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CBS Star Jason Dohring Opens Up

by Cheryl Warfield
Thu, 24 Apr 2008

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Opera encompasses all aspects of performance, including acting. Now that opera performances are broadcast in high definition to movie and television screens across the world, the ability to act is even more important to a singer's career.

And for a little advice, I turned to actor Jason Dohring, who stars in the current CBS series "Moonlight" and is known for his work in the former series "Veronica Mars." Mr. Dohring was in New York to attend New York Comic Con, a convention that brings comic book exhibitors, actors, and fans of popular culture together at the Jacob K. Javits Center. I interviewed him recently during his visit.

Jason Dohring is a young character actor whose road to stardom began in 2004 in the recurring role of Logan Echolls in the teen drama/mystery TV series "Veronica Mars." After the series ended in May 2007, Jason auditioned for "Moonlight" in the role of Josef Kostan, a 400-year-old vampire, and won the part in spite of his age. While the show had decent ratings before the Writers' Guild strike, some suspect CBS will cancel it. And in response, a group of loyal fans have launched a blood drive (in conjunction with the American Red Cross) to save "Moonlight" while CBS determines whether or not to renew the series.

What I discovered upon meeting Jason pleasantly surprised me. A charming individual with a positive outlook on his career, he is quiet, unassuming, and generous. He was very candid about his own career experiences, discussing his audition technique, role preparation and his personal connection to opera. You can hear Jason discuss opera and other topics on the podcast "Opera Illuminations" below and you can see him portray Josef on the series "Moonlight" which returns with all new episodes starting this Friday. New "Moonlight" fans can visit various fan sites including http://www.moonlightline.com and http://www.moonlight-detective.com for more information about the show.

Listen to the latest Opera Illuminations podcast to hear my interview with Jason.

Opera Illuminations 004 - Interview with Jason Dohring

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