ON THE CALL with Ozzie Stewart

TRACY WILDER: After catching the acting bug in her teens, Tracy became an R&B singer in a band, worked in the hair, airline and communications industries. Mother of 3, after surviving thyroid cancer, Tracey returned to her first love, the acting arena at the age of 40, happy for the freedom that comes with it, making her very content. As she says “I’m blessed to be a part of it”. She can be found in many films, commercials for print and television, TV series such as Netflix’ Hit & Run, Law & Order, the award winning Netflix’ 40 Year Old Version and is enjoying the voiceover world in video games,

such as Knockout City. Tracy produced a short – Man Of The House – which is being streamed on the UMC channel which deals with the subject of suicide through the eyes of a child and has been screened for Universities, the NYPD, Jack&Jill, Boys & Girls’ clubs and more nationwide. Tracy loves gardening, swimming and her children and grandchildren who come first in her life. Check her out her body of work which is growing at: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2719998/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1  and you can follow her on IG:twilder77

Ozzie, creator and host of On The Call, rounds out her Season 4 with a 27 year old review of a particular journey that she broke through at the end of this season. A season throughout which the unexpected losses were deeply heartfelt. Ozzie is grateful for the 2 year On The Call journey created at the beginning of the pandemic and excitedly looks forward to this year’s adventures in the face of omicron. She’s thankful to her guests and audience for all their support, love and grace. Check out other episodes at: www.ozziestewart.com and she can be followed at: @ozzie_stewart   

LEE BROCK/SETH LEE: Two highly respected Directors, Producers, Writers, Teachers in the Arts Arena, as well as Co-Artistic Directors and teachers at The Barrow Group, founded in 1986 – a multi-award-winning theater company, which offers professional and emerging artists training in acting, directing, playwriting and screenwriting. Along with being awarded the Drama Desk Award for Off-Off Broadway Excellence, The Barrow Group’s notable alumni are: Academy Award Winner-Anne Hathaway; Emmy Award Winner-Tony Hale; and three time Emmy Award Winner-Jennifer Landon. Lee has overseen, developed and produced over 150 projects, some of which Seth has directed, such as: ’Good’-which won the Straw Hat Award; ‘Old Wicked Songs-which won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award & Garden Award; ‘The Tricky Part’-which won an Obie Award & 2 Drama Desk nominations; ‘All The Rage’- a solo show which won the Lucille Lortel Award & Outer Critics Circle nominations. Lee created FAB (For, About and By Women) a development company dedicated to creating projects for women, serving over 100 artists. Lee who is also a singer, has acted at The Kennedy Center, Manhattan Theater and more, and appeared in ‘Orange is the New Black’; Law & Order-SVU+Criminal Intent.

Seth, father of 2 with Lee, who recently served as Master Teacher at the International Director’s Symposium in Spoleto, Italy, is the author of the book, ‘An Actor’s Companion’-Tools for the Working Actor-A collection of exercises, tips, tools and tricks designed to be used by the actor on the job, and recommended by the film Director, Ron Howard. Along with a long list of awarded works, Seth is noted for his theater direction of Mike Birbiglia’s ‘The New One’ (Cort Theater) ‘My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend’-which won the Lucille Lortel Award, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations, with final performance at Carnegie Hall. Seth co-directed ‘Thank God for Jokes’ and Mike Birbiglia’s ‘My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend’ for Netflix-which won the Sundance Film Festival BEST OF “NEXT” CATEGORY. He was Co-screenwriter for ‘Sleepwalk With Me and Co-adapted ‘Enemy Of The People’. He has worked with The New York Theater Workshop, The Geffen Playhouse, The Perry Street Theatre to name a few. Also an Acting Coach, Seth has appeared in film and television such as: ‘Billions’;’Veep’; ’Blacklist’ and more, and moving more deeply into his music, both as performer and arranger/composer. Check out their new performing arts location opening in April at: https://www.barrowgroup.org/  and on instagram: @thebarrowgroup

DANIEL: After spending some time in surgery, having gained a B.S. Pre-Med in Biology/Spanish, Daniel turned to acting with rave reviews from the New York Times for his theatrical role in  and also became ‘Don’t Ask’ (2003) by playwright Bill Quigley, and became a screenwriter, known for More Coffee (2003), 2k3 (2009) and The Locksmith (2010). He would return to a hobby he began as a child of 10, his ‘One Continuous Line’ that never intersects and is equally spaced, creating meticulous labyrinths. Now he’s based in L.A  and Mexico City studios, working with all manner of fabrics from paper to glass, sand, moss, concrete, wood and more which he finds in his travels. Daniel is commissioned for private homes, luxury properties and museums worldwide, in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ibiza, St. Barth’s, Puerto Rico, Mexico City and New York. His work was featured in the NEW YORK POST, in their top 20 Photos of Art Basel, Miami; the ‘Art Issue’ of Modern Luxury’s ANGELENO MAGAZINE called ‘El Artista de los Laberintos’  in El Heraldo de Mexico; ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST CHINA, REFORMA, QUIEN, TRADITIONAL HOME and the LOS ANGELES TIMES, all the while working with icons like Diane von Furstenberg. Check out his travels, his joy while working, his merchandise at: http:www.danielduganart.com and follow him: @danielduganart  It’s a constant everchanging adventure!!   

