Chat with Actor Charles Holt

[Andrew Mouser (Andrew)]

On September 24th (a Weds) at 6:00pm (pacific) we will have a chat with Charles Holt, a long standing cast member of the Broadway production of The Lion King. <BR> <BR>If you want to know what it's like to perform in a Broadway Play, and how he was able to get the parts he has, come and ask!

[Andrew Mouser (Andrew)]

Reminder that this Online Chat with Charles Holt will begin at 6:00pm TODAY! <BR> <BR>See ya'll there! <BR> <BR>-Andrew

[Andrew Mouser (Andrew)]

You have joined the audience. <BR>Charles Holt is on the stage. <BR> <BR>Moderator: Welcome to the Online Chat with Charles Holt, currently a cast member of the Broadway Production of The Lion King, but he has a LOT of additional projects in the works that I'm sure he'll love sharing with you. Welcome Charles. <BR> <BR>Charles Holt: Hi, Andrew. It is great to be here. Thank you. <BR> <BR>Sher says: "You are quite a multi talented man. What came first....music or acting?" <BR>Charles Holt: Well,.... that is a hard one to call. I guess the music came first. I started singing in the 10th grade in the church choir. I went to college to play football and never really sang in an organized group until well after I graduated. I started an acting class in Atlanta which after that began singing and pursuing the entertainment career. <BR> <BR>Iron Sushi says: "When did it first occur to you: "Hey, I have talent! I can/want to make it on broadway?"" <BR>Charles Holt: I was really inspired by the music in Smokey Joe's Cafe. I went a bought the CD and learned the most difficult song in the show, "I Who Have Nothing" and vowed that I would make to New York to at the very least audition for the show just so I could sing that song. I ended up being cast in the show. <BR> <BR>Sher says: "What part do you play in the Lion King? (wish I could get down to NY someday to take in a Broadway play!)" <BR>Charles Holt: I play a lot of different roles. I am a blade of grass as well as a vicious Hyena, Banzai. I hope you get the opportunity to come and share in one the most spectacular experiences that anybody could have in live theatre. <BR> <BR>Philip Gordon says: "Hi Charles!" <BR> <BR>Iron Sushi says: "Where do you see the show (Lion King) going? I mean, will it be a long runner like Cats, or will it run it's course?" <BR> <BR>Charles Holt: Hey, Philip how are you? I am planning another trip to Utah this season. <BR>Charles Holt: Lion King should run at least another 10 years on Broadway. We are about to celebrate our 6th in November. <BR> <BR>Iron Sushi says: "What do you like to do during the "off season"?" <BR>Charles Holt: To tell the truth I really don't have an off season. We have 8 shows a week and I am also doing commercials, voice-overs, I just finished my first major motion picture and a guest starring role on Law & Order:Criminal Intent. I try and stay busy. <BR> <BR>Iron Sushi says: "If not broadway, what would you see yourself doing now?" <BR>Charles Holt: Well, I am really forward to my next film and my next tv role. While here in LA I am also meeting with music execs to collaborate on my upcoming album. I want to do it all. <BR> <BR>Iron Sushi says: "With all the turmoil going on (especially after 9/11) did it make you nervous/wary of performing onstage after that? " <BR>Charles Holt: You know 9/11 was a very important time for a lot of us living in New York, especially performers. I like many came to New York to fulfill dreams and work on a Broadway stage. So, realizing the magnitude of what happened, for me the event made me even more assured of WHY I was in New York and the journey getting there. <BR> <BR>Sher says: "What is the major motion picture that we can watch to see you in?" <BR>Charles Holt: It iscalled 'Anne B. Real'. It is inspired by the the Diary of Anne Frank. It is an awesome film. It will be released by Universal Home Video/DVD in November. Watch it, see it, buy it. <BR> <BR>Sher says: "What projects are looming on the horizon for you?" <BR>Charles Holt: I will be in my third season of touring my one-man show, Black Boy, based on the autobiographical classic by Richard Wright-also author of Native Son. I am working on another one-man project due to finished by the end of 2004. The tour of Black Boy will be coming to Los Angeles in February 2004. I would love for you to come to the performance. I am also looking forward to completing my album. <BR> <BR>Sher says: "What would be your "dream project"?" <BR>Charles Holt: That is a hard one. In film I would like to work with Dean Devlin on a project similar to that of 'Silence of the Lambs'. I would love to play a role like Anthony Hopkins played. In TV I would like to play a detective in a drama series. I am going to travel the world singing. <BR> <BR>Sher says: "How did you come to know Devlin and Co? <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">" <BR>Charles Holt: I met Dean Devlin and Andrew Mouser at Dean's wedding July 4th. I had the honor of singing at the wedding. <BR> <BR>Sher says: "Do tell us about your performance at Dean and Lisa's wedding. I wish I could have been there!" <BR>Charles Holt: Well, members of the cast of The Lion King were invited to open the ceremonies. It was magnificent! <BR> <BR>Sher says: "So, what do you think of Arnie for Gov'ner? <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">" <BR>Charles Holt: I will leave that one alone. Politics are not my forte. <BR>Moderator: That wraps up this chat with Charles Holt. Thank you Charles for filling us in and we'll look forward to seeing you in some of your upcomnig projects! <BR> <BR>Iron Sushi says: "Thanks Charles! " <BR> <BR>Charles Holt: It has been my pleasure, Andrew. Thank you again for having me as your guest. <BR> <BR>Sher says: "Thank you Charles!" <BR> <BR>Charles Holt: You are the best Iron Sushi. Thank you for sharing your time to chat with me. <BR>Question submitted : As usual, the chat transcript will be posted on teh Electric BBS and Centropoholics.com <BR> <BR>Moderator: As usual, the chat transcript will be posted on the Electric BBS and Centropoholics.com <BR> <BR>Sher, you are wonderful. Thank you for all of your questions and please make it to New York to see the Lion King and please keep in touch. <BR> <BR>The PalacePresents event "Chat with Charles Holt" is over. <BR> <BR>Thank you for attending.

[Will Finch (Shetan)]

Busy and came in late. Wish I could have gotten in a bit earlier. That was good Andrew! What a talented man Mr. Holt is!

[Me fail english? That's unpossible! (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

Best? Maybe if it was the only site on the internet...

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Is he any relation to Drop Dead Fred? <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">