![]() In June of 2011, he finalized principal photography on his first narrative comedy/drama, the independent feature 'Checking In,' based on the Fringe Festival award-winning play by Brian Hampton. In early 2012 he finalized principal photography on the music video, 'Don't Come A Knockin' for talented singer/song writer Dwight Thomas Vaughn. His recently completed documentary short films, 'Resurrecting Carrie' featuring Academy Award nominee Piper Laurie and 'Jan Broberg's Guide To Thespians, Sociopaths & Scream Queens' featuring Elijah Wood were both chosen as 'official' selections at numerous film festivals, and genre expos. Romero family reunion which took place at the legendary landmark Jersey City Loews Movie Palace and features the likes of Adrienne Barbeau ('Creepshow'), actor John Amplas ('Martin'), make up effects wizard Tom Savini ('Friday The 13th'), and filmmaker Roy Frumkus ('Document Of The Dead'). 'Saturday Nightmares: The Movie' focuses on the now historic George A. Stever's first independently produced documentary, 'Saturday Nightmares The Ultimate Horror Expo!' screened in New York City in October 2010 to solid reviews, and is now available on DVD & pay per view. After Wray's passing in 2004, Stever spent an exhilarating stint researching & unearthing a tremendous amount of archival data on her for the documentary, 'Fay Wray: A Life.' This also marked his return behind the camera where he worked for nearly three years with Rick McKay as Unit Production Manager on the critically acclaimed documentary, 'Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There.' An avid 'King Kong' lover from the time he was six, It was on the set of 'BGA' where Stever met and was befriended by none other than Fay Wray. Stever put his acting chops on hold in 2001 & devoted himself exclusively to writing and video production. He also had the good fortune to star opposite film/theatre legends Betty Garrett and Carole Cook in an Oklahoma based production of 'Arsenic And Old Lace.' In 1998 Stever made his television debut in an episode of the Robo-Cop inspired science fiction series, 'Super Force.' Theater and screen credits include the role of Joe Hardy in NETworks national tour of Damn Yankees, Diesel in a Berlin-based Broadway production of West Side Story under the direction of Alan Johnson, a stint at Brisbane Australia's 1988 World Expo, singing & dancing on the world's largest stage in Donn Arden's Reno-based epic, 'Hello Hollywood, Hello' several shows at the prestigious Paper mill Playhouse, and singing in New York city's historic Radio City Christmas Spectacular. At seventeen he produced his first film at Sacramento High School, nearly twenty years would pass before finding himself behind the camera again.ĭuring those twenty years, Stever worked successfully as a full time actor, singer & dancer. ![]() Stever originally set his sights on a career in journalism. Michael Lee Stever is an American film director, cinematographer, producer, writer, and actor - shooting and editing projects in both New York City, and Los Angeles. They strive to inspire, transform, empower and create torchbearers for future generations so they may understand, appreciate and embrace the historical and cultural importance of America’s rich musical heritage.Please visit them online at for more information. (ASA)- is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in New York State -seek ing to preserve, promote and advance the legacy of American popular music, the Great American Songbook (classic and new), and the unique art form of cabaret.The ASA publishes the long established Cabaret Scenes magazine both throughout the US and the UK, conducts educational programs in New York City public schools, and creates performances serving its audience of seniors, students and others. ![]() Drubner & Keith Meritz, and Treasurer & Editor-in-Chief of Cabaret Scenes magazine, Frank Dain.Īmerican Songbook Association Inc. Also presented that evening was the first-ever Bill Sensenbrenner Dream Maker Award to James Brent White. In attendance were ASA’s Executive Director & Director of Education and Outreach, Carolyn Montgomery, Vice President Craig Pomranz, Secretary Robin Westle, Board of Directors Norman S.
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