Richard Skipper Celebrates

Bob Egan, the performer and his organization Bob Egan Entertainment, provides top entertainers and musicians for a multitude of events. As a performer, Bob is known for regular appearances in the tri-state area. He is famous for discovering and nurturing local vocalists, many through his lively piano bars and regular Open-Mic Nights in New Hope, Asbury Park, Atlantic City, Clinton (NJ), Sea Bright (NJ) and Provincetown. Since the pandemic, Bob has taken his piano bars online — with virtual “Piano Bar” nights every Sunday and Wednesday. For 21 years, Bob was director and creator of the famed Cabaret at Odette’s — where he brought stars such as Margaret Whiting, Carol Lawrence, Larry Kert, Andrea McArdle, Karen Akers, Barbara Feldon, Roslyn Kind, Maureen McGovern, Ann Hampton Callaway, Lainie Kazan, Sam Harris, Kenny Rankin, and many more to New Hope. Hailed by USA Today as one of the top venues in the country, Odette’s also offered a place for up-and-coming talent to be seen - many of which went on to do Broadway shows and TV. https://www.bobeganentertainment.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bob.egan.35 https://www.facebook.com/bobeganentertainment/ https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/bob-egan-entertainment-new-hope/c89f37343212190e.html https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/bob-egan-entertainment-new-hope-pa-302709

Michele Pawk is a faculty member in the Theatre Department at Wagner College; she oversees the Senior Experience for Performance Majors, including "The Professional Actor" and "Senior Showcase."  NYC Acting credits include: HAIRSPRAY, LOSING LOUIE, MAMMA MIA, HOLLYWOOD ARMS (for which she won the Tony Award), CHICAGO, SEUSSICAL, CABARET (receiving Drama Desk & Outer Critics' Circle Award nominations), TRIUMPH OF LOVE, CRAZY FOR YOU (Drama Desk nomination), MAIL, MAHIDA'S EXTRA KEY TO HEAVEN, FLYOVERS, PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY, THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS, THE PARIS LETTER (Drama Desk nomination), REEFER MADNESS, AFTER THE FAIR, HELLO AGAIN, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, jon & jen, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.  Directing credits include: MY QUEER YOUTH and THE DISNEY DIARIES at the Beechman Theatre in NYC, WEST SIDE STORY at Creighton University in Omaha, NE(nominated for Best Direction, Best Musical Awards), CARAPACE ISLE at Manhattan Rep, PICNIC for the William Inge Center for the Arts.  At Wagner, she has directed SEUSSICAL, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, RENT, and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS,  Courses Taught: Acting V, Directing I, History of the American Film.  For more information about Michele, visit http://www.facebook.com/MichelePawkNews and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michele_Pawk

Katharine "Kat" Kramer is a former Miss Golden Globe Ambassador, and is the founder of "Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World" an international cinema series to showcase motion pictures and documentaries that raise important social issues. Kat is the daughter of legendary filmmaker Stanley Kramer, actress/producer Karen Sharpe-Kramer, and the Godchild/namesake of  Katharine Hepburn. Ms. Kramer is the West Coast Representative for the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center.  Kat served on the dais and opened the program for the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters Pioneer Luncheon honoring her performing idol Lily Tomlin, with an original musical parody called "Dear Lily Tomlin." Ms. Kramer recently sang a heartfelt rendition of "Bless The Beasts And Children" from the landmark film when Tomlin was honored with the Hope Award from the PETCO Foundation. Ms. Kramer headlined for both PAWS/LA and "All For Love" Animal Rescue, and the 30th Anniversary of PAWS (Performing Animal Welfare Society.).  Kramer made her Avalon Hollywood debut with LE PETIT CIRQUE for CIRCUS PAWS in front of a star studded audience that included Lily Tomlin and Susan Sarandon. She has been a presenter for the LA Comedy Awards , and won as their Entertainer of the Year. She received the Compassion Award from the Braveheart Women, and a Golden Spirit Award from the Atomic Age Cinema Festival. https://twitter.com/katharinekramer https://katharinekramer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/katharine.kramer.92 https://www.huffpost.com/author/knkproductioninc

