John Robert Beardsley / Director

About Me

JOHN ROBERT BEARDSLEY, Founder and Owner of TouchÃ© International, has an extensive background in theatrical arts and offers his international experience for stage, film, opera, staged combat, theme park action/entertainment, musical theatre and stunt spectaculars, as well as corporate entertainment:"With exceptional expertise on all levels I can provide our clients with the product they desire at a reasonable price."THE COMPANY - TOUCHE' INTERNATIONAL Creative International Entertainment CompanyWe focus on creative and artistic entertainment, providing a full spectrum of unique ideas in areas ranging from creative writing to historical research & development.Whether it's a documentary video, an entertaining theatrical production, a stunt-filled, pyro-packed extravaganza, action-filled Swashbuckling or perhaps a state-of-the-art Wild West show, consider it done: entertainingly and professionally.Writing, directing, producing, choreographing, teaching are what we do best.TouchÃ© International has a proven record of delivering high quality, imaginative entertainment which connects our clients with their audiences.VISIT OUR HOME PAGE AT: http://www.ToucheInternational.biz more detailsALSO TO SEE SOME OF OUR STUNT SHOW SPECTACULARS VISIT: http://www.toucheinternational.biz/SHOWS.htm

My Interests

Anything Artistically Creative or Unusually Hip* Choreograph and Direct Action for Film, Opera, Theatre,* Create Stunt Show Spectaculars* Produce Casino/Illusionists Shows* Shoot documentaries with a theatrical twist* International workshops & works in progress Live and film* Combine Music, Magic with Action* Documentaries with a twist* International Workshops & Works in Progress

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Music:

Anything with imagination,heart,passion delivered with style...

Movies:

Artistic,Foreign,Sexy, Dangerous,thought provoking, Humorous,intelligent movies of all types... Dripping in Action!

Heroes:

My Creator,Jack Nicholson, Mel Gibson, Clint Eastwood, Johnny Depp and Roger Rabbit

My Blog

The Ultimate Experience Segovia. Spain in September

The Segovia Experience September 13th-September 23rd, 2008 Indulge yourself in a Spanish adventure! A once-in-a lifetime, intimate encounter& Resonate with the passion of the flamenco guitar, re...
Posted by John Robert Beardsley / Director on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:22:00 PST

Some Reviews

LinkedIn RecommendationsRick Harbour has endorsed your work as President at Touche..International.Dear Jr,RickDetails of the Recommendation:"Having contracted J.R. Beardsley for several shows and proj...
Posted by John Robert Beardsley / Director on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:42:00 PST

Bobby Walkers Sound Track for

Bobby Walker's new CD entitled" Bobby Walker" Hosts 5 songs for the sound track for "Hunting for Bogies" A Mockumentary ( push the button on my profile and hear the theme song..."Boo's Lament") about ...
Posted by John Robert Beardsley / Director on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:08:00 PST

Director Resume

www.toucheinternational.bizGreetings:Years of working in the professional entertainment industry in San Francisco, Los Angeles and many areas of the world have allowed me to become a leader as a produ...
Posted by John Robert Beardsley / Director on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:33:00 PST

Swashbuckler WWSI film festival Article

Be en garde for sword master's workshopfor more info&wsiff.comBy S. Derrickson Moore/Sun-News reporterArticle Launched: 03/07/2008 12:00:00 AM MSTLAS CRUCES Do you long to be a pirate or at least ...
Posted by John Robert Beardsley / Director on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:26:00 PST

"Elegant Agression""

Film or stage...My speciality is sex and violence...Making majic moments happen, Nothing to small or large if it is creative, interesting...Safe, sexy and dangerously delicious...Please keep me in you...
Posted by John Robert Beardsley / Director on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 04:11:00 PST

"Hunting for Bogies" in Australia for final edit..

Hunting for Bogiesby J.R. BeardsleyShot and pre-editing finished, Sound Track by Bobby Walker. Short be ready soon and cuts on My Space soon...A Western travel channel styled mockumentary featuring th...
Posted by John Robert Beardsley / Director on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:50:00 PST

Swashbuckling Film Festival Workshop/Two Short Duels Open White Sands International Film Festi

SWASHBUCKLING FOR THE SILVER SCREENWhite Sands International Film FestivalOne Day IntroductionThis is a one-day intensive workshop involving basic swordsmanship and fisticuffs, motivated by a simple s...
Posted by John Robert Beardsley / Director on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:37:00 PST

English Anguish

©1991All rights reservedEnglish Anguishby J. R.Full of life, Self assured, had been hurt, but now your curedNo secretes, only passion laced with love, Yet seems obscure.No hidden script, nor prejudice...
Posted by John Robert Beardsley / Director on Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:53:00 PST

Humbling note from a former student

Dear J.R. Maestro. I have often thought of writing you. I hope you are well. I am constantly moving in my work, adding things, refining. I am puttingmuch of what you taught me to the test, often and c...
Posted by John Robert Beardsley / Director on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:05:00 PST