Long Island performers need a cheerleader

Long Island offers a plethora of live entertainment geared towards any age group. You can find music, theater, or comedy just about anywhere. Local bars, restaurants, storefront theaters. However, only the venues that can afford to advertise receive the most attention from the general public. The alternate places garner audience from the self promotional efforts of the performers on the show. The result is a sparse audience filled with family and friends of the performers.

Eventually, these performers run out of people to bring and some sadly quit. I know this because I have been in this situation. As a comedian for over 20 years and an actor/producer on Long Island, I know too well how hard it is to keep going without a budget.

If there was only some way to champion these struggling artists without them needing to spend money and eventually fade away into obscurity.

I hope this blog can bring some of these creative people the attention they deserve. Even better, I hope it inspires readers to go and check them out. Your support will give them inspiration and motivation to keep going.

So, in the weeks to come, I intend to put the spotlight on various up and coming comedians, actors, film makers, etc.

As a lover of the performing arts and a die hard fan of the underdog, it's the least I can do.

Stay tuned.