Orlando Scene TV

Orlando Scene is still in development right now, but here is some information about the creators of our show:

Michelle Wargo is an actress, voice over talent and an experienced television host. You can see her several times a week on Vision TV as the host of Cinema Cafe, as well as hear her report the news on AM radio here in Orlando. She even has her own theme song, “Anchorwoman, the Legend of Michelle Wargo”. you can find all this information and more on Michelle’s home page.

Mark Baratelli trained in comedy improv in New York City, Atlanta and Orlando at the Upright Citizens Brigade, Dad’s Garage Theatre and SAK Comedy Lab. He created and hosted shows including Disney Cruise Line’s Crew News Channel, the Orlando Fringe Festival’s Video Podcast and Orlando’s only arts-based podcast Orlando Arts Podcast. He also creates original comedy content under the imakepodcasts.com brand. Working alongside hand-picked comedy talent, he’s created many shows including the Lady Raptastic Show, How Do You Feel? and Vivian Beaumont and Vivian Beaumont Present a Conversation With Vivian Beaumont and Vivian Beaumont. Mark works in online marketing as a creative in viral and new media.

Becky Lane began her training in ballet, jazz acrobatics, and modern dance at Sally Blackwood’s studio and she was exposed to community theatre at an early age. At Pasco High School, Becky placed in several creative writing, speech and storytelling contests; she also started and was the three year president of Pasco High School’s first Thespian troupe. Becky attended the University of Central Florida where she participated in many student directed scenes. She interned at the Orlando Repertory Theatre as Kanga in Winnie-the-Pooh. Rebekah completed the fall semester as Fuchsia in the eXtreme Health Challenge with Michelee Puppets, and worked as a puppeteer for Pinocchio’s Marionette Theatre’s production of Rumplestiltskin.

John Rife is a videoblogger, singer/songwriter and adventurer – he is currently on a 3-month road trip to discover America with his wife Kamrin. In addition to Finding America, John also maintains a personal videoblog at FindingJohn.com, where John has been posting videos for almost a year. John is the most experienced self-published producer in our group.

Ryan Price is the executive producer. Ryan has done everything from booking taping sessions, to camera work and editing for OSTV. Ryan is also the organizer of the Florida Creatives movement, which hosts a once-monthly Happy Hour in downtown Orlando. Florida Creatives is looking to expand to other cities with the support of individuals around the state.

Liberatr.net is the parent network for OSTV. Liberatr provides media coverage for creative individuals, and a platform for passionate people to speak and build a community. Another Liberatr project viewers of this channel may be interested in is Blogging Fringe, which highlights festivals centered around performance and experimentation. Be sure to subscribe to catch coverage of the 2007 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival in May.

Roundtable Productions provides technical and production assistance to OSTV through the supply of cameras, lights and audio equipment. We are planning to have Roundtable produce several independent pieces for Orlando Scene TV as well.

Cervo Systems is a media and technology services company. Cervo can create a social networking site or a podcast, host custom web applications or even help you to create a simple web page. Cervo provides hosting and administrative support for Orlando Scene TV.