PHILIP JACOBSON'S PERFORMANCES THIS MONTH AND AFTER 215-206-7462 pwjacobson@AOL.com www.PhilipJacobson.com ---------------------------------------------- The following performances are open to the public for a fee: * Bistro Romano Dinner Theater shows (except if noted as private) 215-925-8880 * Improv classes * Coaching for monologues and acting See dates for these performances immediately below. See details for these performances at the bottom half of this web page -------- March 2010 March 1 Monday - Dance class, 6:30 PM, foxtrot March 3 Wednesday - Teaching Improv class Philadelphia area 7-9 PM - to join: 215-206-7462 March 4 Thursday - Coaching an actress, CF, 3:30 PM March 5 Friday - Tentative Bistro Romano Murder Mystery Dinner Theater 215-925-8880 "Bachelor", performance 6 to 11 PM March 6 Saturday - Tentative Bistro Romano Murder Mystery Dinner Theater 215-925-8880 "Bachelor", performance 5 to 11 PM March 8 Monday - Coaching an actress, AMJ, 11 AM ........Dance class, 6:30 PM,slow dance ........Coaching an actress, JR, 8 PM March 9 Tuesday - Call time 4 PM, Hauptman gig March 10 Wednesday - Teaching Improv class Philadelphia area 7-9 PM - to join: 215-206-7462 March 11 Thursday - Coaching an actress, CF, 3:30 PM March 14 Sunday - Philarious sketch comedy films, call time 4:00 PM  March 15 Monday - Dance class, 6:30 PM March 17 Wednesday - Teaching Improv class Philadelphia area 7-9 PM - to join: 215-206-7462 March 18 Thursday - Coaching an actress, CF, 3:30 PM ........SAMH call time 7:30 PM March 21 Sunday - Philarious sketch comedy films, call time 7:30 PM  March 22 Monday - VS, call time 11 AM, NJ ........Dance class, 6:30 PM ........Coaching an actress, JR, 8 PM March 24 Wednesday - Teaching Improv class Philadelphia area 7-9 PM - to join: 215-206-7462 March 25 Thursday - Coaching an actress, CF, 3:30 PM March 26 Friday - Bistro Romano Murder Mystery Dinner Theater 215-925-8880 "Bachelor", performance 6 to 11 PM March 27 Saturday - Philarious Filming, noon until ? March 28 Sunday - Philarious sketch comedy films, call time 7:30 PM  March 29 Monday - Call time for dinner performance, 4 PM ........OUAN storytelling program, private performance 7:30 PM, City Tavern, March 30 Tuesday - Teaching Improv class Philadelphia area 7-9 PM - to join: 215-206-7462 March 31 Wednesday -Characterization class, 7 PM Future dates  April 5 Monday - OUAN storytelling program, private performance 8:15 PM, City Tavern,
Once Upon A Nation I am performing once again as a Storyteller for Once Upon A Nation in the summer of 2010. Depending on my assigned bench, this continues weekends in September and October at Valley Forge National Historical Park. I tell 7 minute stories at one of the benches in Philadelphia or Valley Forge. The stories are free to the public. Visitors only have to approach the bench and ask for a story. In 2009, I told stories about * The tallest soldier during the Revolution * Martha Washington's Birthday Bash for George Washington, and she appears! * A prank played on a soldier by a teenage girl * America's Favorite Game Show, "Which George Was It?" - a guessing game * A touching story about Valley Forge veterans returning after the war --------------- Philip Jacobson's History With Once Upon a Nation I became a storyteller for Once Upon a Nation in 2005, when Historic Philadelphia, Inc. first began its storyteller program. My first location was at City Tavern at Second and Walnut Streets in the historic district of Philadelphia. I told stories about 18th century Philadelphia food, drink and travel, throughout the summer of 2005. Next summer, 2006, I moved to Franklin Court and told stories about Ben Franklin. My bench partner and