There is so much going on right now to fill you guys in on!
Man of La Mancha closed at Theater at the Center about a month ago. I got to go on for the Antonia track twice! It was a fantastic cast and such an amazing experience. I loved it. Watching Jim Harms play Don Quixote night after night was like getting PAID to go to an advanced acting class. So inspiring.
As Antonia.
As Fermina.
This Saturday, November 14th, I’m performing as Hope in the Anything Goes Victory Gardens Benefit. It’s a casting auction. Basically people bid on what part they want to play in a full-fledged production of the show. I’m part of the medley presentation that shows them what they’re bidding on.
I’ll be singing such songs as It’s De-Lovely, You’re the Top, Anything Goes, and I Get a Kick Out of You.
It should be really fun!
You can get more information HERE.
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I am currently in rehearsal at City Lit Theatre for The Wind in the Willows, a musical adaptation by Douglas Post of the timeless book. It’s really cute and the music is really great.
I’m playing the Bargewoman, a weasel, and Mrs. Otter.
It should be a lot of fun and it’s appropriate for children and adults.
We start previews on November 27th.
You can get more information HERE.
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As many of you know the new Bailiwick Chicago just had their official launch. It’s a terrific group of people and they are all really passionate about bringing Bailiwick into a new and exciting chapter while still honoring it’s 27 years as Bailiwick Repertory.
Anyway, I was recently asked if I wanted to be an Artistic Associate and I happily accepted. Bailiwick has always been a home for me. It was home under the helm of Artistic Director Emeritus David Zak and I know it will continue to be so in the capable hands of Kevin Mayes.
I was also asked to perform in Bailiwick Chicago’s Christmas Benefit. It’s going to be a greatest hits of all our favorite TV Christmas moments. There will be food, drink, song, skits, and tv clips. It’s December 13th. Don’t miss it! You can find out more information HERE.
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And finally, I’m so excited to be working again with City Lit Theatre on Oh Boy! this May with the legendary Sheldon Patinkin directing. I have so much to say about this man, but I will leave it for it’s own post instead of tagging it on to the end of this one.
Oh Boy! is a mad-cap, screwball comedy/musical with music by Jerome Kern. I am so thrilled and honored that I get to work on this production and that I get to work with one of my mentors again!
