Booked: Greendale GP

I've recently booked the role of Dr. Ariel Whitaker in the new play "Greendale GP" written by Brad Saville. Looking forward to getting started!

Eastwind Theatre Company is producing Brad Saville's newest play, "Greendale GP," a scathing lampoon of the American Medical Industry, the Reality TV generation, and contemporary values.

"L is for Loretta"

A few weeks ago, I did a shoot for the short film "L is for Loretta". It was pretty darn special because it was the first film shoot I did with my Mom, Kate Bogdewiecz, who is a fantastic actress.

The film also featured the acting talent of my dearest friend, Lindsay Goranson. Director Eben Baume and the entire crew were wonderful.

Who could ask for anything more?

"Death By Brunch"

What happens when three mobsters circa 1949 have brunch?
It ultimately leads to a duel...which results in the death of all three.
The test? Manners.

"The Meeting"

Hello everyone! I just finished shooting a film called "The Meeting" this past weekend up in beautiful Long Island. I played a 26-yr old daughter upset that her lesbian mother wouldn't fess up to her relationship with a beautiful, young rock star. I had so much fun on the shoot; the entire cast and crew was incredible. Photos to come soon!

"Honey & Candy"

Only a few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to be asked to do a reading for a short play written by "Land of the Babydolls" director Lauren Cavanaugh called "Honey & Candy". The show takes place at an New York open-call audition for "West Side Story". The two characters (named Honey and Candy) spend time in the holding room discussing their personal lives, other auditions and jobs, and their downfalls (eating, and directors) - all to a hysterical end in a wicked catfight to get seen for a role. We had a very talented cast (Amanda Marasch and David Montgomery) and I really had a great time working with everyone again!

First Review for "Land of the Babydolls"

Our first review was posted for "Land of the Babydolls" which opened this past Thursday, February 19th. Congratulations to the entire cast! Here is an excerpt from TheatreOnline:

Land Of The Babydolls

Reviewed for TheaterOnline.com By: Ashley Griffin

What The Rocky Horror Picture Show did for B-sci fi movies, and Clue did for the classic Parker Brothers board game, Zenbaby Theatre’s Land of the Babydolls does for the infamous book (and movie) Valley of the Dolls. This is by far the most entertaining new musical so far this year, and a must see for anyone who enjoys comedy, pathos, musicals, or camp in any form.

What makes Land of the Babydolls work is the fact that it doesn’t take itself too seriously, but instead uses the camp genre to not only entertain, but tell a great, and surprisingly timely tale. This silly 60’s comedy is a twisted tale of a girl, Lana, who leaves the comfort of her Vermont home to find herself in the big city of New York. She, along with new gal pals Janette and Stevie enter the “land of the babydolls” – the dark underworld of the entertainment industry rife with drugs, alcohol, and serious personality disorders. At heart it is a story of the downfall of the “me” generation, which, in the wake of the current economic crisis makes the repercussions suffered as a result of the characters frivolous life decisions feel all too poignant.

All of the actors are fantastic. It is impossible to single any out – they are all deserving of a good paragraph. The costumes were marvelous, especially the numerous cheap wigs which added the perfect touch to the evening.

Land of the Babydolls is that rare breed of new show that, created by relative unknowns has the potential to become a long running cult hit – the perfect show for a venue such as New World Stages. Zenbaby Theatre is a company to watch, and Land of the Babydolls is hands down a land to visit.

I am a slacker. New updates!

Well, I have been out of commission (at least with regards to this blog) these past months. In the break, I have done 2 new productions "Lilitu's Girls Caberet Show" written by Maja Milanovic and directed by Nelson Eusebio (www.myspace.com/lilitusgirlscabaret) which was quite a lot of fun as I was able to break out the singing voice once again (!) and I am currently working on "Land of the Babydolls" directed by Lauren Cavanaugh. This production was one I originally had performed in Denver, CO which was written/directed by Kristine Hipps under the title "Land of the Dolls". I played the role of Janette West (the leggy blonde) in the Denver production and am now getting to perform the role of Stella Dawson (the washed-up broadway diva) in this one here in New York. I am looking forward to our opening this week.