Month: February 2010

This Weds, March 3rd and the Wednesday after that March 10th (both at 7:00pm) I’ll be singing original works by composer Jay Alan Zimmerman (the “Beethoven of Broadway”) in an extraordinary Art/Song exhibit in Times Square. The voices of singers will be actualized into visual representations via installations by artist Lisa Ingram. As he describes it himself in his website, “It’s hard to explain, so start with the Broadway World article here: BROADWAY VOICES MADE VISUAL BY DEAF COMPOSER 2/23 – 3/16“ Chashama times square112 west 44th Street, between 7th & 6th avenuesFacebook event can be found here

Hey, all — Several actors who attended recent “Audition Psych. 101” workshops have followed up with some quotes that support my approach. I thought you might find them encouraging: —————————— This one was sent in by Barbara Fisher: Actor Julie Benz (Dexter): “I look at it as, it’s literally your time to be an actor that day. And it’s a performance; that’s all it is. I don’t look at it as a job; it’s my time to play the part how I want to play it. And I throw my material away when I leave. You learn to love it.”Continue readingAn email from Michael Kostroff – some more quotes on acting from the Audition Psych 101 method

When the subway gets too crowded to read a book on the acting biz or a current play I’m researching, I often turn to acting-related podcasts. Free (although they all probably accept donations, hint hint!), quick to download, all at the ready via my iPhone or mp3 player. They all provide information, research, inspiration, and sometimes that good old mental kick in the ass when the creative energies are low. Here is a list of my favorite acting podcasts and links to their websites or affiliated sites. Some of them are can be considered “enrichment” podcasts, meaning they will enhanceContinue reading10 Acting-Theater-Life Podcasts (aka “no excuse not to be inspired!”)

Thursday – BIG NIGHT OUT!BIG NIGHT OUT!Upstairs at Etcetera Etcetera Restaurant325 West 44th Street (b/w 8th and 9th aves)A fabulous evening of cabaret featuring the song stylings of maestro Bill Zeffiro, sparkling guest host Vicki Van Tassel and YOU singing your favorite song, your new song, or just that song you’d never get to sing otherwise. $10 cover/$12 minimum($5 if you are MAC/AEA/SAG/ECC!)

The MAC Award season is upon us, and Marquee Five is in the running for a nomination for Best Vocal/Instrumental Duo/Group! Check out the MAC Website for a downloadable PDF (we’re on page 5). If you’re a MAC voter, please consider nominating us once you receive your list of potential nominees in the mail! The nominees will be announced the day after my birthday, March 25th – let’s just hope I get a day-late birthday present! 😀 The info on the nomination announcement is listed on this Facebook Event. -S