Title: Dan Verkman

Summary: Dan Verkman began his career as a Bill Maher impersonator, and then transitioned into stand-up comedy. Dan then appeared in various films, tv shows, and commercials. With a passion for entertaining and a knack for storytelling, Dan has expanded his creative endeavors into screenwriting, creating the successful short film "Leaf Me Alone." Dan discusses his favorite roles, his favorite moments from classic movies, and his favorite karaoke songs. He also opens up about a personal health scare and provides valuable tips for what to look for when a cardiac event occurs. With all that behind him, he has future plans for a feature film, showcasing his creative evolution in the entertainment industry.

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Topics Discussed:

-- Experiences as a Bill Maher impersonator 0:32

-- Stand Up and improv 2:13

-- Favorite acting role 3:23

-- Memorization techniques 4:04

-- Fave movies and fave karaoke songs 5:54

-- Overcoming a health obstacle 8:57

-- Writing and producing a short film 13:54

-- Plans for writing and editing a feature 16:07

Resources mentioned:

Take classes at a comedy club - Comedy School - DC Improv

Take classes at an improv theater - Improv Curriculum - Washington Improv Theater (witdc.org)

Follow the Actors Club - Facebook

Watch Leaf Me Alone Extended Cut - https://youtu.be/aAUesBUzS-E?feature=shared

Watch Leaf Me Alone on Plex Leaf Me Alone (plex.tv)

Xumo – Xumo | All you can stream

Cineverse – Cineverse - Your Ticket to a World of Entertainment Delights | On-Demand Content & Free Linear Channels

Episode transcript:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n6dJLA9_vaI0qwNSgnAT-BLkLqAEQ6Gw/view?usp=sharing

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