Updates
Monday, Feb 22, '10
Has been playing drums for "Ben Hope & the Uptown Outfit" , fronted by a great upcoming Singer/Songwriter, Ben Hope for a few months now.
videos available online.
Wednesday, Dec 16, '09
Is currently starring in the Westchester Broadway's production of The Christmas Voyager. This show runs until Sunday, Dec 27th.
Sunday, Sept 6, '09
Will be a part of the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival in a new rock musical, F#@KING UP EVERYTHING.
Oct 6 - 16th. more details on the Projects Page.
I will be playing "the drummer." A character in the story, who also plays drums in the onstage band. I have a big scene in it that is Not to be missed.
Wed, June 10, '09
Booked a supporting role in an Indie Horror Film, "Hollywood Ending." Justin Cappaso, the lovable boyfriend. details to follow...Also, see me on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, airing Tuesday, June 30th. 2pm ABC.
Monday, June 1, '09
Just finished Ring of Fire out in North Carolina. I'm now back in NYC, working on the next gig.
got a nice little write-up down there:
"Theater patrons at intermission were talking about how one person
could play so many instruments. All of the men seemed to be able to
switch among guitars, banjos and ukuleles
Other instruments put into use
included an accordion, several harmonicas, spoons, body parts, cloth
hats, and — in a standout performance by John Rochette — drumsticks on
a metal folding chair."
-Kitty Turner, Times-News
Monday, Sept 8, '08
I'll be playing Sammy in The Wedding Singer at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, Long Island, NY.
Sept 17 - Oct 4.
details @ GatewayPlayhouse.com
Wednesday, Aug 20, '08
Had a blast in LA, thanks for all those you came out.
Soap Update: Harris will be returning to Guiding Light once again. I go in to shoot tomorrow.
Episode 15519 will air Sept 30th, '08. 10 am CBS
Friday, Aug 15, '08
In LA right now playing a few dates with my buddy Eddie Clendening's Rockabilly band.
details @ Eddie Clendening
Tuesday, Aug 5th, '08
Just finished up with Buddy Holly out in Colorado. Had the time of my life out there. What a great group of people. Currently I'm back to the grind here in NYC. And come Aug 13th I'm off to LA to play some Rockabilly with Eddie Clendening.
Soap Update: I recently went back into Guiding Light and shot some scenes as Springfield's most annoying reporter, Harris. That episode will air FRIDAY, June 13th, 10 am, CBS.
Theater Update: My next gig will be playing Jerry Allison in "Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story" at the
Arvada Center in Colorado. mid June - Aug '08.
Life Update: I'm going to see Van Halen in a week at Madison Square Garden, NY!
Monday, March 25, '08
My next project will be playing Marc Antony in the new musical "The Sphinx Winx" at the
Thursday, Feb 7, '08Currently in rehearsals for the Buddy Holly Story at the Westchester Broadway Dinner Theatre.
Press:
Broadwayworld.com Article
Playbill.com Article
Wednesday, Dec 5, '07
Recently finished touring the East Coast with Jim West's Puppets, and it looks like the New Year may bring another production of "Buddy; The Buddy Holly Story" my way... Feb - April '08. Westchester, NY.
P.S. Upcoming soap airdates as followed:
- Thur, Dec 27, '07 ... ONE LIFE TO LIVE 2pm ABC
- Fri, Dec 28, '07 ... ONE LIFE TO LIVE 2pm ABC
- Thur, Jan 3, '08 ... GUIDING LIGHT 10am CBS
P.P.S. Don't let the above dates fool you, this writer's strike sure isn't helping my soap career.
Saturday, Nov 3, '07
So, first off, I saw the Police last night at MSG, again, after seeing them a Giant Stadium a few months ago. ... Man. That is rock. Seriously...
Also, I recently booked a recurring character on One Life To Live. I will be the drummer in a rock band on the show. Airdates for all these soap appearances will be posted soon.
Friday, Oct 5, '07
So, my character on Guiding Light now has a name: Harris. Harris, the sleezy Springfield reporter...
AND, I will now be a new recurring character on ALL MY CHILDREN as well... details to follow.
Saturday, Aug 11, '07
The next two Guiding Light episodes will air:
Wed, Aug 22, 10 am CBS &
Thur, Sept 6, 10 am CBS
Sunday, July 22, '07
My photographer/reporter character will now be making a 3rd appearance on Guiding Light! Also, catch my first episode on Thursday July 26th, 10am, CBS.!
Tues, July 3, '07
My character will be making a 2nd appearance on Guiding Light! I go in to shoot later this month. That's right, a recurring role...
Thur, June 21, '07
So, this Wednesday I went into CBS to shoot my first SOAP OPERA appearence. I was a Principal Day Character on Guiding Light. A cocky photographer, that annnoys "Beth Raines," then gets tossed into a pile of chairs, then into elevator by "Rich Bauer," her new lover. It' was a crazy stunt. Should look great. It will "air" on July 26th, 10am, CBS.
Thur, April 12, '07
So, Take Me Out got a sweet little review in the Austin Chronicle today. Their local "Village Voice - like" paper... [ Full Review ]
regarding my "Kippy" .... "Rochette boasts an open, amiable grin and easygoing charm that contrasts nicely with Reynard's reserve – a warmth to Darren's coolness – and you can sense how they complete each other; their scenes together have that satisfyingly smooth snap of a neatly turned double play."
Wed, March 28, '07
So, we have our first Preview tonite for Take Me Out, out here in lovely Austin. The process has been tremendously challenging, and I couldn't be diggin' it more! The guys are great, and the Zach Scott Theatre has been taking good care of me. There's some show pics up on the Projects Page for now! More to come. And the site will be completed soon, scouts' honor. (.. and no, I was never a boyscout.)
Thur, Feb 15, '07
Rumor has it John's next gig will find him Texas, playing Kippy in a production TAKE ME OUT @ the Zach Scott Theatre.
Friday, Feb 2, '07
Be sure to notice the new Vocal and Drum recordings posted on the MEDIA page!
Saturday, Jan 13, '07
So, turns out the film i was in, A Beautiful Debt, won Best Film in it's category @ the Midnight Madness NYC film festival.
And I was awarded Best Leading Actor.
Friday, Jan 12, '07
Beehive just opened tonite to rave reviews. The girls sound amazing and the band is jammin! Having a sweet time out here in Ohio once again.
Tues, Jan 1, '07
happy 2007! as a new year's treat there are some new video and audio clips posted on the MEDIA page. check them out.
Friday, Dec. 15, '06
as you can tell, the website is now officially up and running. very excited. more will be added daily. production photos and just random fun pics for the green room will be coming up next i think.
don't forget to check out the film i starred in, A Beautiful Debt. watch it streaming online on the MEDIA page!
Friday, May 16, '08