tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:04:04 +0000http://markstrano.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)Blogger53125Comedynoreply@blogger.comnoStranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirkyhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-7172119687195982686Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:55:00 +00002011-09-11T12:05:36.198-07:00Please visit my new site here - Mark Stranohttp://markstrano.blogspot.com/2011/09/ive-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=DnMURPv4Km0:WFK6WZ7rhhM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-5909418820559022389Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:53:00 +00002011-08-10T20:55:43.209-07:00 http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2011/08/im-big-in-japan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=0I_JPw6JNuQ:czergDtVeqU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-1156447402425551564Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:00:00 +00002011-08-02T14:06:30.685-07:00The amazing Wade Gasque is directing me in this awesomely funny short film for which I have the lead role! With just $4, you can help our production get funded. Check out this fun teaser video and The Four Dollar Fundraiser by clicking below:http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2011/08/upcoming-short-film.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=6cXISheX88Y:S6ikwJ9wtls:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-2170876758615611252Mon, 04 Jul 2011 05:06:00 +00002011-08-16T18:15:25.786-07:00"Lizard Boy" on DVD Aug 16th! Watch me smoke a bong with lizard boy and do my own stunt (hooked to a harness no less!). UPDATE: HE'S HERE! CHECK IT OUT ON AMAZON.COM http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2011/07/lizard-boy-on-dvd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=EW1i_gdZaWM:rvC_XtBocW4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-6603267445997740780Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:22:00 +00002011-06-26T20:53:18.970-07:00This is what I had to record for a commercial audition. Ridiculous.http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2011/06/disco-mark.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=78zxZFwwUbw:lBmzEyfbETs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-5562301791857391958Wed, 04 May 2011 15:48:00 +00002011-05-04T08:57:24.644-07:00Mark Strano is under new management.Started working with the great ladies at 323 Talent Management this month. Inspired by their enthusiasm!http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2011/05/new-managment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=IODg2AUE0UI:XJEVsPVLgAo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-5234702585788637237Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:58:00 +00002011-03-30T15:07:14.596-07:00Writing on the feature is going well, but boy, the creative process can be tough.Ok, well, maybe not that tough.Have a reading next week for an hour long pilot that someone wrote a role for me in. That's nice. Great to have things being created while I generate my own material!http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2011/03/writing-that-script.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=GIadmESh-QU:4A3tF5hY0z0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-5320359322277010236Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:09:00 +00002011-04-18T17:01:45.161-07:00In development on a feature film for Baby Monkey Productions for me to co-star in with Jeff Snyder. Also should be going into production on a short film that was written for me in the next couple months. Going to be a great Spring!http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2011/02/spring-is-almost-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=4hy9Ko3AEa0:wKkW5f3b4PE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-7715159953768622874Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:19:00 +00002011-04-18T17:03:10.452-07:002011!http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-look.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=h_-85xZ9QvI:1UbPKybc8p0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-1800654672944197702Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:01:00 +00002011-01-28T17:18:04.900-08:00I am glad to announce "House Guests", a short film I directed. I co-star with Jeff Snyder and Rachel Miles and this is the first production for our company, Baby Monkey Productions. We are currently in development on a feature film.Enjoy!House Guests on Vimeohttp://markstrano.blogspot.com/2011/01/house-guests-short-film.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=xfrS8Xwh6SA:ocVO3Z94tYY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-1026957871543937818Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:32:00 +00002010-12-31T13:39:32.216-08:00Happy New Year! The year of enjoyment. The year of enjoying the process.The short film that I co-star and directed is all finished! It will be posted online soon and submitted to festivals. Our company, Baby Monkey Productions, is currently developing a feature film script to be shot in 2011. So watch out, 2011, here comes Baby Monkey!http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2010/12/2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=B0mATbQzTKo:qQyPE5B7bdA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-7996345137054015166Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:29:00 +00002010-12-05T16:40:35.014-08:00Funny you should ask! It's going great, but we do have to reshoot our ending. But hey, so did the films "Election" and "Little Miss Sunshine". Through the editing process, I've found the heart of our story and now I'm making little changes here and there to solidify that message. I am excited to say we have scheduled the reshoot day and on track with the final edit up until that point. Once http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2010/12/how-is-that-short-film-going.