Boomers (Season 2)
Boomers (Season 2)
They did it all! Resisted, rebelled, protested, fought, marched, stood up, sat in. And still their hair turned gray! But they never give up and they never give in because they’re Boomers! Drop out, turn on and tune in to this 'old is new' web series, now in its second season with help from you.
They did it all! Resisted, rebelled, protested, fought, marched, stood up, sat in. And still their hair turned gray! But they never give up and they never give in because they’re Boomers! Drop out, turn on and tune in to this 'old is new' web series, now in its second season with help from you.
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Inclusion Statement
"Boomers" is about active, vital people of all races, genders and ethnicities, who just happen to be sorta old. We're still here. We have things to say. We're good at what we do and intend to keep on doing it. The fact that Season 1 was created and performed by baby boomers is our proof of concept!About The Project
After the successful completion of Season 1, we're ready to launch our next season of Boomers, with the great comedy that our fans have come to expect. We completed eight episodes of Season 1 on a shoestring (literally), mostly through the generosity of college equipment, students, and locations. Despite these funding challenges, we've started garnering festival laurels, which we're proud of.
Traditional comedy sitcoms are having an incredible revival, in reboots such as The Connors, Murphy Brown, The Goldbergs and other laught track multi-cam shows that disappeared for decades. Comedies that families loved, given their hilarious but heartfelt truths about life.
We're excited for the opportunity to bring you another great season of Boomers that we hope will be loved by all generations, including grandkids and millenials who may recognize the oldies in the family mix are #NotDeadYet... at least not without a lesson or two about keeping it real. Or maybe that's the other way round?
The Boomers series, at approximately seven minutes per episode, is available for free on our Boomers YouTube Channel.
Boomers follows a retired couple - Al and Ruth - and their neighbours Dennis and Carol as they cope with becoming 'elderly'. The series pays homage to shows that are familiar to audiences from the boomer generation, such as The Honeymooners and I Love Lucy. These well loved shows always included a main couple and their neighbours in one shenanigan or another, learning the value of friendship over a series of mishaps.
The many sitcom reboots going on now prove there's an audience and fanbase for these stories, as well as for our actors who hail from popular shows in the seventies, eighties and nineties, like E.R, The Love Boat and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.
Like The Conners, Boomers will include contemorary twists, such as adult kids moving back home, having to return to work since retirement income isn't cutting it, and those better-late-than-never decisions to pursue dormant dreams.
We plan to film six more fun-filled episodes in Season 2, with the ongoing goal of providing more programming options for older farts like us. We'll be bringing back all of our great talent, and have some exciting new cast additions to announce.
Ultimately we'd love to expand this show into a television series. With extra funding, we plan to amp up our production value, pay our crew members and get some extra lighting and camera gear, plus bring you another fantastic season.
Our $12,000 fundraising goal would cover the 12-day production costs of Season 2 @ $2000 per episode. Any additional funds would go toward post-production and sound.
This series is about boomers, written, directed and produced by boomers. The leading roles are also acted by boomers.
As you'll see on our "Team" page, we're seasoned producers with a lot of credits and awards under our late middle-aged belts. And like the characters in our show, we want to stay vital on both sides of the camera, because we're #NotDeadYet!
Go to our "Team" page to learn more about our cast and crew who will continue from Season 1. For Season 2, we're excited to introduce these two talented gents:
If you’re a Boomer, you’ll recognize Ted Lange as the friendly bartender Isaac from Love Boat. But as you'll see on our 'Team' page, Ted has done a lot more since then, both in front and behind the camera.In Boomers Season 2, Ted will take on the role of Perry Jarvis, Chair of the History and Social Sciences Dept. at the college where Al teaches.
John W. Lawson is an actor and producer, known for American Horror Story, Super, and Pursuing Happiness. He has starred in many other film and TV series, including You Did What? (which he also directed), Westworld, and The Strivers.In Boomers Season 2, John – a double amputee - will play Captain Tom Crowder, a Vietnam vet and new neighbor of the Suttons and Burlesons.