The daughter of a father who was a comedian from whom she gained her comedic taste and skill, Lisa became a singer, dancer and model, which still continues to this day, attended North Carolina School of the Arts and University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. She then studied acting and sang under the tutelage of several coaches and teachers in New York and California. Prior to this, at the age of 16, Lisa’s first professional gig was as a singer/dancer in ‘Hooray for Hollywood’ for Carowinds Theme Park, Charlotte, NC, performing 5 shows a day, 6 days a week, later performing on cruise ships and at weddings, bar mitzvas, birthday parties, jingles. As a model she worked on print commercials, hosted shows and television commercials where she can presently be seen on national commercials, such as Jardiance. As an actor, she worked on television shows such as: ‘As The World Turns’ and ‘All My Children’, then she became the owner of Actors Connection, which connected actors/artists to agents/directors and other industry guests, specializing in helping actors obtain agency and/or talent manager representation. Lisa created her next business ‘Act Outside The Box’ as a double entendre coaching and consulting company in 2009, to empower actors who want to build their careers, to the uninitiated or those starting out in the industry. She also wrote a book ‘8 Steps to Reps’ which serves as a pathway to gaining representation in the quickest way. Check out what Lisa offers at: https://www.actoutsidethebox.com and at: https://www.facebook.com/HowtoGetanAgent/ ……….. Follow her: @thelisagold and Twitter: LisaGold

DONNA GROSSMAN: Donna grew up with a loving father who was a professional singer, whom she loved deeply and emulated as a singer. She became an actor and performer as a very good ventriloquist in her youth. Later she gained her Fine Arts and Teaching Degree for grades K-12, fell back to her entertaining roots taking Opera classes, and performing theatrically Off-Broadway when she auditioned for the role of “Rizzo” in ‘Grease’ on Broadway. Donna then began working with the worldwide marketing and communications network, DDB, where some of her account were: IBM, Volkswagen, Hershey, Clairol and after 2 years was invited to work with film and television Director, Bob Giraldi -one of the very few directors to be inducted into the Art Directors Hall of Fame -in his company Giraldi Productions. From there Donna moved to be the primary head Casting Director of Griner/Cuesta & Schrom, for 6 Television Directors, with clients such as: Xerox, United Airlines, Arthritis Foundation PSAs, March of Dimes, Coke and more. Then in 1991, Donna opened Donna Grossman Casting with her Aqua Studios in the Flatiron District – with the staunch support of her loving husband and partner, Paul Bernstein. Aqua Studios is a warm, calm comfortable setting, casting for bicoastal clients, which then expanded to Spain, Germany, Ireland, England, South America and Iceland, for some of her favorite clients such as: Campari Red Passion for Director Joel Schumacher, Public Service projects for Farber Center for Oncology, Look Good, Feel Better Foundation and United federation of Teachers. Donna participates yearly in the 39 mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in New York City and has also been sought out for her portrait and headshot photography. Though a recipient of several CLIO awards for her commercials, Donna has maintained her level of care, warmth, joy, kindness, openness and listening that shines through when you are in her presence, in or out of the ‘room’ which allows for the trust to do the work in a relaxed atmosphere. Admired, liked and respected by both clients and talent, she always intuitively seems to know the right questions to ask, that opens one’s heart. Check out her Casting Agency at: https:www.donnagrossmancasting.com https:www.facebook.com/dgcasting/ and follow her on IG: @donna_grossman_casting

VONN HARRIS: Growing up in Baltimore, MD with his mother, after graduating from Mill High School, Vonn joined the US army, served 4 years then went back to Catonsville Community College majoring in Business Law. Taking a theater class out of boredom, he changed his major to Theater receiving  an Associates in Arts degree in 2007. Later  he earned a leading role in the play “The Catonsville Nine”. Two years later Vonn was selected to play the character, Shawn Wyatt -for which he received great reviews- in the play “Tears In My Eye” performed at ‘The Lyric Opera House’, Baltimore’s largest theater, realizing a childhood dream. In 2010 he then landed the lead role as Kingston James in “Razorblade City”, an independent film that sold over ½ million copies worldwide. Vonn relocated to New York to work on his craft studying at the famous Susan Batson Studios and in 2011, landed a supporting role in “America’s Most Wanted” and a DC Film Festival award winning film, “All in the Game” as well as  a lead role in “Celebrity Ghost Stories”. He appeared in various film and television shows such as: Tower Heist, Monica Z, HBO Girls, Major Crimes and more. In addition, Vonn has written 2 feature film scripts with the intention of producing them himself. In 2013 Vonn won 2 Aurora Gold Awards, for playing the lead, SFC Morgan in “Warrior Adventure Quest”. Before the onset of covid, Vonn began his ‘Line-up Sports Projections’ and picks as the STAT MAN, “to help the average joes compete with the pros”, Vonn The Stat Man is the number one Draftkings and Fanduel Lineup predictor on YouTube . He also began his ‘THINK IN INK’ mentoring series that deals with writing down one’s dreams to set them in motion, allowing for accountability. Vonn has added to his multiple streams of income by building his own recession proof auto-hauling business. A dreamer with a keen instinct for business and being self-sufficient, while helping others. Follow him at: https://vonnthestatman.com/     as well as https://twitter.com/VonnTheStatMan