I told stories to more visitors that summer than at almost any other bench. When visitors from other countries visited my bench, my stories were translated into foreign languages such as Spanish, German and Greek. I would tell stories in phrases, while an english speaking visitor would translate to his non-english speaking family members. When Once Upon a Nation first added Valley Forge locations at Valley Forge National Historical Park, I became a storyteller there. I was one of only two people who was an original storyteller in Philadelphia and also an original storyteller to open the Valley Forge locations. My locations were at the Memorial Arch and at George Washington's Headquarters. I told stories to more visitors than any other storyteller that summer. In 2008 and 2009, I was assigned to George Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge. I also filled in at the Welcome Center and in various locations in the historic district in Philadelphia. I am the only person still remaining continuously as a storyteller for Once Upon a Nation, from the original group of storytellers chosen that first year, in 2005.	Bistro Romano Murder Mystery Dinner Theater I am not performing there every week, so check above for my personal performance schedule Fridays: 7 PM hors d'ouevres, 7:30 PM seating, 8 PM show Saturdays: 6 PM hors d'ouevres, 6:30 PM seating, 7 PM show 120 Lombard Street in Philadelphia http://www.bistroromano.com/theater.htm. Phone: (215) 925-8880 I am performing as the TV Host in "The Brotherly Love Bachelor." See the top of this web page for my schedule of public performances. Note: If you are a friend or associate of mine, I may be able to get you discounted tickets to a Friday show in which I appear. Call me at (215) 206-7462 for information. Because the schedule can change, contact me at (215) 206-7462 or at pwjacobson@AOL.com to be sure I am performing the night you want to attend. There are steps to get to the theater on the second floor. Rest rooms are on the first floor. The $42.95 price per person includes show, dinner and hors d'oeuvre reception in the piano lounge prior to the performance. Three choices for dinner (all tasty) are chicken, fish and pasta. Call (215) 925-8880 for reservations or information. http://www.bistroromano.com/theater.htm   You can park in the parking lot on the right (not the left) on Lombard between Second and Third Streets and get a discount at the theater. Remember to ask for it when you get there. Currently it costs $8 on Friday nights and $10 on Saturday nights. ---------------------- Philip Jacobson's Bistro Romano History Philip joined Bistro Romano in 2004 as the father of the bride in "Marriage Can Be Murder". In 2004-5, Philip portrayed Uncle Senior, a less than terrifying mobster in "The Altos: Lower Than the Sopranos". In 2006-7. Philip was the maniacal Hal Lightbelt in "Double Jeopardy", and also sometimes played Rex Wright, the obnoxious Master of Ceremonies. In 2007-8, Philip was Borgo the crafty Romanian Spy. He also sometimes portrayed the evil Mr. James Lee and the nerdy Detective Ellery Chan, in a split role. In 2008-9, I portrayed Colonel Mustard in "Clue, A Murdered Mystery." Colonel Mustard was a man of many personalities (and costume changes). Personalities I portrayed included Captain Kirk, Captain Crunch, Colonel Klink, Colonel Sanders and Captain Jack Sparrow.   In 2009-2010, I am portraying Wilson Phillips, the host of the Reality TV Show, Brotherly Love Bachelor. Am I really the main reason for the TV show's ratings? Is there any product I won't sponsor? Is my personality on air the same as it is in private? Is there any reason why I might want someone dead?
