Tom Blunt is a writer, producer, and performer currently working in New York City.
THEATER PRODUCTION & PERFORMANCE
- 2011 – Present
Co-Producer, Production Coordinator
Joe’s Pub, New York City
A weekly comedy/cabaret event starring Roslyn Hart (“The Shells Show”) as “a brassy, foul-mouthed sex therapist who is determined to make sure that those on the prowl find one another and know what to do once they connect.” (NY Times)
- 2010 – Present
Producer, Director, Host
92YTribeca, New York City
An ongoing screening event/variety show paying tribute (in the form of clips, interviews, and live presentations) to notable or offbeat female personalities. Guests have included Amy Sedaris, Louise Lasser, Peggy Lipton, Sheryl Lee, Nellie McKay, and many others. Click here for info about all our shows, including recaps, photos, and clips.
- 2010
Producer, Director, Performer
“The Rise and Fall of Nina Simone: Montreux 1976″
92YTribeca, New York City
A screening of Simone’s notorious 1976 concert, accompanied by live tribute performances, booked for two sold-out engagements.
- 2009
Assistant Director
“The Shells Show”
Joe’s Pub, New York City
WRITING AND PUBLISHING
My credits for 2012 include features for The Awl, The Hairpin, xoJane, Word & Film, and I Love Bad Movies. I’m currently a weekend editor for The FW. Particular areas of interest include interviews, film criticism, NYC events, and GLBT/women’s issues.
BLOGS/PAST CREDITS:
- 2010-Present
Commentary on the unfortunate role of cake in film. Featured in The Guardian, Mental Floss, and Edible Geography.
- 2010-Present
Weekly Contributor
“Word & Film” (Random House, Inc.)
Film and literature commentary.
- 2007-Present
A website about the art and practical philosophy of Tarot cards, featuring interviews, essays, and criticism.
- 2007-2009
Submissions Editor, Weekly Columnist
Film criticism, commentary, and interviews for the web presence of the cable network AMC, with a focus on the horror genre. Interviewees include David Cronenberg, Joan Jett, Chuck Palahniuk, Tracy Letts, Betty Buckley, and many others.
- 2008
Bar and Nightlife Critic
“New York Magazine”
- 2008
Film/Theater Critic
“Hadassah Magazine”
- 2006 – 2008
Harold U. Ribalow Prize Coordinator
“Hadassah Magazine”
As assistant to the Executive Editor of a national publication with a readership of 300,000, I was responsible for organizing every aspect of the magazine’s annual literary award for Jewish fiction, including publicity, guest speakers, travel arrangements, site management, and author assistance.
- 2002 – 2003
Editorial Assistant
Seven Stories Press
Aided in publicity and editorial procedures, author events.
HONORS
- 2005
New York City Council Citation
Issued by Christine Quinn for cultural service to the Meatpacking District.
- 2000
AriZoni Award – Actor in a Major Role
“Jungalbook”, Mesa Youtheatre
Issued by the Arizona Film, Theatre & Television Association