Fairfield University Dolan School of Business student by night, actor, entrepreneur and software exec by day
When Dan Delventhal isn't taking graduate courses at Fairfield University's Dolan School of Business, he's an actor, film producer, eco-minded entrepreneur, and software executive specializing in "BCP in the cloud."
"It's worth noting that my ongoing MBA studies have helped me be more successful in a variety of areas - day job, hobby company, acting hobby, even in basic relations," said Delventhal, of Fairfield, Conn. "I am a big fan of the program."
A recent project in his busy schedule has been "Sensory Perception," a film entirely shot in Connecticut. A science fiction drama, it centers on a recovering drug addict who is trying to get his life back in order while having visions of the future. Delventhal's part in the movie is one of two principal appearances in area made films for him. His MBA studies have also helped inform him in his role as a producer of "Sensory Perception." His other side project, "Aphids," is an independent movie filmed at the former Cedarcrest Hospital in Newington, Connecticut. He plays a doctor in the drama, which is set to come out in the fall. Several years ago, he played knuckleball pitcher Charlie Hough in the ESPN production, "The Bronx is Burning," a drama about the 1977 New York Yankees. Long ago, Delventhal fell in love with acting, so the work has been personally fulfilling.
Most of Delventhal's time is devoted to overseeing global marketing and
sales for the Trumbull, Connecticut-based RecoveryPlanner.com, provider
of risk, business continuity and incident management software. His
entrepreneurial spirit led him to found MowGreen five years ago in order
to blend athleticism and environmentalism. Essentially a push mower
lawn care service, MowGreen has avoided the equivalent CO2 emissions of
cars driving a total of 500,000 miles, or 15,000 pounds of air
pollution. That translates to 350 acres of grass being mowed without
gas.
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CT Acting & Producing - Sensory Perception Movie
Final Scenes of Sensory Perception, a local CT independent film, were shot in Bloomfield at LCR Studios in mid September. Corbin Bersen, veteran Hollywood actor, best known for past roles in LA Law, Major League, and Psyche, made an appearance in the movie.
It was great to be with the entire crew and particularly Corbin, who was pleasant, engaging and fun-loving. It was cool watching him shoot one of his scenes in person after seeing him on TV all these years.
I enjoyed playing the role of Dr. V. in this film and was so impressed with the team and project, that I became an Executive Producer to help move it along. I am also psyched that long-time friend and past work teammate Mike Leser joined the crew as an E.P. also, and David Gere too, another esteemed and enjoyed friend and veteran industry associate. Meeting big supporter and fellow Executive Producer Frank Devino, Owner of Brass City Hundai of Waterbury was also quite a pleasure. I look forward to the premier early next year with the whole SP gang.
Bersen will be in CT again next week for a luncheon at ESPN, (thanks to the efforts of Mike Leser) promoting his new film 25 Hill, as well as Sensory Perception.
L to R: Jackie Moore, Actress, Mike Leser, Ex. Producer, Corbin Bersen, Dan Delventhal, & Al Signore, Director
Other information on the project from some newspaper coverage:
L to R: David Gere, Actor & EP, Dan Delventhal, Gary Craig, Actor (and WTIC Morning Man : )
David Gere has been instrumental in bringing together resources and people, especially at his nightclub, The ShadowRoom, a center of CT film industry gathering place in Middletown. Similarly, Frank Devino, owner of Brass City Hundai of Waterbury, pitched in generously toward the success of the project.
Mike Leser, Jackie Moore, Corbin Bernsen, Frank Devino, Al Signore, David Gere, Dan Delventhal
Dan Delventhal Cast as Dr. V. in Sensory Perception
Gary Craig (Dr. V's Congressman), Dan Delventhal (Dr. V.), Kent Williams, Military Liaison
Author, Director, Alessandro Signore, Producer, Ryan Casey on set, Sensory Perception
Standing In for Donald Trump
Donald Trump Dan Delventhal
I stood in for Donald Trump for one of his mattress commercials at the Trump Towers in NYC.
When casting sought a stand in for Donald Trump, they checked New York Castings and selected me from the photo shown above.
It was a fascinating adventure, and a bit of work, as I was dressed up in his classic Blue Jacket with Red tie, setting up the scene for the clients on the monitor and running lines, checking sound and lighting. He was in classic form, flirting with the beatiful young women on set and making sure the guys knew "he didn't care who They were"!
At one point he was marching down the hall as a King might in his the palace. As he approached, I engaged him with quick quip "Hey, nice job Don, er, I mean Donald!" and big smile. He seemed a bit startled and almost in disbelief that a subject might address the King without a queue. The other actors got a kick out of it, as there had been some other TV commercial with some similar Don vs. Donald banter going on and they thought I was playing off that. Standing in for commercials pays more than for film, which I didn't realize until later, so that was also a nice surprize.
