Alfy, The Actor/Entertainer

A Seed of Peace	The Shakespeare Man	The Last Pirate	An American Odyssey
"Part Socrates, part Gandhi ...food for the spirit!"	"Brings a refreshing energy and color to Shakespeare's life and work."	"Had me believing we were there."	"We could almost smell the campfire."

Minnesota Renaissance Festival	Wausau, WI Renaissance Festival	Alfy's Puppets
Winner of "Unicorn Award" Outstanding Performer	Charming the Ladies	"Best at the Fair"

History of Alfy the Actor/Entertainer

For half a century Alfy has been actively involved in theatre and entertainment. Having completed both a B.A. and M.A. in theatre, he spent 10 years teaching different aspects of theatre in high school, college and even a state prison.

As an artistic and production director, he staged performances for high schools, colleges, and community theatres. For 3 years he was the technical producer for "THE CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK TELETHON" created by Donny and Marie Osmond.

After studying classical acting with MIKOLOS ZAKOTS of the HUNGARIAN NATIONAL THEATRE and method acting with Peter Sander, Alfy recreated numerous memorable stage roles. In addition, he was seen in various radio and television commercials and industrial films. Recently, Alfy replaced Senator John McCain as narrator for the national radio broadcast production of "SURVIVING THE BATAAN DEATH MARCH." He also made small appearances in two feature films where he was privileged to work with JOSE' FERRER and JAMES WHITMORE.

For almost two decades he appeared as the Royal Child Seller & Virgin Protector at Renaissance festivals from California to Florida, including 15 years with the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Alfy is probably best remembered for his appearances in 5 one-man shows, 4 of which he wrote (co-wrote), produced, and performed for over 15 years throughout the United States and Great Britain.

In 2006 he created "ALFY'S WORLD OF ROBOTIC PUPPETS", appearing at fairs, festivals and corporate events from Hallock, Minnesota to Douglas, Arizona. In the fall of 2010 "ALFY'S WORLD OF ROBOTIC PUPPETS , was sold to Homeward Bound Theatre Company and can still be found at www.alfyspuppets.com where they live on.

A specialist in dialects, Alfy is ever on the watch for that next challenging role.

Acting/Entertaining Experiences

Renaissance Festivals
Featured stage and street performer - Twenty years experience at Renaissance festivals from Minnesota to Florida to California;
In 2000 received the Unicorn Award for outstanding performer at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

Puppeteering
Alfy's "World of Robotic Puppets"® - Founder and master puppeteer, performing for ages 2-103. Specializing in fairs and cooperate events.

Solo Acting Career
A Seed of Peace - Toured the U.S. & Great Britain 4 years;
The Shakespeare Man - Toured U.S. secondary schools, colleges, professional organizations,business groups and dinner theatre 12 years; playing to over 100,000 students; featured at South Carolina and Texas Shakespeare Festivals, receiving a standing ovation at the latter;
The Last Pirate - performed for regional sailing conferences;
An American Odyssey - commissioned by the Winona County Historical Society, performed at Mpls Playwright Center;
Shadows & Spirits performed in Minnesota State Supreme Court chambers.


Acting Career (Selected appearances)

Live Stage Appearances
Lariam Productions - Sergeant in The Unknown Soldier and His Wife;
Iowa Repertory Theatre- Boss Mangon in Heartbreak House;
Ordway Theatre- Parker/Powell in Dinizulu's Beads;
O'Shaughnessy Theatre - Brandon/Powell in The Key;
Mid-America Dinner Theatre- Charles Dickens in Fezziwig's Feast;
Theatre du Mississippi- Reymond in Winona, a Romantic Tragedy;
Shakespeare in the Park- Baptista in Taming of the Shrew and Stephano in The Tempest.,
Chimera Theatre - Alfred P. Doolittle in My Fair Lady, and more.......

Recorded Appearances

Films and Video-Old Explorers with James Whitmore and Jose' Ferrer and Sugar and Spice;
Commercials- WCCO Radio, Super America, Minnesota Epilepsy League and many more;
Industrials- First Bank Systems, Motivational Research, Digital Excellence and more.
Radio - Replaced Senator John McCain as narrator on hour-long Surviving the Bataan Death March which aired on 110 radio stations nationally.

Directing Career

Iowa High Schools One-act plays went to State 5 of 5 years, #1 at State 2 years;
Urbandale Community Theatre - directed Love Rides the Rails;
Sioux City Community Theatre - directed Doctor Inspite of Himself;
Lakeshore Players - directed Rehearsal for Murder;
Children's Miracle Network Telethon - technical director for its first three years.

Awards and Honors

Nominated - Cable ACE Award, National Cable TV
Nominated - Scotsman's First Award, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland
Awarded - Unicorn Award, Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Shakopee, Minnesota

Actual Audience Feedback

"Great actor!! Exquisite talent!! It was hysterical!! They loved it!!"
"The most I have laughed in years...wonderful...excellent audience involvement"
"Do it again!"
"It was my best Adult Ed class ever."
"Brave!Great storyteller...engaging...true emotions!"
"It was hysterical!You're a natural.....engaged the audience to help make Shakespeare come to life!"
"Best act that I've seen! Would recommend with enthusiasm!"

Booking Opportunities

Eirene Productions is currently accepting inquiries for a limited number of presentations for Alfy's Stop Racism. Discounts are available for schools and non-profit organizations. To find out more, merely contact us at:

Eirene Productions
2527 Charles St. N.
N. St. Paul, MN 55109
Phone - 651-748-9095
Email - alfysworld@gmail.com

The song,"Alfie" is sung by Dionna Warwick


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