Hey, I'm Tony, thanks for visiting my site. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and I want to act and work on creative, fun, and inspirational projects. I am currently pursuing work in acting, print, and voice over. I also aspire to partner behind the scenes in writing, directing, producing, and casting. Please view my photos, watch my demo reel, and contact me if you have opportunities.
contact me if you have any
opportunities and before check back regularly for updates on my work.
that would be great!
www.sfcasting.com/tonygapastione
August 2007
The Darwin Awards with Winona Ryder and Joseph Fiennes came out on
DVD. I have a small, uncredited scene with Ms. Ryder in a restaurant.
Rent it and see.
July 2007
I performed the infamous role of Philip Ayecup for my fourth year in a
row in the Mock Trail at Stanford's Law Academy. I also acted as a
guest actor for a few scenes with Market Fresh Produce improv group.
It was a lot of fun and the show was a hit for our local audience.
June 2007
My trade show career has started. I had my own stage in the San Jose
Convention Center and performed an hourly talk show promoting
www.channeladvisor.com.
May 2007
I booked a cool spot for an internet trade show at the San Jose
Convention Center.
I'll be working three days next month and shooting an AFTRA web commercial, too.
April 2007
I was able to write an original short sketch called "Liars Lying."
It was a cast of seven kids, teens, and adults and I also directed and
performed in it.
I am trying to keep living creatively any way that I can including
making lots of videos of my daughter.
March 2007
Big productions news! This month my wife and I became new parents and welcomed
in our new daughter!
February 2007
This month I played Andrew Rally in "I Hate Hamlet" for
Hilbarn Theatre's subscriber night preview. I also joined
Broadway by the Bay as a freelance teacher this month.
January 2007
I contracted with Hilbarn to return as a teacher for a weekly acting class (1/17-4/11) for young students and another one day workshop for audition technique (1/27). If you know someone 8-16 years old who would like to sign up visit www.hilbarntheatre.org and click on the winter conservatory link.
December 2006
This month I taught an improv workshop at Hilbarn Theatre in Foster City. I had a great time with the students teaching and practicing the art of saying "yes."
November 2006
My legs are getting jobs now. I booked a web shoot for Levi's. The pictures will be on their website for a new line of shorts coming out next year, but will only show my bottom half!
October 2006
This month I wrote, "ran", and edited a short film for an experiential art exhibit called, "Hallowed" in San Jose. It was a one night event with nine other groups of artists and live bands. We had a great team of artists and the whole experience was successful and artistically energizing. You can watch, "Don't Give Up" on You Tube.
September 2006
I started taking acting classes with Nancy Berwid of First Take. I am truly learning a lot about acting and being trained hard through her tough teaching.She calls it like it is and helps actors personalize and make specific details about their choices in scenes. www.firstake.org
August 2006
This month I was a part of a documentary called, "What is Love?" by Kuhr Media ( www.kuhrmedia.com ). It's research into how people define and experience love. It explores the difference between choice and feelings. I think it will be a great piece that will impact what people think. Also, for the third year in a row, I was a part of the International Association of Defense Counsel ( http://www.iadclaw.org/trialacademy.cfm) as a mock witness for their trial academy held at Stanford University. I played a bus driver accused of negligent driving. It was a great two day improv project for me and was used to sharpen up and coming lawyers from all over the country. I had fun playing it up and making the lawyers work! (I was innocent by the way!)
July 2006
That "secret" job didn't pan out! But I booked a national print job this month and had a blast shooting it. It'll come out in November and I'll let you know the details. Italy was great and had a great time using art and teaching Italians.
June 2006
This month has been really crazy, but exciting. I have three cool things to report. I am working on a fun project that I can't quite talk about yet. It is not 100% official but I am hoping to see some great results from this potential opportunity in the future. I'll update more when I know for sure. Second, I am currently set to do some work with A440 Media Inc. There is a project in the works called, "The Courier." It is a very creative compilation from some very artistic guys. Check out their website at www.a440media.com . I am honored to create with them. Third, I am heading off to Italy for a two week trip. Our past trips have included lots of live performances, music, and enjoying the Italian food and culture. Ciao for now!
May 2006
I shot a short digital film called, "Family Affair." It was a one-day shoot on May 6th and I played a mafia hit man. I had this intense scene in an elevator where I was being strangled with a wire. Hopefully, we'll be able to stream it on the website sometime when it's finished so you can see the final outcome.
April 2006
In April I was cast in a SAG feature film called "Fallen Angels." I never thought I would be in a horror film, but I got a part playing a rookie, small town cop. I had no idea what to expect. We shot in the Bay area and I was also flown out to Ohio for a few days. The film is directed by Jeff Thomas of "Thirteen Seconds." I was working with Michael Dorn (Worf in Star Trek: Next Generation), Christopher Knight and Adrianne Curry (My Fair Brady), Bob Keen on special FX, and Bill Moseley of the creepy Rob Zombie movies. This cast attracted a lot of attention. It was a cool experience to fly out and we actually filmed in the same prison as Shawshank Redemption. The cast and crew were awesome. Look for the movie Fallen Angels to come out probably around Halloween this year.
February 2006
I shot a whole new round of photos with one of the best Bay Area photographers. I really recommend John Meyer as a photographer. He is an up and coming talent in the photography industry. He did all my current shots. He is industrial, edgy, and spontaneous. John can turn any location into a set. Visit his website at www.meyerphotography.com