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=XKmz42BPP40:6YOGFif7gV4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-8969965004447372419Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:15:00 +00002010-10-14T09:17:16.293-07:00Finished shooting last night on my directorial debut short film. Congrats to the awesome cast and crew: Jeff Snyder, Rachel Miles, Adam Burns and Scott Lommel!http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2010/10/its-wrap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=AnSCt8NL82g:MyQ29EwVRMw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-679210288741298020Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:07:00 +00002010-09-30T16:19:42.721-07:00We go into production next week on a short film I am directing! The script was created through the improvisations of Jeff Snyder, Rachel Miles and myself. A quirky, comedy about two brothers battling for respect.http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2010/09/can-i-get-little-respect.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=kf6N8TCmhTI:ohrXqAwjuu4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-159196003467381993Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:13:00 +00002010-09-10T09:15:31.972-07:00Doing a pilot reading for writer Mark Glinski at the Landmark Theatre next week. Excited! I love his work. I was in a hysterical one act play of his a couple years ago.http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2010/09/reading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=jWcGzaLo1BE:icnXPwLLgoU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-3395170686174198517Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:19:00 +00002010-07-24T12:27:44.968-07:00Creating a short film with my friend, Jeff Snyder, called Bored GamesMore details to come! http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2010/07/short-film.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=AO5EcMJULVw:iOqfovtPzLU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-2400354997900511744Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:07:00 +00002010-06-09T11:18:23.854-07:00My first film on Netflix! And I have a lead role. Play a coked up, flamboyant musician. Put it in your cue now to help us generate more demand! Go to the film here.http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2010/06/im-on-netflix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=hM4SJttKQpU:uSUcE026UH8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-4699188768601227481Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:09:00 +00002010-05-20T09:12:07.914-07:00I'm in a production of Neil LaBute's "The Shape of Things"! Starts May 6th at The Black Box Theater in Santa Monica. Filmmaker/playwright, Neil LaBute, ("In the Company of Men" and "Your Friends and Neighbors") has sharp dialogue and cunning characters. Great drama with some witty and humorous moments. Challenging role for myself. Very excited! All the details are here:http://http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2010/04/shape-of-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=hrA_pCum2PE:U0rcCQ0E1PU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-1172092664646938524Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:31:00 +00002010-04-21T16:59:45.980-07:00Going to be in a production of Neil LaBute's "The Shape of Things" in May. Details to come! Playing a charming asshole (hold the typecasting jokes!)http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2010/04/oh-theatre.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=qn0EoNWSeUw:qlfdKrqY3H0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-299273452725833314Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:08:00 +00002010-03-23T09:10:10.771-07:00Here's a little update to my demo. Enjoy!http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-demo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=battmZptG4Q:RHnEFqP_Irs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-3056181785719205537Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:34:00 +00002010-03-10T15:35:06.359-08:00People have started to recognize me from the Auto Excel commercial! Very cool. Check it out below.http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2010/03/who-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=FAuMeEnFk_w:qnFf4sLcIEg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-598808926892417617Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:06:00 +00002010-09-09T17:35:00.514-07:00Here's a little commercial I did for Auto Excel that will be running in the Valley. Think I should start opening up grocery stores in the Valley with this character. http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2010/02/rosco-p-coltrane.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=EznX7VQ6MOg:WLupeCU_3Z0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-7336509752468579117Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:40:00 +00002010-03-03T08:59:05.899-08:00Here's a little web series for a new app that I guest starred in. Enjoy!http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2010/02/date-checker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=3KT3AsbNRIM:LmkycPOEoKk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8018096185269504557.post-1583249845272352124Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:40:00 +00002010-02-20T14:14:54.580-08:00Excited for my audition next week for an experimental workshop at the Music Center Annex downtown! Practicing my little heart out on the trumpet and trombone to be in the "circus" ensemble of eccentric clown characters. Fun, right? Feel like a minstrel!http://markstrano.blogspot.com/2010/02/center-theatre-group.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mark Strano)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?a=MDPCBX8Byyo:Teq3D9puMDM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/StranoitalianAdjStrangeFunnyQuirky?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div>en-usnonadult