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Two upcoming performances – June 8th and July 8th

Number One: Friday, June 8, 2012 – Reading of new musical “String” at New Dramatists: In an interesting turn of events, I have been cast as the flakey temp (no, that’s not the turn) who does too much yoga (no, not that either) named “Sierra,” (ah, there’s the interesting bit!), in the new musical “String.” Music and lyrics by Adam Gwon, book by Sarah Hammond, and directed by Kent Nicholson. “String” is a story about THE Greek Fates and a number of Greek Gods mucking about in modern day New York City office life. 2pm FREE and OPEN to theContinue readingTwo upcoming performances – June 8th and July 8th

Next Week – May 18th FREE Marquee Five Concert in PA

Next week! On May 18, 2012, Marquee Five will return to the Buck Hill Skytop Music Festival – a special performance Friday night will commence as part of the “Introducing Contemporary Vocal Arts” series – 7:30pm at the Ponoco Mountain East High School at Swiftwater, PA. The show is FREE and will feature songs from past Marquee Five shows PLUS brand new pieces from our upcoming “swing” show. More information at www.BuckHillSkytopFest.org.

Audition Psych 101 Workshop with Michael Kostroff – highly recommended

Even the best, professionally-trained actors and singers have mental blocks, issues, worries, hangups, excitements, and passionately discordant thoughts in my/their minds when I/they walk into and out of an audition room. Even Tyne Daly had nerves going into auditions; one day, the assistant casting director told her in the waiting room, “Tyne, it’s a chance to act on a Thursday…” It’s this type of reality-checking advice that Michael Kostroff gives to actors in his “Audition Psych 101” Workshops. Michael Kostroff uses the Tyne Daly quote to illustrate how actors can get out of the mental merry-go-round we/they experience and justContinue readingAudition Psych 101 Workshop with Michael Kostroff – highly recommended

“Cautiously Optimistic” – the songs of Scott Evan Davis

March 14, 2012Sierra sings in composer Scott Evan Davis’ show “Cautiously Optimistic,” March 14th, 8pm at Don’t Tell Mama. Tickets are only $5. The show will include songs from his new album, plus a new song. Featuring Natalie Douglas, Sierra Rein, Erin Lindsey Krom, Nikki Van Cassele, Joshua Dixon, Nicole Johndrow, William Blake, Vicky Modica, Erik Sisco and more.

“Cautiously Optimistic,” the songs of Scott Evan Davis – March 14th at Don’t Tell Mama

I am excited to announce that I will be a featured performer at Scott Evan Davis’ upcoming concert of his music, which has been published in his new album “Cautiously Optimistic.” Some of his work (and possibly his album!) is in the running for several MAC Awards this year, and this concert will showcase many of his new pieces. His music and lyrics are being acclaimed for their tight structure and heartfelt sincerity – check out some of the reviews listed on his Facebook Page. I’m also thrilled to be singing along with Natalie Douglas, Erin Lindsey Krom, Nikki VanContinue reading“Cautiously Optimistic,” the songs of Scott Evan Davis – March 14th at Don’t Tell Mama

“Your wish, my command” – a gift from Bernie of the MTA System

File this under “silly fun”! A week or so ago, the New York Times posted an article online about the announcements made over the MTA system, and asked others to comment via Twitter (@nytimes) or via the website about what readers would like to hear the MTA subway announcers to say. I jokingly tweeted to @nytimes that I would love it if I heard over the speaker “Have fun at the audition/rehearsal/performance/party, Sierra!” I imagined that would be a great pick-me-up, especially if it’s 7am and I’m on my sleepy way to sign up for an EPA. Well, Bernie WagonblastContinue reading“Your wish, my command” – a gift from Bernie of the MTA System

Goodbye, Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel

When I first moved to New York, I was inspired to attend the Algonquin Salon, an open mic which eventually would become The Salon open mic (now at Etcetera Etcetera on Sunday nights).  It was summer, and my friend Vanessa clued me in that the Algonquin Salon would be a great place to practice repertoire, meet composers and other singers, and generally have a great time.  I went alone one evening, stepping for the first time into the historic Algonquin Hotel.  I took a moment to gawk at the actual Algonquin Round Table in the lobby, then stepped into theContinue readingGoodbye, Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel