Category Archives: The Life

Vinnie is still an actor, right?

The End Is Neigh…

Posted on January 25, 2012 by vinnie costa

Who knew that when I auditioned for a job, I was sure I wasn’t going to get, in May 2010, that I’d visit 25% of world doing that job for almost two years? I surely didn’t. I didn’t know that … Continue reading →

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You’re Never Fully Dressed…

Posted on March 28, 2011 by vinnie costa

…without a smile. Mine was nearly destroyed. A freak microphone accident almost derailed my TV and Movie career. During the tech rehearsal for the Broadway Standards show, as I was bringing the mic to my mouth during You Can’t Stop … Continue reading →

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Changing, It Keeps Changing…

Posted on February 10, 2011 by vinnie costa

Life on The Boat, is very different from life on land. One example, it feels as if you need to change your outfits eight times a day or more. Luckily, air-conditioning keeps laundry from pilling up. An average day: Breakfast, … Continue reading →

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When You’re Hot – You’re Hot!

Posted on July 3, 2010 by vinnie costa

When it rains it pours – since I’ve been in the city of Lost Angels, I’ve gotten calls from the top three commercial casting agents in NYC. What, what, what!?! One needed me at an immediate audition for a national, principal, … Continue reading →

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Dress Has Always Been My Strongest Suit…

Posted on July 2, 2010 by vinnie costa

There’s been more than a few times I didn’t book a job because I didn’t fit into the costume the original actor wore  - or was currently wearing. UGH!! It’s one of the bigger disappointments most of us in the business … Continue reading →

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Sing, Sing a Song…

Posted on June 6, 2010 by vinnie costa

Why is it, one of the first questions people ask when I speak of my 1/4 world tour on the Boat is, “What are you going to be doing?” I’m a freaking performer! WHAT do you think I’m going to … Continue reading →

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