St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—I’ve known Melba Moore since the early 1970s when she made her first trip to Hollywood as a Tony award winner in the acclaimed musical “Purlie.” She was one of the nicest, most clearheaded young artists I had ever met. And it is so gratifying to discover that this beautiful, gifted artist hasn’t changed one bit. MSJ: Melba, since...

HELLOAMERICA!—We all know that thousands of actors and musicians come in toHollywoodby plane, bus or train everyday. However, very few people come wearing the banner of producer, and this makes Michael Plaster different and special.  MSJ: You're fromTexas, and there seems to be tons of young creative people across the board that are making their way toHollywood, and they seem...

HELLO AMERICA!—Actor Russell Robertson affectionately referred to as Russ Rob by his friends is an extraordinary young actor who walks gently, but powerfully when it comes to making his dreams come true. MSJ: What did you expectHollywoodto be like when you first arrived in town? RR: I guess as I look back I expected to find more of a career “road...

HELLO AMERICA!—Through the years I’ve interviewed dozens of young actors. Most were living in fantasyland somewhere, believing all they needed was just one film or show and they would be on their way to “stardom.” Jennifer Goebel is definitely not one of these dreamers. She is simply an actress, but a realist! MSJ: What drives you most in being an...

HELLO AMERICA!—After viewing so many really bad plays from several young playwrites, it took a lot of persuasion to agree to view the latest theatre offering "The Escape Artist's Children" written by one of the most creative, fascinating writers I’ve been privileged to meet in quite a long time. His play within moments after the curtain went up captured my...