His Turn?

              It's that time of year again! That time when we Christians celebrate Judaism's greatest gift, the blessing of God's only begotten son, our Savior, Jesus 'the Christ.'  It has been more than two millennia since He was made man to manifest The Holy Spirit within each of us. Whether Jew or Gentile, Muslim, Christian, heathen, atheist or saint, His Love has touched us all in one way or another and brought the good news that we can be Redeemed from our assorted and sordid histories.

While there can be no doubt that evil is more present, more apparent and pervasive than ever, for me one thing is certain; God is Lord. Christ is King. And, above all, His Spirit shall prevail.

For thousands of years, men have chosen to perpetrate lies and deceptions, to inflict suffering, poverty, war, disease and destruction upon our own kind and all kind for any and every reason. But, if God's truth be known and the laws of the universe accepted, at some point in the very near future all of this will surely end. Whether you are a 'Creationist,' 'Evolutionist,' atheist, or you are of any religious ilk, there is one principal to which all things in the physical world are subject. It is that, "everything seeks to achieve equilibrium (balance)." It is written in every great Theosophical tome, mathematical theory and scientific formula. This was so in Moses' time, Jesus' time, Mohammed's time, Gautama's time, Galileo's time, Einstein's time and it is still so in this time. What hangs in that 'balance' is God's Peace and the fate of all Humanity.

In the human equation, given all that there is and has been in this world for all of recorded history (including all of the above stated), what lies before us is the possibility of a world filled with Love, Joy, Prosperity and Wellness without hunger, without poverty, without disease, without violence, or anything that looks like that which has always been.  What is left for us as 'Human-kind' (heavy emphasis on the 'kind,' especially given the season) is to choose the end of the world as we know it, in favor of a world that has been dreamed of, prayed for, written about and spoken of ever since the day that Christ child was born to a lowly carpenter and a peasant girl, out under the stars above Bethlehem that glorious night 2,013 years ago. I choose Now! I choose Him, God's gift to us! His message. His Faith. His Vision. His Word. His promise of, "a World without end." What do you choose?

God bless you all.  Merry Christmas!

Peace & Love,

           Amen.

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            Copyright 2013. By David Patrick Wilson. All Rights Reserved.

                

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Thanksgiving cheer!

Thanksgiving cheer!

What do we have to cheer about? The end is near! Not the end of the world itself, but the end of the world as we know it.

What does that mean? Is it 'Armageddon,' as described in the Bible? Hell fire and brimstone, devastation, the Apocalypse? No, far from it. Think about it. What is the truth about the world as it has always been? What is the truth about the 'Human condition' that has tolerated the persistence of hunger, war, disease, poverty and greed for the past twelve milennia? The truth is, if those things ended tomorrow no one would miss them, except for maybe those who have always profited enormously from them.

'Never!' You say, 'War, Hunger, Poverty, Disease, Greed, Avarice, Lust have always been with us and will always be!' Even Jesus may have waxed a bit cynical when he stated, "For you will always have the poor with you, but you have me but for a short while longer!" [John 12:8; Matthew 26:11] Well then, if that's true for what did he come here? (We'll get back to that question in a bit.) As for the rest of you naysayers, my guess is that you must count yourselves among the aforementioned 'profiteers.' Hey, I'm just saying! Be that as it may, the overwhelming evidence is that, if you are one of those unfortunate many, your days are truly numbered. That number could even be as little as 666! Surprisingly, we know this because of one immutable, incontrovertible, irrevocable, scientific Law of the Universe. "ALL THINGS SEEK TO ACHIEVE A STATE OF CONSTANT EQUILIBRIUM."

We believe that that moment is rapidly approaching. It is literally, 'infinitely probable' within the immediately foreseeable future, if history is a remotely reliable indicator. And regardless of whom you may be or whoever may rewrite the book on past events, the facts are the facts.

FACT: The 'human saga' is estimated by anthropologists to be some 12,000 years old. By 'old' they mean according to dead men's bones and the carbon that dated them. By 'old' we mean that it's been the same old story for all of that time. Regardless of your particular affiliations, religious or otherwise, creationist or evolutionary, it has included all of those previously stated, extremely negative global influences from then until now.

FACT: Up until very recently (we're talking the last half century or so), we have been mostly incapable of handling any of them. But, that is no longer the case. Today, we can cure any disease, feed all of the people on the planet, live in Peace and Harmony, care for our environment, our parents, our children, provide opportunity for everyone to Prosper, handle virtually any adverse circumstance and come out the better for it. All of these things are absolutely true, right this very minute!

