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Bellmore, New York, U.S. November 18, 2025. L-R, Actors BEC FORDYCE, TRAVIS GRANT, and KIM DIRECTOR are among those participating in the Q&A sfter the screening of the feature film 'Wait List: A Love-ish Story.' The event was held at Bellmore Movies on Long Island. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ Screening at Bellmore Movies

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
December 5, 2024      Q&A videos near end 

‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ live screening & Q&A

There was lots of love at the recent live screening of the fun, thought-provoking rom-com “Wait List: A Love-ish Story” at Bellmore Movies.

• BEC FORDYCE – portrays Lisa Chase

Couple of Guys fundraiser

Bellmore, New York, U.S., November 18, 2025. Actress BEC FORDYCE, who co-stars as character Lisa Chase, is at the live screening of the feature film ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ at Bellmore Movies. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

The feature film’s co-stars are BEC FORDYCE, who plays 40-something writer Lisa Chase, and TRAVIS GRANT, who plays 20-something artist Carter Morgan, the childhood friend of Lisa’s adopted son.

Wait List: A Love-ish Story screening

Bellmore, New York, U.S., November 18, 2025. L-R, DEBRA MARKOWITZ, EJ ACOSTA, and JOHN MAREAN are at the live screening of ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ at Bellmore Movies. Markowitz is Writer, Director, and Co-Producer; Acosta plays character Denny Chase; and Marean is Cinematographer and Co-Producer. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

“Wait List: A Love-ish Story” is an Intention Films and Media, LLC, film by powerhouse DEBRA MARKOWITZ.

Markowitz and JOHN MAREAN co-own the company and are the film’s co-producers. Markowitz is also the screenwriter and director, and Marean is the cinematographer.

• TRAVIS GRANT – portrays Carter Morgan

Wait List: A Love-ish Story screening

Bellmore, New York, U.S., November 18, 2025. Actor TRAVIS GRANT, who co-stars as Carter Morgan, participates in the Q&A held after the ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ live screening at Bellmore Movies. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Markowitz first wrote it as a one-act comedy about an unexpected hook-up between Lisa and Carter. But when Debra imagined what might happen if they weren’t just a one-night fling, it inspired her to write the script for “Wait List: A Love-ish Movie.”

• KIM DIRECTOR – portrays Ally

Wait List: A Love-ish Story screening

Bellmore, New York, U.S., November 18, 2025. Actress KIM DIRECTOR (The Deuce), who portrays Ally, is at the live screening of the feature film ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story.’ (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

• ABILGAIL HAWK – portrays Natalie

Wait List: A Love-ish Story screening

Bellmore, New York, U.S., November 18, 2025. Actress ABIGAIL HAWK (Blue Bloods), who portrays Natalie, is at the live screening of the feature film ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story.’ (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)


SCREENING:  ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’

Wait List: A Love-ish Story screening

Bellmore, New York, U.S., Nov. 18, 2025. A scene from the screening of ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ shows, L-R, TRAVIS GRANT, who portrays Carter Morgan, and KATE BRADY, who portrays his girlfriend Diane. The scene was shot at Soul Brew cafe in Bellmore in 2024. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Wait List: A Love-ish Story screening

Bellmore, New York, U.S., Nov. 18, 2025. A scene from the screening of ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ shows, L-R, BEC FORDYCE, who portrays Lisa Chase, sharing her conflicted feelings about Carter with KIM DIRECTOR, who portrays her friend Ally. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)


Q&A: Moderator Donna Drake with Debra Markowitz & cast members

Wait List: A Love-ish Story screening

Bellmore, New York, U.S., November 18, 2025. At center, actress BEC FORDYCE, who co-stars as Lisa Chase in ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story, is smiling in the audience as fellow cast members, including, at left, TARA WESTWOOD, who portrays Lillian Morgan, begin to walk to the stage for Q&A. This followed the live screening of the feature film. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

VIDEO 1: Q&A CHEERLEADING FOR EACH OTHER discussion with Moderator Donna Drake, writer Debra Markowitz, and actors Bec Fordyce, Travis Grant, and Abigail Hawk:

VIDEO 2: Q&A CHARACTERS discussion with Moderator Donna Drake: screenwriter Debra Markowitz, and actors Bec Fordyce, Travis Grant: 


FEATURE PHOTO  (top of post): Bellmore, New York, U.S., November 18, 2025. L-R, actors BEC FORDYCE, TRAVIS GRANT, and KIM DIRECTOR are among those participating in the Q&A after the screening of the film ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story.’ The event was held at Bellmore Movies on Long Island. (© 2025 Ann Parry)


related post: Filming Wait List: A Love-ish Movie on Long Island, March 29, 2024


‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ Screening: my PHOTO GALLERY

