Mundanely Known as Jim O'Connell:
 Photo by Tim Converse, 2001 |
Having grown up in Western New York's Snow Belt, rejecting the idea of becoming a Franciscan priest, and earning the highly-prized and sought-after graduate degree in "Condensed-Matter Thermodynamics (Low Temperature)", I naturally felt drawn to the Bay Area of California and this troupe of actors. I have two children, live in San Jose, attend Mass regularly, am a decent cook (but humble enough not to brag about it to some members of this troupe), Jack-of-all-trades but master-of-none, aspiring writer, and not currently in any 12-step programs. I have many other talents not suitable for posting here. I'm reassessing career options in light of the spate of Silicon Valley downsizings. |
SCA:
 Photo by S.N. Jacobson, 2005 Fionn as Coviello (left) |
In the SCA, I have been active as a member of the GSP, and will continue as more-than-a-fringie now that the kids are old enough for me to bring them to more events. I might even register a name or device. |
| Play | Part(s) |
|---|---|
| The Twin Captains | Stage Crew |
| The Tale of the Cotswold Lion | Wat (Assorted Townsperson) |
| The Twin Captains (Austin, Twelfth Night 2002) | Stage Crew |
| A Tale of Two Squires | Mentos |
| The Braggart Soldier | Periplectomenus |
| The Jealous Baker | Writing, Coviello |
| The Haunted House | Misargyrides |
 As Watt in The Tale of the Cotswold Lion (standing, right) Photo by Leonard Zubkoff |
 As Watt the Harlot in The Tale of the Cotswold Lion Photo by Leonard Zubkoff |
 As Periplectomenus in The Braggart Soldier Photo by Hirsch |
 As Coviello in The Jealous Baker (left) Photo by Aldith Angharad St. George |
 As Coviello in The Jealous Baker Photo by Aldith Angharad St. George |
 As Coviello in The Jealous Baker Photo by S.N. Jacobson |
From the show on Bravo's TV network titled "The Actor's Studio", members of the troupe have been asked to answer the following questions if they wish (if no responses, the troupe member has either chosen to not answer the questions, or hasn't gotten around to it ...):
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is your favorite word? | Insouciant |
| What is your least favorite word? | Harangue |
| What turns you on? | "Nipple Play". Oh, wait - you wanted something less TMI. How about: "The scent of Wild Musk (it's a women's fragrance). Leather scent to a slightly lesser degree. Combined, I'm putty." |
| What turns you off? | Cat litterbox odor |
| What sound do you love? | "Daddy!" |
| What sound do you hate? | The neighbor's car alarm. Especially at 3 AM. |
| What is your favorite curse word? | "J*sus F*cking Chr*st!" |
| What profession other than yours would you like to attempt? | Writer / Social Commentator. (Of course, I'd need to get *my* act together, first...) |
| What profession would you not like to participate in? | Ambulance Medic / Emergency Room Staff. |
| If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? | I'm sorry. |