BROADWAY: Fish In The Dark (Larry David) Hello Dolly (Carol Channing) Concert of Tales Of The City. ENCORES: 70 Girls 70 (Olympia Dukakis) Follies (Donna Mckechnie) OFF BROADWAY: Du Barry Was a Lady (Danny Devito) Minnie's Boys. Flamingo Court, Gay Divorce, Scandals of 1928. National Tours: Sister Act, Promises Promises, 42ND ST. REGIONAL: Venus Rising (World Premiere), Steel Magnolias, The Spitfire Grill, The Full Monty, A little Night Music, Dear World, Mame, Marjorie Prime, Nunsense, Company, Annie, Funny Girl to name a few. TELEVISION: The Other Two, Middle Ages, Law & Order, Search For Tomorrow, The Good Cop. FILMS: Inside Llewyn Davis, The Producers, Gammera The Invincible (which has a cult following) The Naked Librarian. Miss Findlay is the recipient of, "The Las Vegas Female Performer Of The Year Award" for Hallelujah Hollywood, S.F. Bay Theatrical Award Nominee for, "Tales Of The City", LA Critics Circle Award Nominee for, "Sister Act", CD'S include, A Bag Of Popcorn and A Dream", (Forrest & Wrights music) Through My Eyes. https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Diane-Findlay/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4929151/ https://www.facebook.com/diane.j.findlay

Del Shores has written, directed, and produced successfully across studio and independent film, network and cable television, and regional and national touring theatre. Del Shores Writer/Director/Producer/Actor/Stand-Up Comedian “Del Shores is a master of the Texas comedy.” Los Angeles Times Del Shores has written, directed and produced successfully across studio and independent film, network and cable television and regional and national touring theatre. Shores’ career took off with the play Daddy’s Dyin’ (Who’s Got The Will?) in 1987, which ran two years, winning many Los Angeles theatre awards, including LA Weekly’s Best Production and Best Writing. The play has subsequently been produced in over 2,500 theatres worldwide. A movie version of Daddy’s Dyin’ was released in 1990 by MGM starring Beau Bridges, Tess Harper, Judge Reinhold, Keith Carradine and Beverly D’Angelo. Shores wrote the screenplay and executive produced the film. Sordid Lives, his fourth play, opened in Los Angeles in 1996 and ran 13 sold-out months. The play went on to win 14 Drama-Logue Theatre Awards, including three for Shores for wring, directing and producing. There have since been over 300 additional stage productions of the play. https://twitter.com/DelShores https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Shores https://www.delshores.com/

Dr. Bloom and Richard are joined by Celia Berk, Jennifer Roberts, and Wendy Stuart. Bistro, BroadwayWorld, MAC and Margaret Whiting Award winner Celia Berk has released two singles recorded during COVID-19.  “Holiday Bells Medley”, her first holiday recording, is a blend of Silver Bells, Carol of the Bells and Shostakovich's Waltz #2, Opus 99. Earlier this Fall, Celia released the first recording of Michael Silversher’s “A Simple Prayer”. Joined by pianist Alex Rybeck, she describes the song as “an orison for troubled times. Jennifer Roberts is an accomplished Singer and Actress, with a Musical Theatre background, and experience in television and film. She is a classically-trained vocalist, who “excels at ballads, and in a jazz or swing mode, and can even have fun with country ” – William Wolf. With a BFA in Theatre from Wayne State University, she later studied acting with Uta Hagen. Wendy Stuart is an actress, model, comedian, podcast host, interviewer, club MC, and author of her memoir “She’s The Last Model Standing” (Amazon) in which she shares her inspirational experiences from arriving on the scene in the 80’s as a permanent fixture at Studio 54, and most recently the host and creator of “Pandemic Cooking With Wendy” and co host on “Triversity Talk“ with Steven Teague  and “If These Walls Could Talk” with Tym Moss. If you think she has a lot of pots on the fire, she does! https://www.drjudibloom.com/ http://www.gramercynightingale.com/ https://wendystuarttv.com/