‘Wait List’ Q&A: Video 1: Cheerleading Video 2: Characters

Wait List: A Love-ish Story  •   IMDB

Intention Films and Media

The Donna Drake Show, CBS: liveituptvshow.com

Bellmore Movies 

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Wait List: A Love-ish Story screening

Bellmore, New York, U.S. November 18, 2025. Actress BEC FORDYCE, who co-stars as character Lisa Chase, is at the live screening of the feature film ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ at Bellmore Movies. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Manhasset, New York, U.S. Oct. 5, 2025. The Art Guild has a reception for its 'Doorways, Frames & Windows: Looking In or Looking Out' juried exhibition. ( 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

The Art Guild: Looking In, Looking Out

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
October 14, 2025      

T.A.G.’s Doorways Frames & Windows exhibit, The Art Guild
Exhibit on view through Oct. 25, 2025

Looking at artists, art, & their fans

Attending The Art Guild’s ‘Doorways, Frames & Windows: Looking In or Looking Out’ reception was an inspiring, fun opportunity to get more familiar with my new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens on my Nikon Z8. 

“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. DAWN DE LEO points to the photograph she purchased, Mike DiRenzo’s “Greeting the New Dawn,” at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


• JUROR & AWARDS

SEUNG LEE, the Juror of Awards

“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. SEUNG LEE, the Juror of Awards, poses next to his mixed media on canvas “Children Refuge,” during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Click: Sueng Lee with his art (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Seung Lee presented awards to:

• First Place – Lonely Optimism – PAM GRAFSTEIN
• Second Place – Through the Window of Time – ALICE RIORDAN
• Third Place – Ivory – JULIA CARPIO

Honorable Mention:

• November, 14th Ave  – ALAN KLEIN
• Portals II – KEVIN LONG
• Cuisines – JOAN STEVENS

“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. PAM GRAFSTEIN poses near her photograph “Lonely Optimism,” the First Place winner, during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com).

“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. At left, PAM GRAFSTEIN chats about her photograph “Lonely Optimism,” which won First Place, with a fellow guest during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com). Click: wider view of art on display

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“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. KEVIN LONG poses next to his collage “Portals II,” an Honorable Mention winner, at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. At right, ALICE RIORDAN, poses next to her oil painting “Through the Window of Time,” the Second Place winner, during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Click: Alice Riordan outdoors (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


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“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. MATT BODKIN poses next to his watercolor, “Donna’s view,” at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. Guests are surrounded by a wide variety of art at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. RANDY ILOWITE poses next to his photograph “A Rainy Day,” at the The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. L-R, President SHELLEY HOLTZMAN and one of the exhibiting member artists are chatting during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. DAVID WOLLIN, a Board Member of The Art Guild, poses next to his photograph “Home in Venice,” at TAG’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. LISA GROSSMAN, the Executive Director of The Art Guild, is at its Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. At left, DAVID ROSE talks with a fellow guest at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Rose’s photograph “The Dress” is at top center. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. BILL GRABOWSKI poses next to his mixed media “Joe is Home,” at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. MARC JOSLOFF poses next to his graphite drawing “Cat with Plants,” at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. JOHN MICHEALS attends The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception, where his photograph “Closed for the Season” is on display. Click: Micheals with his photograph. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“The Art Guild

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. L-R, DIANE LUGAR, a Board Member of The Art Guild, and KATIE BELLOMO, the Gallery Director of TAG, attend its Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Bob Stuhmer’s marker, pen & ink illustration “Homesick” is on wall at lower left. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com) Click: Lugar and her photograph of cat at window, “White on White”

• THE ART GUILD

TAG continues to grow its wide range of art offerings, including: 

adult classes & kids classes
summer camps
workshops
exhibitionscall to artists
• events: foto Thursdays lectures 


FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. HEATHER SCHWARTZ, Assistant Director of The Art Guild, is walking behind the entrance doorway during TAG’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


“Playhouse

Seaford, New York, U.S. May 26, 2025. ANN PARRY‘s photograph “Playhouse” is on display during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


