Progress is the name of the game when it comes to a life well lived. On this episode I lay down some behind the scenes activities I have been doing to push the needle forward for progress. My hope is this will tide you over as I get to recording more episodes in the next coming weeks. Thank you for bearing with me.

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Welcome back to Pulling Back the Curtain. We've missed you. Today's episode is about diving into Stand up again. Just a little brush up on things, we are in The Actor's Lab learning the craft. Strawberry Hill Samurai of Sound learning about Voice Work. And we are again in the competition for the Next Face of Halloween! This is our chance to help Starlight Children's Foundation collect donations to make Hospital Visit's less scary. Hope you all vote for me and I'll see you in the booth!

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Vincent Zulfaqar Ali | Face of Halloween presented by Jamie Lee Curtis

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Nick Colletta continues to share his thoughts on life, philly and happiness. You can find him performing his show Proud to be a Philadelphian.

Host: Vinny Ali

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Nick Colletta

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Chicago based actor/coach Courtney Rioux delves into my insecurities to try an open my mind to new possibilites. Goals. Mindset. All tools of the trade of people that wish to break free from chains of past hinderance. I'm grateful Courtney Rioux took the time to shake me up quite a bit. Looking forward to see where we go from here.

Host: Vinny Ali

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A quick self-reflection on the importance of following feelings as an artist. That flicker is what drives us to go beyond what is in front of us. Focusing on improving ourselves from where we were before. When we create greater quality that people will come to work with...that will be the best thing for ourselves. Everyday we can move forward to the next opportunity. Thank you for your time.

Host: Vinny Ali

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Friend of 8 years RT Herwig and charming wife/producer Danielle Herwig share their harrowing story producing the long awaited film, "Surfing in Afghanistan". Two soldiers from two worlds come together to find humanity as they surf the sands of Pakistan in search of the perfect wave.

In this episode we learn of the trials and tribulations that RT and Danielle faced in bringing the piece from page to the big screen.

From it's earliest beginnings in 2011, RT's team have championed the short film that will thrill/excite the masses into bringing to life this film in it's entirety. Looking forward to seeing what happens next for this passionate filmmaker.

Thank you again for West Chester Studios for opening their home to us to keep this dream alive!

Host: Vinny Ali

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Guest: RT Herwig

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Nick Colletta, a proud true Philadelphian shares his insight into, in his humble opinion, "The Greatest City in the World". This will mark our second official collaboration after our fateful table read all those years ago. Thank you again Millard Brown for opening up 3 Sun Studios. We are back baby! Thank you Emir Matouk for editing and providing crisp music for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!

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Nick Collettawww.proudtobeaphiladelphian.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/proudtobenick/

Emir Matouk

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