Monthly Archives: July 2010

Ten Pounds

Posted on July 9, 2010 by vinnie costa

At my physical, I found out, I’m 10 pounds over the weight I was when I auditioned  and booked this job, which was five pounds above my goal weight, which is five pounds above the weight listed on my resume… which means Jew and … Continue reading →

Posted in The Weight Watch | 3 Comments

The Past Posts – My Life Explained

Posted on July 9, 2010 by vinnie costa

I believe my entire life and lifestyle can be traced back to the first three Broadway shows I saw. Peter Pan – It was a class trip. I saw it with Sandy Duncan at the original Helen Hayes Theatre on … Continue reading →

Posted in The Past Posts | Leave a comment

Through Every Season…

Posted on July 8, 2010 by vinnie costa

It is Summer correct? I know New York City – and most of the east coast for that matter – is suffering from a major heat wave, but here in L.A., well, Inglehood, it hasn’t gotten much higher then 75 … Continue reading →

Posted in Ship Vinnie on... | 2 Comments

I feel the earth move… UPDATED – It wasn’t a stroke!

Posted on July 7, 2010 by vinnie costa

Ok, I just felt my first earthquake – ever. I’m sitting outside, getting a little Facebook time and all of a sudden the table I’m sitting at start shaking. then my legs start shaking and i’m thinking either it’s an … Continue reading →

Posted in Lost @ Sea, The Rehearsal | Leave a comment

…Paying For The Privilege

Posted on July 5, 2010 by vinnie costa

My landlord’s been really good about my letting someone stay in my apartment while I’m gone to look after my things and care for my cats – we’re not using the sub part of that word anymore – while I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Ship Vinnie on... | 2 Comments

A Video – Vinnie, Singing

Posted on July 4, 2010 by vinnie costa

Here’s a little snippit of me in the Girl’s Show, the first of five shows I’m doing for the Boat Job… it was filmed during our first run-thru, so please, no judging… I’m out of shape and out of breath, … Continue reading →

Posted in Lost @ Sea, The Rehearsal, The Videos | Tagged | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Lost @ Sea | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Lost @ Sea | Tagged | Leave a comment

…rehearsing.

Posted on July 1, 2010 by vinnie costa

Rehearsing eight hours a day, while hard, tiring and akin to exercise, is brilliant. It’s also something I can see myself doing all the time – and by ‘all the time’ I mean; I’m in rehearsal all the time because … Continue reading →

Posted in The Rehearsal | Tagged , , | 4 Comments