ONE-EYED HORSE, the new western film written and directed by Wayne Shipley, will be showing at the Diamond Cinema Hagerstown in Hagerstown, MD beginning on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2008 until THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008.

Dates: October 3-9, 2008
Location: Diamond Cinema Hagerstown 20135 Leitersburg Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Directions and showtimes: (301) 797-6454

August 20, 2008

The ONE-EYED HORSE SPECIAL PREMIERE EDITION DVD and other goodies are now available for you to purchase in the ONE-EYED HORSE Trading Post!

Limited supply! Offer good while supplies last! Be the among the first to own a DVD copy of the new western ONE-EYED HORSE, complete and uncut, exactly as it was seen at the standing room only premiere on July 22nd at the Diamond Westview Cinema!

Professionally mastered, this DVD edition, created especially for the cast and crew, is sure to be a collector's item, so act now before they're all gone!

A classic western tale of obsession and revenge, starring Mark Redfield, Mike Hagan, Jennifer Rouse and Kelly Potchak. Written and Directed by Wayne Shipley.
Color. Widescreen. 2 hours, 18 minutes.
Not Rated. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
$14.99 (Includes Shipping and handling)

Don't forget the other fun collectables available, including the premiere movie poster of ONE-EYED HORSE (18 x 24), shipped in a sturdy mailing tube. AND two different sets of retro lobby cards! Visit the ONE-EYED HORSE Trading Post (www.one-eyedhorse/store.html) today!

August 4, 2008

The Baltimore Sun recently published a review of ONE-EYED HORSE!

The complete article can be viewed at:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/annearundel/bal-ar.horse31jul31,0,5332912.story

Gary Svehla of Midnight Marquee also published a review on Midnight Marquee's blog at http://www.midmar.com/BLOG.html

July 28, 2008

CineMaryland, an inside look into Maryland’s film and television industry featured ONE-EYED HORSE on one of their recent episodes. Reporter Rhonda Pence chats with the cast and crew of One-Eyed Horse about the inspiration for and the making of the film, westerns, and the growing film industry in Maryland.

Watch the full clip on our VIDEO Page!

July 28, 2008

What do you do with sixteen years experience?

Write it down.

An interview by Brian Dragonuk

Experience can be a tricky thing. Without enough, you can find yourself lost. But with too much – you can also find yourself lost.

For John Strawbridge, more than a decade and a half of casting for feature films and network television had left him feeling without direction. "When you're working on studio productions, and especially on series TV," notes Strawbridge, "there's a real possibility that you can become frustrated in terms of artistic challenge. You can find yourself doing the same kinds of things over and over again. The same roles… different scripts."

He knew he had to find a new way to challenge himself. "I think that if you're in this business, it's because you don't like being in the same place day after day. You welcome change. You've got to feel like you're always moving forward."

But once you've had your work nominated for an Emmy, (as was the case on HOMICIDE: Life On The Street, which won an Emmy for it's casting) and had some box office success (as with Wedding Crashers) – it can be difficult to find a newer and higher peak. So Strawbridge decided that instead of looking upward, it was time to look outward.

So he decided to share that experience with the community. "The best way to expand upon what I'd done," he figures, "was to multiply it.

Instead of one person having this experience, ten people could. Or twenty. Or however many wanted it." For the last eight years, Strawbridge, along with veteran actor Gary Wheeler, has been co-instructor of "The Working Actor" series of classes. Working out of the Chesapeake Arts Center near Baltimore, the two have been conducting classes in audition practice and performance skills, as well as their signature "real world" approaching to navigating the business of acting.

"The classes have been great," Strawbridge says. "But it's always been in my mind to supplement them with a book. Something that actors could have with them at all times, and which could, maybe, reach people outside this market, or who haven't been able to take the classes.

"After several years and several drafts, this Spring saw the release of "The Audition Book: What Casting Directors Are Really Looking For" – a book which Strawbridge hopes will reach many.

