16 years acting. Training at the English Theater in Frankfurt, Germany. Resume, complete, follows.
Actor Resume of:
Mr. Jackie Leverett
Living in Germany
Union Affiliation: None
Telephone: 011-49-178-828-5309 cell
Height: 6'2" Hair: Black. Weight: 199
Eyes: Brown Playing Age: 35-100 Voice: Baritone
Theater Experience (as of 16 Feb 08)
“Home”, by Samm-Art Williams, the role of Cephus. Performed 4 times, 23 & 25 Feb 96, 1 & 2 Mar 96 as dinner theater, Wiesbaden Studio Players, Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Germany. Won “Best Actor in a Comedy” at the Army’s Topper Awards as did the 2 actresses in this play.
“Fools”, by Neil Simon, the role of Magistrate, 12 times, 25-26 Mar 99, 1-3, 8-10, and 15-17 Apr 99, Wiesbaden Studio Players.
“Der Kreiderkreis (The Chalk Circle)”, by Johannes von Guenther, performed in the German language, the role of Prince Pao. This was my first play. Performed twice, 26-27 Feb 94, Bad Soden, Germany, with Theater International.
“Die Zwolf Geschworenen (12 Angry Men)”, by R. Rose & H. Budjuhn. Performed in the German language, the role of Number 8,performed 3 times, 20 & 21 Nov 99 and Dec 99, Theater International.
“California Suite”, by Neil Simon, the role of Mort for 6 performances with the Wiesbaden Studio Players, 14-16 Jul 95 & 21-23 Jul 95.
“The Actor’s Nightmare”, by Christopher Durang, the role of Henry the Shakespearean actor who recites from “Hamlet”. Performed on 6 occasions, 10-12 Nov 95 & 17-19 Nov 95 as dinner theater, Wiesbaden Studio Players, Wiesbaden, Germany.
“Wanda’s Visit”, also by Mr. Durang, the role of Jim. Performed 3 times, 31 Oct 96, and 1-3 Nov 96 by the Wiesbaden Studio Players. Also performed as competition in Dec 96 at the Army’s One Act Play competition, Heidelberg, Germany. We lost.
"A Thousand Clowns", by Herb Gardner, the role of Albert, 31 Mar 06, 1-3 & 7-10 Apr 06, Wiesbaden Studio Players
"A Tuna Chrismas", by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard, the role of Petey and Garland, 8-11 Dec 05 and 15-18 Dec 05, Wiesbaden Studio Players, Wiesbaden Military Community, Germany
"The Importance of Being Earnest", by Oscar Wilde, role of Dr. Chausable, 12 performances, El Paso Playhouse, El Paso Texas, Jan-Feb 2007
Special Skills/Sports: I speak German. I am actor and a singer with experience with a big band ("Wiesbaden Swing Company" and rock bands. Stand-up comedian at the New York Comedy Club, one night. Writer. Former Certified golf teacher. I play baseball, basketball, tennis. Team player, hard worker. Easy to get along with. Lovable. Learns lines usually before other actors. Described as a "Directors dream".
Four (4) month acting courses with the Frankfurt English Theater, my beginnings, Jan-Jun 1991 with Jill Arndt.
8 months of study, Microsoft Certififed Systems Engineer (MSCS), Hicksville, NY (May-Dec 02).
Awards/Honors: Winner, Best Actor in a Comedy for “Home”, by Samm-Art Williams, US Army Europe, 1996. Nominated, Best Supporting Male in a Minor Role in Comedy, “Fools”, by Neil Simon
English Theater Frankfurt trained, in association with the Vauxhall School of Acting, England. 10 live theater plays, 2 of which in the German language.
I am an adult and I get along with just about anybody. Loyal, hard working, retired US Army follow. Ability to follow directions to a tee. A "Director's Dream", was what one of my most dear Directors called me. Author of "Melvin C. James--Private Detective Series, Parts 1, 2 & 3", c1999.