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Leon is currently covering theatre (and writing the occasional op-ed piece) for the WeHoNews.

Click HERE for an index of reviews and articles.



Leon joined four other working actors chronicling their monthly show-biz adventures for Back Stage's "Take 5" for 2009!


1. Current Affairs, Jan. 1, 2009
2. 'Remains' of the Day, Feb. 5, 2009
3. Carving a New Road, Mar. 5, 2009
4. From Both Sides Now, Apr. 6, 2009
5. Employment Options, May 21, 2009
6. Reality Check, June 4, 2009
7. Understudy Skills, July 2, 2009
8. Critics, Comic-Con, and Character, Aug. 6, 2009


9. Learning, Changing, Dreaming, Sept. 3, 2009
10. Closings, Passings, and Letting Go, Oct. 1, 2009
11. Making Opportunities, Setting Goals, Continuing the Fight, Nov. 5, 2009
12. Facing Challenges, Past and Future, Dec. 3, 2009





Read Leon's Article "
Becoming Quentin Crisp" on the Official Quentin Crisp Website!



In 2002, Leon interviewed some of his favorite SF colleagues about their experiences, expectations and advice for those starting out, for Bay Area acting website Casting Connection. Enjoy!  Check the updates that follow each interview!


  • Desi Del Valle
  • David Tenenbaum
  • Jeff DeLucio-Brock

  • Laura Sottile
  • Jean Mazzei



June 23, 2000

Click HERE for Leon's article about the pros and cons of being an actor in San Francisco.




"Last Sunday in June" by Leon Acord

Last Sunday in June

Leon wrote & portrayed six diverse characters in his one-man show. Among the mix: a blow-dried TV journalist, a closeted Hollywood star & a bewildered Midwestern mom. LSiJ enjoyed a hit run at Theatre Rhinoceros following a try-out in the SF Fringe Festival.  Directed by Jeffrey Hartgraves.




OUT by Leon Acord

OUT

Leon wrote, directed and starred as an agoraphobe who, confronting his fear of the outside world, becomes lost in San Francisco's Tenderloin district.


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