BETWEEN THE LINES
Essays and Conversations on Craft, Responsibility and the Stories That Shape Us
INTRODUCTION
Between the Lines is where I explore the questions that live beneath the work.
As an actor, writer and storyteller, I’m interested in the choices, the values and the responsibilities that shape who we become as artists and as people.
Through essays, conversations & reflections, I examine craft, creativity, community and the pursuit of meaningful work. These are explorations of what happens between projects, beneath performances and beyond achievement. The quieter work that often matters most.
FEATURED ESSAY:
Finish The Picture
The last thing my best friend ever said to me was simple:
“Finish the picture.”
Years later, those words still shape how I approach the work, the responsibility I carry and the promises I try to keep.
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Writing released when there’s something real to say.
NEWS + EVENTS
Babalu Selected for Tribeca Festival — Dennis Pearson
Babalu, an audio drama centered on Asian American women and mental health, has been selected for the Tribeca Festival as part of this year’s…
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FINISH THE PICTURE
In “Between the Lines: 02,” Dennis Pearson reflects on their first friendship, recalling a simple request: to finish a picture. The piece is…
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Introducing BETWEEN the LINES: A new kind of Space on Substack.
“Between the Lines” is a new Substack exploring themes of craft, responsibility, and undisclosed efforts. Dennis Pearson will share personal experiences, discuss the…
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New Feature — Babalu Audio Drama (Now Streaming)
We’re excited to share that Dennis Pearson appears in the audio drama podcast Babalu, now available to listen to on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
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New Work: Optimum Mobile x iPhone 17 Pro Commercial
Dennis stars in the latest TV campaign for Optimum Mobile promoting the launch of the all new iPhone 17 Pro.
The commercial is now airing across…
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Interview with Actor Dennis Pearson in Canvas Rebel
Hey tribe!
I had the pleasure of being featured in Canvas Rebel Magazine where I discuss a bit of my journey, my creative…
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LA Times Best Plays of 2022: Blues for an Alabama Sky Review
It is an absolute honor to not only be amongst the first artists to help reopen the theatre, but to be mentioned alongside…
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Unlocked: Tribeca Festival Finalist 2022
What an honor.
“Unlocked” has been named a Tribeca Film Festival #TribecaX Finalist in the Immersive category for being one of the best branded films of…
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Experience Phylicia Rashad’s Bold Direction in Blues for an Alabama Sky
The legendary Phylicia Rashad directs the fearlessly bold, intoxicatingly seductive, and surprisingly contemporary Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage that’s so ahead of its time,…
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Watch Unlocked: A Thrilling Data Adventure
Follow the data and unlock the truth.
Watch Unlocked, an action-packed interactive Branded Film starring Dennis Pearson, Lowam Eyasu and Bianca Gisselle…
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Watch Dennis Pearson’s Z by HP Ad During Winter Olympics
Dennis Pearson can currently be seen starring in the new commercial spot for Z by HP heavily featured globally during the Winter Olympics…
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Dennis Pearson Stars in HIPPO Homeowners Insurance Ad
Dennis Pearson stars as Mark in the new commercial campaign for HIPPO Homeowners insurance alongside actor David Lautman.
Check out the first spot…
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New Single ‘SLEEPWALKING’ by Bandlez & Strocksu Featuring Katie Sky
SLEEPWALKING the brand new single and music video from the Bandlez & Strocksu Featuring Katie Sky is out now everywhere you get your…
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Tinderbox Nominated for 4 Seattle Film Festival Awards
Proud to announce that Tinderbox has picked up 4 nominations at the Seattle Film Festival including Best Short Film, Best Director (Rickey Larke),…
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Dennis Pearson Wins Best Actor at DC Black Film Festival
Insane.
Amidst a chaotic day (and well hell… a chaotic 2020 to say the least) SOME GOOD NEWS:
I was just notified that…
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Rickey Larke’s Tinderbox: Official Selection at Detroit Festival
Tinderbox is extremely proud to be an Official Selection of the Detroit Black Film Festival!
Written and Directed by Rickey Larke
Starring: Dennis…
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Discover Tinderbox at Hastings’ South Coast Film Festival
Tinderbox is now an Official Selection of the South Coast Film Festival!
The South Coast Film Festival is set in the heart of…
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TINDERBOX Wins Best Short Film at Indie Fan Fest
TINDERBOX has won Best English Language Short Film at the Central States Indie Fan Film Festival.
On behalf of the entire cast and…
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KINO Film Festival Highlights TINDERBOX as Finalist
After receiving a record number of submissions in a single month, the jury of London’s KINO Short and Independent Film Festival selected TINDERBOX…
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Tinderbox: Award-Winning Comedy Short Film Trailer
The new trailer for TINDERBOX, directed by Rickey Larke and featuring Dennis Pearson, Danielle Joelle Carter, Christopher Allen, and Janae Green, has been…
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Tinderbox: Best Comedy Film Finalist at ACS Festival
Tinderbox, a comedy film written and directed by Rickey Larke, has been recognized as a finalist for the Best Comedy Film Award at…
Keep readingTinderbox: A Unique Rom-Com Experience
TINDERBOX, a romantic comedy directed by Rickey Larke, features a unique 2nd Tinder date between a beautiful old soul and a socially awkward…
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SAFE Selected for LA International Short Film Festival
SAFE is officially selected for the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival, a prestigious BAFTA and Academy Award Qualifying event. Screening on July…
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Tickets Available for SAFE at New York Shorts International Film Festival
SAFE has been officially selected for the 2019 New York Shorts International Film Festival. The film will screen on June 5th at Cinema…
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Announcing SAFE’s Selection for San Francisco Black Film Festival
SAFE is officially selected for the 2019 San Francisco Black Film Festival. Directed by Marissa High, the film stars Kelli Jordan and Dennis…
Keep readingSAFE: A New Short Film at Capital City Film Festival
The short film SAFE, directed by Marissa High and featuring Kelli Jordan and Dennis Pearson, has been selected for the Capital City Film…
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A Dream Revisited: MLK’s Legacy Through Art
On this and every Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we celebrate an incredible leader and dreamer who dedicated his life to achieving…
Keep readingSurvival Strategy Wins People’s Choice at Short+Sweet Festival
The play “Survival Strategy,” which I recently performed in, won the People’s Choice Award at the Short + Sweet Hollywood festival and advanced…
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Why Dennis Pearson is the Next Big Thing
Actor Dennis Pearson is highlighted in The OC Register’s Coast Magazine as a noteworthy talent. The magazine emphasizes his exceptional ability, which elicits…
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