'Confessions' Cast and Crew take the Stage this Weekend

Looking for a show to pick you up and get you in the spirit of Christmas? 'Confessions of a Sailor' actors Ken Vogel and Tim Wiitanen take the stage Saturday, December 8th in A Jukebox Christmas Eve at Christ the Rock Community Church. Vogel and Wiitanen are also assistant directing the show. Get to know an eclectic group of people who discover each other's life story while stranded at a cozy diner and who become forever changed because of the love of the Savior. A Jukebox Christmas Eve is a fun and touching show for the whole family. A free will offering will be received with proceeds benefitting The Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley and Leaven, OR, bring a canned good for The Food Pantry. Curtains open for A Jukebox Christmas Eve at 3p.m. at Christ the Rock Community Church located at W6254 US Hwy 10-114 Menasha, WI 54952. Seating begins one hour prior to showtime. For more information, please call Christ the Rock's office at 920-730-8383

Congratulations to 'Confessions' production assistant Casey Riley for her role in UW-Milwaukee's Uncommon Women and Others. Alumnae of Mount Holyoke College meet for lunch one day in 1978 and talk about their time together in college. The play is thus a series of flashbacks to the 1972-1973 school year as seven seniors and one freshman try to "discover themselves" in the wake of second-wave feminism. Remaining shows for Uncommon Women and Others run Saturday Dec. 8th at 7:30p.m. Sunday Dec. 9th at 2p.m. both taking place at Kenilworth Studio 508 on UW-Milwaukee's campus. Tickets for the show are $8 for adults and $5 for ages 13-18. For more information please call 414-229-4308.

Kudos to 'Confessions' Cast and Crew

The cast and crew of the indie maritime film 'Confessions of a Sailor' have been making their mark on the artistic world of northeast Wisconsin. The autumn months have observed their contributions in a variety of events. Over the weekend, Nov. 9-11, three cities were treated to great theatrics. In Manitowoc's historical Capitol Civic Centre, 'Confessions of a Sailor' actor Zach Lulloff took the stage by storm as U.S. Army surgeon Hawkey in Masquer's hit play 'M*A*S*H'. Another 'Confessions' actor, Austin Daoust, won over audiences as cowboy Will Parker in Southern Door High School's musical 'OKLAHOMA!' On Saturday night, the independent American western 'West of Thunder' premiered at the Weyauwega International Film Festival at the Gerald Opera House. The film, directed by Steve Russell and Jody Marriott Bar-Lev, won Best Picture at the festival. 'West of Thunder' featured the talents of 'Confessions' crew member Will Keizer as sound editor and supervisor as well as that of 'Confessions' actors Ed DiMaio, Lou Radebaugh and Keizer. Previously, the month of October brought out again the diverse acting talents of 'Confessions of a Sailor' lead actor Andrew Delaurelle in his performance of UW-Green Bay's eclectic and eccentric play 'bobrauschenburgamerica' at the Weidner Center.

13th Nightmare Haunted House Opening its Doors for an Excellent Season of Fright

MANITOWOC, WI--A splendidly terrifying experience awaits at the 13th Nightmare Haunted House, October 21, 22, 27, 28, 29. Fascinating designs, an all-star cast of ghouls and special lighting and sound make the 13th Nightmare number one in the Halloween Scene. Proceeds from 13th Nightmare support local charities including Manitowoc's Dare to Dream Theater. Dare to Dream Theater provides quality affordable theatre education and opportunities to perform for people of all ages and backgrounds while giving them a chance to benefit from life skills learned through theatre. Props for the indie maritime film 'Confessions of a Sailor' were lent for production through the generosity of 13th Nightmare and Dare to Dream Theater. The 13th Nightmare Haunted House is located at 634 N 10th St in Manitowoc, in an old church building, one block east of Harrigan's funeral home. Admission is $10. If you are pregnant, have a history of epileptic seizures, a heart condition or other serious medical condition, please do not enter. For more information, please visit www.13thnightmare.com and www.daretodreamtheatre.com

Carl Behrend Performing at Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival Oct. 11-14, 2012