Maggie Cassella has tackled nearly every aspect of the business of show. From hosting and producing her own nationally televised talk show (‘Because I Said So’ airing on CityTV/Star) to her own drive-time radio show (Proud FM) to appearing on every major Canadian network as a current events commentator. She has also acted in and executive produced and produced both live and broadcast events. Maggie's latest endeavour includes the start-up Ford Cassella Productions partnering with the ever-brilliant Katie Ford (Miss Congeniality, Family Ties, Desperate Housewives, Prayers for Bobby). Ford Cassella Productions is a social impact endeavour and entertainment platform for LGBTQ2S+ audiences and the A(llies) who love them. Our motto is: Do good. Do good business. FCP will soon launch werefunnythatway.com where we will produce and host and amplify queer voices and entertainers, on a platform where every audience member will feel they have a place to belong. https://twitter.com/maggiecassella https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maggie_Cassella

KAREN ZIEMBA has appeared in 11 Broadway shows. She received the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in CONTACT at Lincoln Center Theatre and garnered three other Tony Award nominations for STEEL PIER, CURTAINS, and NEVER GONNA DANCE. She received the Drama Desk (AND THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND), The Outer Critics Circle Award (NEVER GONNA DANCE, CURTAINS), and Chicago’s JEFF Award for her performance in the 1 st national tour of CRAZY FOR YOU. She’s starred at the New York City Opera, New York City Center Encores, and at Carnegie Hall for PBS’ Great Performances. On TV she’s appeared on Madam Secretary, The Good Wife, Elementary, Law and Orders’ S.V.U. / Criminal Intent, and The Kennedy Center Honors in tributes to Angela Lansbury and Julie Harris. Select off-Broadway and regional credits include KID VICTORY (Vineyard Theatre), HERESY (Flea Theater), MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Shakespeare Theatre Company DC/The Hartford Stage), SYLVIA, OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY (New Haven’s Long Wharf), SWEENEY TODD (Opera Theatre of St. Louis w/The St. Louis Symphony and Michigan Opera Theatre), HELLO DOLLY! (Drury Lane Oakbrook, Chicago), GYPSY (Sharon Playhouse, CT), A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (A.C.T., San Francisco), and BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, BROADWAY BOUND, SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION (San Diego’s Old Globe).  https://www.karenziemba.com/

Dana P. Rowe is a New York-based American composer and musical director whose works have been performed in NYC, the West End, and around the world. His off-Broadway musical, Zombie Prom, has reached cult status and was filmed starring RuPaul and Katy Mixon. Dana’s next two musicals – The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick - were produced by Sir Cameron Mackintosh.  There are over 300,000 performing artists in the US and the majority make $25,000 a year or less. As a certified coach, Dana helps performers and creative artists worldwide increase their income and creative opportunities by utilizing his 30-plus years of professional theatre experience working with the world's foremost producers and musical theatre artists. www.danaprowe.com Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential AND HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOURS. New York Times Bestseller! In his popular Stanford University lectures, Shirzad Chamine reveals how to achieve one's true potential for both professional success and personal fulfillment. His groundbreaking research exposes ten well-disguised mental Saboteurs.  https://www.facebook.com/RichardSkipperFullMoonPositiveBookClub https://www.positiveintelligence.com/

Charlotte St. Martin is President of The Broadway League, having joined the organization in 2006. The Broadway League is the trade association representing commercial theatre in the United States and around the world. The 700+ member national trade association for the Broadway industry includes producers, theatre owners, and presenters of Broadway across the country. During her tenure at The Broadway League, Ms. St. Martin has successfully managed various challenges affecting the industry including labor strikes, economic downturns, and government issues. Under her tenure, the League has created numerous new development and educational programs. In addition to her role in presenting the annual Tony Awards with the American Theatre Wing, the League manages the National High School Musical Theatre Awards. Ms. St. Martin’s expertise as one of the highest-ranking women in the hospitality industry serves her well. She spent nearly three decades with Loews Hotels, where she held a variety of positions including Executive Vice President of Operations and Marketing, and President and CEO of Loews Anatole Hotel. She served as Chair of the New York Society of Association Executives and also served as Chair of both Meeting Planners International and the Professional Convention Management Association Foundations. Ms. St. Martin currently serves on the Executive Committees of several nonprofit organizations including NYC and Co. and the Times Square Alliance. She also serves on the Boards of The Actors Fund and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. https://www.broadwayleague.com/ https://www.crainsnewyork.com/awards/charlotte-st-martin-hall-fame-2019

