Michael Aronov, Actor + Writer :: 120 Seconds
Actor and writer Michael Aronov transformed his inner conflict between the many facets of his personality into Manigma, a one-man show that deeply explores and celebrates the polarity and individuality of each character.
Actor and writer Michael Aronov transformed his inner conflict between the many facets of his personality into Manigma, a one-man show that deeply explores and celebrates the polarity and individuality of each character.
About Michael:
His diverse look, intensity and multi-ethnic background have allowed him to be a chameleon on stage and screen. From the classics to contemporary cinema, Michael Aronov continues to carve out a career that celebrates the rich character work of the sixties and seventies.
He received The Elliot Norton Award - Best Actor for his work in originating the lead role in Mauritius at The Huntington Theatre, in Boston. Most recently Michael was in Europe firing up the stage as Stanley Kowalski in the classic - A Streetcar Named Desire. He also originated the role of "Leo" in Terrence McNally's world premiere of Unusual Acts of Devotion, in Philadelphia. Previously he was in LA under the direction of Estelle Parsons in Salome, starring Al Pacino. His collaboration with Parsons began with their work together at The Actor's Studio. That production was one of the final stage ventures for the late great Joseph Chaikin. A revered pioneer in Experimental Theatre and the off-Broadway world, Joe Chaikin took Michael under his wing after their first introduction in Sam Shepard's New York premier of The Late Henry Moss, at The Signature Theatre. Aronov maintained his relationship with The Studio working on Strindberg's Playing With Fire, directed by another Academy Award winner, Lee Grant. He extended his passion for the classics at The Actor's Studio with a Chekhov intensive by Oleg Tabakov - The Moscow Art Theatre.
Along with his stage success, Aronov continued to find a balance with film and television. From complex troubled characters on "Life on Mars", and "Threat Matrix", to cocksure troublemakers in "Lipstick Jungle" and "Without a Trace", Michael kept his roles vibrant and varied. He made several appearances in the "Law & Order" franchise, worked with the late Bruno Kirby in Barry Levinson's "The Beat", among various episodes on "Spin City", "The Game" and "All My Children." He gave a shockingly polar portrayal in two Sundance Film Festival favorites: Hedwig & the Angry Inch and Lbs. The latter film showcased his unique level of immersion into a role as he lost nearly fifty pounds to reflect the authentic downfall of a charismatic Italian/American addict. Amexicano, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, also reflected another complete transformation - a brick of man who serves as a catalyst in facilitating the union of the two cultures in the film.
Residing in New York, Michael Aronov continues to push the envelope on the stage. He played opposite Annabella Sciorra as her wildly dreamt-up "Conquistador" in MCC's production of Spain at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. To sold-out houses, Aronov shook up theatergoers with his controversial solo-show Manigma, playing six flawed and fantastic individuals searching for solace and change. The enigmatic actor also earned raves for his darkly visceral portrayal of Jean in Strindberg's classic Miss Julie at the landmark Cherry Lane Theatre; a dangerous and flamboyant Dionysus in Chuck Mee’s The Bacchae 2.1; and Edgar in an award-winning production of King Lear.
He has been honored nationally with a Level 1 Award for Acting by the NFAA in association with the ARTS; an IRNE Award nomination for best supporting actor, MA; The Greer Garson Award in Dallas, TX; and in culmination of his work he was the 2004 recipient of The Individual Grant Award by the Belle Foundation, "exhibiting exceptional talent and potential for achievement in the arts."
For more information, please visit: www.manigma.net
Bobbito Garcia, Creative Powerhouse :: 120 Seconds
DJ and creative powerhouse, Bobbito Garcia, breaks down the many uses of water, it's importance to our well being and the respect it deserves in our everyday life.
DJ and creative powerhouse, Bobbito Garcia, breaks down the many uses of water, its importance to our well being and the respect it deserves in our everyday life.
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About Bobbito:
Manhattan, NYC native and world-renowned DJ Bobbito Garcia is the Creative Chief at Project 2050 (an ideas and solutions shop). The former Bounce Magazine Editor In Chief is also the critically acclaimed author of Where’d You Get Those? NYC’s Sneaker Culture: 1960-1987 (Testify Books). In recent years, “Kool Bob Love” has done live on-air halftime reports for the NBA’s Knicks franchise on MSG Network, voiced NBA 2K video games, and hosted ESPN’s It’s the Shoes series. In ’07, he designed seven signature Nike Air Force 1 25th Anniversary shoes. Currently, the renaissance man is the annual Boost Mobile Elite 24 HS All-American Game play-by-play commentator, has a CD compilation out titled Connection (R2 Records), and will collaborate with the PRO-Keds sneaker brand on the Royal Flash hi-top re-issue dropping in Fall ’09!
You may wonder when Bobbito has time to breathe, but in the last 20+ years he has been relentlessly pursuing his passions in music and basketball. After playing pro ball in Puerto Rico and graduating from Wesleyan University (CT) in ’88, he began working at Def Jam Records. He met DJ Stretch Armstrong there, and in ’90 the two started an on-air program at WKCR 89.9FM. By ’98, the Source Magazine voted it the “Best Hip Hop Radio Show of All Time.” The duo introduced the world to unsigned acts like Nas, Jay Z, Biggie Smalls, Big Pun, Wu-Tang, Mobb Deep, and many others that would go on to change the face of the industry.
Although Bobbito a.k.a. Kool Bob Love is a bonafide Hip Hop legend, any former reader of his Vibe Magazine column would know that his musical passion goes way beyond just Rap. As a club DJ, crowds worldwide from China to South Africa have celebrated his unique blend of Rare Funk, Latin, Afro-Beat, Soul, Jazz, House, and Ballads. He’s opened up concerts for Latin Music legend Eddie Palmieri (5-time Grammy Award Winner), Afro-Funk progenitor Tony Allen (formerly Fela Kuti's drummer), Jazz-Funk legend Roy Ayers, and Soul singer D'Angelo.
What’s next? Who knows, but who would’ve ever expected a kid who started out in the music industry as a messenger to have accomplished so much, or a student-athlete who got cut from his college basketball team to one day get paid to play? Bobbito is a true renaissance man, a walking example of how it is possible to love what you do and pursue it without compromise.
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Poster Boy, Artist + Vigilante :: 120 Seconds
Poster Boy explains the vision behind this persona, the importance of regaining control of your environment and generating change through creative expression.
NYC artist + vigilante, Poster Boy explains the vision behind this persona, the importance of regaining control of your environment and generating change through creative expression.
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About Poster Boy: Poster Boy is an anonymous New York City based street artist whose only utensil is a razor. He is known for satiric collage-like works created by cutting out sections of the self-adhesive advertisement posters in the platforms of New York City subway stations, and pasting them back in different positions. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Poster Boy also refers to a ‘Poster Boy movement‘ where other people produce similar unsigned work in the New York City subways imitating this original artist. For more of Poster Boy's art: flickr.com/posterboynyc
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