FACT: All we need is unconditional Love and the collective Will to choose the greatest version of the grandest vision that we can conceive of that includes that 'reality' in which to Live, as opposed to the one in which we currently exist. But above all, we must embody the Spirit to do what our Savior, Jesus Christ did. Namely, we must 'go about the world and do Good!'

If there is anything that is worthy of All of us giving our thanks this year, it is certainly that we can achieve that 'global equilibrium' for the first time ever. We can choose that on this very day. And, if in the next 12,000 years we find that Love, Peace, Prosperity, Generosity, Compassion and Kindness don't work, we can always go back to what we had yesterday, before we balanced, 'The Human Equation!'

'Nuff said!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Thanksgiving, a thankless 'non-holiday!?'

Thanksgiving, a thankless 'non-holiday!?'

Here we are again! It's 'that time of the year.' when the, 'Holiday Spirit' overtakes us all and we are filled with 'glad tidings' and 'good cheer' for our fellows everywhere. RIGHT?!!!

 Let's take a good, pragmatic, well-informed look at this perennial pariah, shall we?

First of all, tomorrow is not even a real 'holiday!' In the strictest sense of the word, 'holiday' is derived from the words, 'holy' and 'day!' No doubt conjoined by some sectarian marketing maven on Madison Avenue (or maybe even R.H. Macy himself), it has come to be a 'red tag' appellation for any opportunity to foist unneeded retail on the doe-eyed (and dough-eyed!) public, eagerly awaiting the chance to grossly consume anything at any time for any reason.

However, this one is particularly onerous in that it uses the single greatest event in recorded civilization (namely, the birth of 'Jesus the Christ') to wreak emotional havoc and financial devastation on millions here in the US every year. I don't know if you've noticed (how could anyone not), but 'Black Friday' mania now manifests the day after Halloween. (BTW: 'All Saints Day' is a bona fide 'holy day' that is not celebrated formally as such. Go figure!)

True, the Pilgrims were a persecuted Christian religious sect that sought refuge in the wilderness of the not-so-New World. (Native Americans were here for 10,000 years before WASPs drove them onto the reservation!) But, aside from saying a perfunctory prayer before diving into a gastronomic orgy, followed closely by a fit of shopping, there is very little, if anything spiritual about 'Turkey Day!' Heck, the fact is that most people now skip the invocation altogether and proceed directly to, what amounts to, a swan dive into the turkey, mashed potatoes and dressing! (Important reminder: Most US stores will open right after dinner tomorrow evening! Let the madness begin!)

What has happened to the homage paid to 'The Great Spirit' in the 'giving of thanks,' as it was when first celebrated here almost half a millennium ago? What have we done to the offering of gratitude to a benevolent God? We have slathered it in an ocean of oleo, piled on it mounds of bird flesh and biscuits, cranberries and quarterbacks, parades, pageants and sales with stampedes to the point of non-reconcilability.

And, what of those who most resemble the early celebrants of this first American tradition (that's right the very first), the hungry, cold, downtrodden outcasts that to this day struggle for survival? Is there not even a mention of them, much less a prayer or a warm repast? And, who will stretch out a giving hand, besides the handful of true believers who find it better to serve than shop?  Who will offer a grateful word of thanks for their tireless compassion, unconditional Love and kindness?

I will. Won't you join me? It doesn't take much. You don't even have to give up anything. Keep your cranberries and your car keys for the spree. Keep the gravy stains on your team jersey, too! But, please, keep a small place and a grateful prayer of 'thanks' in your heart and soul for all that you have, those sick and suffering who have not and those serving in any way, anywhere for anybody who ever believed in the Peoples' dream that became this 'Great Experiment.'

Most of all remember, 'In God We Trust!' He shall guide us through every trial, every challenge, in every age, everyday. He will prevail, just as He did then for those humble few dozen (53 Pilgrims) and their red-skinned hosts (90 Wampanoags) on the fourth Thursday of November in the year of our Lord, 1621. May He continue to bless us All.

Copyright 2013. By David Patrick Wilson. All Rights Reserved

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Better than 'Laurel & Hardy!' Better than 'Abbott & Costello!'

Better than 'Laurel & Hardy!' Better than 'Abbott & Costello!'

Sean & B.D.!!! "There's a possibility!"

We're talking about our acting clients and everybody that sees them is, too! Sean O'Brien and B.D. Anthony are two of the funniest you'll find anywhere. But, before you see them everywhere, you can catch them doing there stuff next month (Nov.) on the Discovery Channel featured in an episode of Animal Planet's hit show, "Monsters Inside.” We are forbidden by contract to say too much or show pictures, but these guys are priceless according the show's  producers. Leave it at, they go down to the river and play!

