Recent and Upcoming Performances
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UPCOMING
The Sucker
The first weekend in May I took the LIRR to Baldwin, LI, for a short film shoot. It is a quirky little story - funny, dramatic and even touching at times. The tagline on the audition notice caught my attention: a dramedy involving feuding siblings and a chupacabra. I play Mrs. Westport, the "lovable but clueless" mother. You can check it out on Facebook at
Eden
A week after doing 30 Rock I got a call to do background for a USA TV pilot called Eden. The show takes place in a fictional NYC upscale boutique hotel named Eden and revolves around the lead character, a young and handsome concierge named John Sparks (Nicholas D'Agosto), who along with his escaped con artist cousin (Enver Gjokaj) "manages to provide the hotel guests with whatever they desire, at whatever the cost". I can say the set was lavish and large, and all the hotel guests except me and one other man appeared to be about 21. It was a 12-hour shoot, but at least it was indoors and warm, which after my experiences with Lipstick Jungle and 30 Rock, I much appreciated. I don't know for sure, but I expect the pilot is scheduled for Fall 2011.
30 Rock
I did background (extra) work on this NBC series on March 15th. The story line is that a gas leak in the building necessitated everyone evacuating to the plaza in front of 30 Rock. Series regulars Tina Fey, Jane Krakowski, Tracy Morgan, and Judah Friedlander were on set, but to my disappointment Alec Baldwin was nowhere to be seen. Speaking of being "seen", look (quickly!) for me dressed in a tan trench coat, high heels, and carrying a dark metallic Cole Haan bag (gift from daughter, Leah) plus a gift bag from Tournea which I assume was for product placement purposes. It was a long 11 1/2 hour day, and let me tell you it was cold and windy!
The Convicts
This thesis film by Brooklyn College student writer/director Madeleine Ranges was filmed in Park Slope in November 2010. It's a sweet coming-of-age story kind of story. I play a recently divorced mother, Lydia, who is dealing with a new high-powered job and a teenage daughter, Catherine, who deeply resents being moved from her suburban Upstate home to Brooklyn. This film is currently in post-production and is scheduled for Spring 2011 completion.
Dreamland
I was cast in an independent feature film called "Dreamland" produced by Rashomon Pictures. The majority of the shoot took place in Newburgh, NY, during the summer and early fall of 2009. Two remaining scenes between me and my "son" were shot in July 2010. The story is set against the backdrop of the second Iraq War, and I play Angela, the mother of the protagonist, Jack. This film is currently being submitted to film festivals.
RECENT PERFORMANCES
Eggs
This short film by NYU student writer/director Joe Skinner filmed in the Fall of 2009 and has just been completed.
The Rough - A Teen Drama Pilot Web Series
I
love working with students, especially film students. They are
enthusiastic and creative, they aren't "jaded" by the Real World, and
they tend to be quirky. And I love quirky! I was contacted by a Hofstra
student I worked with in 2009, Colin Miller, saying he was
filming a teen drama web series and thought I'd be perfect for "the
loopy mother". Well, how could I resist saying yes to playing a loopy
mother, especially one who is a Professional Psychic? You can see the trailer and Episodes 1 & 2 at the link below plus there is a link to Episode 3. I am in Episodes 1 and 3.
http://colinjmiller.com/The_rough.html
The Seagull
Curan Repertory Company
October 2009
In this production I had the opportunity to play my favorite role to date: Irina Arkadina, a well-known actress of "a certain age" who thinks the world
revolves around her, and although she loves her son, Constantine, is
oblivious to his struggle to make something of himself outside of his
mother's shadow. The director and cast were wonderful, and it was a joy bringing Irina to life.
Comic Potential
Hudson Theatre Ensemble
April 2009
For additional information and photos see http://www.hudsontheatreensemble.com/
Lipstick Jungle
NBC TV - Episode 13
I decided to try some "background work" as it is called. I have never worked on the set of a network TV show, so I thought this would be both interesting and educational. The scene was a big engagement party for the characters Victory (Lindsay Price) and Joe (Andrew McCarthy). It was filmed at the Unkranian House on East 79th, an enormous mansion. I was one of the many party guests, but I was lucky enough to be placed smack in front of Victory and Joe during the toast, so you can spot me easily. I was wearing a black sleeveless v-necked velvet dress. I am also in another scene in the background, seated at a table. See my picture page for some stills pulled from the show.
When It Rains
The Producer's Club
January 14 - 18, 2009
For related photos, newspaper articles and YouTube links see: http://www.whenitrainstheplay.com/Home_Page.html
Win Mick Jones' Guitar
In the fall of 2008 I filmed an AARP promotional video for the web. AARP ran an Air Guitar contest, and the prize was an autographed Mick Jones guitar which was presented onstage at a New Year's Eve Foreigner concert in Hawaii. The video featured Bjorn Turoque (say "born-to-rock".... get it?), an air guitar champion. Bjorn led an Air Guitar "Air-Obics" class of 7 men and women of all shapes and sizes...... one of whom was ME! Yes, I had an opportunity to learn air guitar - what a hoot!!!
Flora Dora Girls Weekly Sewing Circle
A Staged Reading
Hoboken Museum and Cultural Center
1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken, NJ
Sunday, October 19, 2008
http://www.gaiastudio.org/
The Third Step
American Theater of Actors
July 24-27, 2008
For related photos, newspaper articles and YouTube links see: www.myspace.com/thethirdstepplay
Viralcom
This is a new web series from Warner Brothers Studio 2.0. New webisodes appear each Wednesday and run approximately 6-8 minutes each. I am in webisodes 7 and 8. To view the webisodes visit the website of the creators/directors/leads Joey and David at http://www.joeyanddavid.com/ and click on the link for Viralcom. This was a fun project!
The Rabbits
The Third Annual Impact Theater Winter One Act Festival
February 21 - 24, 2008
The Inquisition
The Looking Glass Winter Writers/Directors Forum
December 6-9, 2007
Please Turn OFF Your Cell Phone
The Producer's Club
October 24-27, 2007
Carolines on Broadway - New Talent Show - July 23, 2007
Spitting Distance
The Looking Glass Spring Writers/Directors Forum
June 7-10, 2007
Carolines on Broadway - June 3, 2007
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