And Strawbridge feels that there's still a need for a different approach. "There's a lot of advice and resources available [out there] for actors. But what I saw time and time again in auditions, was that actors didn't seem to know what was important to us, on the casting side. They were working awfully hard, but often on the wrong things. Not the things that were, for us, the deciding points on who to callback."

Strawbridge hopes that his book will not only give actors the insight they need to have more success in their auditions, but also give them the benefit of what he's learned himself, without having to spend so many years gaining experience.

"I wrote this book for actors, but after sixteen years in casting, I really wrote this for myself and for all other Casting Directors – so that actors coming in to audition for us would know exactly what we were looking for."

And now that he's finally been able to put his casting experience to good use, what's next for Strawbridge? "At the risk of sounding like a cliché, I've got a script I'm trying to get produced," he offers with a laugh. "I'm hoping it won't take another sixteen years.

John Strawbridge's book is entitled "The Audition Book: What Casting Directors Are Really Looking for", and is available on amazon.com. For more info, visit www.TheAuditionBook.com.

Come meet the cast and crew of ONE-EYED HORSE!

Info: http://damascusiwla.org/DWR/TVD.html

July 16-19, 2008!

Guests include: Gary Lockwood, Caroline Munro, L.Q. Jones, Geoffrey Lewis, Lynda Day George, Shirley Eaton and more!

Info: http://westernfilmfair.tripod.com/index.html

REDFIELD BRAVES A “DARK AND STORMY NIGHT”

HOLLYWOOD, CA.

Mark Redfield has been tapped for a cameo in Larry Blamire’s new comedy-mystery film DARK AND STORMY NIGHT. Blamire debuted as a writer-director with the Sony released cult-favorite THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA (2001) and followed it up recently with a sequel, THE LOST SKELETON RETURNS AGAIN (2008).

Redfield joins a fine cast headed by Daniel Roebuck (Matlock, The Devils Rejects, The Fugitive), Jim Beaver (Deadwood, Supernatural), Fay Masterson (Eyes Wide Shut, 2009’s A Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey), Kevin Quinn (Disturbia) and others. But here’s Blamire himself about the film:

“DARK AND STORMY NIGHT our 1930s old dark house murder mystery spoof, is going before the cameras June 9th (with lens caps off and everything...and real film in the camera--only it isn't, it's HD). Now one of the things I'm most excited about here is that the amazing Bob Burns (yes BOB BURNS) is dusting off the old gorilla suit to do a cameo. How excited am I about that? Have you seen the Ghost Busters TV show? Do you marvel at how dang outright hilarious anyone can be under all that hair and suit and hair? And what's cool is, Bob's just as excited as we are. He told me one thing he always wanted to do was play the gorilla in an old dark house movie. Well, doesn't this work out nicely. I am most happy about this.

Bob's rounding out a great cast--many of them the usual suspects. There always seemed to be four main categories in these victims-gathered-on-a-nasty-night scenarios. First, nosy protagonists like Danny Roebuck and Jen "Animala" Blaire who play competing reporters, with Dan Conroy as the hapless cabby in tow who brought them out to the gloomy Cavinder estate. You've of course got the greedy gathered heirs drooling over the will, like Brian Howe, Fay Masterson, James Karen, Andy Parks, Jim Beaver and Christine Romeo. Then there's the my-car-broke-down-can-I-stay-the-night kind of saps--in this case medium Alison Martin, idiot me, and racketeer Kevin Quinn. Then there's the lurking help as I like to call it; cockney maid Trish Geiger, suspicious butler Bruce French, and deeply disturbed cook Bob Deveau.

And there are cameos by lovely Betty Garrett, alternate cop/heavy character actor Tom Reese and the most excellently funny Marvin Kaplan. And of course we have to have an unctuous lawyer, played here by actor-writer-director Mark Redfield, which just gives me a chance to use the word unctuous. H.M. Wynant shows up looking for an escaped mental patient. Susan McConnell's in this too, but she's in her own category that I can't divulge under pain of death (or death of pain--something like that).

