MIDLIFE GANGSTER- REDEMPTION SONG

Mid Life Gangster-redemption song

Written by and Starring: Evan “Bullet” James
Directed by: Frank Conn

http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/1357

Summary:
In this one-man show Evan “Bullet” James shares his arduous journey from dying a cocaine death in a gas station bathroom to redemption with a purpose – “No matter how far down the scale in life I have gone…I now see how those experiences may benefit others”. Bullet narrates and dramatizes his turbulent, insane, hilarious, heart wrenching journey from a broken home to star athlete to being enticed to run with street gangs which led him to a life of wasted potential and ultimately drug addiction, jails, institutions, homelessness and eventually trying to commit suicide.

Presently Bullet has 25 years clean & sober and is recognized as one of the most well known…. yet controversial, extreme drug addiction treatment specialists in the world.

About the Playwright:

Evan "Bullet" James – Extreme Drug Interventionist, Motivational Speaker, Actor, Writer, Director: World renowned pioneer of his trademarked Extreme Drug Intervention Model. Evan is well-known and highly sought out as a Motivational Speaker. Evan is currently (2013 ) working on his new TV series about the unique dangerous work he does in the field of addiction entitled “The Extractor” with Artist to Artist Management company. Evan’s feature film credits include The Karate Kid II, Hard to Kill, and Webber’s 15 Minutes. Evan co-starred opposite Brian Bosworth in “Stone Cold” and co-starred with Dolph Lundgren in “Pentathlon”. Additionally, Evan co-wrote and starred along with Tobey Maguire in the award winning play “Thanksgiving Cries” at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles. Thanksgiving Cries was a collaboration with Evan’s Emmy Award winning Father and Film Director, the late, Bruce Malmuth (Night Hawks & Hard to Kill). Evan currently (2013) has an independent feature film that he wrote, stars in, and co-directed with Teddy Grouya entitled “Mid Life Gangster” poised for distribution.

Playing at the Complex in the Flight Theatre
6472 Santa Monica Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90038

June 15 @ 2:30pm
June 22 @ 10pm
June 27 @ 9:30pm

Donations only.
All Proceeds are being donated to t0 Teen Adolescent Placement Services. Since 1995 T.A.P.S., a non profit organization, has been assisting families in crisis with drug addicted teens and young adults.
www.Taps14.org

Reserve seats at www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/1357
or call 310.246.1210