The first gig was performing as one of the improv professionals at the IMTA (International Models & Talent) Convention in Los Angeles. The week-long convention is attended by thousands of people looking to break into the entertainment industry. They want to be seen by the hundreds of managers, casting directors, agents, music producers and network reps that attend the convention searching for new talent.
As I mentioned above, Zach attended the show as an improv professional and conducted seminars and sessions with the attendees of the convention. He showed them how improv works and how you need to listen to your partners on stage in order to keep the scene going and play well off of each other. This convention is one of the biggest events at the start of each year in Hollywood and it is an honor to be asked to teach/perform for the attendees as well as the industry veterans attending the show. It is also a huge vote of confidence for your skills as a performer to be invited to appear on stage as a professional teacher.
His week of comedy continued two nights later with a stand-up gig in the main room at Flappers in Burbank. It was the first weekend of comedy in 2019 at Flappers and Zach was booked by the owner of the club to perform in the main room. It was a good chance for him to debut some new jokes and refine some of his older material in a club setting.
While his live performance skills have been on display this month, his confidence and skills behind the scenes continues to grow. As part of his studies at film school, he has been working on writing and creating his own films. He still enjoys acting and performing but his interest in working behind the scenes has grown in the last year. His college is attended by film students from all over the world so his influences and way of looking at the art of making films is evolving as he works with others.
He wants to focus on his writing and the ability to control the creation of his projects from start to finish. It has been a decision that has been a long time in the making and I am glad to see him taking the necessary steps to guide his career in the path he desires.
Plus, it is fun to see the excitement on his face when he shares photos and footage created while filming his scripts. We want him to enjoy his chosen career path and it is great to see him having fun on stage and behind the camera.
This actor has been busy to start the year...And he plans on remaining busy in 2019.