ALPENA, MI--Singer/Songwriter Carl 'Bearfoot' Behrend is among several artists headlining the Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival, Oct. 11-14. Behrend, a Great Lakes folksinger and author, brings to life the adventures of the Great Lakes through his music and story-telling of shipwrecks, captains and Native American legends. Behrends' originals 'Wreck of the Bradley' and 'Sailor's Prayer' are featured on the 'Confessions of a Sailor' soundtrack. The 'Confessions of a Sailor' film is slated to hit theaters Father's Day 2013. Alpena's Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival is the largest in North America. In its 17th year the festival offers tours and visits of 10 of Michigan's historic lighthouses by land, boat and helicopter. Additionally, those attending this exciting weekend will enjoy live performances by Behrend and others, nautical entertainment, speakers, authors and vendors as well as live and silent auctions. Most importantly, the Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival brings to life the rich maritime history of Michigan, and serves as a living tribute to those who make their living on the often treacherous waters of the Great Lakes. For more information on the music, stories and adventures of Carl 'Bearfoot' Behrend, please visit: www.greatlakeslegends.com Additional info on the Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival can be found at: www.lighthousefestival.org

That's a Wrap!

WISCONSIN DELLS--On Sept. 1, 2012 'Confessions of a Sailor' director Kurt Krauss announced the official wrap for production of the indie maritime film. The filming, which spanned from 2010 to 2012, concluded its last shoot on Friday, August 31. In upcoming fall months post-production will see several stages of editing as well as ongoing fundraising and publicity efforts. For more info, please visit www.confessionsofasailor.com

Steel Bridge SongFest and 'Confessions' Connection

STURGEON BAY--Mike Mangione and the Union took the main stage Saturday afternoon, June 9th at Steel Bridge SongFest as a part of the all-star showcase of talent. Special guest performer Victor DeLorenzo, drummer of the Violent Femmes, teamed up with the band for an epic show. Mike Mangione and the Union are to feature in the 'Confessions of a Sailor' film soundtrack. Among other gifted performers featured in the festival was singer/songwriter Elliot Goettelman. Goettelman appears in 'Confessions of a Sailor' as a Carl D. Bradley crew member. The Steel Bridge SongFest movement began nearly a decade earlier as an effort to save and restore the historic Sturgeon Bay steel bridge, special to locals and visitors. In need of repair and protection, a non-profit committee formed on behalf of the steel bridge. The music festival was born drawing in artists including Rock-N-Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne, Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go's, pat mAcdonald, Victoria Vox to name a few. To find out more about the festival, visit www.sbsf5.com

Final Filming Days for 'Confessions'

The days of production are winding down for 'Confessions of a Sailor', but the excitement is continuous with the filming days ahead. The final filming dates are Fri. March 30th, Sat. March 31st, and Sun. April 1st.

The production is still looking for additional classic cars from the 1930s, '40s and '50s for filming on Saturday, March 31st.

Those interested in having their car or truck featured in the film should contact the production through email at confessionsmovieinfo@gmail.com

Maritime Film 'Confessions of a Sailor' A-Float in St. Paddy's Day Parade

The 'Confessions of a Sailor' movie float will feature in the Sturgeon Bay St. Paddy's Day parade this Saturday, March 17th along with the patron of the Irish, himself, St. Patrick.

The St. Patrick's Day parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sawyer Park on Sturgeon Bay's west side. The parade route will go along Madison Ave, then crossing the Maple-Oregon Bridge to Third Avenue, heading north through the downtown, and concluding on Jefferson Street.

More info can be found at:
www.doorcountyadvocate.com

2012 CAR CALL - 'CONFESSIONS OF A SAILOR'

'Confessions of a Sailor' is looking for cars and trucks of all makes and models from the 1950s, '40s and '30s for filming scenes on Saturday, March 31st in Door County, WI.

Looking for an opportunity to showcase your restored ride? We're looking for that classic car to shine on the silver screen. Got an old pickup truck sitting in the yard that served you well in years past? We need those too to serve an important role in setting these scenes.

The original car calls for 'Confessions' began in November 2011. There is still a need for more cars and trucks, so the car call continues.

Interested? Email us at confessionsmovieinfo@gmail.com and tell us about your car/truck.

Extras! Extras! Extras!

The indie maritime film 'Confessions of a Sailor' is looking for people of all ages, and all types of acting experience from none to polished pros, for roles as extras and supporting. Filming will take place morning through late afternoon on Saturday, March 10th in northern Door County. Those interested in helping should contact casting at confessionsmovieinfo@gmail.com Additional specific information including sites, calltimes etc. will be emailed to participants later in the week.

'Confessions of a Sailor' is currently filming scenes from the 1958 wreck of the Carl D. Bradley on Lake Michigan.

Film Production Returns to Door County

The independent maritime film 'Confessions of a Sailor' returns to Door County February and March 2012 to resume production.

The film is currently looking for community members to fill roles as movie extras, 1930s, '40s and '50s era cars and trucks, and hiring several more experienced production crew members from the region.