Stage debut was in a production of "Harvey", at the Moose Lake Theatre in Moose Lake, Minnesota. (Population 1,500)
Stage credits include "Cyrano De Bergerac", "Undesirable Elements", "My Fair Lady," "Rehearsal For Murder," and "Romeo and Juliet" - all in the Midwest, and "Bye Bye Birdie", "The Odd Couple" and "Don't Drink the Water" in overseas performances.
In addition to his online column, he has been a pundit on local news; addressing everything from gubernatorial elections to foreign policy.