We SO appreciate your contributions and hope you enjoy the perks we've created for you.
Incentives
$5
Far Out Mystery Raffle
Anyone who offers this pledge will be entered into a drawing. Watch live on the last day of the campain as we pull the winner's name out of a hat. And the mystery gift? It's gonna be faaaar out!
$5
Boomers Stickers (3)
Stick it to The Man or to whatever surface you choose! Three 3.5" x 2" color stickers.
$10
Name That Doggie in the Window
50% DISCOUNT FOR FINAL DAY (formerly $20). Dory, who plays Murray's pretty pooch, insists that she needs a Boomers character name like everybody else. You get to help choose that name, even if she ends up with Boaty McBoatface. Donors suggested names for this sweet cheeks will be voted on by Facebook fans on the last day of the campaign.
$10
Righteous Social Media Shoutout
We will gratefully and graciously lay on the thanks to anyone who purchases this perk. Your high fives will appear on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the Boomers Blog.
$15
Outta Sight Personalized Postcard
We'll send you a postcard featuring a photo from the set, with a personal message from the filmmakers. We'll also give you a righteous social media shoutout!
$15
Put Boomers on your Bumpers
Remember those groovy bumper stickers of yesteryear? Get back in the game with your own retro Boomers bumper sticker.
$25
Jammin' Video Shoutout
One of our main cast members will give you an individualized shoutout on social media.
$25
Signed Script
Cop a squat in your crash pad while reading the pilot episode script, signed by our fabulous cast and filmmakers.
$30
Signed Cast Headshot (Bitchin'!)
One of our main cast members will send you a personalized signed headshot - now doesn't that blow your mind!
$50
Karma in the Credits
You'll get instant karma and a headrush when you see your name appear under ‘Special Thanks’ in all episodes of Season 2.
$75
Be 'Extra' Hip
Want to know what it’s like to hang out in front of the camera? You'll get to scope it out as an extra with on-set experience, credit on the episode you appear in, masterful munchies, and hanging out with the (used to be) longhairs on the cast and crew. It'll be outta sight!
$100
Score a Signed Poster
Just a little extra bread will score you this mint limited edition poster signed by our cast and filmmakers.
Sold Out!
$250
A-go-go Associate Producer Credit
This type of scratch will help your career be a-go-go! Your Associate Producer credit will appear on all Season 2 episodes on IMDB. Plus you’ll get a social media shout out and a copy of the pilot script signed by cast and crew.
$500
Copasetic Co-Producer Credit
You'll get lots of skin for a Co-Producer credit on all Season 2 episodes on IMDB, 2 screening and launch party tickets (Los Angeles area, travel/accommodation expenses not included). Plus a social media shout out and pilot episode script signed by cast and filmmakers.
$1,000
You're The Man: Exec. Producer Credit
Here’s the swag you’ll get as an Executive Producer: Executive Producer credit on all Season 2 episodes/IMDB; 4 screening and launch party tickets (Los Angeles area, travel and accommodation expenses not included); Social Media shout out; and pilot episode script signed by cast/filmmakers.
Claimed: 1 of 8
$2,000
Da Boss! Hang on Set/Exec. Producer Credit
Let it all hang out!!! Enjoy VIP treatment as you spend a day watching the filming process, hanging with the actors, and enjoying a catered lunch. Plus: Executive Producer credit on all Season 2 episodes/IMDB; 4 screening and launch party tickets (Los Angeles area, travel and accommodation expenses not included); Social Media shout out; and pilot episode script signed by cast/filmmakers.
Claimed: 0 of 4
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Far Out Mystery Raffle
Anyone who offers this pledge will be entered into a drawing. Watch live on the last day of the campain as we pull the winner's name out of a hat. And the mystery gift? It's gonna be faaaar out!
$5
Boomers Stickers (3)
Stick it to The Man or to whatever surface you choose! Three 3.5" x 2" color stickers.
