Some “How-To Guides” from Backstage.com
Some very simple “From the ground up” articles on Backstage.com about acting, producing, and the Industry. The How-to Guide: Pre-Audition Tips
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
I threw this together after finding the image on the web. The mother in this painting looks an awful lot like my mom 😀 Cheers, Sierra Rein “I don’t sing because I’m happy, I’m happy because I sing” – William James
Mother’s Day Weekend – RIP Brenda Rein May 2, 2010
Today is the first truly bittersweet Mother’s Day in my life. I learned a week ago last Sunday that my step-mother, Brenda Rein, passed away from esophageal cancer (after battling with it for years). Yesterday, I would have sent her a Mother’s Day card. Today, my Dad, sister, and Brenda’s family/friends in Oakland, CA are having the burial. I’m not […]
Crystal Skillman’s play “The Vigil or the Guided Cradle.”
Last night I saw the AEA Showcase presentation of “The Vigil or The Guided Cradle,” performed and presented by The Brick Theater, Inc. and Impetuous Theater Group. It was written by Crystal Skillman and directed by John Hurley. I was excited to see my first Skillman play (as I had attended the York Theater’s staged reading of her musical “That’s […]
Some inspiration for the weekend from other blogs…
Sierra here, taking a much-needed break and writing about some inspiring words from others I recently came across in my Internet journeys… I just discovered Jon Rubenstein’s blog “Adventures in Compassion” – read this entry here about casting director Mark Bennett’s thoughts about compassion in the creative business. Michael Kostroff (actor, audition seminar teacher) sent it to me via AuditionPsych101@aol.com. […]
Some Great Upcoming Performances by Friends!
This text completely stolen from the CabaretHotlineOnline.com newsletter – become a member & sign up for weekly and special emails filled with Cabaret news! SUNDAY – MAY 2nd—————WHAT MORE CAN I SAY: THE SONGS OF WILLIAM FINN—————Broadway Voices, the small ensemble of the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus, presents their new show, celebrating the Tony-Award winning composer of In […]
Three New Performances April 24th, April 25th and April 29th!
See me sing in three separate end-of-April performances! 1. April 24th, 10pm – my sister singer/songwriter Lisa Rein makes her New York debut at The Duplex (61 Christopher Street). It will be an hour of her original songs, performed with George Kelly with backup vocals by myself. The Facebook event is here for updates, and you can click here for […]
In-Laws in Town – Broadway, Good Eats, Auditions & Callbacks.
I’m going to try to be brief with yet another MEGABLOG entry of my last week’s exploits. My husband (Pete) and I were wined, dined, and entertained by my in-laws (Pete’s father Bill and step-mother Janet). Bill is a huge musical theater fan, and has more CD’s of original cast albums and more archived Playbills than I! On Sunday the […]
New Lineup for the Tudor City Greens Concerts this Summer!
I performed at and quite enjoyed the Tudor City Greens Concerts in the past two years. Now that the weather is warming up, they’re starting again – featuring some great cabaret, Broadway, and club performers! ALL THE SHOWS ARE FREE! Here’s a re-blog of a post from RaissaRecommends.blogspot.com: “What a great month – we were honored with the 2010 Bistro […]
Kathleen France, Tim Burton, Lego Art, and a Carousel
Last weekend was chock full. On Friday, I caught Kathleen France‘s guest-star-packed-for-charity show “The Book of Love ” at the Metropolitan Room. Proceeds from the ticket cover price went to ReadNYC.com a literacy program which concentrates on the youth of New York City. The show was fantastic – not only was Kathleen a wonderful, talented and emotionally giving singer, but […]