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Film: ‘The Journeyman’ – Joseph conceptualizes and directs a world with new possibilities

In a new film by Joseph Gilbert, a lone and altruistic Journeyman sets off on an intentional journey to use his artistic craftsmanship and whimsical approach to create impactful change and save the parched and lifeless environment he see collapsing…

Series: Joseph collaborates with fellow director/actor to create the 12-part series ‘Twelve’

In a new series created by James Thomas Gilbert, Joseph has joined forces with long-time collaborator and fellow actor to develop an anthology series of film shorts. James Thomas Gilbert and Joseph Gilbert share co-directing / development on the series.…

In Development: ‘Poet at the Waters Edge’ an Anthology of Films + Immersive Installation

Comprised of an anthology of stories, the project is a collection of ten interrelated, short narrative films that explore what it means to be human. Using universal themes of love and loss, self-love in the face of adversity, and hope in…

Theatre: ‘The Serpent’ – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED… express[es] emotions, ideas and more in unconventional ways…

‘The Serpent’ is an exploration of the origins and making of the myths and communal rituals humans have always used in their attempts to make sense of events, struggles, and catastrophes from ancient to contemporary times. Award-winning director Ron Sossi and…

Theatre: Joseph Joins Director Ron Sossi for Revival of Obie Award-Winning ‘The Serpent’

Go ahead – take the apple. Founding artistic director Ron Sossi directs a revival of The Serpent by Jean-Claude van Itallie – winner of the 1969 Obie award and arguably the most successful ensemble work ever created – as part of the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble‘s…

Feature Film: ‘I Am Fear’ Celebrates its Los Angeles Premiere

‘I Am Fear’ will receive its initial premiere in Los Angeles on February 20th at the Laemmle Theatre in Santa Monica. Joseph joined writer-director Kevin Shulman for the feature, ‘I Am Fear.’ The film marks the fifth collaboration between Joseph and…

Theatre: Joseph Joins the Cast of ‘The Serpent’ For its LA stage Revival

Joseph joins the cast of The Serpent, directed by Ron Sossi, for the Odyssey Theatre’s continued retrospective from their rich history and first 50 years of ground-breaking, and experimental performances. Joseph is excited to return to Odyssey Theatre having last…

Art at the Rendon // Stories: An Immersive Experience

“Art at the Rendon // Stories” is an immersive, operatic experience that turns the hotel itself into a stage and screen as it explores a fictionalized version of the building’s past. On the exterior, projection-mapped short films will allow visitors…

Theatre: ‘One for the Road’ by Harold Pinter

One for the Road, considered Harold Pinter’s “statement about the human rights abuses of totalitarian governments”, was inspired, according to Antonia Fraser, by reading on May 19, 1983, Jacobo Timerman’s Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number, a book about torture on Argentina’s military dictatorship; later, on January…

Feature Film: ‘I Am Fear’

Joseph joins writer-director Kevin Shulman on the upcoming feature, ‘I Am Fear.’ The film marks the fifth collaboration between Joseph and Kevin. The film about a celebrity reporter, and her American colleague, played by Joseph, are held captive by terrorists who are…

Feature Film: ‘Behind the Walls’ Celebrates its Theatrical Release

Years it has waited, now someone’s moved in. Through the eyes of the evil within we witness a broken family desperately seeking a new beginning, in a new home, but this house lives, watches and wants them to stay –…

Theatre: ‘The Hairy Ape’ – Ovation Recommended! Directed by Steven Berkoff

The LA Stage Alliance has bestowed a coveted Ovation Recommended! on the production of “The Hairy Ape” produced at The Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles. Joseph is a part of this well-reviewed and recommended ensemble cast. Read the Full Reviews:…

Theatre Reviews: LA Times…and Dozens of Others Crown ‘The Hairy Ape’ as Must-See Theatre

“The Hairy Ape” is an artistic endeavor of extreme physical and stylistic prowess… a rare gem of highly accomplished theatre… crafted by renown british actor-writer-director Steven Berkoff, in an ambitious revival of the rarely produced Eugene O’Neill expressionist play. “Lays an audience…

Theatre: ‘The Hairy Ape’ – A Fun Interview About the Upcoming Odyssey Theatre Production

Recently Joseph sat down to give a little insight into ‘The Hairy Ape’ at the Odyssey Theatre. Tell me a little bit about your character: I’m part of the hard working, hard-playing, hard-fighting, working-class stokers who shovel coal into the…

Theatre: Creating Explosive Lyricism in ‘The Hairy Ape’ – Directed by Steven Berkoff

The Hairy Ape — With unflinching theatrical force and explosive lyricism — and renowned British director Steven Berkoff at the helm — Eugene O’Neill’s “comedy of ancient and modern life” explores the tragedy of a forgotten voice and the perennial human…

TV Series: ‘Comeback Kids’ Winning Festival Accolades

Serving as producer, Joseph celebrates with creator/writer Ryan Paul James, and the entire cast and crew for receiving accolades for their comedy pilot ‘The Comeback Kids.’ About ‘The Comeback Kids’ Richie Eisenberg (Richard Horvitz) and Gary Fischer (Dean Cameron) were huge child…

Film: Humanity’s Fate Tested in Adventure ‘Last to Repeat’

“Of the final souls to die in the year, one is tasked with a heavy burden.” Joseph leads the cast in the thought-provoking fantasy adventure, in which the fate of humanity rests at the success of his journey. Director: Ruman Kazi Writer: Khurram…

Feature Film: ‘Behind the Walls’

Joseph joins the cast of the dramatic feature film, ‘Behind the Walls.’ Years it has waited, now someone’s moved in. Through the eyes of the evil within we witness a broken family desperately seeking a new beginning, in a new…

Theatre: Reviving the Golden Age of Hollywood

A comedy set in 1940’s Golden Age of Hollywood. The biggest stars of the day have come together to perform the suspenseful, nationally syndicated radio show “Night Stories.” Egos crash and love triangles erupt as the stars work together. Meanwhile…

Filming: ‘Do As They Do’

Joseph joins the cast as Shepard Calhoun whose life is admired by their peering neighbors. About Do As They Do: In a last ditch effort to save their marriage, a couple break into their neighbor’s home and install hidden cameras…

Giving Back: Communities in Schools

In support of Communities In Schools Los Angeles, Joseph joined creative forces with the CISLA executive director, Deborah Marcus, and photographer and director, Mark Leibowitz to create a powerful film to help champion their messaging, fund-raising efforts and programming. “The project was already…