Geoffery Simmons

Gearing up to take on the role of "Jim" at Taproot theater. Look for Huck and I at the Greenwood Seafair Parade as Grand Marshals! Come on out on July 23rd for that event... And come see "Big River" opening July 11th at Taproot Theatre!My band Soul Purpose is about to fire it up as well! Come enjoy rock and soul-Stay tuned-Our website is about to get online!!Ask me! This is my bio at Premiere Talent http://www.premiertalentnw.com/roster.html my GREAT agency~ http://www.reacttheatre.org/artist/geofferysimmons.html http://www.subjectc.com/blog/ http://talenthunter.com/Geoffery http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2975740/ http://www.subjectc.com/blog/?p=377For news on the upcoming Science-Fiction masterpiece go to www.projectlondonmovie.com or www.subjectc.com and stay up to date on the upcoming release of this great movie in post -production now!!!!!Geoffery Simmons has been performing as an actor from the age of 9 in grade school and high school plays. Along the way he learned to sing classically in Northwest Boychoir and gospel music with his Baptist Church choir in Seattle. He was selected for the Air Force choir but chose to join the navy after graduation instead. During his Navy off-time he performed in local talent contests and formed several bands and played professionally at festivals and events around the world. In order to support his growing passion for acting and performing he took on various jobs including teaching English at Berlitz, modeling, doing commercials and television shows and performing in the rock band Multiculture as lead singer/keyboardist and rhythm guitar player in some of Tokyo's club hotspots. Geoffery sang back -up for Mariah Carey at the Tokyo Dome for 3 sold-out concerts during her 1996 “Butterfly” tour. Geoffery Simmons was adopted as a baby by great parents Charles and G. Mary Simmons, who loved him and nurtured his soul, (Props to God)and although frequently hearing as an adult that he looked like Former NFL Wide receiver, College Hall of Fame and Emmy award-winning Sportscaster, Ahmad Rashad, especially during his east coast visits, he never took the idea seriously. He was genuinely surprised to learn he was in fact his biological son. Geoffery Simmons happily reunited with Ahmad Rashad in 2003 and has since learned that like his father he shares a drive to achieve high standards, while pursuing his acting career.Jodi Rothfield's On Camera Auditioning Workshop-ROCKS!!!!!!Geoffery Simmons Professional ExperienceFILM William Never Married- ‘Marcel’ – written and directed by Christian Palmer, Independent, 2007 • Marcel is the proprietor of a bar where a misunderstanding with a patron leads to an altercation, and eventually, a revealing of his true character. London Underground – ‘Benin Belabora’ – written and directed by Ian Hubert, Spiral Productions, 2007 • Sci-fi action film • Benin is the self-appointed leader of the London Underground, a team created to combat the Joint Command whose goal is to destroy the world and take control of it. ‘Bookie’- Leader of the Bookies – written and directed by Bao Tran, Persistence of Vision Films, 2006 • ‘Leader of the Bookies’, musical and dance performance, based on a real-life character from the 60s club scene, high energy leader of the club bandACTING/THEATER/DANCE Sideshow – ‘Jake the Cannibal King’ – directed by Keith Andrews, Capital Playhouse Theater, Olympia, WA 2008 • Nominated for 8 Tony awards • Singing, dancing in this lovely musical dramaThe Exonerated – ‘Robert Earl Hayes’ – directed by David Hsieh, The Repertory Actors Theatre, Seattle, WA 2007 • Accused of raping and murdering a white woman in the Deep South, Robert Earl Hayes spends 7-1/2 years on death row until he is exonerated by evidence initially hidden by the police. He tells his story along with 7 other exonerated citizens. The Spinning – ‘Groll’ – directed by Jake Groshong, Balagan Theatre, Seattle, WA 2007 • ‘Groll’ is the embodiment of pain, lust and reality. He is what we are and long to be. Ain’t Misbehavin’ – ‘Andre’ - ‘Andre’ is based on the original Broadway role performed by Andre DeShields. Singing lead and backup, dancing to swing dance, the waltz, and various other dance moves from the 1920s. • 2007 Capital Playhouse Theater, Olympia, WA - directed by Stephen Nachamie • 2006 Tacoma Little Theater, Tacoma, WA - directed by David Duvall 12th Night of Stardust – ‘Wade Mitchell’ – directed by Linda Whitney, Harlequin Theater, Olympia, WA 2007 • Wade Mitchell, dance captain of the Stardust Lounge, performing “Round Midnight” by Thelonious Monk and another classic made famous in the movie Casablanca, “As Time Goes By” Soul of a Whore – ‘Hostage Take (HT)’ – directed by Rob West, Theater Schmeater, Seattle, WA 2006 • Hostage Taker (HT) is an ex-convict whose murderous, psychotic past threatens to take over his mind Let the Good Times Roll – Ensemble – directed by Scot Whitney, Harlequin Theater, Olympia, WA 2006 • A tribute to Atlantic Records • Singing and dancing to number one hits such as “Mustang Sally”, “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay”, and “Soul Man” Jules Dot Com – ‘Tony Marco’ – directed and written by Ben Sherman, TPU/Centerhouse Theater, 2006 • ‘Tony’, the COO of a major corporation, is a modern day Mark Antony in this Julius Caesar adaptation Little Shop of Horrors - ‘Skip Snip’ – directed by Vincent Orduna, Renton Civic Theater, Renton, WA, 2005 • ‘Skip Snip’ is a talent agent for William Morris Talent Agency • Other characters – patient in dentist scene; husband in Audrey’s dream; Chinese man; unemployed man in opening scene; moving man in transitory scene big! The Musical - ‘Tom’ – directed by Ann Arends, Civic Light Opera, Seattle, WA, 2005 • ‘Tom’ is a corporate lawyer for a distinguished law firm • Other characters – parent; amusement park attendant; police detective; corporate businessman MUSIC/CHOREOGRAPHY Lead Singer – Pianist – Rhythm guitarist – Soul Purpose – Seattle, WA, 2004-present • Lead and backup singer for performances; directly involved in staging and choreography Lead Singer –Rhythm guitarist – Multi-Culture – Tokyo, Japan, 1997-2000 • Front man for band, including live performances on television and concert halls • Other duties included: point of contact for fans, media, and band members; involved in ticket sales and booking concerts; produced and wrote music and lyrics for two albums of original material Backup Singer – 1996 Mariah Carey Tour – Tokyo, Japan, 1996 • Back up singer during 3 sold out concert performances at Tokyo Dome in Japan TV/COMMERCIALS/MODELING Fox Sports Network – National Commercial, SAG/National 2007 Toyota – ‘That’s Why I Drive My Toyota’, SAG/National 2007 Comcast Productions – ‘Drink Responsibly’ campaign 2007 ABC Television – ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ – porter I.S.O.P. Talent Agency, Tokyo Japan, 1996-98 – modeled in television and print advertising campaigns: Compaq computers, Chevrolet, KDD Inc., Swatch Inc., Tommy Hilfiger, Caterpillar Tractor Inc. Tokyo, JapanNews~ I have just been cast as "MacHeath" in Capital Playhouse Theatre's production of "Threepenny Opera" Oh yeah!