ERIC HOUSTON

Eric Hausman-Houston has been a concert pianist, playwright, and ghostwriter.

As a concert pianist in the 1980s, Eric Hausman-Houston was offered a Julliard scholarship by Abbey Simon. He was signed by Global Records, who changed his name from Hausman to Houston. His first album, Beethoven Sonatas: Moonlight Pathetique Appassionata, received critical acclaim and won the Grammy for Best Producers. To promote his second album, Tonight and Forever, a collection of popular classical piano pieces, Houston went on a one hundred concert tour. Responsible for all travel expenses, he went into debt. Planning to sit out his four-year contract, Houston wrote his first play, Playing with Fire, which was picked up by Earl Graham of the Graham Agency and optioned for Off-Broadway by Lois Deutchman, producer of Oil City Symphony. Houston never returned to the piano.

Houston’s play, Becoming Adele, the recipient of the Key West Theater Festival Award, was produced and directed by Gerry Cohen at the Court Theatre in Los Angeles, produced Off-Broadway by the Gotham Stage Company with director Victor Maog, and optioned by Warner Bros. Television. His play, Sweet Deliverance, was given an extended run at the Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles, and was the last play optioned by legendary Broadway producer, Alexander Cohen. Edward B. Morgan of Washington County News called Sweet Deliverance “the funniest play to come out of the Barter Theatre.”

After having worked as a ghostwriter, The Lost Artist marks Houston’s first book written in his own voice and name.

All proceeds from The Lost Artist will go to reuniting Fred Hausman’s Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM), and other medals stolen from within the British Ministry of Defense, with their rightful owners. The Hausman medals will then be donated to an orphanage in Israel so that they may sell the Hausman medals to a museum.

“THE LOST ARTIST is a page-turner! Revealing important insight into little-known history of pre-state Palestine and World War II, this fascinating journey of a remarkable man is a rip-roaring story from beginning to end. I recommend it to everyone. “

Rabbi Mark S. Golub, JBS TV, jbstv.org

For the complete TV interview go to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=252&v=EE3EpP9yHlk

Quotes from the LA production of ‘BECOMING ADELE’

“Impressive! Razor-sharp performance consistently surprises and delights!” – LA TIMES, July 11 2003

“Wasilewski, in a funny, wise, and poignant script, displays an awesome talent that brings tears as easily as laughter” - Greg Owen, IN MAGAZINE, Vol. 6, Issue 11 – July 15-28, 2003

“Audrey Wasilewski completely mesmerizes the audience for over two hours!” – TOLUCAN TIMES

“Recommended – Heartfelt! Engaging! Witty! Tender! Most enjoyable! – LA WEEKLY

“Entertaining! Funny! Sheer joy!” – BACKSTAGE WEST

“Captivating! Mesmerizing! Perfection! … Weight on the roof is a sure bet!” – BEVERLY HILLS COURIER

“Tour de force performance! Wasilewski is funny, intelligent, and endearing! She is a delight! – BEVERLY HILLS OUTLOOK

“Vibrant! Wonderful! Wasilewski is a charmer! A refreshing summertime tonic!” - Les Spindle, FRONTIER MAGAZINE, August 1, 2003

“Remarkable! So very funny! Her experiences give people a chance to laugh a lot, and cry a little, too!” - CULVER CITY NEWS REVIEW

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