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The Yard, MV

7/22/2019

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From late June to early July I was privileged to serve as dramaturg on a workshop of Threshold by Amy Brenneman at The Yard in Martha's Vineyard. Under the inspired leadership of artistic director David R. White, executive director Alison Manning and co-producer Jesse Keller Jason, The Yard provides creative residencies for dance makers and diverse artists whose works (usually) incorporate dance in some way. I had no idea what a special place I was walking into when I arrived. The support we received as a team was simply astonishing. Amy and director Sabrina Peck generated and staged a new draft in just two weeks, with plenty of time to enjoy the island between rehearsals. Not sure how this was possible, although I suspect it's due to a magical time dilation phenomenon on the Vineyard.
In regard to the work, I got to do what I love most: a little bit of everything. When I accepted the gig I thought I'd be on the other side of the table for the whole process. Within days Amy had me up on my feet for scene work and dancing. It was the most deliciously workshoppy workshop I've EVER been in -- juicy discussions, generous contributions, instincts firing, working hard and playing hard at the same time.
The response to this incarnation of Threshold at its two intimate showings was overwhelmingly positive. I'm excited to watch where it goes next. For more about the show, check out this article that appeared in The Vineyard Gazette in early July. And enjoy the short slideshow below.
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#FairyBoobmother

7/16/2019

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She's a boob fairy -- a fairy with boobs. She's also me.
Nuudii System: Radical Innovation for Boobs recently wrapped on Kickstarter (having raised $748,333 from 11,287 backers!) and has now moved over to Indiegogo.  Natalie Galdamez of Culprit Creative wrote this spot and David Dinetz directed. I am proud to holster my own boobs in a Nuudii I stole off the set.
Come and get me coppers * jiggle jiggle*


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In Violet

7/10/2019

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Last week pop/punk band Grayscale released the music video for their new single "In Violet", in which I play a very sad lady. It was a pleasure shooting with director Jordan Mizrahi and his talented crew at the Paramount Ranch back in June. The church set we used was one of a very few structures spared by the Woolsey fire. Highlight: as the lads shredded to playback, a family of ducks bobbed in the nearby creek. Life carries on.
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