Sean Patrick Murtagh is an actor and singer based in New York City. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sean Patrick made the big leap to NYC 10 years ago and has been thriving. His work has been seen on theatrical and cabaret stages on both coasts, Off-Broadway, and on TV & Film. Most recently, Sean Patrick made his prime time television debut on the Investigation Discovery Channel’s HOMICIDE CITY: Philly. Next up, he will be making his HERE TV debut in the short film NIGHT DISCLOSURES, directed and produced by AJ Mattioli. Sean Patrick is the 2020 MAC Award Recipient for his much anticipated and critically acclaimed New York City Debut Cabaret, MARIO! A Salute to the Great Lanza. He has also been recognized with a BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award nomination for his ongoing Pantsless Living Room Concert Series, conceived and performed during the COVID-19 pandemic and streaming live on Facebook. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram: @seanieboysfnyc For his upcoming projects and ongoing silliness. http://www.seanpatrickmurtagh.com/

An extraordinary keynote speaker, James Mapes defies categorization. When philanthropist/Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen quizzed Mapes as to how one person could do so much during his life, James’ answer was simple: “Because no one told me I couldn’t.” A true Renaissance man, James is considered the world’s foremost authority on applied imagination, having studied human behavior for more than 30 years. Since childhood, James wanted to make the impossible into the possible. This has led to a life-long fascination with the subconscious and the power of the imagination. Speaker, coach, best-selling author, clinical hypnotist and performer, Mapes is recognized for his ability to inspire, motivate, educate and guide others to develop and enhance the unlimited potential of their creative imagination and incalculable powers of the mind. His programs address creativity, motivation, leadership, change, wellness and peak performance. James is a weekly contributor to The Huffington Post and The Good Men Project. https://www.jamesmapes.com/ https://www.jamesmapes.com/about/about-james-mapes/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0998988/ https://www.speakinc.com/speakers/james-mapes/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6xwTjf9iws https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC55iJmFW64 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaCta8m3uUE https://www.bigspeak.com/speakers/james-mapes/

Nicolas King has been performing since age 4. He was seen first on Broadway in ‘Beauty & The Beast’, then in ‘A Thousand Clowns’ opposite Tom Selleck, and ‘Hollywood Arms’ directed by Hal Prince, all before age 12. Other credits include 8 consecutive annual performances on The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, ‘The View’, ‘Today’ show, ‘Liza & David’, ‘Sally Jesse Raphael’ and twice on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jay Leno. Nicolas went on the road with his mentor Liza Minnelli to perform as her opening act from 2002-2012. The Mabel Mercer Foundation awarded Nicolas their coveted ‘Julie Wilson Award’ at the 2010 Cabaret Convention at Lincoln Center. He’s the recipient of the 1995 Talent America Award, 2012 BISTRO Award for Outstanding Performer of the Year, 2015 AMG Heritage Award for Artist of the Year, the winner of the 2019 Legends Award, as well as receiving a Grammy consideration for his latest album, “On Another Note” with jazz great Mike Renzi. Listen to Nicolas King at: http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/NicolasKing http://www.thenicolasking.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JET34rOsB6M https://youtu.be/lYyvqHgAD0g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-xvqdBm7Yg https://www.facebook.com/officialnicolasking/ https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Nicolas-King/

