South Philadelphia's Stephen Rinaldi - Aspiring Person of the Week

 

 

Stephen Rinaldi was born and raised in Philadelphia. He has been in the casino business for 6 years and currently works as a table games supervisor in his home town. When he is not at the casino working, Steve devotes most of his time to performing.  Steve attends open mics around the city to boost his confidence and stage presence. He would love to emulate the style of Robert Deniro

by committing strongly to character and

dedicating himself totally to a role. For example,

if Deniro is playing a cop for 3 months,

he does nothing but act like a policeman.

Steve is hoping that this type of commitment will lead to success.

You have him for seven questions right now.

 

1). What was the first role you ever played?  Rinaldi - "When I was 5 or
6, I played the 3 Stooges or Charlie Chaplin in front of my family and
friends. My grade school teacher would have me bring in food that my
father fixed and in return, would give me five minutes to perform in
front of the class."

2).Who is your favorite musical artist?  Rinaldi - "Frank Sinatra". When
you hear something from out of the womb, it hard to get it out of your
system."

3). What do you use for motivation? Rinaldi - My friend Patrick Bendeno,
who is deceased, taught me not to take time for granted. He died at a
very young age but encouraged me while we were together to pursue my
dreams. I was not acting at all between the ages of 14 - 21. After being
persuaded to get back into performing, I haven't stop since."

4). What is your favorite restaurant?  Rinaldi - "The Old Homestead
Steakhouse in Atlantic City at the Borgata Casino Hotel."

5). If you could play a romantic scene,who would play your co -star?
Rinaldi - "Halle Berry or Megan Fox. I can't choose."







6).What quote do you use for motivation? 

Rinaldi - "You'll never run around the bases unless you
swing at the bat" - Jerry Lewis.
This tells me to put everything into what I'm doing."


7). Share one of your New Years Resolutions with the readers?
Rinaldi - "I am working on getting into better shape and committing
myself spiritually by going to church."

A video of Steve at work and performing with the Mummers is below.
http://phl17.com/2012/12/31/mummer-stephen-rinaldi/

You can contact Steve for bookings and auditions at the e mail address
below.

                               Rinaldistephen@gmail.com

 

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