ABOUT SCOTT
8038 Haven Avenue, Suite E
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Day: (909) 483-1850
Fax: (909) 483-1840
EDUCATION
1975, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy, Theatre Arts)
1986, University of La Verne College of Law, La Verne
Juris Doctorate
Course Work:
UCLA Professional Entertainment Studies
America Film Institute (AFI)
Variety’s Showbiz University
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
1992-Present, Partner, Cihigoyenetche, Grossberg & Clouse, Attorneys at Law
1997-Present, Chief Executive Officer, Starlight Productions, Inc.
1995-1997, Chief Executive
Officer, Enchantment Productions, Inc.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Academy of Magical Arts (Magic Castle - Hollywood)
International Brotherhood of Magicians (Order of Merlin)
International Documentary Association
National Association of Photoshop Professionals
SELECTED WRITING
EXPERIENCE
PLAYS
Second Door On The Left - A One Act play addressing the joys and
frustrations of falling in love.
Simon Says - A full length musical about a mystical being who
enlightens the lives of those he comes into contact with.
Ebeneezer - A full length musical/operetta based upon Charles
Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
Country Jamboree - A comedy revue of country music as told through the
eyes of Mark Twain.
Pendragon - A full length musical/operetta recounting the Arthurian
saga.
Are We There Yet? (How To
Train Your Parent in 20 Days or Less Using the Techniques of a Professional Dog
Trainer) - Burlesque for children. This play provides instructions for kids
in the care and raising of their parents.
Shakespeare: As You’d Like Him - A farce of Shakespeare’s most
notable works recreated in the manner of Rowan & Martin’s “Laugh-In.”
Shakespeare: As You'd Still Like Him - Episodic theatre at its best! This is the sequel to the acclaimed Shakespeare - As You'd Like Him.
Shakespeare: Enough Already! - The last in this theatre trilogy.
A Midwinter Night's Dream
- Shakespeare meets Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
LIVE COMMERCIALS
L.A. Cellular
Coca-Cola
Desert Community Bank
Jensens’ Finest Foods
High Desert Mavericks
Clarke Mini Phone Book
SCREENPLAYS
The First Thing We Do - Suspense/Action. The story of a judge who
decides to take justice into his own hands.
. . . And Justice For All - A docu-drama addressing America’s justice
and educational systems and one school’s attempt to teach children justice,
honesty, and fairness.
BOOKS
In Search of the High King (1996 -Enchantment Books) An exploration of
the historical King Arthur, Merlyn and Gwenhyfar together with full descriptions
and maps of the areas of interest for those seeking to more thoroughly explore
“The Matter of Britain.”
Words (1978 - Cassandra Publishing) A collection of sayings, thoughts,
and axioms.
A Passion's Claim (2002) -
A book of sonnets.
PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS & PRACTICE GUIDES
Oleoresin Capsicum: A Natural Alternative, Peace Officers Association of
Los Angeles County, November 1993. Co-authored with Special Agent Egon S.
Dezihan, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Qwick Check 1992 (designed flowcharts to demonstrate litigation against
public entities)
Understanding Government Tort Claims, Verdict, 1992
Will Mary M. Impact Your District? ASCIP Executive Summary, Spring 1992
PRISM: Police Response and Interaction with Suspect Model, Police Chief,
1991
Police Civil Liability: How to Avoid and Resolve Conflicts of Interest,
Verdict (4th Quarter) 1989
Police Civil Liability: A Systematic Approach to Defense, Verdict (4th
Quarter) 1988
Babes in Toyland: Is There a Tort Remedy?, Journal of Juvenile Law, 1986
A Stepping Stone to Truth: Hypnosis and the Preparation of the Child Witness,
Journal of Juvenile Law, 1985
Children in the Crossfire:
Parental Kidnaping and Custodial Interference, Journal of Juvenile Law, 1985
CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT
A Midwinter Night's Dream - What happens when Dickens' "A Christmas
Carol" is inhabited by Shakespeare and various characters from his plays?
Noah - A full length musical/operetta recounting the Biblical tale of Noah and the Ark.
Howard Be Thy Name - Feature-length screenplay. Imagine that the Devil comes to Earth and we find out he's really a nice guy - because he's developed amnesia!
Sticks & Stones - Theatre
production directed at students and how they communicate with each other, their
parents and society.
SELECTED DIRECTING EXPERIENCE (THEATRE & FILM)
Oliver! -1993, 2002
Ebeneezer - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2004
Rags to Riches - 1994 (Guest Director)
Bye-Bye Birdie - 1995 (Guest Director)
Country Jamboree - 1995
Pendragon - 1996
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory - 1997 (Guest Director)
. . . And Justice For All - 1997-1998
Little Shop of Horrors - 1997, 2003
Are We There, Yet? - 1998, 2003
Shakespeare - As You'd Like Him - 1999
Shakespeare - As You'd Still Like Him - 2000
Shakespeare - Enough Already! - 2001
A Midwinter Night's Dream - 2002
SELECTED ACTING BACKGROUND
THEATRE
My Fair Lady
The Tempest
Oklahoma!
Jesse and the Bandit Queen
INDUSTRIALS
How the Guest Was Won - Karl Karcher Enterprises (Carl’s Jr.)
MODELING
The Pumpkin Man from Piney Creek - Simon & Schuster
MUSICAL COMPOSITION
Film score for TekTek (Samuels/Berkemeir Productions) -1997
From Here To There - 2001
WEBSITE CREATIONS
Sticks-and-Stones Online Journal
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