Willie Sutton / Tunnel Escape Weekend Eastern State Penitentiary, 2124 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130 I performed as Willie Sutton, the Babe Ruth of bank robbers August 1 and 2 2009, the first weekend in August. For information go to http://www.easternstate.org/events/tunnel.php ---------------------- Philip Jacobson's History with Eastern State Penitentiary I began performing as Willie Sutton at Eastern State Penitentiary in 2006. Each year since then, I have been invited back on Tunnel Escape Weekend to re-enact the escape and to convince visitors that he was the mastermind behind the escape. Beginning in 2008, the escape re-enactment portion of the program did not take place. The program was moved to August because of other programs that occurred in April, its regularly scheduled time slot. I performed Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, 2008, 11:30 am -4:30 pm The event was designed around families with interactive and take-home activities surrounding the subject of prison escapes. Two actors - one portraying tunnel mastermind Clarence Klinedinst and myself portraying bank robber "Slick Willie" Sutton - gave their conflicting accounts of who designed the tunnel, how it was built, and why the escapees got caught. Children and adults got to vote on who they thought was telling the truth!	Public Eye Veggie Cabaret 2 I performed as Inspector Souffle, as Kevin the PhD's assistant and as a Holy Roller in the second edition of the Veggie Cabaret. The Veggie Cabaret is a revue, featuring cartoonists, singing, dancing and skits to support animal rights and the vegan lifestyle. Inspector Souffle, a takeoff on Inspector Clouseau with French accent and all, kept disrupting the proceedings, while looking for protein in the vegan diet. Kevin, the PhD's assistant provided information to the Professor which completely overturned his belief that animals are only meant for human consumption. Kevin, it turned out, was an intelligent chimpanzee. The Holy Roller tried to convince people, door to door, to convert to his religion. Instead he met a more devout person, prosletyzing people for the vegan lifestyle.   ----------------------- Philip Jacobson's History with Public Eye: Artists for Animals I was a runway model at the "Fur-Free Fashion Show". I appeared as Terrible Ted the Bear in "The Human Circus". I interacted with almost every act, during the show. My character became the hero that protected all life on earth from space creatures. Terrible Ted was an actual animal that was kept in chains and used by his owners at events where people wrestled with him. I played Captain Bill in "Mouth of the River" and also was the narrator for a short film showing the beauty of nature in the ocean. This production showed how we can help to protect sea creatures. In the Veggie Cabaret, a program dedicated to vegetarians and vegans, I portrayed a Hippie vegetarian in "Harry's Diner", The Grillmaster in a skit about the purchase of a huge grill for cooking meat, and a Hunter in "The Happy Carrot". I was also the emcee for the evening. I was a storyteller at the "Unhuggables" storytelling and music program. This event provided an appreciation for animals that most people do not think of as cute. I told a story called "Skyler Skunk Needs Your Help", about Skyler Skunk, who had some near tragedies with people and their pets.
ONGOING OR PERIODIC Belial, a haunting movie about a serial killer, has been released. I play the Assistant warden. To purchase a copy from the producers of the film for $10, paste http://www.potentpictures.com/contact.html into your address field and then click "enter". Dating on Demand (Occasionally available for viewing on Comcast on Demand) - I was filmed as an Improv instructor in the Television program "Dating on Demand: On a Date". The show originally aired 12/16/05. The show sometimes is shown as a repeat, Friday night at 8:30 PM on CN8. When the show is re-run, it can be seen by those who have access to Comcast's Video on Demand service during the following week. I was in a show for PBS in Pennsylvania called "Explore PA", which occasionally re-airs. My episode was filmed in Lycoming County, and followed the underground Railroad. My fellow traveler, Jennifer Garden and I also toured Reptiland, Woolrich and the Buggy Museum. I was filmed in a thirty second commercial, called "Test Drive". It was filmed to be shown on Comcast Sports Network, and probably on CN8, OLN, and UPN (Channel 57) in the Philadelphia area. It was also expected to be shown during sporting events at the Wachovia Center. I have been appearing in a 30 second commercial for Gloucester County Federal Savings, on cable stations Style, E!, CNN and HGTV in southern New Jersey.	Philip as Farmer Fred The Bates Motel I performed as Farmer Fred at the Bates Motel during October 2009. The Bates Motel has a Halloween program unlike any other in the Delaware Valley. There are three events you can attend. There is a hayride, a walk through a Maze, and a walk through the Bates Motel itself. Each is unique and scary. Farmer Fred is a scary looking character with a deep gash in his right cheek and a blackened eye or two.  Despite being scary, he often makes people laugh. He also gets kisses on his cheeks by some of the adult women. I was a line person. That means that I entertain guests as they wait in line for any of the three events at The Bates Motel. I also visit the commons area where people go between events. My goals are to keep people entertained when they are waiting in line, and to make myself and their time at The Bates Motel programs memorable.  You can see more information about The Bates Motel at http://www.thebatesmotel.com/.