The set by production designer Tony Tremblay (check the imdb) is a knockout--this is a complete soundstage mansion I tell you--it's like a freakin' maze in there. Costumes by Kristin Burke and Kristina West are authentic and real and vintage and wonderfully good in ways that are positive. Music by Christopher Caliendo who knows more notes than practically anyone I know. Producer Sara Van der Voort is producing in ways that haven't been produced before. And to top it off, ace DP A.J. Rickert-Epstein is shooting on one of the original HD cameras from the 1930s--think of it! And you know how big those suckers were.

Add thunder and lightning, a hooded phantom, sliding panels, secret passageways, a missing letter, lots of murders and what do you have? Why, the movie we're making of course. What a coincidence! Should be ripping good fun what? And I swear I am not biased in any way as writer-director and have absolutely no vested interest in saying this. It'll be great. Really.”

So who will survive… and who will not survive quite as well? DARK AND STORMY NIGHT is scheduled to be released in 2009.

STORIES FROM THE SET: COOPERMAN RIDES AGAIN!

Introducing a new regular feature! The cast and crew of ONE-EYED HORSE tell tales from the set in their own words. Today's story is by Dave Cooperman, who plays Gatewood henchman Jessie Mann…

I portray Jessie Mann, one of the evil henchmen who stir up all kinds of trouble at the prize fight. Unlike any other project I've worked on, this required several months of horseback training. I had never ridden a horse before, so this was a special and very exciting opportunity to learn a new skill while having fun at the same time.

The shoot dates for our scenes were in October 2007, so the training began June 4, 2007 and every Monday until filming began. The cast was extremely fortunate to have the services of horseman Bob Brown, Tom Drury of Millersville Stables and other equine professionals from the Maryland area. They were kind enough to share their knowledge and take the time to show us the nuances that are so important to be a successful rider. It's not rocket science, but if you're not careful and get distracted, you can encounter problems. They include not using the correct signals, or giving conflicting signals that will upset the horse. Unlike a car, this "vehicle" has a mind of its own and can easily make its own decision without any warning. Horses typically want to go in the direction of other horses or to the trailer they arrived in, since it indicates "home" for them. What's very important to keep in mind is to establish and maintain control. If the horse starts to take control of speed and/or direction, then the rider must re-establish control. One of the trainers described horses as the equivalent of "five-year old brats", that always need to be kept in line with the rider as the boss. They also LOVE to run. Once you signal them to simply walk or trot, they often pick up speed and quickly accelerate to a full gallop despite never getting any additional signals to go beyond your lone request to go slowly.

One day, several of us were gathered around, mounted on our horses, and one of them was startled by something and flinched. For whatever reason, my horse, Duke, bucked me, going high up on his back legs. I'm glad I devoted my undivided attention to Duke and was able to hang on with a firm hold on the reigns, thighs on the saddle and feet in the stirrups.

Later, one event in particular that left a strong impression happened on July 2, 2007. It was a beautiful day on the Shipley homestead. I was riding a gelding named Chief who I enjoyed riding. I was riding alongside my tutor Bob Brown (who also plays Slim in the movie), and he was riding his horse Flash.

Just for fun, Bob made a spontaneous decision to race. He said "Let's see what you can do!" which was an offer I couldn't refuse. Outrunning my teacher was going to be a nice victory to tease Bob about later. He started out with a slight lead, but I quickly caught up and was looking to pass him. A split second before I was going to steer Chief to the left, Chief suddenly decided to turn right for no apparent reason. Confirming Newton's Third Law of Motion, the unexpected result had Chief going forward and to the right and me going backward and to the left. It happened in a split second, so all I remember was the turf closing in on me and slamming to the ground landing on my back. We were traveling about 30 miles an hour. I'll never forget the "thud" sound at contact. I rolled over and sat up in a rather undignified position. Director Wayne Shipley said it looked like a very professional fall, so who was I to argue with that?

