This has been the most fun audition I've ever had!!

First, let me say that the entire idea of this audition scared the hell out of me. I mean, this is Cirque du Soleil! This is BIG!

Just walking into the audition was nerve wracking.

It turns out that they wanted improv comedy skills. Finally- something I'm good at!!!

I made them laugh when I improved as a baby & I really made them laugh when I improv'd a mortician getting stopped by a cop & accused of wrongfully taking the HOV lane despite the fact that Mrs Johnson was in the back of the hearse.

It went well & felt like a solid audition.

It's nice to be back in the swing of things again.

The big, scary audition for Cirque is tomorrow...

Wish me luck!

Cirque, you say?

I'm scheduled, as of right now, for an audition for Cirque du Soleil on Friday at 11:35. I have 2 minutes to showcase my best talents and impersonnations. No time like the present! Now to switch around my work schedule...

Also, I submitted for a voice over gig. I've done a voice over in the past and really liked the work. Being in a studio is intimidating but it's so much fun.

On the audition note, I'm hoping for an audition for Thursday. However, I've noticed that my resume is unable to open when it's attached to emails. Looks like I really need to invest in Microsoft Word because Word Perfect is getting me absolutely nowhere.

Keep your fingers crossed!!

What You Want... Baby I Got It

My dear blog readers,

After reading an advice column, essentially blogging for dummies, I've come to realize that this blog has failed most of you.

I don't have an interesting perspective on things (yet!), nor is my writing remarkably witty. In fact, this little blog feels more like an essay than something to do for fun.

In reality, this is fun for me and I hope it's at least mildly entertaining for you.

But just to clarify, I don't speak in such proper sentences. Away from the computer, I'm a goofball who quite often has to turn it down because I'm always coming up with a new character or voice or mocking some unsuspecting customer that meanders into my store.

So I ask of you, dear readers, what is it you'd like to see/read on this blog? I'm toying with the idea of actually bringing my laptop to auditions and blogging in the moment. Is this something that would appeal to you? What can I do to make this blog a tad more interesting and a lot less vanilla?

I welcome your comments and suggestions, and I also look forward to creating more of a comroderie with you.

~ Deb

The Evolution?

I've gotten a lot done this morning in just a few short hours of being awake.

Here's what I've submitted for:

Project Name:EvolveProject
Type:Short Film
Rate/Compensation:SAG Pending - Short Film - Low Budget Agreement - Scale Message:

RoleRole TypeGender/Age/EthnicitiesDescription/NoteAlanaSupportingFemale / 18 to 40 / All EthnicitiesLead. Female / All Ethnicities / 18-35 years. Friend of both sisters, knows all the secrets of both; A real headcase and must be able to snap on cue. italian spanish looking maybe even european looking as well. (PLEASE WRITE A SMALL DESCRIPTION ABOUT YOURSELF.)

My small description was: I play neurotic very well and always do my homework as an actor.

I also submitted myself for something a bit more... liveley...


Title : Santa, Elf, and Tour Manager for Macy's Santa National Tour
Category: Performer
Description :
Macy's Santa National Tour will be traveling to 25 cities this holiday season. We are looking for candidates for Tour Manager (2), Elves (4) and Santa (1). The Tour Manager will be responsible for all event logistics for the In Store Events, and will manage employee relations issues, the morale of the cast and logistical issues. Elves are the support staff for Santa at both the charity and In-Store events. Elves will work closely with Media Relations and Cause Marketing to act as spokespeople for the Santa National Tour. Santa is the primary holiday ambassador to the public and the center of the tour experience for Macy's. Santa ideally will have a natural beard. Salary plus per diem, and all travel expenses will be covered from 11/23-12/23.

I submitted myself in hopes of being an Elf. Being that I'm only 5'0," I figured I might have a legitimate chance...

Also, I registered with TheaterMAMA. My page has yet to be completely filled in and updated, but it's a start. I can do more tomorrow.

There's more!

I also got a call from a friend from the Happy Hour cast. He emailed me a copy of the play The Owl and The Pussycat and wants me to look it over. He's hoping to get the show up and running and wants me to play the lead opposite of him. My guess is that there's no pay, but I'm excited at the prospect of creating again.

I might have some other things in the works, but it's entirely too early to post about it... Keep your eyes peeled.

The cast of Happy Hour at the 45th Street Theatre.

It's been nearly 6 months since I've posted anything here, and I feel rather guilty about it. Here's a quick recap...

Happy Hour opened and closed. I nearly got fired from work for my crazy schedule, but it was worth it. If you're wondering which one is me in the picture, I'm the one in the front of the blue guy's left shoulder, grabbing her boobs. It was so much fun.

It took me a while to audition or submit myself for anything else due to various personal reasons.

I started resubmitting myself for a number of things recently. I tried a few print ads, Law and Order: SVU, regular L&O, CSI: NY... Nothing is catching right now.

Last week I attended my first theater audition in nearly 6 months. It went well.

It was for the National Yiddish Theater, and the most educational audition I've ever had. I learned that "I've Gotta Crow" is a really fun audition song regardless of whether I remember the lyrics to the second verse, and "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" in Yiddish is rather tricky.

For those wondering, it's Kop, Oxlyn, Kuhnee, un Fis. Kuhnee un Fis. Kop, Oxlyn, Kuhnee, un Fis. Kuhnee un Fix. Oygn, (undistinguishable Yiddish for ears), Nos un Moyl. Kop, Oxlyn, Kuhnee un Fis. Kuhnee un Fis!

Entertaining as always.

I'll be looking for new auditions for Thursday this coming week. If I look today, it'll give me a lot of time to prepare...