MARK CORALLO
CREATOR, CO-WRITER
Mark Corallo is the Co-Owner and Creative Director of Eye on the Mark Productions. In addition, Mark is a director, writer, and actor, and the creator of MIKE & MINDY’S CRAZY KARAOKE PARTY. Mark is also the creator and co-writer of MIKE & MINDY’S WILD WEEKEND JAM.
In regard to acting, Mark has performed in various stage comedies including: My Big Gay Italian Funeral and My Big Gay Italian Christmas Show, and has played roles in both film and television. Mark has training in improvisation and comedy from the Peoples Improv Theater and Upright Citizens Brigade. Mark is a speech-language pathologist and is the owner and director of Creative Communicators; a Integrative Speech, Language, and Social Skills Theater Program that supports the artistic needs of children and adults with various disabilities in East Brunswick, NJ. In addition, Mark has recently written and published his first children's book with Mascot Books entitled Spootie and the Ooties available on Amazon here.
Overall, Mark believes that humor brings people together for the greater good and this is how he continues to make his mark. He is thrilled to begin this journey towards bringing MIKE & MINDY’S WILD WEEKEND JAM to life with his long-time friend and collaborator Ms. Eileen Nelson. For more information on Mark’s company please see creativecommunicators.net.
EILEEN NELSON
DIRECTOR, CO-WRITER
Growing up in a theatrical family in Staten Island, NY, Eileen Nelson spent most of her childhood on stage, on set, and backstage in a Broadway theater learning the ins and outs of the entertainment industry. Ms. Nelson started in the industry as an intern when she worked for a major NY Talent Agent. Her professional career took off when she landed a position at CBS Studios as an Assistant Producer on the set of the popular news entertainment show Two on the Town with Leeza Gibbons. Since that time, Ms. Nelson has experienced continued success as a producer, director and casting director in television, theater, and in fashion and beauty campaigns nationwide. Ms. Nelson had the distinct pleasure of producing Mickey Rooney, and wife Jan, in a project she co-wrote and co-produced called Peg Of My Hart.
Most notably, Ms. Nelson continues to work as the National Theater Program Director for the acclaimed children’s theater group No Limits, a non-profit theater company devoted to working with individuals living with hearing loss. For over 20 years, Ms. Nelson produced and directed countless original productions, as well as educational outreach performances across the country. Currently, Ms. Nelson is involved in co-producing No Limit’s latest theater documentary entitled Silent No More, which was recently performed at the acclaimed Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and Carnegie Hall. Together with No Limits, Ms. Nelson is working on turning the staged version of Silent No More into a film documentary.
Ms. Nelson co-produced and directed the original version of MIKE & MINDY’S CRAZY KARAOKE PARTY, which was part of NY Winterfest – New York Theater Festival at the Hudson Guild Theatre in 2018. Ms. Nelson was nominated for Best Director and the show for Best Musical. Co-creating her new production company, Eye on the Mark, with long-time friend and creative collaborator Mark Corallo, is truly a dream come true. Ms. Nelson looks forward to great success with their latest project together, MIKE & MINDY’S WILD WEEKEND JAM.
BUCKY HEARD
COMPOSER & LYRICIST
Bucky Heard, an Alabama native and Auburn University alumni (BFA, Theatre Performance), has numerous national theatrical credits and his reputation as a “gutsy rock and roll singer with incredible vocal range”, has garnered critical praise in such reputable publications as The Washington Post and USA Today. He has shared the concert stage with some of the greats including Andy Williams, Glen Campbell, The Beach Boys (with Mike Love), The Temptations (with Otis Williams), Tony Orlando, Paul Shaffer, Michael McDonald, Jonathan Cain (Journey), and BB King.
Other creative endeavors include Rock U Mentally, an original children’s musical (writer/producer), which ran for two seasons at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre in Branson, MO, and his indie feature film, The Forecast (writer/producer/director/actor).
Off the stage, he has developed and created his own vocal method, PREP Vocals, which implements breathing techniques and intense vocal exercises to maximize pitch, range, endurance and power. His instruction is sought out by beginners and professionals from all over the world.
In 2016, Heard joined forces with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame icon, Bill Medley, in the newly reformed Righteous Brothers and they have been performing to sold out crowds in their residency shows in Las Vegas (Harrah’s / South Point Hotel & Casino) and touring major venues all over the country.
TIMOTHY D. LEE
COMPOSER & LYRICIST
Timothy D. Lee studied at the University of Washington, then found himself headed to Southern California to be closer to the music business. Performing in the California club circuit led him to a job as the piano player for a Bill Medley production show called, Rock Around the Clock, which soon turned into a full-time position with The Righteous Brothers.
Having toured and recorded with The Righteous Brothers for over 30 years, Tim has garnered some amazing credits including piano and vocals on ‘The Righteous Brothers Reunion Album,’ arrangement, piano and vocals on ‘A Night with the Righteous Brothers,’ ‘Heart to Sing the Blues’ (by Bill Medley), ‘Bill Medley in Concert,’ and two PBS specials.
While still working with Bill Medley, Tim also played piano for the nationally acclaimed vocal group, ‘The Texas Tenors’ for over 3 years, and appeared in two additional PBS specials with them. He also co-wrote the fun filled song ‘Bootdaddy’ from their newest CD titled, ‘Rise’ and two songs on their Christmas CD, ‘Favorite Time of Year’ and ‘Santa Claus is Coming Tonight,’ which was used as the finale for the National Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Currently, Tim is the Musical Director/Tour Manager for The Righteous Brothers who are in their fourth season of a residency show at Harrah’s Las Vegas, with more than 50 additional concerts across the country this year.
