Who are
Howie and Dina Goodsell?
Howie and Dina Goodsell are the high concept performance art creation of Suzil Von and Tommy Lazer. As America's most lovable Con-artist couple, they will worm their way into your heart and your checking account. Inspired by a healthy disillusionment with modern society and a fascination with trickery and manipulation, Howie and Dina are constantly running from one fad-con to the next. From nutritional supplement pyramid schemes to a bid for the US Presidency, the Goodsells have a passion for every form of capitalistic misappropriation. They've been identified by authorities as Southern Christian Faith Healers on a mission to heal [and steal wallets], Certified Sexologists peddling their new homemade video series "Goodsell, Goodlove", and are also in close contact with many different laboratories helping to develop the next "life and genital increasing super antioxidant berry."
The Work
"Attack of the Karens" (2020)
Performed Virtually for the Rumpus and Ruckus Revival in Oakland, CA
"Shitmints" (2020)
Performed live at Tourettes Without Regrets in Oakland, CA
Performed live at Tourettes Without Regrets in Oakland, CA
"Donald Trump's Love Affair with America" (2016)
Filmed live at Tourettes Without Regrets in Oakland, CA
Filmed live at Tourettes Without Regrets in Oakland, CA
"Goodsell, Good Life" (2016)
Filmed live at Piano Fight in San Francisco as part of the Shortlived Play Competition Final Round in April 2016!
In March 2016, Goodsell, Good Life went up against five other short plays made by local artists and they WON the first round. In April, they returned to San Francisco to compete against a whole new crop of short plays with the ultimate goal of winning the grand prize of $5000. Their dreams didn't come true, they didn't win. BUT, they did come in 2nd place out of 36 plays so they most certainly consider that a huge achievement!
Also Featuring:
Marc Berman as Barry
Crystal Prins as Sheila
"Goodsell, Goodlove" (2016)
(NSFW)
Their critically acclaimed film made it's world premiere at the East Bay Express Briefs Erotic Film Festival on February 11, 2016! The festival took place at the Historic Grand Lake Theater in Oakland, CA with an amazing after-party hosted by the newly reopened Uptown Nightclub also located in Oakland. The festival consisted of 16 original short films submitted by Filmmakers from around the world. You can visit the East Bay Express for a full list of all the films and filmmakers! We highly suggest you look up, and enjoy the work created by all these amazing filmmakers! Seriously, its hot stuff. All due respect to the competition, it's obvious the Goodsells hit a nerve and/or erogenous zone; they absconded from the Bay Area with Cash Prizes and accolades in tow.
Awards Won
Judges Choice Award
Audience Choice Award
Award of Merit: Best Acting Performance
"Goodsell, Good Roleplay"(2017)
Goodsell, Good Roleplay combines comedy, science fiction, and cutting edge special effects to show you just how far two nerds are willing to take their role playing. The film made its world premiere at the Briefs Erotic Film Festival in Oakland, California in February of 2017 where it caused a few audience members to pee their pants from laughter (we wish!)
Shot and edited by Helder Pedro.
Awards Won
Audience Choice Award
Award of Merit: Best Acting Performance
Goodsell, Good Roleplay combines comedy, science fiction, and cutting edge special effects to show you just how far two nerds are willing to take their role playing. The film made its world premiere at the Briefs Erotic Film Festival in Oakland, California in February of 2017 where it caused a few audience members to pee their pants from laughter (we wish!)
Shot and edited by Helder Pedro.
Awards Won
Audience Choice Award
Award of Merit: Best Acting Performance
