Profiling New Haven artists Melissa Davis (Jaki Valensi Lauper), Simon Kalnin (Joel Vetsch), and Sarah Valenski (BethAnn Zemola-Jackson) at the opening reception on April 13, 2009 of their show at the Tout Va Bien Gallery located at 36 Edgewood Avenue, curated by Mindy Lu.
Months ago playwright Orna Rawls asked me if I would like to direct a play for the Quickies in the Park show. She had just seen a short film I had directed, "Hold On". I was immediately interested, and excited about trying out my directing in a stage production for the first time. As my bio for the program stated, I have had years of experience in film, but none in theater, besides the lone time I acted in a play (written by Orna Rawls, and directed by J. Sibley Law) last winter. This play, I found out was entitled "Shakespeare for the Shakespeare Challenged", and was a comedy written by local playwright Jack Rushen. I cast two actors who I have known and worked with before, the brilliant David Thomas McLaine and Mike Greca. I knew they would both be hysterical, and have great chemistry on stage. And lo and behold, to no great surprise by me, they did! This was a great learning experience for me as a director, and I was absolutely pleased with their performance in front of the audience of 150 that night!! I look forward to directing a play again! "Shakespeare for the Shakespeare Challenged" Performed outdoors near the famed Shakespeare Theater in Stratford, CT, on August 28, 2009 Starring David Thomas McLaine and Mike Greca Written by Jack Rushen Directed by Joel Vetsch *Note: "Shakespeare for the Shakespeare Challenged" will be performed in September at a couple more venues in New Haven, CT - stay tuned for updates & more video*
With DAVID THOMAS MCLAINE and MIKE GRECA Shot by JOEL VETSCH
Christian Shaboo from the New Haven Theater Company and director Joel Vetsch are interviewed on the TV show "CT Style", talking about the Reel New Haven Film Festival, and Vetsch's newest film "Elm City Pulp" which premiered there at the festival. "Elm City Pulp" is a fictional 1949 murder mystery written & directed by Joel Vetsch and starring Cassandra Ritone, Joel Vetsch, Haydria Bish, and Leo Petry. The movie was shot in New Haven at Lighthouse Point and Yale. Watch the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4oTrTCHBNc
An afternoon casting session with model/actresses Lindsey, Andrea, Christina, and their agent Donna Sobieski, at Nica's in New Haven, CT. We shared some wine, gelato, and had a lovely time getting to know one another, with monologues and great conversation. I was definitely impressed by the girls, and look forward to working with them soon. Projects are in the works, stay tuned... For more info on Nica's: http://www.nicasmarket.com
"Elm City Pulp" is a fictional murder mystery set in 1949 written & directed by Joel Vetsch and starring Cassandra Ritone, Joel Vetsch, Haydria Bish, and Leo Petry. The short film will make it's big screen premiere on August 5 at 7 pm in New Haven, Connecticut during the Reel New Haven Short Film Festival taking place at BAR, located downtown. For stills and more information, check out the Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108381104782#/event.php?eid=108381104782
Author Martin Petry discusses his writing, some of his personal experiences leading to his starting to write, and the Hard Justice trilogy of books, which is now in screenplay form, and destined to be a film trilogy someday very soon. To purchase the Hard Justice trilogy, please visit www.usamutt.com
Witness the curious case of 2008. Starring Joel Vetsch *HAPPY NEW YEAR!*
Barb and Joel sing a classic Bing Crosby Christmas song in the midst of this cold, wintry weather! Shot one night at the Green in downtown New Haven, Connecticut.
Barb and I braved the cold one dark December night in New Haven on the Green by the lovely Christmas tree to make this video with a twist on a classic Christmas jingle.
My brother Josh is serving in Iraq, and all of us in my family wanted to wish him, and the other troops serving in Iraq, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Video features (in order from bottom left to right, clockwise): my dad Jim, my sister Jessica and her newborn son Anthony, my sister Jenn, and me. Shot in southeast Montana, December 22nd.
Hugh Jackman has got nothing on me.
Noor is a 16 year old junior in high school studying journalism. She enthusiastically spoke with many voters about the issues important to them on election day here in New Haven, Connecticut outside of a polling place downtown. It was interesting to hear her observations in covering this historic 2008 Presidential election.
Ahmed, originally from Egypt, just became a US citizen last month. He is overjoyed to be casting his vote in the presidential election for the very first time!
Kind of like Night Rider, but this is faster. Oh, and David David Hasselhoff is not driving.
I walked around and spoke to some young people on the street about the 2008 election and their thoughts on the most important issue facing them: the economy.
This is the first TV commercial Joel Vetsch and Luigi Guarda have ever produced. Take a look. Feel free to leave them a comment. This will be broadcast in Connecticut and Massachusetts on ESPN, Comedy Central, VH1, Discovery Channel, NESN, and the E! Channel. Starring: Luigi Guarda (as The Prankster/Arnie/Cowboy) Co-Starring: Stephanie Wilson (as Hair Toss Girl), Leo Petry (as Muscle Man), Jane Jeffries (as Outrageous Store Employee #1), Andrew Ciarlelli (as Outrageous Store Employee #2), Tom Tedesco (as Fake Ticket Victim), and Joel Vetsch (as Bill Clinton) Directed & Edited by Joel Vetsch Produced by Joel Vetsch & Luigi Guarda Sound Joel Vetsch: youtube.com/spooly Luigi Guarda: youtube.com/mrlou1972 The Outrageous Store is located in Newington, CT. www.theoutrageousstore.com
A pink haired ape in a suit welcomes our hero into a world of choice bumper stickers, fake poop, and a pair of robotic jiggling breasteses. Shot at The Outrageous Store in Newington, CT! youtube.com/spooly youtube.com/mrlou1972 youtube.com/joelslife myspace.com/luigi_guarda
Vote for Obama or McCain this coming November. Just vote.
An intense stare contest takes place between Barb and Joel on the green in New Haven, CT. Civilians duck and cover! Planes go around! Park bums? I guess you can watch.
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