About Us

 

       Denise Bella Vlasis President of Tribute Productions Entertainment

Denise Bella Vlasis established Tribute Productions in 1995.  Her years of working as a Professional Performer allowed her to truly grasp her Clients "needs", and allowed Bella to book Entertainment from a "hand's on" understanding and perspective. Bella has received  Performance Awards (ART CO 1982) and Scholarships in Choreography and Acting from (Festival of the Arts/Laguna Beach). 

         Bella is The Author of two Celebrity Lookalike Books and has received awards from FOREWARD MAGAZINE as well as Industry Awards (ICI, IGCTA).

     She has written several articles both on-line and published in trade magazines about breaking into the business. She currently  runs an on-line Artist advice column, as well as a Celebrity Lookalike Booking Network, where she continues to groom Talent. Bella has worked as a Television Show Talent Coordinator for ABC's; THE NEXT BEST THING (Celebrity Impersonator Show) and was hired by Show Producers Peter Engle and Barry Katz to join their casting team.

   Bella has also been hired by Talent Coordinator Sharon Nash  for booking Talents on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT. Bella has also done Casting of Celebrity lookalike/impersonators for TV Shows : NIP/Tuck, Chelsey Handler, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC

Feature Films : Seed of Chucky, Meet the Spartans and Clint Eastwood's film Flags of our Fathers.

      Bella has worked as Madonna’s top double since 1985 and has worked with and for Madonna as Madonna. (see  performance resume) and has worked as a personal assistant for Christina Aguilera for several Television Tapings.

     Bella prides herself in making sure that each Production and booking she takes on, is done with 100 %  commitment to excellence and detail. Her ability to work hands on with all aspects of the booking is a detail that can re-assure your most valuable Client.

                   Irby Gascon /Music Department

Irby Gascon studied at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux Louisiana, and his training began with personal instruction from accomplished vocal instructors Dr. Charlotte Pipes and Dr. Kenneth Claus.

    In 1988 he joined the Concert Choir and Chamber Singers and was a featured vocalist in operas such as The Marriage of Figaro, Der Freuscheuts, Amahl and the Night Visitors and West Side Story. He currently sings with the popular swing band Zoot Suit Revue.

      In 1999 he was cast as Elvis Presley in a stage production music revue Hurray for Hollywood. His current BIG BAND project keeps him busy as both lead vocalist and booker of his 30 piece band of studio musicians. He has worked on the corporate circuit, private events, weddings, fairs, industry parties, night clubs, and charity foundation.

      Irby’s voice has been featured on numerous video games and television commercials in Japan including video games & TV Commercials; (Nintendo, Donkey Kong, Namco). Irby works hands on with both the Client and the Producers or Event Planners to make sure every detail is perfect for every booking.

                  Brandon Jarrett/Music Producing and Production

      Brandon has been fortunate enough to produce for projects involving Disney, Radio Disney, Sinbad, Paul Rodriguez, Comedy Central, TLC Network, Michael Jackson, The Dreams Come True Foundation, Tracey Bregman and many more.

    He’s most recently written and produced Ashley Argota”s debut CD, “Ashley”. Ashley is one of the stars of the new Nickelodeon series, “True Jackson, V.P.”

  Brandon has a state of the art Pro Tools HD studio with top of the line outboard compressors, effects and microphones for record quality products. He can produce music arranged to your events needs to accompany dancers, vocalists or backing tracks for a band or orchestra.

     He also has been know for creating a custom tailored theme song for your event to make it extra special for your clients attending. He has done this for clients like AT&T, Radio Disney and The Orlando Citrus Bowl Parade. Adding that personal touch to your event is just the thing that will make your event unforgettable!

               Heidi Anderson Jarrett/Dance Department 

      Heidi Anderson Jarrett is an internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer & master teacher.  Her choreography  has been featured at such venues as Universal Studios, The House of Blues, Legends in Concert &The MGM Grand-Las Vegas, The Shrine Auditorium, Paramount Great America Theme Parks, The Greek Theatre, Premier Cruise Lines & at the 19th Annual Music Industry Grammy Awards Party in Hollywood.

      Tribute Productions hired Heidi to choreograph Hollywood’s first “live billboard” for the film Moulin Rouge  in L.A.  She has traveled throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico & Japan performing & choreographing for productions.

      Heidi works closely with many in the music & film industry, having choreographed performances for events for Seal, Christina Aguilera, and working with Kyle Massey, Madison Pettis, The 3 G’s, Poppy Montgomery,  Leslie Ann Warren, Carman & Bridget Fonda.

      Heidi’s choreography has been featured on episodes of the hit TV series’, Cory in the House, Out of Jimmy’s Head, The Power Rangers, Extra, Entertainment Tonight,  as well as on her video series “HIp-Hop with Heidi-Ho!”  and her hit DVD “Fuzion!” She is recognized as a Master Teacher by such organizations as  Dance Masters of America, Dance Olympus, Dance Excellence,  Al Gilbert Conventions, & Musicworks.

      Heidi has also been published in the magazines Dance Spirit & Dance Teacher. Heidi is currently working with recording artist Ashley Argota from Nickelodeon’s hottest new TV show..” True Jackson, VP”

              Carissa Green/ Dance and Choreography

     Carissa Green is a 20-year veteran of the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. She began her illustrious career at age 2 ½ .Then, at the encouragement of her  teacher, she continued to dance right through college, attending the University of Texas at Austin and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance.

      Carissa spent the first several years as a dancer, working on television shows such as “Roseanne” and for commercials and industrials, even representing M.C. Hammer at a stage show launch of a Hammer-related product (go, white girl), then quickly moved into choreography. Carissa has choreographed “The Shadow” for Universal starring Alec Baldwin, several episodes of a children’s show for Fox, industrials for Taco Bell and Hasbro, an independent feature, made-for-TV movies for Showtime Networks and Starz!/Encore.

     Commercials include; Miller Genuine Draft, and has been fortunate enough to be asked to choreograph for “Jimmy Kimmel Live” many times over the past couple of years. Her “latest and greatest” was to choreograph a national ad campaign for Zappos.com earlier this year.  In her free time, she dabbles in reality and likes to produce, edit and direct promos for networks such as Fox, ABC, NBC, CBS.

               John Rhoten/Theme and Period Expert/Costuming and Props

     John Rhoten  has designed costumes , props, sets, lighting and sound.  He has been with Theatre West, The L.A. Connection and The Groundlins. He has costumed and provided props for Tribute Productions, Wild Card, What in The World Productions and many others.

  John's attention to detail and his love of history and old movies helps make him the right go-to guy for any themed event. "It's all about the details." He prides himself on accuracy for most any given time period or specific genre. "From the Renaissance to Film Noir it all has a certain texture. You just need to know how to put it all together"

     You may have seen him around town as a Pirate Captain or as a hard boiled Private Detective. He is always ready to help on a fun creative project and enjoys working one on one with clients to insure a seamless event.

We also have in-house Costumers to Custom Create any Type of Costume and Wig , Make-Up Artists, Photographers, Video & Audio Production, Writers, Stage hands, PA's and more.

    

        

Tribute is dedicated to the highest level of quality in assisting Clients with achieving their objectives. With our team of Entertainment Specialists, we can offer creative ideas to custom Choreograph all of your special entertainment needs. Tribute also has a network of agents worldwide, and currently works directly with over FOUR HUNDRED event planners, destination management companies, casting agents and entertainment companies.

     

Guess why all 400 companies  rely on Bella as their "go to" girl ...

 

 

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