David Zak, contributer and reviewer for the Chicago Theater Examiner posted a little article about one of my embarrassing stage moments. We all know how much I LOVE to tell you all embarrassing stories about myself, so click HERE to read it.
On a personal note, I have so much more to thank David for. He was the first director to cast me when I was fresh out of college without a single professional credit on my resume. He was the first director to cast me as a lead very shortly after in the American premiere of Jerry Springer: the Opera. He then gave me a one-woman show when he trusted me with the telling of Tell Me On A Sunday. He has trusted and supported me even more than I’ve trusted myself.
David is never afraid to take a casting risk. He knows talent. He knows what will work. There is a reason that so many successful actors in this city had their start at Bailiwick Repertory where David was Artistic Director. He’s not afraid to give an actor their start and he’s also a damn good director. For this and so many other things, I thank you David Zak and many others should too. Now…don’t blush. Take a little bow.
Can’t wait until we work together again.
Love Harmony
Jerry Springer: The Opera, Non-Equity Jeff Award: Best Musical
If you don’t come, Mimmy might smile at you some more.
If you don’t come, you too, will grow a uni-brow like Margita.
If you don’t come, Trinity will come after yo ass.
If you don’t come, Werner will follow you around and look at you like this all day.
If you don’t come, the show will be canceled and I’ll be left to my own devices. THIS is what happens when I’m left to my own devices. Please save me from myself.
Where are my handlers to fan me with Palm Fronds and feed me grapes?
“Can we smoke? Can the adults please smoke?!?”
ummmmm…..I categorically deny this photograph. It never happened. I’m being framed I tell you! You’ll have to speak to my publicist about this one. His name is Eric Martin and his number is 773-555-1212.
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A TALE OF TWO CITIES by Charles Dickens