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ARTIST NAME:
Ottavio Gesmundo
MEMBER SINCE: 08/07/2009
LAST LOGIN: 07/08/2010 10:22:55
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ARTIST CATEGORY:
Thrill, Dance, Weapons
WEAPONS:
Swords, Archery, Martial Arts, Cross Bow, Whips

Electrify your event with excitement and experience this unique performance of dancing, martial arts and precision crossbow marksmanship. Your guests will be amazed as MR. & MRS. G. demonstrate the ultimate in trust and focus as they shoot playing cards out of hand, cigarettes out of mouth and hearts just inches above each other’s head! Never static and always on target, they continuously create new material and can custom make an exciting production for any occasion. Bookings available for-

· Special Events
· Corporate Shows
· Variety/Burlesque Cabaret
· Grand Scale Productions
· Television/Film/Video

MR. & MRS. G. also have the ability to project any graphic or logo as a target, which is reactive when shot. Ask how!

Performances can run anywhere from 2 to 15 minutes, either as a self contained act or integrated with a cast of dancers, singers, musicians and other performers. MR. & MRS. G. often collaborate with producers, directors & choreographers to create a costume performance or choose from an array of pre exhisting themes, music and dance styles.

We have 1 road case that transports our props and it is 62 inches long, 25 inches deep, 43 inches tall with an estimated total weight of 350 lbs /159 Kilos.

Our standard props include 2 crossbows, 2 heart shaped target stands, 2 over head stands and 2 crossbow stands.

Depending on the performance our props may also include, 2 broadswords, 2 Samurai swords, 1 knife, 1 whip and small targets to shoot at.

Two, but we can integrate dancers into our routine to make a production out of it.

We also require a private dressing room that we can lock so that no one will tamper with our weapons, and that we can prepare ourselves for the performance.

We require test firing our crossbows with show lighting before performing in a new venue. When performing on a proscenium stage the wings need to be cleared of unnecessary personal during the performance.

Minimum performance space 16 feet/4.9 meters wide by 10 feet/3 meters deep. We perform best in 35 feet/10.6 meters wide by 15 feet /4.5 meters deep


We perform best in 35 feet/10.6 meters wide by 15/4.5 feet deep

We are able to perform our act in the round, center stage for conventions or on basketball courts for halftime shows. The event would just need to be planned out well enough in advance to accommodate props moving on & off the performance area.

We can do our act outdoors if required, but we cannot perform in winds that exceed 15 miles per hour. The stage must also be level, and not directly on dirt.

There needs to be adequate light for us to see our targets. We can work with spotlights as long as they do not blind us when shooting, and not focused directly into our eyes.







Ottavio Gesmundo & Naomi Brenkman-Gesmundo a.k.a (MR. & MRS. G.) are seasoned professionals with vast experience in the entertainment industry. They provide a host of services such as performance, creative (dance & stunt choreography) and production support.

Ottavio Gesmundo (MR. G.) was born and raised in the world of entertainment and hails from over six generations of circus royalty. His mother La Tosca was crowned "Queen of The Circus" and his family has held eight world records (5 of which were recorded in The Guinness Book of World Records). Ottavio has written, directed, and choreographed numerous productions that were presented at Radio City Music Hall in NYC, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Rio, Luxor, Sands, Bally’s, Tropicana, Stardust and Plaza Hotels in Las Vegas, as well as for television and industrials.

As an actor, dancer, singer or stuntman Ottavio has worked with such names as Aerosmith, The Spice Girls, Penn & Teller, Eric Idle, Michael Crawford, Tommy Tune, and David Cassidy. Ottavio was an original cast member and fight captain for the musical Saturday Night Fever on Broadway as well as for the first international company of Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida in Amsterdam.

From 2002 – 2003 Ottavio was the critically acclaimed Stunt Director, Choreographer, and performed the role of the Green Goblin, for the national tour of Spider-Man Live!, which enjoyed sold out performances at Radio City Music Hall. Ottavio also choreographed the aerial & weapons segments for the Goodspeed production and national tour of the musical Pippin.

Naomi Brenkman-Gesmundo (MRS. G.) was born in Utrecht Holland, where she began her Shorinjikempo martial arts training at the age of 4. By age 6 she focused on dance, and attended the Royal Academy of Ballet in Amsterdam and then graduated from the Academy of Dance in Rotterdam with a Teachers Degree in Classical Ballet & Folkloristic Dance with additional specialties in Contemporary, Jazz, Flamenco, Character Dance & Choreography.

Naomi has enjoyed an extensive performing career throughout Europe, Canada and the United States. She was resident Choreographer, Dance Captain & Swing for the musical Miss Saigon, as well as Dance Captain & Swing for the First International Company of Elton John & Tim Rice’s Aida in Holland. She was an original member of the hit group Alice DeeJay, and was the Associate Fight Director, and Swing for The National Touring production of Spider-Man Live!

Ottavio & Naomi are the founders of Dragon Vinyasa, which is a flowing integration of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with Tai Chi & Kempo Martial Arts. They are both certified Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga instructors and registered Teachers (RYT) through Yoga Alliance. In addition to teaching Dragon Vinyasa, they also guide students through Full Primary, Beginning Ashtanga, Power Vinyasa I, Power Vinyasa II and Mixed Level Yoga classes (with poses up to 2nd, 3rd & 4th series).

Open

-Broadway Bares Las Vegas Planet Hollywood
-The Viper Vixens O’Sheas Casino Las Vegas
-The Box Club New York City
-Most Interesting Show Dos Equis US tour
-The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
-Britney Spears Circus Tour (Crossbow Opening Video)
-New Years Eve 2009 Gala MGM Grand Garden, Vegas
-Rite Aid 2008 Industrial Baltimore Convention Center
-Hyundi 2008 Industrial MGM Grand Las Vegas
-Jubilee! Bally's Resort, Las Vegas
-Midnight at Mandalay NYE 2007 Mandalay Bay, Vegas
-Pippin Stunt Coordinator Goodspeed/National Tour
-Spider-Man Live! Stunt Director/Choreographer Radio City NY/NationalTour

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