Braddon Mendelson
Braddon is an award-winning playwright who began his career in the television industry, prompting presenters on the Academy Award and Emmy Award telecasts. He went on to produce independent feature films, including the cult classic Boogie Boy.
Braddon wrote for Sony Television International’s sitcom Ritas Welt (“Rita’s World”), Germany’s top-rated comedy series. He also wrote, produced, and directed 
music videos for a range of recording artists.
He previously narrated children’s books in his animated read‑aloud series Read Me a Story and directed CineVerses, an award‑winning video project he produced with composer and poet Jerry Danielsen. The series presented original poetry through animation, live action, and music.
He attended California State University, Northridge and the Warner Bros. Writers Workshop. He lives in Stevenson Ranch with his wife and has one son.
Braddon’s playography can be found below.
Playwright Profile
Braddon Mendelson (born August 23, 1961) is an American playwright, producer, and director based in Stevenson Ranch, California. His work spans theater, television, and independent film. He is known for Rembrandt Perfected, which won Best New Play at the 2022 Long Beach New Works Festival and is archived in the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum at the University of Exeter.
Notable Works
- Rembrandt Perfected — Winner, Best New Play, Long Beach New Works Festival (2022); archived in the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum.
- The WaterWay — Musical about early Los Angeles water infrastructure.
- Gallows Falls — Thriller with supernatural elements; Runner‑Up, Best New Play, Aurora, Colorado.
- Passing Wind — Comedy farce.
- Resisted Living — Semi-Finalist, AACT New Play Fest.
Career Timeline
- 1980s — Teleprompter operator for the Academy Awards and Emmy Awards.
- 1990s — Music video producer and writer; producer of the feature film Boogie Boy.
- 1999–2004 — Comedy writer at Sony Pictures Entertainment; contributed to Rita’s World (Ritas Welt), winner of the Adolf Grimme Preis.
- 2000s — Director of video series including CineVerses.
- 2020s — Transition to full-time playwriting; premiere of Rembrandt Perfected; accession of the published script into the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum.
Education
- BA, Radio‑Television‑Film, California State University, Northridge
- Warner Bros. Writers Workshop
- Danny Simon’s Sketch Writing Seminar
Summary
Name: Braddon Mendelson
Date of Birth: August 23, 1961
Location: Stevenson Ranch, California
Fields: Playwriting; Television Writing; Film Production; Stage Direction
Key Works: Rembrandt Perfected; The WaterWay; Gallows Falls; Old Friends
Awards: Best New Play, Long Beach New Works Festival (2022)
Education: CSUN, BA Radio‑Television‑Film
Active Years: 1980s–present