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Derek Long is an award-winning, bi-coastal actor, producer, and director based in Asheville, NC, who enjoys practicing his art in whatever corner of the globe it takes him. His work can be seen online, on DVD, VOD, cable, and in-person on the stage. Enjoy and come back often for the latest news on Derek Long and his upcoming attractions.

Jupiter Moon in rehearsals

Jupiter Moon is the 7th full length play chosen for Panndora Prodcutions annual new works festival.  I'm really exicted about this production since it was one of my top picks of the over 200 submissions last year. 

This time out, I'm working as an executive producer on the show and I'm really I am enjoying the challenges that presents. Its always rewarding to "wear a different hat" in your chosen field.

We ...

Robot Monster the Musical... the Staged Reading has 3D?!?!?

Next weekend's staged reading of Robot Monster the Musical... the Staged Reading will now include 3D video!!! No need to dig up your old pair of 3D glasses either, we'll have a pair waiting for you at the theater.

Don't delay! Admission is free! So get your name on the guest list today by clicking onto our Facebook page and leaving us a message about which performance you want to attend and ...

Radio Monster 2.0 Staged Reading

Well along the road to premiereing a revised version of the sci-fi, atomic era, alien musical we mounted at the Hollywood Fringe Festival this year. We've fine-tuned the material and come up with a super night of entertainment. I'm really excited that most of the original cast will return and the new additions to the group are top-notch. 

If you are in town on December 9th (@8pm) or December 10th (7pm), you can ...

Robot Monster Preview A Success!

The Robot Monster preview was a blast! Our talented cast played to a nearly sold-out house and the audience was with them every step of the way! The post-show, lobby chatter was lively and it looks like we may have a hit on our hands (fingers crossed). We ran a tad long, so will most likely have to address that before the next performance. We can't take away stage time from the following performers ...

Radio Monster on LA Talk Radio

Last weekend, the Radio Monster producer Rich Silverman and I sat down for a talk with Sheena Metal of LA Talk Radio to discuss our upcoming Hollywood Fringe Festival entry. It was a lively discussion about all things theater, the genesis of the project, and our journey to bring it to the general public. Sheena is a great, lively host with great insight, a quick wit, and an unpredictable naughty side! It was a real ...

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Derek Long
Derek Long
Actor/Instructor

A great actor is generous. They're in tune with themselves physically and emotionally. They come to terms with nerves, and work with it. They are present on stage, and they give themselves completely to the other actors, who are able to give back to them. There is give and take. The story is told, and there is total connection with the audience.

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