Valerie Smaldone is a 5-time Billboard Magazine Award winner and is well known for her unprecedented success holding the #1 on-air position in the New York radio market. She has hosted, produced and created several nationally syndicated programs featuring in-depth interviews with top recording artists such as Paul McCartney, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Elton John and Mariah Carey, among others. Having interviewed hundreds of celebrities, performers and entrepreneurs, she is an accomplished interviewer who is always interested in procuring each individual’s unique story. As an actress, Valerie had a featured role in “Blue Bloods” on CBS, has been a recurring character in the Fox Television series, “The Following,” and on stage starred in comedies “The Guido Monologues,” and “What Are Ya Nuts?” Other notable roles include Kara Angelo, a character she created in the play she co-wrote, entitled “Spit it Out!”  She has performed in several acclaimed Off-Broadway plays: “Spalding Gray: Stories Left to Tell” at the Minetta Lane Theatre,  “Naked in a Fishbowl” at the Soho Playhouse, “Broadway’s Next Hit Musical” at The Triad, and “Girl Talk:The Musical” at the Midtown Theatre. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerie_Smaldone https://www.valeriesmaldone.com/ https://www.facebook.com/valerie.smaldone https://newyorklifestylesmagazine.com/articles/2019/02/15.html https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0806403/

Adrienne began her career in 1963 with the San Jose Civic Light Opera. After graduating high school, she traveled with a musical comedy revue, entertaining our servicemen on Army bases throughout Southeast Asia. In 1965, she moved to New York where she made her Broadway debut as Tevye’s second daughter, Hodel, in Fiddler on the Roof. A Tony nomination and a Theatre World Award for her creation of Rizzo in the original Broadway production of Grease led her back to California and the role of Bea Arthur’s daughter, Carol, in the hit series Maude. Since then she has become a best selling author, a recording artist, and the star of numerous features, films for television, concert performances, musicals and plays. Movie fans know her best for her performances in The Fog, Escape From New York, Creepshow, Swamp Thing, Back to School, and Cannonball Run. She appeared in the Academy Award winning Argo.  Recently released are the psychological thriller The Chain with Ray Wise, the golf comedy The Eagle and the Albatross with Dan Lauria and K-Pop star Amber Liu, and the romantic drama For the Love of Jessee.  Still to come: Appleseed, starring Rance Howard and Michael Worth, and the terrifying Unearth, starring Marc Blucas. Adrienne is the author of four books: the best-selling memoir There Are Worse Things I Could Do; the comedic thriller Vampyres of Hollywood and its comedy romance sequels, Love Bites and Make Me Dead. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrienne_Barbeau https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000105/ https://abarbeau.com/ https://www.pinterest.com/latskolal2/adrienne-barbeau/

NYC press says she’s like Adele meets Diana Krall meets Bette Midler. Dare her. She’s headlined with Melissa Etheridge and Sarah McLachlan. She was Joan Rivers’ opening act. Come see why. Pop/Jazz/Blues vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Suede returns to Michigan after tours that have included headlining world renowned clubs like NYC’s Birdland and 54 Below; San Francisco’s Feinstein’s; Washington DC’s Blues Alley and The Kennedy Center; Boston’s Scullers Jazz Club, appearing as guest vocalist with the acclaimed DIVA Jazz Orchestra on festival stages (Newport!) and more - as well as multiple benefits for great causes and having the immense privilege and honor of being the late, great Joan Rivers’ opening act. Suede is the real deal (said Joan) and is thrilled to debut as guest vocalist with the distinguished Maestro Washburn and The Michigan Philharmonic. She’s currently got 4 award winning CDs released on her own label, Easily Suede Music, including her last project with her hand-picked 14 piece big band, recorded at Bennett Studios in the greater NYC area. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2w52s0bJ5qlL-Cpd7mU3g www.facebook.com/suedewave www.twitter.com/suedewave

From stage to screen, Christina Bianco’s singular voice and comedic charm have brought audiences around the world to their feet. Christina captured international acclaim as a YouTube sensation with her ‘diva’ impression videos, gaining over 25 million views. Dubbed "the girl of a thousand voices", Christina has performed on major television programs such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Today Show in the US, and The Paul O’Grady Show and This Morning in the UK. A Two-Time Drama Desk Award nominee, Christina made her West End debut starring in The Menier Chocolate Factory’s hailed production of Forbidden Broadway at the Vaudeville Theatre in London. New York credits include Forbidden Broadway; Goes To Rehab (Drama Desk Award Nomination), the one-woman, multi-character comedy, Application Pending (Drama Desk Award Nomination), The Marvelous Wonderettes, and Newsical the Musical. Christina is a life long New Yorker and resides in Manhattan with her husband Billy and their loveable schnoodle, Jeff Vader. Her debut live album, Life Of The Party, is available on iTunes and other major music platforms. WWW.CHRISTINABIANCO.COM - @XtinaBianco1