CT Film & Film Companies Looking for Actors - Casting Call
FILM CASTING EVENT August 23rd, 1 pm - 7 pm @ the SHADOW ROOM CAFE/LOUNGE - 170 Main St. Middletown, CT.
Top CT-based filmmakers uniting to seek out local talent for upcoming feature film projects featuring...
- Casting for Director Alessandro Signore's Sensory Perception, a sci-fi drama (with existential/human condition story).
The film will be shot in P2 HD with 35mm adaptors and an impressive array of premium lenses, in the Waterbury/Cheshire/Middletown area, in October 2009...AND ...
- Several other projects casting, including the Untitled Kurtis Spieler film, as well as a new feature film from Synthetic Cinema International.
- David Gere - Producer/Actor (Gossip Girl, Rocky Balboa, Pistol Whipped, Circulation)
David Gere & John Travolta on set, Disney's Old Dogs, Redding, CT 2008- Andrew Gernhard - Producer Synthetic Cinema International (Opponent, Sasquatch Assault, Banshee!!!)
- Alessandro Signore - Writer/Director (Sensory Perception)
- Ryan Casey - Producer/Director/Writer (Crushing Pennies, The Icon of 2nd St.)
- Gary Fierro - Writer/Director (Pickman's Model, Ditch)
- Kurtis Spieler - Writer/Director (No Remorse For Bloodshed, Circulation)
- Leigh Radziwan - Acclaimed Special F/X Artist (Invasive Image)
*We encourage all talent from the NY/CT/MA area to audition. Please bring headshot and resume if you have one. All types and levels of experience considered as we will also be casting extras, and smaller roles. Experience preferred, but not necessary.
For more information, contact: casting@palenail.com
"I'm excited to have this chance to go to a casting here in CT with such a quality group of folks. David Gere is a long time friend and serious, respected industry professional. The Shadow Room/Lounge will afford a great back-drop for the additional benefit of gathering with the growing family of CT Film industry professionals! See you there!"
- Dan Delventhal, Actor, Producer
Exit 43! Great Music in Fairfield CT - 2/20/2009
Come to Fairfield and check them out!
Click below for more information.
Exit 43 Show Flyer
Beth Campbell's Play Reading in NYC on V-Day
Hi All,
Beth Campbell is a good friend and talented actress, comic, model and writer. Here is her info. for the reading on V-Day.
This
cabaret play about Brick Top. You might remember her, and for sure, you will
remember the music. This is just a play reading, and the very first official
read, but it is FREE. I am the playwright, and I'm thrilled that La MaMa has
chosen my play. Yes it is on Valentine's Day, and there is no sex in this play
at all. So that should make for a romantic night. And my friend Matt Wrather is
the piano player! Named "Itchy", itching to play.
hope to see you!
Beth
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
Concert Readings of experimental plays at the La MaMa Annex
George Ferencz, Curator
a festival
of concert playreadings celebrating Black History
four plays, February 12-15, 2009
http://www.lamama.org/archives/2009/Shadow.html
and on February 14:
IT
MATTERS WHERE YOU’RE BURIED
by Beth
Campbell
Directed by George Ferencz
http://www.georgeferencz.com/
Featuring Sheila Dabney as Brick Top
Lee Beebout as Jim Comstock
and
Matthew Wrather as Itchy
http://www.matthewwrather.com
Brick Top, cabaret chanteuse and saloon keeper to the stars of the Lost
Generation in Paris, gives an interview to Jim Comstock, editor of the West
Virginia Hillbilly newspaper, in her bar in Heaven.
“Where ever I am, that’s Brick Top’s. As a gin joint it ain’t bad.” Brick
Top
Free Admission
No Reservations
February 14, 2009
7:30 pm
with a “talk back” after
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
La MaMa Annex
74A East 4th
Street
New York, NY 10003
212-475-7710
http://www.lamama.org
Funding for this program provided in
part by the
NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS, the AXE-HOUGHTON FOUNDATION and the JOHN
GOLDEN FUND
Beth Campbell
860-912-5263
T.O.P. Star Talent Event - MTV Reality Casting!?
Networking and casting for MTV 2009 Reality TV Shows
TopStarTalent MTV Casting Flyer PPT
TV Show Production Workshop & Crazy For Love!
CRAZY FOR LOVE, Goes up 23-28 June at The Turtle Shell Theater in New York, 300 W. 43. Written and Produced by Elizabeth Bove, Director is Arthur French - renowned actor, and teacher at HB (and director). He's currently in a play at the Public directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman.
