John Ramaine

MY ACTOR MISSION STATEMENT

Being on set is a holy thing. A sacred place, an altar where life is created. The place for jokes or rough housing is as unseemly here as it would be at a surgeon's operating table. It is an Actor's mission to keep his/her place separate of anything that could hinder her/his process. The creation of Life only happens once through the camera. There may be different takes or setups but that singular moment only comes once. Actors, be aware of your place on set and don't let anything disturb it. It's a calling worthy of your total attention and a privilege few understand. I still have much to learn.

To be a good actor, to be a true actor, you have to know yourself. It’s what you contribute to the role. Teachers and lessons are great, but unless you know yourself, you’ll never be true. Even when you’re playing character roles, whatever behavior, whatever physicality the role requires, it all comes from you. Behavior is the fruit. Your inner life is the root.

About the Artist

John Ramaine is a NYC-based actor and writer for both stage and screen.

With over 20 years of experience, he has honed his craft with characters that call for a dark intensity, bringing depth and life to roles exploring themes of struggle and redemption.

He is also a published novelist, his novel ‘A Long Time Ago’ is available on Amazon.

Soon to be a motion picture - Thus Always to Tyrants

A cinematic presentation of a staged theatrical event. Approved by the surviving Booth relatives, the story takes place thirty-eight years after Booth's alleged death. On the last day of his life, Booth weaves a fascinating account of a government conspiracy to cover up the truth on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

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Old man, John Wilkes Booth, recalls the moment he comes face to face with Boston Corbett in Enid Oklahoma

John Wilkes Booth justifies his decision to assassinate Lincoln

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Contrition

A gunslinger, seeking redemption, finds his past catching up with him and is forced reluctantly to his old way of life.

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Discarded

A man gains new perspective on the world around him while living on the streets of NYC. Shot entirely on location on the streets of NYC.

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Psychobabble

A married young lady finds comfort in being honest with only one man: her therapist. But soon the safety of that relationship is compromised as lines cross.

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Turnpike

A comedic examination of masculine rage through the lens of suburban living. It’s satirical and loud; a high stakes adventure fueled by irrational madness.

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