Troy Bogdan of Bridgeville says he caught the “acting bug” after a back injury sidelined him from working on his Crawford County organic farm last April. He played an extra in the new movie "Promised Land" that hit theaters Friday.
Troy Bogdan, an organic farmer living in Bridgeville, says he caught the “acting bug” after a back injury sidelined him from working on his Crawford County farm last year. An audition for a role as an extra last May has snowballed into a flurry of acting parts in several movies filming around western Pennsylvania, including the major production of “Promised Land,” which opened in theaters Friday morning. “I’ve been a fan of movies all my life, but I never thought I would be working for them,” Bogdan said. “It’s a hobby and we’ll see where it goes. I don’t have any expectations of being a movie star, but maybe it can lead to part-time income to supplement the farm income. I’ll do it as long as I’m still having fun.” The work started after …
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It's Thursday, and you’re still trying to figure out what to do for the weekend. Sewickley Patch is coming to the rescue. Check out these 10 ideas and tell us yours. 1. In the Belly of the Beast When/Where: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley. Saturday times may vary. Why Go: This exhibit, juried by Cynthia Shaffer, reveals the essence of the organic: plants, animals, water, earth, sky, fire. Runs through Saturday, July 28. Admission: Free. 2. Sewickley Antique Roadshow When/Where: 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Sewickley Public Library, Sewickley. Why Go: Bring up to two items per person and Carol Foster, accredited senior appraiser, will evaluate your hand-carried…
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Sewickley Public Library
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Fern Hollow Nature Center
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