In our latest installment of Hollywood Penn alumni you should know about, this fall season has been a busy one for Hollywood Quakers...
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Today, we now add Rob, another Penn personality to our mix of vloggers.
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Last year I wrote a post on two alumni who teamed up to create a very moving, "gave me the chills" film..."The Last Survivor is centered on the basic premise that genocide is not only a consequence of intolerance and discrimination, but also the important acknowledgment that “democracy dies if you don’t work for it”—that we each have role in ending genocide and improving our world. By focusing on the work of several Survivors turned activists who are leading this global fight to end genocide, the film seeks to inspire youth to get involved in the democratic process – taking an active stand against genocide as an idea and practice in the 21st century. Ultimately, the film will be a call to collective action, declaring that we all have a responsibility and obligation to end genocide and it is only by walking together—each taking his/her own small steps—that real change is created."For you Los Angeles alumni, their film will be playing starting tonight (May 11th) and tomorrow night (May 12th) as part of the LA Jewish Film Festival:
1) If you're a New Yorker and have spent anytime on the subway, then you'll relate to Caroline's poignant poem called "Love Letter to the A Train"
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Love Letter to the A Train
Usually, you serenade me in your Manhattan arms
But tonight, you hold me in Brooklyn
Like you were waiting for me
With your open doors
I’m not afraid that you will leave me if I cry too much
Because even at night
You ride on the local C track
You’re that reliable
Hold my torso on your bench
I’ve only had to stand once
There’s always an open seat for me
You are the only thing in my life I’m not afraid to depend on,
Other than myself; even though sometimes you’re late
I still know that you will catch my salty tear drops the way
Buckets catch ceiling leaks when bathtubs overflow
I am a pool of anguish tonight
I whisper in your sultry ears in springtime and
Don’t even have to ask permission
I’m afraid that a human would leave me if I cry too much
You remind me of myself
The way your open doors
Let strangers walk on uninhibited
And tell you their stories
I am chapters of open notebooks
And pages of hidden diaries
Filled with secrets because everyone
Rides me for my reliance
I hold messages in the cracks and crevices
Of my brain synapses
The way your dim lights
Flicker at dusk
Your train cars bound by chains of dependency
I feel like you will always catch me – unconditionally
You’re the only one I trust to bear my burden without
Having to take your needs into consideration
I will see you on Sunday
I hope my tears are gone by then
And I look forward to our two hours together
The one uptown into Fort Washington
And the one back downtown into the West Village
I could linger in our routine for decades
I never expected that an East Village girl like myself –
So happy on the Lexington line I ride on my own side –
Would find comfort in you:
Knight of the West Side highway, 8th Avenue,
And tracks deep enough to soak my tears
2) And check out this impassioned, chilling piece Caroline did called "For Bernie Madoff" at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in New York City, during a Friday night slam. Enjoy this as Caroline holds no punches!
Two alumni have teamed up to create a very moving, "gave me the chills" film..."The Last Survivor is centered on the basic premise that genocide is not only a consequence of intolerance and discrimination, but also the important acknowledgment that “democracy dies if you don’t work for it”—that we each have role in ending genocide and improving our world. By focusing on the work of several Survivors turned activists who are leading this global fight to end genocide, the film seeks to inspire youth to get involved in the democratic process – taking an active stand against genocide as an idea and practice in the 21st century. Ultimately, the film will be a call to collective action, declaring that we all have a responsibility and obligation to end genocide and it is only by walking together—each taking his/her own small steps—that real change is created."
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Looks like Nicholas Fritzhand (C'06, Mask and Wig, Sphinx) recently set a world, or rather "universal" record for a very unique talent."In an impressive showing of speed, dance, and sychronicity, Nicholas Fritzhand, Ronnie Gensler, and Jon Heilman complete 63 triple time steps in one minute, a new world record.Nicholas has been tapping since he was in third grade, choreographed and danced with mask and wig, and made guest appearances with arts house dance company while at penn. After graduation, he spent a couple months professionally dancing in barcelona with Tapeplas.
The performance took place at a World Record Appreciation Society event in New York City on January 7, 2009."
In light of his new recently released Evolver album, John Legend (C'99, Counterparts) was interviewed by 2 different Penn alumni for 2 different mediums.
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What happens when you graduate from Penn, have a hot TV spec that catches the attention of ABC, ..and then the writer's strike happens?!
"The website serves as the daily blog of our fictitious blogger and main character, Janey. She hangs out at her favorite coffee place listening to old friends and new acquaintances, from all strata of Hollywood, confide intimate details about their career ambitions; creative aspirations, pipe dreams, hook ups, romantic liaisons, embarrassing day jobs, galvanizing moments, personal quests, major revelations, unexpected characters and narrative twists – you know, the basic personal and professional stuff that typifies what it's like to be young and in Los Angeles in 2008."Lindsey sums up the site in 4 points:...+/-
Find out how Lindsey got her start as a writer, & what she wrote at Penn which led to her selling a pilot pitch idea to ABC. Facebook MySpace Friendster Twitter Digg 
(l to r:) Melisa Kirkup (C'01) & Ashley Berger (C'06)
The other day I got an email from undergrad senior Ryan Townsend (C'08) who was interested in moving out to Los Angeles to pursue a career in Entertainment Marketing and/or Publicity.
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