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encounter that Franchesco would show his ability to comfort people with his smile. I never have seen anyone that could make a black cloud go away as fast as he could, as he can always make you feel good. The fans that come up to him see an artist that is down to earth and makes their day a special one. Several years ago while at San Diego Comic-


Con, it seemed that destiny would have Franchesco and I running into each other while getting dinners. We had a great time talking and laughing during these times. One of those evenings he invited me to a party that his publisher was having. We walked to the venue and were checked against the “list”. We were walking in and heard music that sounded like Cheap Trick, as we got closer I realized that it was Cheap Trick. There were only 85 people at the party so this made it special. This told me that Franchesco ran in a big crowd and he wanted to share this experience. We ate at the buffet, only to run into the band’s manager. The stories we heard made us laugh and shake our heads. This night was only the first of many times that we would enjoy at the many conventions. Time has given myself the opportunity to


know more about Franchesco. As an artist myself, we have been able to talk about art and how life is as an artist. Through the conversations, we have created a bond of friendship that I hope will last a lifetime and I hope that you will get the chance to meet him.


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character in DREAM TEAM that spoke only in phrases from TV shows, or the portrayal of favorite character Dr. Axelrod in ST. ELSEWHERE ? What do these great performances, and many more have in common? The amazing acting talent of Stephen Furst! Don’t miss a special


Photo Credit from National Lampoon


screening of “Animal House” at the Madcap Theatre (University & Mill, Tempe AZ) on Friday, April 6th for your viewing pleasure, including an appearance by Flounder (Stephen Furst) himself to conduct a Question and Answer session! For a paltry sum, you too may enjoy this event! There


are presently plans for two screenings, the first one


at 9:00 PM, the second at Midnight, with the Q & A session between. This special screening is being done in conjunction


with Stephen’s appearance as a Special Media Guest at the LepreCon Sci-Fi/Fantasy Convention on Easter weekend (April 6-8) at the Mission Palms Hotel (60 East 5th St., Tempe AZ). To participate in the whole


convention, or just the special screening (separate ticket required) visit the LepreCon website at www.leprecon.org/ lep38 ! TO-GA, TO-GA! There


will be an Animal House style Toga Party with Stephen Furst, featuring great music and free drinks! Don’t let this slip by! (Toga desired, but not required). Stephen will be selling


autographed photos in the convention Dealer’s room, There will be autographed items as prizes in the gaming room, as well as more autographed items


for sale in the Charity Auction, benefiting the Renal Support Network, Stephen’s


personal


charitable choice. If you would like to


have one-on-one with Stephen, there will be a Guest Dinner (pay for your own food) at Monti’s La Casa Vieja, right across the street from the hotel, or a Meet-the- Pros reception (free with convention membership), both on Friday evening. Stephen will be discussing his entire acting and


Photo Credit from Babylonian Productions label in association with Straczynski’s Synthetic Worlds Ltd. and Warner Bros. Domestic Television


filmmaking career in depth at the convention. Among many other things, for his numerous Babylon 5 fans, he will be appearing at a presentation where his comments and insights will be heard about favorite show segments. Stephen will captain a team in Sci-Fi Jeopardy on


Saturday afternoon; you can play on his team, or on another team against him. Will there be Stephen Furst questions you may ask? Of course, but there will be other question categories to balance things out, too. For his Dream Team fans, Stephen will present his comments and discussion.


Many of you know that


Stephen’s recent work includes directing and production of independent and low-budget movies. He will discuss and preview his work, and lend his insights to interested indie filmmakers. Remember, to participate


in the entire convention, or just the special screening (separate ticket required) visit the LepreCon website at www.leprecon.org/lep38 often to keep up with the updates every week.


Honey West Artwork Credited to Franchesco! with his permission.


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