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  • Brandon WilliamsCraig

  • 40 / Male
  • Berkeley, California, US
  • Last Login: 6/19/2009

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Interests

  • General

    Organizing/Building Community in such a way that everyone has an equal chance to get what they need, be fully seen and heard, and add to the quality of the lives in their sphere of influence. See abcglobal.net and guardiansofpeace.org

  • Music

    Cabaret Jazz (small combo & w vocalist), most narrative/evocative "instrumental/classical" (different from ambient), ethnic/liturgical. Check out

  • Movies

    1st String: Brazil, Princess Bride, Wit, Cocteau's Orphic Trilogy, original Pink Panthers, Krzysztof Kieslowski (Trois couleurs and Dekalog, 2nd String: Pulp Fiction, Wag the Dog, Angels in America, Matrix, Big Fish

  • Television

    Already complete seasons, now off the air, vetted by friends, watched on DVD without freakin' commercials. Firefly, West Wing, STNG, Buffy, Six Feet Under...

  • Books

    Authors: C.G. Jung, Terry Pratchett, Sigmund Freud, Neil Gaiman, James Hillman, Wolfgang Giegerich, Greg Mogenson, David L. Miller, ... anything more than 100 years old that has found its way into the cultural lexicon as a reference.

  • Heroes

    Passed: MLK Jr., Sigmund Freud, C.G. Jung..........................Living: David L. Miller, Wolfgang Giegerich, Odette Lockwood-Stewart, Leon Regelson, Iris McGinnis, James Hillman, Jenny Matteucci, Robert Rein,

Details

  • Status: Married
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: Dallas, TX
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Body type: 5' 11" / Average
  • Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
  • Religion: Other
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Children: Proud parent
  • Smoke / Drink: No / Yes
  • Education: Grad / professional school
  • Occupation: Exec Dir Aiki Extensions

Schools

  • Pacifica Graduate Institute

    • Carpinteria,California
    • Graduated: N/A
    • Degree: Ph D.
    • Major: Psychology Mythology
    • Minor: post-modern phenomenology
    2001 to 2009

  • University Of Dallas

    • Irving,Texas
    • Graduated: 1991
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Bachelor's Degree
    • Major: Liberal Arts - Theater
    • Minor: Literature History Philosophy Theology
    • Clubs: Vocal Music, Journalism, Student Life Staff, Rome R.A.
    1987 to 1991

  • Jesuit College Prep School

    • Dallas,Texas
    • Graduated: 1987
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: High School Diploma
    • Clubs: Debate, Diplomacy, D&D, Journalism, Jazz Band
    1983 to 1987

Companies

  • Repertory Theater of America

    • Rockport, TX US
    • Actor, Unit Coordinator, Driver, Set Tech
    1991-1992

  • Association Building Community

    • San Francisco Bay Area, CA US
    • Co-Founder, President
    1997 - present

  • Aikido of Berkeley

    • Richmond, CA US
    • Dojo Sempai, Asst. Instructor
    Jan 1998 - present

  • St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church

    • Oakland, CA US
    • Cantor, Choir Director
    Easter 1996 - Advent 2004

  • Epworth United Methodist Church

    • Berkeley, CA US
    • community member, guest teacher: aikido & theater
    various

  • Dallas Theater Center

    • Dallas, TX US
    • Teacher, Actor, Set Tech, Lighting Tech, Box Offic
    1980-1987

  • Aiki Extensions

    • Berkeley, CA US
    • Executive Director
    March 2008 - present

Latest Blog Entries

Blurbs

About me:

I'm Executive Director of Aiki Extensions and co-founder or Association Building Community and Guardians of Peace. Key words for me would have to include... Performance, Presentation, & Facilitation. BA-MA-PhD = Theater-Mythology-Psychology. Asst. Instructor at Aikido of Berkeley. Jazz vocalist. Liturgical Musician, cantor & choir director, Tenor soloist.

Who I'd like to meet:

People who relate well on purpose.

Comments

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  • JohnJohn Davis

    Sep 8 2009 1:06 AM

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  • Casey Neill & the Norwa…

    Apr 15 2009 5:17 AM

    We are coming to play the Bay! Come on out if you can.
    cheers, Casey

    Saturday April 18- BERKELEY, CA @ the Starry Plough Pub 9pm $7
    3101 Shattuck Ave www.starryploughpub.com
    with Bonfire Madigan!!!! also the Golden Bolts of Tone
  • MoogyMoogy El guapo

    Jan 2 2009 4:33 AM

    Thanks man! Give the peace paw to Francisco.
  • MoogyMoogy El guapo

    Jan 1 2009 6:45 AM

    Hello Brandon. You have nice facial hair. I like it very much.
  • JohnJohn Davis

    Nov 29 2008 3:19 AM

    Thanks for the add. I'll be glad to help start an Aiki Extensions group here. It would be fun.
  • Julia Harrell

    Aug 11 2008 11:28 PM

    Well of course, you already are my friend,
    and remember..if it looks like a duck and sounds like a duck....
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    Feb 26 2008 1:35 PM

    Are you like me? Take my "Just for fun!" Quiz to find out!
  • EL RAAbdul Salaam El Razzac

    Feb 24 2008 7:58 PM

    Good hearing from you. Give the family my love.
  • Thomas R. Vozzella

    Feb 19 2008 2:04 PM

    Music is a gift from God, sharing it is the greatest gift you can give yourself...Thank you!
  • Actors, Singers, Dancers

    Dec 23 2007 1:18 AM

    Please spread the word; YOU and YOUR FRIENDS are Invited… to audition for MISS SAIGON - one of Broadway’s longest running musicals from the creators of Les Miserables for this North Bay production of the show.
    Do you live in Northern California? Can you sing?? Maybe Dance??? Then, get out and audition for this wonderful show!!!

    When: Auditions held on Friday, January 11th 6pm – 9pm, Saturday, January 12th 12pm – 3pm and Callbacks Sunday, January 13th 12pm – 3pm. No appointment necessary. Performances in June and July 2008.


    Where: Raven Theater, 115 North Street, Healdsburg, CA.
    (Healdsburg is just 10 miles north of Santa Rosa off of Hwy 101)

    We Need: Strong Actors, Singers, and Dancers - M/F roles. ALL ROLES OPEN. Actors are asked to prepare 16 bars from a pop/rock musical - either big ballad or up tempo. Dance will be taught and performed. Actors who are unable to attend the audition are asked to email contact information for alternative scheduling if possible. Please arrive early for either date. Thanks.
  • FroydmanSean Froyd

    Dec 7 2007 6:19 AM

    Thanks for the b-day wishes!
  • Luán Parle

    Jun 18 2007 8:39 PM

    Thanks for the add request & Hello from Ireland...

    Cool to have you as a friend!

    Luan xoxo

    Winner "BEST IRISH FEMALE ARTIST 2007"


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    Dec 25 2006 7:42 PM


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    Dec 25 2006 7:37 AM


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  • The Lewd Tunes

    Dec 24 2006 5:57 AM

    Thanks for the ad,have a cool yule!
  • Alberto

    Sep 15 2006 7:56 PM

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    ..When in Rome...
  • Sean

    Feb 17 2006 7:25 PM

    Aha! You went to Jesuit! Nice to see you. Good luck with the peace and everything. I've been working on a story about spreading peace throughout the world with football. Look for it on my blog. Be the ball.