T.A.G.’s Doorways, Frames & Windows:  my Photo Gallery

The Art Guild:  theartguild.org

ARTISTS’ LINKS+
• Matt Bodkin:  mbodkin.com
• Julia Carpio:  instagram.com/juliac.art
• Dawn De:  @howabouthuntington • #howabouthuntington
• William Grabowski:  williamgrabowski.com
• Pam Grafstein:  pamgrafsteinphotography.com
• Lisa Grossman:  facebook.com/lisa.k.grossman
• Shelley Doppelt Hotzman:  shelleyholtzman.com
• Randy Ilowite:  randyimages.com/portfolios/people.html
• Marc Josloff:  josloffgalleries.com
• Alan Klein:  alanklein.com
• Seung Lee: seungleeart.com
• Kevin Long:  instagram.com/kevycuts
• Diane Lugar:  dianelugerdesign.com
• John Micheals:  johnmicheals.com
• Alice Riordan:  spotonartgallery.com/collections/artist-alice-riordan
• Joan Stevens:  facebook.com/joan.stevens1
• Bob Stuhmer:  bobstuhmer.com
• David Wollin:  davidwollin.com

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. Oct. 5, 2025. DIANE LUGAR attends The Art Guild reception for its 'Doorways, Frames & Windows: Looking In or Looking Out' juried exhibition. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Manhasset, New York, U.S. Oct. 5, 2025. DIANE LUGAR attends The Art Guild reception for its ‘Doorways, Frames & Windows: Looking In or Looking Out’ juried exhibition. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. A Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron cadet runs a mile at Wantagh High School during the squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron SOARS

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
July 25, 2025 

• Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron 288:  ny288.cap.gov

Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary meeting

“We at CAP like to boast that we are the nation’s ‘best-kept secret’ youth program.”  – Captain L. Tom Chen, CAP – Deputy Commander, Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron 288, 2025

When I first read Capt. L. Tom Chen’s email suggesting I cover the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron in Wantagh, my immediate reaction was:

A U.S. Air Force Auxiliary program mainly for teens?

Here on Long Island?

AWESOME!

So, on July 21, I attended its weekly Monday night meeting at the Church of St. Jude.

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. At front are two of the senior cadets leading drills in the main meeting room during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Arriving early to the meeting, I enjoyed listening to a few adult leaders who enthusiastically shared information related to the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron.

For example, I didn’t know until the squadron meeting that Roosevelt Field was named in 1919 after Quentin Roosevelt, President Theodore Roosevelt’s youngest son, a U.S. Army Air Service pilot who died in aerial combat during World War I. (That reminded me about how my dad wanted to be a pilot during WWII.)

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. At center, a senior cadet leads drills in the front room during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• Instruction & Drills

Attendance at the Wantagh CAP meeting was about a third of the usual size because many cadets were upstate at the annual weeklong NY Wing Encampment, which was held this year at the Hancock Field ANG Base in Syracuse, NY.

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. Speaker shares information during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. At left, two senior cadets lead drills during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. Senior cadets take care of business during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting at Church of St. Jude. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. Senior cadet, seen from back at right, speaks with cadets during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting at Church of St. Jude. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CAP

• Physical Fitness

Running the mile

“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025.  A Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron cadet runs a mile at Wantagh High School during the squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025.  L-R., Officers ROBERT STEIDEL and WILLIAM BROCHU supervise two cadets from Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron fulfilling their required one-mile run, at Wantagh High School. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025.  After running a mile at Wantagh High School, two cadets take a cool-down walk during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s  Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Calisthenics

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Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025.  Cadets do jumping jacks during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Public speaking

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Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. A cadet (not shown) will give a speech on “Dehydration and the Importance of Hydration” during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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• Games – sportsmanship

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“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. Cadets are in the middle of a round of Musical Chairs during the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• Wrap Up

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“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. Standing at left, Capt. L. TOM CHEN, Deputy Commander of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron, addresses cadets during the squadron’s Monday night meeting at Church of St. Jude. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. L-R, 1st Lt. RICARDO GOMEZ NIETO and Officer WILLIAM BROCHU chat during the end of the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. L-R. Aerospace Education Officer 1st Lt. CARL YANNUZZI and Officer ROBERT STEIDEL chat during the end of the Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Now I’m looking forward to covering one of the squadron’s cadet orientations flights at Republic Airport. Though it’ll be a while before the squadron’s next flight session. I expect it will be worth the wait.


FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025.  A Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron cadet runs a mile at Wantagh High School during the squadron’s Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron meeting:  my Photo Gallery

Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron:  ny288.cap.govcalendar

CAP Program at a glance: gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets

blogpost about my dad’s military funeral:  Final Salute for Papa Les

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“Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron

Wantagh, New York, U.S. July 21, 2025. The Civil Air Patrol U.S. Air Force Auxiliary NER-NY-288 Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron has its weekly Monday night meeting. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)