$10
Name That Doggie in the Window
50% DISCOUNT FOR FINAL DAY (formerly $20). Dory, who plays Murray's pretty pooch, insists that she needs a Boomers character name like everybody else. You get to help choose that name, even if she ends up with Boaty McBoatface. Donors suggested names for this sweet cheeks will be voted on by Facebook fans on the last day of the campaign.
$10
Righteous Social Media Shoutout
We will gratefully and graciously lay on the thanks to anyone who purchases this perk. Your high fives will appear on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the Boomers Blog.
$15
Outta Sight Personalized Postcard
We'll send you a postcard featuring a photo from the set, with a personal message from the filmmakers. We'll also give you a righteous social media shoutout!
$15
Put Boomers on your Bumpers
Remember those groovy bumper stickers of yesteryear? Get back in the game with your own retro Boomers bumper sticker.
$25
Jammin' Video Shoutout
One of our main cast members will give you an individualized shoutout on social media.
$25
Signed Script
Cop a squat in your crash pad while reading the pilot episode script, signed by our fabulous cast and filmmakers.
$30
Signed Cast Headshot (Bitchin'!)
One of our main cast members will send you a personalized signed headshot - now doesn't that blow your mind!
$50
Karma in the Credits
You'll get instant karma and a headrush when you see your name appear under ‘Special Thanks’ in all episodes of Season 2.
$75
Be 'Extra' Hip
Want to know what it’s like to hang out in front of the camera? You'll get to scope it out as an extra with on-set experience, credit on the episode you appear in, masterful munchies, and hanging out with the (used to be) longhairs on the cast and crew. It'll be outta sight!
$100
Score a Signed Poster
Just a little extra bread will score you this mint limited edition poster signed by our cast and filmmakers.
Sold Out!
$250
A-go-go Associate Producer Credit
This type of scratch will help your career be a-go-go! Your Associate Producer credit will appear on all Season 2 episodes on IMDB. Plus you’ll get a social media shout out and a copy of the pilot script signed by cast and crew.
$500
Copasetic Co-Producer Credit
You'll get lots of skin for a Co-Producer credit on all Season 2 episodes on IMDB, 2 screening and launch party tickets (Los Angeles area, travel/accommodation expenses not included). Plus a social media shout out and pilot episode script signed by cast and filmmakers.
$1,000
You're The Man: Exec. Producer Credit
Here’s the swag you’ll get as an Executive Producer: Executive Producer credit on all Season 2 episodes/IMDB; 4 screening and launch party tickets (Los Angeles area, travel and accommodation expenses not included); Social Media shout out; and pilot episode script signed by cast/filmmakers.
Claimed: 1 of 8
$2,000
Da Boss! Hang on Set/Exec. Producer Credit
Let it all hang out!!! Enjoy VIP treatment as you spend a day watching the filming process, hanging with the actors, and enjoying a catered lunch. Plus: Executive Producer credit on all Season 2 episodes/IMDB; 4 screening and launch party tickets (Los Angeles area, travel and accommodation expenses not included); Social Media shout out; and pilot episode script signed by cast/filmmakers.
Claimed: 0 of 4
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Current Team
About This Team
CO-WRITER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR: Nancy Hendrickson started out as an actress with a BFA in Drama from Carnegie-Mellon University. In 1991, she launched her writing career, penning more than 50 promotional spots for The Disney Channel that featured a variety of TV stars. Hendrickson’s spec screenplays have taken first place at the Austin Film Festival and Carl Sautter Memorial screenwriting competitions and have placed in the finals or semifinals of many others. She has taught at The Los Angeles Film School and New York Film Academy. She currently teaches screenwriting at California State University, Northridge where she earned her MFA in Screenwriting.
