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Dambra Sabato’s work in the arts as a writer, director, producer, performer, teacher, musician, filmmaker and consultant reflects decades of experience and achievement. Born in Philadelphia, he appeared in many of the eastern seaboard’s most notable entertainment venues. Nine years ‘on the road’ broadened his skills and, following a successful tour with the Santa Fe improvisational troupe, ‘Rimshot’, returned as a featured Atlantic City entertainer from 1981 to 1994. Since then, his creative dexterity has included stand-up comedy, radio, film and television collaborations, another improvisational outing (with the ensemble ‘Twist-Id’), the CD release of ‘Calm Before the Storm’ (original music and lyrics), storytelling, motivational speaking, cultural and educational programming and production consulting.
As a partner in Left Field, unLtd., he wrote and directed shows and special events for Atlantic City casino properties. The company’s singular, theatrical style broke new ground and established their reputation for unique and innovative productions. Left Field’s critical and box office success, ‘SHABOOM’, is the only Atlantic City casino show ever to be presented by three entirely different properties four separate times. In 2003, Dambra wrote and directed the final holiday production for the Sands Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City.
With an instinct for conceptual design and a talent for troubleshooting (stepping in, sorting out, sharpening, shaping, spicing, stylizing...saving), his consulting practice remains active and eclectic. Contracts for artwork, text work, voice work, media copy, jingles, speeches, publicity, promotional and public relations pieces are completed amidst the ongoing creation and development of his own projects, programs and treatments.
Dambra taught theater arts for the Southern New Jersey Consortium for Gifted and Talented Children for ten years and professional child, teen and adult acting classes for over thirty years. He has participated in Arts in the Schools programs and State Teen Arts Festivals. Public and professional recognition for his work with young actors provided funding to write and produce shows addressing drug prevention and teen suicide. As an ‘artist in residence’, he aids in the creation and development of the Core Curriculum Content for Visual and Performing Arts. Dambra’s curriculum is presently being taught in several states. He teaches an active roster of private acting students and has conducted Master Classes in New York City.
He partnered in shorefirenewjersey.com, an entertaining travel and tourism website showcasing over 70 film features, written and directed by Dambra.
A Saturday’s Child, his arts and entertainment company, develops and produces original artistic and commercial properties for stage, film, television and special events. Offering an impressive catalogue, the company presents clever and innovative productions in a surprising variety of venues.
His latest written works, ‘The Misguided Muse, thoughts in translation’ (a collection of essays) and ‘The Fablemaster’s Tales’ (a children’s offering) are seeking publication. 'Backstories', his series of one-act plays, will get another outing in late 2017, while two other plays and a variety show are being readied for production in 2018.
Dambra's life continues to be kept busy...working in the arts.
As a partner in Left Field, unLtd., he wrote and directed shows and special events for Atlantic City casino properties. The company’s singular, theatrical style broke new ground and established their reputation for unique and innovative productions. Left Field’s critical and box office success, ‘SHABOOM’, is the only Atlantic City casino show ever to be presented by three entirely different properties four separate times. In 2003, Dambra wrote and directed the final holiday production for the Sands Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City.
With an instinct for conceptual design and a talent for troubleshooting (stepping in, sorting out, sharpening, shaping, spicing, stylizing...saving), his consulting practice remains active and eclectic. Contracts for artwork, text work, voice work, media copy, jingles, speeches, publicity, promotional and public relations pieces are completed amidst the ongoing creation and development of his own projects, programs and treatments.
Dambra taught theater arts for the Southern New Jersey Consortium for Gifted and Talented Children for ten years and professional child, teen and adult acting classes for over thirty years. He has participated in Arts in the Schools programs and State Teen Arts Festivals. Public and professional recognition for his work with young actors provided funding to write and produce shows addressing drug prevention and teen suicide. As an ‘artist in residence’, he aids in the creation and development of the Core Curriculum Content for Visual and Performing Arts. Dambra’s curriculum is presently being taught in several states. He teaches an active roster of private acting students and has conducted Master Classes in New York City.
He partnered in shorefirenewjersey.com, an entertaining travel and tourism website showcasing over 70 film features, written and directed by Dambra.
A Saturday’s Child, his arts and entertainment company, develops and produces original artistic and commercial properties for stage, film, television and special events. Offering an impressive catalogue, the company presents clever and innovative productions in a surprising variety of venues.
His latest written works, ‘The Misguided Muse, thoughts in translation’ (a collection of essays) and ‘The Fablemaster’s Tales’ (a children’s offering) are seeking publication. 'Backstories', his series of one-act plays, will get another outing in late 2017, while two other plays and a variety show are being readied for production in 2018.
Dambra's life continues to be kept busy...working in the arts.