ROBERT & MICHELLE COLT both actors, began the workshops ‘Acting Success Now’ and the ‘Inside Game’ to apply to all professionals, nationally and internationally, though focusing on actors, helping them to get out of their own way, to live their dreams and fulfill their highest potential, from their perspective of Quantam Physics, NeuroScience and Eastern Mysticism. Robert, a pioneer and innovator in his field, is dedicated to truth and ‘The Art of Not Acting”, recognizing unseen blocks and guides and empowers his clients past them allowing for a fun time in the process. Michelle is passionate about helping people connect to their authentic selves, get past their perceived limitations and shine in their lives and careers, through her sold out workshops for the past 17 years including SAG-AFTRA. Michelle has written her first e-Book called ‘The Nervous System Whisperer’ and works with Essential Oils, while adding to her arsenal creating a workshop specific to women, as well as another ‘How to Have the Courage to Let Your Light Shine and Be Seen’. Robert meanwhile is working on directing and acting plays. For Michelle’s E-Book and workshops please contact her at: michelle@michellecolt.com OR michelle@insidegame.com  Check out her website at: https://www.michellecolt.com 

AMALA LANE: Is a Director and producer of documentaries and media for nonprofits, educational, cultural and advocacy communications through comprehensive, character driven story-telling across all media platforms. Amala, driven by her spiritual search, spent her early years in Taiwan and East and South Asia, helping to begin 2 pre-schools, with a social service organization focused on holistic education, followed by another few years in the Czech Republic. She gained her MFA in Film from Columbia University and was awarded for her achievement in Directing with the Milos Forman Fund, named after someone who she admired. She founded her Hummingbird Films, a boutique video production company to promote educational, cultural and non-profit causes, which demonstrates her commitment to: women’s issues, public health and the environment. She became an Adjunct Professor at Hofstra University, teaching film appreciation, then moved to Outreach National Coordinator for Incite Pictures, Cine Qua Non, setting up screenings and marketing strategies across the United States. Amala became the Producer of documentaries, educational/videos and promotionals at John Jay College of Criminal Justice for a little over 15 years and soon Adjunct Professor, leading her class in exploring the aesthetic and practical phase of filmmaking, from concept to editing. In 2018 she began as the Program Initiatives and Media Coordinator for the East Asia Program at Cornell University. and later given the responsibility of Media Production for OPVIA: Office of the Vice President for Int’l Affairs, which provides leadership and advocacy for int’l programs and activities, and coordinates the resources to sustain their growth. Check out her clients and the important work she’s doing which defines who she is, via: Cornell’s East Asia Program  eap.einaudi.cornell.edu A recent video about the Human Rights Compendium done for Global Cornell: https://youtu.be/9O4_Mrc_DOI   Global Cornell (Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs of OVPIA) https://global.cornell.edu/   ACRIA https://www.acria.org/     IOFA http://iofa.org/   UNIFEM https://www.unwomen.org/en   Friends of Fort Tryon Park https://www.forttryonparktrust.org/    Her website: amalalane.com

RALPH K SCOTT: Presently teaching in the Special Education Arena, Ralph had previously served the African American community for more than 20 years, by supporting, promoting and showcasing independent films, after gaining his degree in Theater, Film and Communications from West Virginia State College, then for Theater and Film from Howard University, followed by becoming a Media Art & Technology Instructor at ASA Academy for Social Action and later as Program Director at BHERC (Black Hollywood Education and Resource). As a Film and Media Activist Ralph was involved in the Black Ski Film Festivals; to AIDS awareness showcases; to the Best Shorts on BETJ; to Executive Producer of Lens on Talent on BET and television movies-BURNED and AFRICANA!; to create film careers for young media artists; to hosting film exchanges at the First Annual Smithsonian African American Film Festival, where films were presented by young inner city filmmakers. He continued his passion by founding his company, Social Cinema, a project that focuses on socially relevant topics and issues from critical perspectives, then co-wrote, produced and directed BARBASOL, a short film that brings awareness to mental health, fatherhood, father and son issues, dementia and alzheimers. It won Best Short at the Urbanworld Film Festival in 2012, where it premiered, along with the Alzheimer’s Organization honoring Black Male Caregivers, and traveled the world of screenings and festivals. A life of service, we await his next step, as he delves into  home handywork gleefully. Check out the movie at: https://vimeo.com/86430082 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2212052/