CO-WRITER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR: Sara Caldwell is an award winning filmmaker/screenwriter and digital media instructor at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandizing (FIDM) in Los Angeles and College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita. Her scripts have won Best Original Screenplay, Burbank International Film Festival; Best Screenplay, NOLA Horror Film Festival, 1st Place, Cannes Screenplay Competition; and Best Screenplay, Shivers International and Dazed4Horror Film Festivals. She is also a published author of three film industry books (Allworth Press) and a young adult novel, Raven Dock (White Bird Publications). She earned her MFA in Screenwriting at California State University, Northridge where she and Nancy became friends.
CO-PRODUCER/PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Katherine Bulovic graduated from the world-renowned School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a B.F.A. Degree and also attended Columbia College in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles. She has extensive credits and experience in theater, film, and television, including work for BBC Television and National Geographic. She has designed sets for projects featuring Jon Hamm, Bill Paxton, Joe Mantegna, Pat Morita, Ice-T, Coolio, and many other recognizable actors.BOOMERS CAST
Mike Genovese as Al Sutton
Mike plays to the role of a curmudgeon coping with the challenges of retirement with adult children still underfoot. Genovese has appeared in many films such as two Richard Pryor's Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) and Harlem Knights, which also co-starred Eddie Murphy, Redd Foxx and Della Reese, and guest roles on TV series such as The Dukes of Hazzard, Star Trek:The Next Generation, Family Matters, NYPD Blue, Quantum Leap, Arli$$, ER, Chicago Hope and JAG, just to mention a few. For ER, Genovese appeared in a recurring role as Officer Al Grabarsky, where he appeared opposite his real life wife, actress Ellen Crawford (who is also cast as his wife in Boomers).Ellen Crawford as Ruth Sutton
Ellen plays Al's super cool and patient wife (as she is in real life!). As the efficient Nurse Lydia Wright on the NBC series ER, Ellen Crawford had the distinction of uttering its first line. Her character went on to marry Sgt. Al Grabarski, played by her real-life husband, Mike Genovese. Nurse Lydia was on staff at fictional County General Hospital for ten seasons, then returned for the series finale in an homage to the first scene of the pilot. Ellen received four SAG Awards for Best Ensemble and the TVLand Icon Award for ER. Ellen has guest starred on Grey’s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Mental, Without A Trace, Boston Legal and CSI, as well as many other shows. Find out more about Ellen here.
Ellen Crawford on the cast of E.R.
David A. Kimball as Dennis Burleson
David began his acting career in Regional Theatres and Off Broadway in New York, also appearing in films and commercials before making the move to Los Angeles. His film credits include The Firm, Rat Pack, Hysteria, I Know Who Killed Me, and K Citizen.
His many TV credits include American Horror Story, Malcolm In the Middle”, Boston Legal, E.R., and Law & Order. David will play Al’s best friend and band mate, as well as (real life) husband to Carol.
Marykate Harris as Carol Burleson
Marykatehas appeared in numerous films and TV series. She had a major role in Sleepwalker Killing (NBC/MOW) playing Hilary Swank’s mother. She also co-starred in an episode of Fresh Prince and appeared in the Jackie Collins mini-series Lady Boss. Her film credits include Chaplin and Cocktail. Marykate has successfully directed and choreographed major productions across the country, among them: operas (Prokofiev’s The Love For Three Oranges); operettas (Candide, The Threepenny Opera); musical comedies (How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, South Pacific, Camelot, Call Me Madam, etc.); and has adapted and directed short stories (Gimpel the Fool ), ancient texts (Gilgamesh), absurdist “playlets” (Wedding on the Eiffel Tower) and poems (Fragment of an Agon) for the stage. Barry Pearl as Murray Klein
You may recognize Barry as John Travolta’s sidekick Doody in Grease. He’s also been in many other films and television shows, including My Favorite Martian, Where Truth Lies, House, Criminal Minds, ER, and The Tracey Ullman Show.He’s been on Broadway, on National tours and both acts in and directs Regional Theatre.
Barry plays the obnoxious band manager and guitarist on Boomers.
Find out more about Barry here.
