News and Upcoming Events
48 Hour Film Festival - 5/3/2008
Once again, John teams up with the guys at Hack/Stone, this time to film an entry for the Washington DC 48 HFF. The story is a new take on JFK conspiracy theories. This time, Marilyn is responsible for setting the wheels in motion before her "accidental" death. Team Roanoke's entry will be in Group E, Screening Thursday, May 8 at 7pm. Come check it out!
Toyota Commercial - 5/1/2008
Happy May! John gets to work with the team at Producers Video to shoot spot for Toyota. This regional commercial will start appearing on your TV screen around May 15th.
Time Warner Cable Training Video - 4/23/2008
What guy doesn't want to be on Sports Center? Well, it wasn't exactly Sports Center, but it was as close as John will probably get. He got to play a Terry Bradshaw "grizzled vet" type in a training video for Time Warner Cable. Renegade productions had a great crew and his co-anchor Derrick Watkins was a blast to work with!
National PSA Voice Over - 4/22/2008
Happy Earth Day! John spent most of this beautiful day inside a VO recording booth narrating a PSA on drug and alcohol treatment for the US Department of Health and Human Services. Very efficient and friendly people working at Henninger in DC!
Gary Austin Improv 101 Workshop - 4/6/2008
A life-changing weeked. Studying with Gary Austin will immediately alter your work, from audition, to performance, to your own creations! Hopefully John will see you at one of the summer retreats Gary helps run at the Full Moon Resrot near Woodstock, New York. Check out the Artistic New Directions website for more information!
Kameen Commercial - 3/20/2008
And you didn't think corrective eye surgery could look funny! John's comic abilities shine through on the TV commercial and you can hear his VO skills on the radio spot. The concept was hilarious, and the crew was top-notch. Working with the people from Hack/Stone Productions for the first time was a pleasure! Check back soon to see the spot on John's Actor page.
Triple Bypass - 3/15/2008
John scores a supporting role in his second film for grandEva Productions! This film about a man searching for his true identity features John as Stuart Farmer. Check back soon to see clips on John's Actor page.
Ink - 3/8/2008
Another supporting role in a short film! John was cast in the supporting role of Steven in the film Ink by Blitz Productions. Check back soon to see clips on John's Actor page.
Mr. Cramer Goes to Annapolis - 3/3/2008
John will be heard by the Maryland State Legislature! Produced by Megaphone Project, "Lead Paint: A Toxic Legacy" will persuade Maryland legislators to pass a bill that would help the victims of lead paint poisoning.
Variations on Power - 2/26/2008
Run of the Mill Theatre's annual project. Eight short plays, and John was cast as a lead in three! Playing at the Theatre Project May 2nd - May 18th. Go to the Run of the Mill's website for more info!
James McBride Reading - 2/25/2008
As part of Black History Month, John participated in a reading of Mark Clayton Southers' play "James McBride" at the University of Baltimore. He played the role of Magnus O'Sullivan, the mayor of the Irish town of Kiltimagh, and one of three members of the ancient order of poets who have opened up their four hundred year old poetry contest to people living outside of Ireland.
New Headshots - 2/14/2008
John starts the new year off with new headshots from the talented Roy Cox. Go to the Actor page to view and download the headshots.
Wall Street International Photo Shoot - 12/4/2007
After recording the voice for Max Danos for WSI's expansive educational product, John was chosen to play the part in three days of photo shoots. This project was shot entirely in front of green screen and required so many wardrobe changes, it was hard to keep track!
Henry Hawthorne Cramer Arrives! - 11/9/2007
Weiging in at 5 lbs. 8 oz. and after only a short fight to stay in, Henry met his mom and dad at 8:30 Friday night.
Wall Street International Voice Over - 10/30/2007
John has been chosen to voice the part of Max Danos, CFO of the fictional company BerryCorp, for WSI's educational product for non-native English speakers wanting to learn professional English.
John Books a Commercial! - 10/18/2007
Shot by Max Films for Haller Enterprises, Inc., "Flying Lessons" is the hilarious story of a plumber learning to fly like a superhero. John plays the unsuccessful plumber. Go to the Actor page to see clips from this spot on John's demo reel.
U.S. Secret Service Industrial - 10/12/2007
John will be playing multiple roles over fives days of shooting for the United States Secret Service. The video will be used as a training/assessment tool for the Secret Service.
