Brian started singing in Junior High School and often
attended touring productions with his family. He
participated and sang in talent competitions in high
school and remembers thinking "this is something.
This is kinda cool. I like singing." Well, indeed it
was something. Maybe Brian even knew this when he sang
"Give My Regards to Broadway" at one of his first auditions.
Brian believes in "working hard for opportunities
and being ready when they come." This admirable philosophy
and frame of mind gives a glimpse of the strong character
behind this talented actor.
Brian's previous credits include Lincoln Center Theater's
Carousel, the Broadway production of Blood Brothers and the
first national tour of Les Miserables. Off Broadway
credits include Polly Pen's Dumbcake for National Public
Radio; Floyd Collins at Playwright's Horizons; originated
the role of Davey Boyd in the NY premiere of Kenneth
Branagh's Public Enemy (Irish Arts Center, Court theater
LA, Dublin Theater Festival); Violet (LCT and Playwright's
Horizons workshops). His film credits include Nye Heron's
Sax and Violins, Victoria Pool, The Exiles, Tina and Lance,
Call of the Wylie, and on TV, The City.
While Brian's strong work ethic has helped him over the
years, his journey to the realization of his dreams and
success on Broadway started in Saginaw, Michigan with the
support of family and friends. He reflects on this by
saying "it takes a lot of support to make you feel
confident in yourself to pursue what most people would
consider an unlikely decision. It is very important to
have an affirmative push."
I met Brian at The Film Center Cafe in New York City after
a matinee of Titanic...
Sail onward...
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