Lenny Hall has had extensive training in both theater and improvisation and has been involved with the theater and improvisation for over ten years. Studying at Southwick Studio for Theater Arts and Expression with Andrea Southwick, Curt Miller, Craig Foley and other notable teachers from the Boston and Greater New England Area. He has done everything from scene study and improvisation to storytelling and acting technique workshops and has appeared in several summer productions. The following are the most memorable:

Improv Study/Teachers

• Collinge/Pickman 1995
• Mass College of Art 1996
• Keith Johnstone Work Shop 1996
• Marjorie Burren 1996-1998
• Jeannie Lindheim (Clown Workshop) 1997
• Curt Miller (Southwick Studio) 1999
• Sarah Hickler (Action Theater) 1999-present
• Ruth Zaporah (Action Theater) 1998-present

Stage Performances

• Rhimers of Eldridge as Josh Johnson
• Traveling Show as George
• Cementville as Eddie
• Richard the Third as Lord Rivers
• Mad Woman of Chaillot as The Sewerman
• The Dining Room as Charlie and Ben
• The Tempest as Caliban
• The Marriage Proposal as Lomov

Lenny Hall: Music Art Film Bio

Music

1975-1977

Began writing lyrics and home recordings using bass, guitar, keyboard and vocals.

1977-1980

Moved to Lowell Mass. Continued developing his unique musical style and skills. Jammed and recorded with local musicians. Focused on Guitar, Keyboards and vocals

1981-1983

Started renting practice space at The Rialto. Began performing at local club in Lowell, The Front Page as Lance Gargoyle as a one man band. Performed on bills with Alternative Bands. Began four track recordings.

1984-1987

Began performing at other local clubs including the Downtown. Continued home recordings, jams and refining his musical persona Lance Gargoyle 1991-1998 Began composing with Korg Keyboard Work stations 01Wfd, i-3, and i-30. Started recording massive music library. Started performing at Don Juan's

1999-2003

Continued recording. Joined MP3. com with band sites Lance Gargoyle, The Other Orchestra, The Flugnoids, Captain Weirdo, Invisible Theater. and Henry Riddle. Over 1400 songs uploaded. Over 165, 000 plays or downloads. Covering all musical styles including Jazz, Classical, Rock, Country, New Age, Alternative, Experimental.

Produced Frank Zappa Tribute CD with Other MP3. com artists.

Current CDs produced: June Smith, Serenity, The Children of Invention, Music Only A Mother Could Love, The Other Orchestra, Optimistic Opportunities. Released CDs of MP3s:Handsome Hornpout Records vol 1, 2, 3. Van Gogh Records vol 1, 2, 3. Laughing Dervish Records vol 1-7. Cheapness Records vol 1 and 2. (Altogether 20 CDS with some 2000 titles.)

Showcasing Music, Art, Stories and other media.

Art

1995- 2004

Began creating sculptures from ocean vegetation, lobster traps, and seaweed. 1999-2005 Began developing digital art with Fireworks. Currently using ZBrush. Developed Liquid Mandalas-Digital Painting for storyboards and music His Digital Library has over 2000 unique and original Images.

Film/Video

1984-1987

Video recorded local blues bands in Lowell, Boston and Eastern Mass and performance company in Boston, Massachusetts.

1991-1993

Video recorded Jazz bands around Boston and New England.

1998-2003

Video Recorded Action Theater work shop, several Stage productions, Documentary Footage of performance company and local and out of state Jazz and Rock bands. Camera person for local cable T.V.

2003-present

Released DVD series Liquid Visions, a visual/musical showcase of music by The Other Orchestra, The Flugnoids, and Lance Gargoyle. Developed Liquid Images series for Film and Music Visual project. Started Golden Eagle Films to release current and past video project on DVD.

Literary Pursuits

Lenny has written many short stories about Lowell, Ma and many e-mail exchanges.
A sampling can be found at http://www.laughingdervish.com/stories.shtml.