Award-winning Long Island filmmaker Debra Markowitz, founder of the Long Island International Film Expo, will present a table read and fundraiser for the new web series, “Couple of Guys,” at the Bellmore Movies on Monday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m.
“Couple of Guys” is a love story starring Sal Rendino (“The Get Down,” Showtime’s “Billions”) and Lukas Hassel (“The Blacklist,” “Blue Bloods”), with Ciarán Sheehan (Broadway’s “Phantom of the Opera”), Joslyn DeFreece (“Carla(a)” and “The Week in Trans”), Glen Cove’s Noelle Yatuaro (“Wild Cats”) and Deborah Twiss (“Kick-Ass”) in the supporting cast.
The story centers on two characters, Richard Durant and John Graham.
Durant is a divorced attorney and father who came out late in life and is ready to start living.
Graham is a musician with his wild and crazy days behind him, and he’s ready to settle down.
In this day and age, when the next best thing is a swipe away, it just might take a “couple of guys” to show what’s worth fighting for.
“In this trying time that we live in, the world definitely needs a diverse comedy, and ‘Couple of Guys’ is that comedy,” says Markowitz on the series’ development. “What I’m most excited about is not only the story, but the incredible actors who will be participating in the reading.”
Markowitz’s company, Intention Films and Media, is hosting the public table read of the pilot that will also include Emmy award-winning actress from “One Life to Live,” Ilene Kristen, and Merrick’s Dina Lohan of “Living Lohan.”
After the reading, there will be live performances from Sheehan, Lydia Sabosto, and JayCee Driesen.
Tickets are $15 per person, with a $2 service charge if bought online.
Depending upon availability, tickets my also be sold at the door.
There will be a raffle at the event to win a walk-on in the show.
Bellmore Movies is located at 222 Pettit Ave. in Bellmore.
For more information, go to www.intentionfilmsandmedia.com/appearances.html.
