Me fearlessly confronts the challenges of living with autism spectrum disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, and depression, weaving a tale that is as heartbreaking as it is inspiring. Through his journey, Scott uncovers a remarkable truth: the stage becomes his sanctuary, a place where, if only for a few hours, he can emerge from the shadows of his struggles into the spotlight of empowerment and self-expression.

​Don't miss this unique and uplifting theatrical experience that promises not only to entertain but to illuminate the resilience of the human spirit. Clowns Like Me invites audiences to witness the transformative power of storytelling, where laughter and vulnerability collide to reveal the strength found in facing one's fears. Join Scott for an unforgettable evening complete with post-show talkbacks where the magic of theater becomes a beacon of hope and liberation for those impacted by mental illness.

For Tickets & Info- www.ClownsLikeMe.com

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AIN’T DONE BAD is a hybrid theatrical dance experience conceived, directed, and choreographed by Jakob Karr (“So You Think You Can Dance”) and featuring the music of country star Orville Peck. The show will play a limited engagement at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W. 42nd Street) with previews beginning July 9, opening July 14,and running through September 1st.AIN’T DONE BAD tells the powerful heartwarming story of coming out, falling in love, and finding one’s true voice as a queer person in the South. Told entirely through contemporary dance without a single spoken word, the 90-minute performance stars Jakob Karr along with ten leading dancers.  

AIN’T DONE BAD comes to The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center after critically-acclaimed workshops in Orlando at Renaissance Theatre Company and in North Carolina at Durham’s PSI Theatre, Greensboro PAC, and the Wortham Center for Performing Arts in 2023. The production premiered in 2021 at the Orlando International Fringe Festival, where it received the festival’s highest honor (Best Show).

Jakob Karr began dancing at the age of 12 and has performed all over the country as well as most of Europe, Australia, Japan, and India. His credits include CATS on Broadway (Mistoffelees Understudy); Cirque Du Soleil’s VOLTA; “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 6 - Runner Up; The Radio City New York Spectacular (Mia Michaels); Flashdance The Musical 1st Nat’l Tour; Rock the Ballet; Viva Elvis by Cirque Du Soleil; Kiss Me Kate at Barrington Stage; Working at New York City Center ENCORES; English With An Accent at Lincoln Center, “The 82nd Annual Academy Awards”; “America’s Got Talent;” “GLEE” (FOX); “Westworld” (HBO); and Company XIV. 

AIN’T DONE BAD plays Tuesday – Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM and Sunday at 7:30PM (for the week of July 9-14) and beginning July 16, the schedule is: Tuesday at 7:30 PM, Wednesday at 2:00 PM and 7:30PM, Thursday – Friday at 7:30PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM and 8:00PM, and Sunday at 7:30PM. Tickets are $40-$75. For more information, and to purchase tickets please visit: www.aintdonebad.com

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Hey California Dreams Fans! Aaron Jackson is here and he is catching up and telling us about the next reunion with the gang!

Aaron Jackson starred on the NBC musical comedy series, California Dreams, where he played Mark Winkle, one of the band’s lead singers. Prior to landing his role on California Dreams, he did a wide range of theatrical productions, including Bye-Bye Birdie, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Tea and Sympathy, Torch Song Trilogy, Guys and Dolls, Rumors, and, the critically acclaimed, Bobby Socs It To Ya.

Aaron has recently returned to the stage, starring in Arsenic and Old Lace, Owl and the Pussycat, Mousetrap, and Harvey at the Cultural Arts Theatre. Other television credits include Silk Stalkings and a pilot called Impact, a talk show for teens. Aaron is starring as Raoul in the upcoming TV pilot, Coney Island. Film credits include Lorenzo’s Oil, From Venus, and Children of the Corn: Fields of Terror (based on the book“Children of the Corn” by Steven King.)

Other film credits include Wicked Spring, Heaven’s Neighbor, and Tangy Guacamole, Captain, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (a remake of the 1962 Academy Award winning film), The PainWithin, and Biophage. Aaron has also directed the films Cross to the Other Side and Ghost Story Chronicles. He recently finished directing the award winning film, Fighting a War of My Own and is currently producing The Bar Mitzvah.

Aaron has also done a variety of national commercials, including a P.S.A. on AIDS for which he received the “Ace Award”. Aaron is most proud of the work he has done helping aspiring actors break into the acting industry. He travels the country coaching up and coming talent in the art of acting, specializing in monologue and audition prep, scene study, character breakdown, and improvisation. Aaron has been a motivational speaker for 18years.

His company, Dangerous Curves Productions, was founded in 2007. His primary focus is to help students make positive choices in their lives. He speaks to students across the country on the dangers of drug and alcohol use, the negative effects of bullying and how to set achievable goals. He also works hand-in-hand with non-profit organizations, such as D.A.R.E., Make-A-Wish, St. Jude’s Hospital, Special Olympics, the Love Ride for MDA, and the Ami Thom Foundation, just to name a few.

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We heard that a cardboard company and a snowboard company teamed up and was making instruments out of cardboard and we needed to know more! Jason Lee is here to tell us all about this idea and how it has grown to feature some of music's best!asqwe

Cardboard Sessions (a collaboration between Signal Snowboards and Ernest Packaging) is a free-form video series that brings musicians together to play instruments built and designed by the creators of Cardboard Chaos, where progressive concept ideas in sports and music are crafted from cardboard. A creative exploration of the love of music and the chance to hear something original with no rehearsal, no plan, and no rules. Artists who have had the opportunity to play the cardboard creations in past sessions include ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, J Mascis, Matt Sorum, Terry Reid, Preservation Hall All-Star Band, LP, Dogstar, and more.

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ABOUT ERNEST PACKAGING:

Ernest Packaging is a family-owned company that creates wonderful, unconventional solutions for our clients. It’s been that way since 1946, and it still stands to this day. We don’t just deliver boxes, bubble wrap, and the occasional bear claw. We offer end-to-end business solutions to help companies streamline processes. All while keeping their costs down, their social buzz up, and their growth thriving.

ABOUT SIGNAL SNOWBOARDS:

Founded in 2005, Signal Snowboards is an independent snowboard brand that focuses on building strong connections through snowboarding, music, and storytelling. Their commitment to innovation and excellence in product design, community building, and customer service makes them a trusted choice for snowboard enthusiasts worldwide.

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