Yearly Archives: 2010

Ten Pounds

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

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The Past Posts – My Life Explained

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

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Through Every Season…

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

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

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

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…Paying For The Privilege

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

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A Video – Vinnie, Singing

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

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When You’re Hot – You’re Hot!

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…

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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…rehearsing.

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

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The Old Man…

…and the sea. As previously predicted, I’m the oldest person in the cast. The rest of the cast believes I’m turning 35 this September, while we’re in Alaska… and that’s what they’ll continue to believe, if I’ve anything to say about it. It’s … Continue reading

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The Girl’s Show

The first of the five shows I’m working on for the Boat Job is the sweet Girl’s show. It’s just three female singers and me. Me playing eight different characters. The milkman, the postman, the sound-man, the music show host … Continue reading

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…Travel Days

There was a time, a few years ago, when I traveled a hell of a lot. When I worked for Batman, and was second in command of retailer and convention services, part of my job was coordinating travel arrangements, for our … Continue reading

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…the time difference.

I completely forgot it’s three hours earlier here in LA than it is in NYC. Today it sorta messed me up, right now my body thinks it’s one am but the clock says it’s only 10 pm. How do I … Continue reading

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It’s like the first day of school

After settling into the dorm – as I’m calling it – and meeting a few of the cast members, my first day jitters have subsided but it still feels like the first day of school. I feel as if I … Continue reading

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Hey, Mr Postman…

I’ve signed up for auto-bill pay and paperless billing and just now, I’ve finished putting all my magazine subscriptions on hold, indefinitely. It was quite easy, actually, with the exception of New York Magazine who I had to call, I was … Continue reading

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