These two are great and fun to work with in front of the camera and on stage. But, they are a stitch to watch! They both also have roles in the Willy-Gilly Productions staging of the Donald Driver penned comedy revival, "Status Quo Vadis." Set to play early next year at SUNY OCCC for a couple of weekends, it will be heading off-Broadway for a run at a house TBN later, after that.

Trained by David Patrick Wilson at the Acting Anyone Academy, it is possible that they will pair again, this time to co-star in the coming-of-age flick (penned by DPW), "Shadow's Serenade," going in front of the lens sometime next Spring (2014). Sean will play a high school All-American QB in a football crazed town, B.D. Will play his best buddy and fellow footballer, whose life is changed forever by a freak accident. You will want to keep an eye out for that one and for these two over the next few seasons. We predict some very big things for each of them, singularly and as a team!

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Oh!! What a Weekend !!! Day 2

Oh, what a weekend! Day 2

After a thoroughly empowering awards breakfast in good old 'Tom Bull' park on Friday, the Willy-Gilly duo hit out to Chester on Saturday morning for  a monthly 'satnam' celebration of Life  with our beloved friends at the ashram. Joining Raj and Ama "G" and all of the beautiful People there for Prayer, Meditation, Poetry, Song and the teachings of Ama on 'God consciousness,' we were treated to some of the best Indian food on this side of the planet.

If you love Indian food, you had better check out this place!

AAOJEE
235 E.  Main St.
Middletown, NY 10940
845-342-0040

The food is outrageous at any price! The prices are ridiculous! (It's a good thing!)

(SORRY! I mistakenly identified the caterers at 'AAOJEE' as 'Saffron!' Saying that they were 'Arjuna's favorite restaurant!'  Without question, it is a great restaurant! But, I have now been told that, while the Deity may dine at Saffron, he gets his take out from 'Aaojee!' €8-.0)

ANYWAY! They catered the lunch after the services at the ashram in Chester last Saturday and the food was from Heaven! What a blessing! EVERYTHING IS OUT OF THIS WORLD! I MEAN EVERYTHING!

After lifting our collective Spirit and over-filling our sagging tummies in the morning, we headed for Banana's Comedy Club on Rte. 9 in Poughkeepsie, NY to try and laugh it off at the Finals of the "Funniest Comic of Hudson Valley" competition. Acting Anyone's own (and his families favorite son) Anthony Terrebile, barely in high school and already a 'pro,' blew away the field, which had been narrowed over the summer months by an intense process that included such incredible challenges as, telling a joke while standing on your head, eating a salami sandwich and speaking Chinese! JUST KIDDING!

CONGRATULATIONS WILD BOY! Keep this up and you will be a 'wild man' in a matter of a few short years! You deserved it! You've worked hard and smart and nobody can take that away from you. It's a real treat to see you working a room. I'd lose the garter belt though, it clashes with the heels! Oh, that wasn't you?! My mistake, that was the blonde you left in the dust! SORRY, BLONDIE! (She could have taken you, but I heard the dog ate her cheat sheet!)

Keep it up, buddy!  You 'll have me farting through silk in no time! €8-.D

Last note: Kevin Lee nailed down the 'pro' slot with some of the bet stuff I've seen in a long while!  (BTW: Kev, I just found out that hurricane, 'Shawnecqua' is next up on the NOAA list, it's 1000 miles off of Miami and the locals are already on the roads out of town! You nailed it!)

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Oh!!! What a Weekend!!!

Let's start with Friday 10/4/13. It was a red letter day for Willy-Gilly Productions and our IT specialist, Connor Harrison.  At the OSCEAN (Orange/Sullivan Employment Alliance Network) annual breakfast event, he received an award for his extraordinary contribution to the organization. They had been attempting to get a website up for years and Connor provided them with the much needed portal.  We also received a certificate of acknowledgment for working with Connor, but the day clearly belonged to him, along with many other businesses and individuals in the Hudson Valley for their work with the developmentally challenged and those battling mental illness.

Connor, who has struggled with mental illness for the better part of the last decade, has been working with Willy-Gilly for the past three (3) years, handling all of our web development. In that time he has made tremendous strides in overcoming his previously crippling bout with chronic paranoia. When he came to us he could not enter a room in which there were people he did not know. On Friday morning in beautiful Graham M. Skea Recreational Center at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery, NY, he addressed the entire body of breakfast attendees (approx. 300) at the awards event.