Fortunately, nothing was broken, but I had hit really hard. I managed to get right back in the saddle for a little while, but had to get off when I knew it wasn't a good idea to keep riding. It hurt to sit upright or walk normally, but at least I was still in one piece. It took about three weeks until all the pain was gone, so it's an experience I'll never forget and never intend to repeat. I'm not mad at the horse since those things happen and there was no way to know it was going to happen. I'm also glad to say that was the only time it happened. I came back for some pickup shots on April 19, 2008 when filming concluded for the project. There's always an element of risk, but it was all worth it to be a part of Wayne Shipley's One-Eyed Horse.

STORY ABOUT THE MAKING OF ONE-EYED HORSE FEATURED IN THE CURRENT ISSUE OF 'THE COWBOY CHRONICLE'!

If you're one of more than 70,000 members of The Single Action Shooter Society (SASS), check out page 35 the May issue---it's probably been delivered to your door by now! Some of the folks of ONE-EYED HORSE, including actors Mark Redfield (who stars as Justin Gatewood), Jennifer Rouse (Helen Gatewood), and armorer Wayne Fletcher are members of this fine organization, as are many of the extras who appear in the film!

SASS Life Member Punxsutawney Pete (aka Randy Rolls) has written a lively "behind-the scenes" account of his experiences as an extra on ONE-EYED HORSE, in both the prize-fight and saloon sequences. The article is accompanied by great full-color photos from the set, and Randy writes about his fellow SASS members who came along for the shooting days, and the wonderful experiences they had!

If you're a member of SASS, please pass the word. We'll update everyone about the pending premiere, theatrical and festival dates of ONE-EYED HORSE that are coming up this summer.

The entire OEH production staff would like to thank Randy for his fabulous article!

If you'd like to learn more about The Single Action Shooting Society, check out www.sassnet.com today!

BRADY KIRCHBERG IN 'MAPS', THIS SATURDAY, MAY 17TH!

Actor Brady Kirchberg, who plays 'Chick Mosley' in One-Eyed Horse invites you all to the premiere screening of a great short film he shot last year around this time, entitled "Maps."

Kirchberg is very pleased to announce that the screening will be this Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 7:15 at American University in the Wechsler Theater on the 3rd Floor of the Mary Graydon Center. After the film there will be a brief talkback with the cast and directors, so you should stay for that, as well!

This is a project that was a true pleasure for Kirchberg to work on, every step of the way, and he would love to see each and every one of you there to celebrate! If you can make it, please do come!

Again, to recap:
Host: Matt Marhefka and Eric Davis
Location: Wechsler Theater, 3rd Fl Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016 US
When: Saturday, May 17, 7:15PM to 8:15PM
Phone: 202-615-8426

The film will be shown at 7:30, runs for 23 minutes, and will be followed by a brief question and answer session with the actors, Brady Kirchberg and Jaclyn DiLauro.

The film has been long in the making, and is the work of many people who contributed countless days and hours. Please come celebrate with friends and family the completion of such a great project.

Please visit http://thetastyshoe.com/maps/maps.html to view a short trailer of the film. Be sure to let it load before you start it.

ONE-EYED HORSE CAST MEMBER UPDATES!

ONE-EYED HORSE is currently finishing the final touches of editing and music but we'd like to share some news from a few of our cast members!

Greg Coale, who plays "Nathan Short" in ONE-EYED HORSE recently was in a film called Signals a full length movie, television pilot, which was accepted at CANNES 2008. Signals will be premiering in the Maryland area soon.  Coale plays a principal character, Special FBI Agent Ferdi.and will be playing this character in future episodes. Officially selected for the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival Los Angeles 2008. The website for Signals is www.signalstv.com

Jennifer Rouse, who plays "Helen Gatewood" was recently cast as the lead in a film that starts filming in September called Stingy Jack. It's a horror film about a couple that moves to a small town that has banned Halloween. Jennifer's co-star is Jason Priestly who you might know from Beverly Hills 90210 and other films.The website address is www.stingyjackmovie.com

John Strawbridge, our associate producer and henchman "Bob Bragg", is pleased to announce the publication of his new book THE AUDITION BOOK - What Casting Directors are Really Looking For

