The Chips Are Down

I wanted to announce that I will be collaborating on bringing the screen play The Chips Are Down to the stage. I am so excited to be working with an extremely talented director and group of actors. I love the art of collaboration and look forward to discovering, playing and analyzing text with a group of creative people. I will keep you all posted on our progress.

The Cherry Orchard at The Mint Theatre

I am so excited to be a part of Noel & Company's reading of The Cherry Orchard this Monday September 23rd @ 7pm. We will be playing to a sold out crowd and I am so exited to be tackling a new challenge--- doing a German Accent for my role as Charlotta. If you have a moment please take the time to check out this company and all the wonderful things they have done to date.
Hope you are part of that sold out crowd on Monday.

Noel & Company

Playbill Clip

So I have not written in a while but had something to share today. As you might be aware I work with a wonderful company named Only Make Believe.  Playbill came by my site the other day to tape us in action...now you can really see a bit about what I do.

http://www.playbill.com/multimedia/video/5571/Big-Fishs-Brad-Oscar-Joins-Only-Make-Believe-to-Bring-Theatre-Healing-to-NYC-Kids-in-Need

***and just ignore that I am wearing an over sized shirt that day...my normal one was dirty. So I look like a kids who stole her Dad's shirt.

It's Sonnet Time Baby

Hi All:
So sonnet 152 has been released! I think it looks pretty good and I had a wonderful time filming it. New York Shakespeare Exchange is a wonderful company to work with and they are always creating new theatre.

please check it out
http://sonnetprojectnyc.com/portfolio/featured-video/

Sonnet 152 will go live tomorrow!

I have just been informed that my sonnet was shown at the opening gala and was well received...so excited it goes live tomorrow! I will post the link the moment I get it.

I had an audition last week for Hamlet...and I realized how out of practice I am. Time to get back in the saddle and charge ahead. It is a great thing that I am now brushing up my Shakespeare with the Pearl. Next stop Lady M...I feel a new monologue coming on.

Watch out casting directors here comes the gremlin!

the sonnet project on a morning talk show

Hey All:
One of our actors was on a morning talk show chatting about our project. Check it out...I am telling y'all this project is large in scope and will be a blast!

Morning Talk Show with the Bard

Class 1

I had my first class with the Pearl on Monday and it was fabulous. I am with a great group of actors and we are going to have a blast working on these Shakespeare scenes. My first role is Rosalind in As You Like It...and let me tell you it is a beast. I am so happy to have this challenge early on and I am falling in love with this character. I am so excited to see where this goes and I know I will come out of this 8 week class with a better understanding of how to tackle text, emotion and action!

Launched

the sonnet project has launched....please check it out! This is a great company and a wonderful undertaking that I am in along with 153 other actors.

Sonnet Project

I am in a BOOK

I just found out that I am in a published book. The Best plays from the Strawberry One-Act Festival: Volume 2.

Did this play a while back...made it to the semi-finals. Wow nice to have this for the archives!


Strawberry Festival

Crafting anyone?

I am embarking on a 6 week course with the Pearl Conservatory. I am so excited to do something that is simply for me. A way to continue working on my craft and to realize why I still try to do this whole "acting" thing.  I am looking forward to meeting some new actors and to work with such a reputable company. I also like the fact that we had to submit our resume (only serious actors wanted) and if they thought they were not up to snuff we had to come in and audition for the class. I am pleased to say that I was considered "serious" enough...no audition needed.  Well wish me luck and I will keep y'all posted on how it goes.

Funny Story

Over a month ago I submitted my headshot and resume to a theatre company because I was unable to attend their auditions. Well today I received an email from the Executive Director telling me that the actress they had cast in the role I submitted for dropped out so she wanted to know two things:

1- Could I make a last moment audition by 5:30?

2- Do I really look like my headhsots...because if I do... I "look" or am way too young for the role. And what was my real age (curiosity)?

I assured her that I do indeed look like my headshot and that I just had them taken (4 months ago) and that I did not have any touch ups done to them. I then sent her 2 unprofessional & recent pictures of me to prove my case.

This is the headshot I sent

 

 

 

A picture taken...when I was tired, sweaty and after a 7 mile ride

 

This was my latest picture (2 weeks ago)

 

 

 

I was not asked to come in for the emergency audition.

The role was for a woman in her early 30's...what was I thinking????

 

As I mentioned a few days ago I was about to shoot my piece for the Sonnet Project up in the Bronx. Let me just say I had a blast and even the locals came out to cheer us on. Carmello (local) asked if this was how all the  "soon to be big name" actors started out. I said we hope so! The location was great, the text is beyond compare and the crew was professional and fun. Let me say it are days like that...that make me proud to be an artist.  Yes... I know I am a starving, no name actor who is still trying to "make it" what ever that means in this damn city. BUT when I get a chance to watch the sunset while saying lines like:

But why of two oaths' breach do I accuse thee,
When I break twenty? I am perjured most;

it all seems worth it. Well at least it does today.

                                               

 West 230th street stairs in the Bronx

                               Trust me folks they go up...and up...span at least 4 avenues!!!

Sonnet Shoot

Tomorrow I will be shooting my piece for New York Shakespeare Exchanges the Sonnet Project. So excited and I cannot wait for all to see this great collaboration. Please click link for more information.http://www.shakespeareexchange.org/content/sonnet-project

back in the day...

So my sister was in town and I was digging through old photos when I came across some from my middle school acting days. It's great to be reminded about how I knew from an early age that this was my passion...now if I can only make it to Broadway before I am 80...argh!!!

Clips of me in Bastard of Orleans or Looking for Joan

Over the Flu ready to tackle the world

okay so I did not hit the ground running in 2013...was knocked out by the flu. Trust me next week I am hitting equity with a vengeance. This is the year of take me as I am...no more trying to figure out what they want me to be.

wish me luck!