Barry Pearl as Doody in Grease
Clark Mitchell Long as Kevin Saunders Woodall III
Clarkplays Al’s office mate when he returns to work as a college professor. Clark has appeared in a number of short films and TV series, dating back to The White Shadow, Quincy M.E., and The Renegades.He recently starred as the Eldest King of Purgatory in the dark Kickstarter series Verdad: Beginnings and as the sheriff in the Kings of Leon music video, Find Me.
Candi Milo as Consuelo Velasquez
Candi has had a diverse career, predominantly in animated voice acting and musical theater. She’s a twice-Annie Award-nominated voice actor and has created over 350 characters for film and television. She's currently on Pig, Goat, Banana, Cricket for Nickelodeon; Mighty Magiswords for Cartoon Network; Puss in Boots; Wabbit for Warner Brothers and is also the official voice of Rankin Bass’ Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer. She’s best known for performing the voices of Dexter from Dexter’s Laboratory, AstroBoy in the series of the same name, The Flea from Mucha Lucha, Mrs. Wakeman from My Life As A Teenage Robot and Snap and Bullnerd from Chalkzone. And literally hundreds of others. Jonelle Allen as Yvette
Jonelle began her career on Broadway, culminating in a Tony Award nomination. Her film credits include Cotton Comes to Harlem, The Hotel New Hampshire and The River Niger, for which she won an NAACP Image Award. Other TV appearances include Barney Miller, The Love Boat, All in the Family, Trapper John, M.D., Hill Street Blues, Cagney and Lacey and many more. One of her most notable roles was as Grace, the entrepreneurial café owner in the old west on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Today, in addition to acting and numerous other film projects, Jonelle heads up the New Works/Staged Reading Projects at Saddleback College.
Jonelle Allen from Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Kevin Duffin as Josh Sutton
Kevin Duffin began in theatre at an early age and has performed across the country and the world, including Portugal, Spain, France, Ireland, Canada, and Tokyo. He’s also growing his film credits on feature projects such as Alien Convergence, The Last Summer, I Give Up and Road to Pecumsecah. Kevin plays Al’s floundering son Josh.Joell Posey as Becca Sutton
The lovely Joell Posey (Becca) is the well-intended but overbearing and nerve-wracking daughter-in-law in Boomers. Posey's film and TV credits include An International Love Story (2011), A Mini Movie and Vampire Zombie Werewolf (2010).
Dory as herself (until a character name is chosen by you!)
Dory made her film debut in a cameo role on the first season of Boomers, and we look forward to her return on Season 2. One would never guess her future as an actress from her humble beginnings as an orphan pup wandering the streets of Lake Elsinore. Luckily, Mike and Ellen Crawford took her in. Contrary to popular opinion, she was not named for a fish – rather, she was named after Ellen’s maternal grandfather, Doremus Nealeigh Imboden (they called him Shorty). Dory has often taken to the streets with Mike and Ellen for social justice causes. She was even featured in the LA County Federation of Labor website for a Labor Day Parade, riding in her labor float!
Ted Lange as Perry Jarvis
If you’re a Boomer, you’ll recognize Ted Lange as the friendly bartender Isaac from Love Boat. But Ted has done a lot more since then, both in front and behind the camera. While continuing to work extensively in film and television, he expanded his role onto the stage as a writer/director/producer/actor, earning several wards including the Renaissance Man Theatre Award from the NAACP and the Paul Robeson Award from AFI. He has also directed numerous television episodes for shows like The First Family, Mr. Box Office, Are We There Yet? and Players at the Poker Palace. In Boomers Season 2, Ted will take on the role of Perry Jarvis, Chair of the History and Social Sciences Dept. at the college where Al teaches.
Ted Lange as Isaac on The Love Boat
John W. Lawson as Tom Crwoder
John is an actor and producer, known for American Horror Story, Super, and Pursuing Happiness. He has starred in many other film and TV series, including You Did What? (which he also directed), Westworld, and The Strivers.In Boomers Season 2, John – a double amputee - will play Captain Tom Crowder, a Vietnam vet and new neighbor of the Suttons and Burlesons.
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