This practical, real-world guide to Audition practice and technique is based on Strawbridge's more than sixteen years experience in casting Feature Film, Network Television and Theatre, as well as on the popular classes and workshops he has conducted. Intended to give the Actor an edge by offering you the Casting Director’s-eye-view, the book helps the actor answer the question “What Are They Looking For?”. It provides tools to focus time and effort on the things that matter most to the people who do the hiring. Included are an overview of the Casting Directors’ job & needs, Headshot & Résumé guidelines, Auditions tips, and help in overcoming anxiety. THE AUDITION BOOK is now available directly from the publisher, or on Amazon.com. Visit www.TheAuditionBook.com for links to both. 

KELLI BIGGS IN "KING LEAR" APRIL 25TH TO MAY 11TH!

Actress Kelli Biggs, who plays "Sarah Parker" in ONE-EYED HORSE will be playing the role of "Regan" in the William Shakespeare classic "King Lear", which opens this weekend at Cedar Lane Stage in Bethesda, MD. "It's my favorite role in my favorite play, and this is an exciting production.", Biggs says about the show.

Details:

KING LEAR
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Ed Starr

Performance Dates: April 25 and 26, May 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 8 PM
and May 4 and 11 at 3 PM
Tickets: $15; Seniors: $13; Students: $10;
Groups of five or more students: $5 each; and Groups of 10 or more adults: $10 each

Thurs., May 8: Pay-What-You-Can.
For reservations call: 301-949-3685
All performances are at Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

For more information be sure to visit www.cedarlanestage.org

JASON BROWN TO PERFORM WITH "BROADWAY'S GREATEST SHOWSTOPPERS"!

Jason Brown, who plays Webb Stockton in and will be doing the musical score for One-Eyed Horse will be performing along with Tony award winning composer Marvin Hamlisch, actress Kristen Chenoweth (Wicked) and Raul Esperanza (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Rocky Horror Show) in the show Broadway's Greatest Showstoppers on May 20th at Avery Fisher Hall in New York.

Mr. Hamlisch has hired Karma Kamp,  a wonderful choreographer and a team of dancers and Jason Brown for the evening to perform with the NY Philharmonic!  Brown performed a similar concert at the Kennedy Center in 2006.  Hamlisch liked it so much he is bringing them up to NY.

BROADWAY'S GREATEST SHOWSTOPPERS

Starring Marvin Hamlisch
Kristin Chenoweth
Raúl Esparza
and The New York Philharmonic

Tuesday, May 20 - One Night Only!
Avery Fisher Hall, New York

About the show: They're the stuff of legend—the magical moments that stop the show and bring the audience to its feet. Multi-award-winning composer/conductor Marvin Hamlisch (A Chorus Line, The Sting) has combed through the annals of Broadway history, combining the very best of these show-stopping moments into one very enchanted evening with the likes of Les Miserables, Carousel, My Fair Lady, A Chorus Line and much more.

And who better to perform this night of showstoppers but a cast of show-stopping talent? Joining Marvin are Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, The West Wing), Raúl Esparza (The Homecoming, Company), and—of course—the New York Philharmonic.

Conceived by and Directed by Marvin Hamlisch.

Tickets, priced $29-$99, are on sale now by calling (212) 875-5656 or by visiting the Avery Fisher Hall box office (132 W. 65th Street (Broadway at 65th Street)).

Read the article about the performance on www.playbill.com

MIKE HAGAN IN "LINE"

Mike Hagan, who stars as "William Curry" in One-Eyed Horse will star in "Line" this April through May! The play tells the story of a group of unacquainted people, who one by one come together to form a line for some unnamed, upcoming event. Gradually the struggle for first place begins, as they lie, cheat, wrestle and push to gain the lead spot.

Starring Chris Fluck, Nathaniel Robertson, Megan Hoke, Mike Hagan, Bob Schmidt

Directed by Gregory Scott Campbell

Apr 23 - May 18, 2008

WALNUT STREET THEATRE STUDIO 5
825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19107

For show times and to order tickets go to www.lunatheater.org/order_line.htm