Following an inspiring and powerful keynote speech by Michelle Benjamin, CEO and founder of Benjamin Enterprises (and, coincidentally, his prior employer) Connor stood and delivered one of the most sincere and humbling speeches we have ever heard.  As an advocate for the mentally challenged, after acknowledging us, his Mom and the health care professionals at OSCEAN he gave God center stage in his recovery and was treated to a standing ovation by the distinguished body of business, healthcare and political professionals as a result. IT WAS ALTOGETHER OUTSTANDING!

OSCEAN does amazing work in placing the physically handicapped, mentally challenged and learning impaired in jobs with companies all over the state, Hudson Valley and New England region. Working with companies locally like, Benjamin Enterprises, Price Choppers, Wal-Mart, Crystal Run, Walgreen's, Chili's, Best Buy and Mighty M Gaming & Raceway, they provide the connection and manage the placement of their especially gifted, 'special needs' workers. They do FANTASTIC WORK and we at WGP are proud and delighted to work with them and their charges. We look forward to a growing commitment to OSCEAN over the years to come. We congratulate all of the recipients of their awards and we want to tell the world how proud we are of Connor Harrison and how much we love him. We invite everyone to join us and say, "ALL HAIL CON-NOR!"

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Acting Anyone Academy Presents the Actors Playing Ensemble

Acting Anyone Academy Presents the Actors Playing Ensemble

The principals of Willy-Gilly Productions, seeing the opportunity to develop a new industry for the region have created a program for training actors and technicians to fill positions that will be more and more critical to the entertainment industry. By developing local talent of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicities we believe that we can create a sustainable economic force for the future.

Due to the diversity in hiring requirements for qualification under the tax credit system in New York, it is incumbent on employers in the industry to hire across a broad range of well-qualified, well-trained individuals.  Acting Anyone and the "Actors Playing Ensemble" provide a platform for men, women, seniors, and the developmentally challenged to acquire skills that can lead to careers in this constantly expanding industry.  According to best selling author, Dr. James B. Huntington (PhD) in his book, "Choosing a Lasting Career," his criteria for jobs development and career opportunities over the next 20 years puts employment in film, television and stage among the highest ranked.  His evaluation includes acting, writing, editing, videography and production at all skill levels.

It is the purpose of Acting Anyone and APE to showcase local talent and expertise through all of their projects, which are chosen and produced specifically to maximize opportunities for that purpose.  We are currently being sponsored by Fractured Atlas (https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=4686) to obtain 501c3 status. It is our intention to engage local individuals, businesses, agencies and civic organizations in sponsoring these productions, one of which will be staged at SUNY-Orange County Community College, beginning the weekend of October 11 and completing on the following weekend (10/18-20). They are all relevant to the community and the issues of them, while showcasing local craft.

"Status Quo Vadis", a two act 'dramedy' by Donald Driver. It deals with social class struggles, set in a contemporary corporate culture. It has a cast of 15 and a crew of 8-10, who are  predominantly, amateurs seeking to show their skills, transition into the professional ranks and enhance their ability to find work in America's #1 growth industry. The developing talent includes men and women, young and old of all ethnicities, as well as 'specially gifted,' developmentally challenged individuals.  They are people who have had other careers looking for a change, people who have had an 'unrealized dream' (which they are now living), young people looking for their future (which they will soon be able to sustain right here), and those with 'special needs,' all looking for the optimum opportunity to show their God-given abilities.

 (In fact, two of our 'special needs' actors were prominently featured, recently in a true story reenactment for Animal Planet's "Monsters Inside of Me," which will be aired later this year.)

Moreover, during the past four years Acting Anyone and its parent company Willy-Gilly Productions have championed the establishment of the film and television industry in Orange County.  They have been a vital force in creating the conversation which has led to the establishment of film offices in both the City of Newburgh and Orange County at large for the purpose of promoting the area to the greater industry.  Due to the focus that they have drawn to the region, there are many new opportunities for film makers to both produce, distribute and exhibit their work, here.

In conclusion, Acting Anyone has trained dozens of new performers over the past two years and will continue to do so.  It has provided internships and paid positions for many behind the scenes, as well.  We look forward to working with many more individuals and businesses within the community to expand the growth of entertainment throughout Orange County and New York State.

Finally, we are looking to create a model for communities throughout the US that will open doors to many who have previously not had access to such training and the incentives that come with it. With the success of our new model, we will soon begin to export the talent that has been developed locally to work globally. American economics may not be what they once were, but neither our entertainment expertise and abilities, nor the products, goods and services that spring from them have ever been in greater demand. We look forward to a better day and a better way through developing this program.

For more information, please go online, visit and contact us at www.actinganyone.com. You may also reach us at our offices by calling (845) 294-7500 or by writing or stopping by at 222 Greenwich Avenue, Goshen, NY 10924.

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