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Tales from a Disabled Theatre School Grad

The assumption was that a disabled person can’t be a physically strong or attractive individual... the assertion was repeated so much that I internalized it: I reduced myself to just an actor who, due to my disability, could only play “bit” roles or disabled characters.

By Sivert Das / May 21, 2021

Oscar Predictions, Dog Trainers, and Franco Boni

I tried to watch the first few episodes of Russian Doll but was distracted by myself constantly yelling at the TV, "It’s Groundhog Day! You’re being Groundhog Day-ed!!! How the fuck could you not have seen Groundhog Day???”

By Tony Nappo / Mar 5, 2019

Italy, Thanksgiving, and Prince’s Acting Class

My cousin Tomasso said to me, while I was visiting his beautiful home in Italy, “mi casa et su casa,” so I sold it.

By Tony Nappo / Oct 9, 2018

Mr. February, Grease, and Buying New Pants

I’m at that awkward stage in life where I can buy pants that make my ass look amazing OR I can buy pants that I can tie my shoes in.

By Tony Nappo / Feb 21, 2017