#TBT Theatre Highlights from “The Little Mermaid” (2017)
This week’s #TBT features one of the most challenging roles I’ve ever done from a mental standpoint. I was going through a very rough time both personally and professionally heading into this production. In fact, I wrote a few blog posts around this time documenting my struggles which you can read here and here. Thankfully, …
#TBT Theatre Highlights from “EVITA” (2016)
This week’s #TBT, we will take an abbreviated look at my first turn as Che in MCT’s 2016 production of “EVITA.” Since I’ve played this role twice, we will take a longer look in a few weeks since it was my final role before beginning my career at Sight & Sound.
#TBT Theatre Highlights from “The Secret Garden” (2015)
In this week’s #TBT, we highlight one of my favorite roles to date (though I wish I could do it over now that I have more experience), Archibald Craven in MCT’s 2015 production of “The Secret Garden.” This was also the first role I performed after changing careers and becoming the #ActingRealtor.
#TBT Theatre Highlights from “Into the Woods” (2013)
In this week’s #TBT, we take a look at the show that essentially changed the trajectory of my life and that is not hyperbole. After doing this show, I realized that I needed to this for a living but I didn’t know how to explain that to anybody. Thankfully, my family and I eventually made …
#TBT Theatre Highlights from “How to Succeed in Business…” (2012)
This week’s #TBT, my musical theater journey takes us to 2012. After a 3-year hiatus from theater, I returned to portray “Mr. Bratt” in Jenkintown Music Theatre’s production of How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying.
#TBT Theatre Highlights from “The Most Happy Fella” (2009)
This week on #TBT, we take a look at one of my favorite roles, and productions of all-time, “Herman” in Jenkintown Music Theatre’s 2009 production of The Most Happy Fella.
#TBT Theatre Highlights from “The Music Man” (2008)
This week we take a look at my turn as “Marcellus Washburn” in Willow Manor Players’ 2008 production of The Music Man, featuring Kevin Gallagher as Harold Hill.
GDS004: Wrestling with Something
Happy Memorial Day! In this episode, we unexpectedly have to say goodbye to one of our sweet cats, Davis. I also share some thoughts I have been “wrestling” with while I prepare to audition for Sight and Sound’s Christmas show. Finally, I convince my wife to join me and the boys to attend another WWE …
#TBT Theatre Highlights from “Crazy for You” (2007)
This week we look at highlights from my role as “Moose” in Willow Manor Players’ 2007 production of Crazy for You.
#TBT Theatre Highlights from “Fiddler on the Roof” (2005)
This week we take a look at my time as “Perchik” in Willow Manor Players’ 2005 production of Fiddler on the Roof in Abington, PA.
#TBT Theatre Highlights from “OLIVER!” (2003)
Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing highlights from my 20 years of performing in theatre. This first one is from 2003 where I played Mr. Bumble in Oliver! for the Vogue Players in Philadelphia. This was my very first musical. I was only 19 years old in this production and very, very …
GDS003: Florida Trip
In this episode of the Geoff Desiato show, after almost 10 years, I begin writing songs again, and our family goes on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Florida. Subscribe to the podcast and the newsletter subscribe.geoffreydesiato.com
GDS002: A Year in Review, Part Two
In this episode of the Geoff Desiato show, I complete my year in review by highlighting points from September ’22 to today, including my retirement from Real Estate, the Phillies and Eagles championship runs, the Desiato Christmas season, the closing of David and the opening of Moses. Subscribe to the podcast and the newsletter subscribe.geoffreydesiato.com
GDS001: A Year in Review, Part One
In the debut episode of The Geoff Desiato Show, I recap the last year of my life with highlights from March ’22 through August ’22. These include two family trips, as well as my thoughts on Roe v. Wade being overturned.
The Geoff Desiato Show – COMING SOON!
This is Geoff Desiato. You may remember him from such podcasts as The Acting Realtor, and Real Person Real Needs. But guess what? He’s not a realtor anymore. You’re probably asking yourself, then why am I still seeing these self-indulgent videos of his? We wish we had an answer for you. We really do. The …
The Acting Realtor…without the Realtor?
Hi everybody, Two big career announcements: I received a contract for Sight & Sound’s 2023 Season I have decided to deactivate my real estate license So what does this mean? Well, in short, no more #ActingRealtor. Just #Acting. However, I will still be utilizing this channel from time to time to update my audience on …
[VIDEO] “Taking Ownership of Your Outcomes and Forfeiting Your Right to Complain”
Up ’til now I have tried my best to encourage you to take some baby steps toward pursuing your dream. I’ve allowed you to examine my life in a rather voyeuristic manner as I share story after story of my mistakes and failures. I’m pretty open about my struggles when asked, and sometimes even when …
[VIDEO] “Surrounding Yourself with the Right People”
Over the last few weeks, I’ve mainly focused on our own internal struggles and insecurities that keep us from taking the necessary steps to better our situation. Our past failures, fear, and overall self-doubt make up just some of the voices that swirl around inside our head and keep our feet nailed to the floor. These voices must be silenced …
[VIDEO] “Defeating Procrastination Through Prioritization”
I should’ve known that when I decided to discuss the topic of procrastination, that I would do just that – procrastinate. When I sat down to write the copy for this video, I found myself finding every excuse not to do it. I also struggled to focus on what I wanted to say. And that’s …
[VIDEO] “Tackling the 900lb Gorilla of Self-Doubt”
It takes a lot of gumption to jump-start your life after years of being stuck in the mundane. No doubt that’s why a lot of us have, at one time or another, chosen to stay put in jobs or circumstances that were less than ideal. Many of us have battled with our own limited perception of …