Dr. Judi Bloom and Richard Skipper have joined forces to address the issues facing those in the entertainment industry in the new world we now find ourselves in. This is the show in which therapy and entertainment come together to show artists how to not only cope in the age of COVID but also how to keep creating. Dr. Bloom and Richard are joined by Mindy Fradkin, Sue Matsuki, and Deborah Stone. Mindy Fradkin aka Princess Wow is a real original and speaks and sings from her heart as she promotes raising awareness to the healing power of a genuine smile. In a non-pretentious way, Mindy shares personal anecdotes about her unusual life while wearing colorful clothing and hats that she creates in order to uplift and bring good cheer.  Sue Matsuki is one of the leading members of the cabaret community. With decades of devotion to the craft, the patrons, and the family of artists, Sue has developed into a kind of matriarch of the neighborhood. In fact, she is often referred to as "The Godmother of Cabaret" - a name that was passed on to her that she takes seriously. Always present at the shows, the ceremonies, the events, the workshops, the master classes, Sue takes her role to heart and always leads with a benevolence many find comforting and helpful.  A native New Yorker, Deborah Stone is a former professional dancer and fitness instructor on both coasts, and was a cast member in the original LA cast of La Cage aux Folles.  She did her first cabaret show in New York City in 2016 and has never looked back! https://mindyfradkin.com/ http://suematsuki.com/ Deborah-Stone.com

The extraordinary story of a transformative decade on Broadway, featuring gripping behind-the-scenes accounts of shows such as Rent, Angels in America, Chicago, The Lion King, and The Producers—shows that changed the history of the American theater. Michael Riedel has been the theater columnist for the New York Post since 1998. New York magazine has called his column a “must-read” for the theater world. Michael began his radio career as regular on the Imus in the Morning show in 2011. In 2017 WOR, New York’s oldest and highest-rated station, asked him to cohost its morning show with well-known sportscaster Len Berman. The Len Berman and Michael Riedel in the Morning show is the highest-rated morning radio program in the New York City area. Michael’s book Razzle Dazzle: The Battle for Broadway won the Marfield Prize for arts writing in 2015 and is widely considered to be the successor to William Goldman’s celebrated 1967 book about Broadway, The Season. A graduate of Columbia University, Michael lives in the West Village. https://www.amazon.com/Singular-Sensation-Broadway-Michael-Riedel/dp/1501166638 https://twitter.com/michaelriedelny?lang=en https://www.broadway.com/buzz/200124/come-on-babe-chicago-celebrates-its-24th-broadway-anniversary-with-new-music-video/

"What Do You Do with a Chocolate Jesus?" is the funny and skeptical, yet genuine exploration of the Christian history they don't teach in Sunday school. It finds humor, irony, and occasional insight amid the inconsistencies, absurdities, hypocrisies, and flat out weirdness that too often passes for eternal truth. Like a history of religion as done by The Daily Show, it humorously explores the facts, the history, and the big ideas in an engaging and entertaining story. Pitting actual Scripture against pious propaganda, Thomas Quinn treks through chapter and verse of the New Testament, explores the sordid saga of medieval beliefs (including End-of-the-World panics and fights about what kind of stuff Jesus was made of), and reveals some of the shocking attitudes of America's founders toward religion. It isn't always pretty, but it's usually good for a laugh. If war is too important to leave to the generals, religion is too important to leave to the preachers. Skeptics need evangelists, too. Thomas Quinn is a writer for print and television, and a documentary producer and director. He received an M.F.A. in Writing from The American Film Institute, worked as a Story Analyst for Universal, DreamWorks and HBO, and was an entertainment reporter for a weekly Los Angeles magazine. https://www.amazon.com/What-You-Chocolate-Jesus-Christianity/dp/1439264252