FOCUS ON PLAYWRITING

Three completed full-length plays are available for development workshops and production ( links on Playwright page),
I'm also:

Coaching stage actors who are getting started in, or hoping to advance their careers. See nqb8tr_sd page.
Preparing audition material for my own more frequent return to San Diego stages. My resume is on Actor page.
Creating opportunities to direct plays and musicals that I am passionate about. My directing credits are on Director page.
Maintaining and renovating my home and garden in America's Finest City - San Diego. Enjoy pictures on More page.
Hosting Airbnb/misterb&b guests, as well as medical students on rotation to UCSD. Find links to reservation calendar here.
Organizing and finding permanent placement for my personal archives and the Dobkin/Vishner family documents and photos.
Sorting, scanning and cataloguing my prints and slides (all on film). Enjoy [don't steal/repost] images on guise gallery page.
Maintaining my massage/bodywork skills with select clients. Request appointment from More page.
Consulting in non-profit administration. "Day jobs" resume is on More page.
Releasing collectables, tools, vinyl records, fine art prints, plants, etc. Check current offerings on More page.

Wise Dude in Chief

I am an actor, director, mentor/coach, playwright, producer, portrait photographer, activist, masseur, former non-profit administrator, homeowner & gardener and long-time resident of California (although born and raised in The Bronx, New York).
In recent years my theatre work has been focused on writing and directing new plays both for full production and as part of new play festivals. I act in readings, commercials and absolutely loved being back on stage in a world premiere play.

As a committed androphile, my portrait photography (film to silver gelatin prints) has focused on gorgeous and talented men doing what they do best. The transition to digital photography has just begun with a Canon Rebel SL2 and the digitization of 1000s of slides and negs of older work. My creative eye is ever-focused on new talent.
I am convinced of the value of arts education in the development of citizens of admirable character. I am a proud graduate of CalArts, Syracuse University and the “Fame[d]” High School of Music and Art [currently LaGuardia High School of Music and the Arts].
In the LGBTQ community, my five decades of activism include social justice, HIV/AIDS education, peer counseling, suicide hotline training, group facilitation and as a featured columnist and photographer for several gay publications.
Old friends may remember me as Nonnie Vishner … interesting story.