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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

There will be two upcoming shows of “We Can Make It: The Songs of Kander and Ebb” at Don’t Tell Mama, February 25th and April 15th, 2010 at 8:30pm. That means pick up your pencils – nay your PENS – and put us in your calendar! I will post a more detailed blog about these events, and in the meantime… Another annoucement: Marquee Five has been added to the lineup on March 17th at the now hip-hop-happening open mic “Wednesday Night at the Iguana,” hosted by Richard Skipper and Dana Lorge. We will do a few previously heard numbers, perhaps,Continue readingSpecial Marquee Five news!

It’s been more than a month since I updated this blog! In this quick note: I have a lot of pots on the stove, boiling away at some creative ventures. #1: Marquee Five will announce soon a few more upcoming shows! Check out www.marqueefive.com in the coming weeks – we’ll have announcements, new photo updates By Adam Jason Photography from our Metropolitan Room run in December, and soon some Video will also be added (I know ’cause I’m editing it with James Eden, one of our videographers). #2: I’ll be performing for Jay Alan Zimmerman’s “ART/SONG Broadway Voices Made Visible”Continue readingWoops, there goes January!