Tuesday Talent: Mark Dobies



This native of Northeast Philly (Kensington & Allegheny) debuted as the "hottestnew comer to daytime TV", in his role as Noah Chase on Guiding Light and his portrayal of sociopath Daniel Colson, on One Life to Live, was acclaimed, as the highest rated storyline for its demographic in the thirty-five year history of the show. His most challenging role by far was Off Broadway at The Public Theatre, playing Bruce Niles in The Normal Heart. The revival of Larry Kramer's landmark play detailing the AIDS crisis in the early eighties was as gruelling as it was rewarding. "We had to deal with death every night for three hours. It was however, one of the greatest learning experiences of my life". Listening to Mr. Dobies talk about his craft and his various and sundry approaches to it is enlightening. He asks the right questions and gives more than a few right answers and insight. His new journey is Shake the Tree Productions, one that he is taking with his partner, Toni D'Antonio, to develop and produce original character-driven projects that challenge conformity and trigger imagination. The man, a good friend to this cause for years, is worthy of more than simple interest



Mark and Van Hansis from Love Out Loud 2008


The indefatigable Mr. Dobies will also help you stay fit and strong with Ciber Body Fitness.


Mark and Van Hansis from Love Out Loud 2008


POZ’s 5th annual fund-raiser for AIDS Walk New York, Love Out Loud, is well on its way to becoming another memorable evening. Special guests include Ilene Kristen (One Life to Live), Marj Dusay (Guiding Light) the accomplished actress who lost her son, Randall, to AIDS in 1993, Mark Dobies, who appeared in Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart, that Optimum guy, Matt Walton (One Life to Live ’s Elijah Clark); Guests in the past have included Laurence Lau, Jeff Branson, Brian Gaskill, and Law & Order: SVU ’s Christopher Meloni among many others.

The support coming from the entertainment industry in our efforts to help those with HIV AIDS has been very gratifying. This event promises to be our biggest and brightest event yet. Come out and say hello to your favorites.

Where: Prohibition, 503 Columbus Ave. (@ 84th) in Manhattan
When: Wednesday, May 12 2009 5:30 to 9:00 PM
How Much: $35 donation (pay in advance via PayPal – gio@alec-musser.com)

Reservations will insure a seat at a table. There is a two drink minimum at the event.

Go here to make a donation to the team for the Walk, which is on May 16, 2010.

POZ is the premier lifestyle, treatment and advocacy magazine for people living with—and those affected by—HIV and AIDS. The award-winning magazine and website (poz.com) provide the most complete and expert HIV/AIDS information available in the United States. Together, the magazine and website reach more than 70 percent of all of those people living with HIV/AIDS who are aware of their status. The website provides extensive opportunity for both public and private social networking and represents one of the largest communities of openly HIV-positive people in the world. For more information, please visit www.poz.com.
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CONTACT:
Giovanni Vitacolonna
papag@pozevent.com

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