ACTRESS, WRITER, PRODUCER, COMEDIAN, SINGER, LYRICIST
Book and Lyric writer of "Non-Equity The Musical!" Co-Book and Lyric Writer of "Little Black Dress!"
Book and Co-Lyrics of "4 WOMEN" A Pop/Soul Funk Feminist Musical
Lyric Writer of "Dancing Divas!" Off Broadway Dec. 2017 Book and Lyric writer of "SLAM!" A Graffiti Musical!"
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BACK FROM TOUR!
SPANK! WAS RECENTLY NOMINATED FOR A CANADIAN COMEDY AWARD! TO SEE UPCOMING DATES VISIT: SPANK WEBSITE |
For the past 3 years, I've been touring the US and Canada with SPANK! A Parody on the book "50 Shades of Grey" Playing the Lead Role! Also I wrote one of the songs called, "Please Don't Spank My Butt!" Spank has had performances all over the United States, Australia , Canada, Poland!
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- Monday, October 26th at 9:30pm
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The Laurie Beechman TheatreDownstairs at West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd St, New York, New York 10036 - THE CIRCLE SONGBOOK VOLUME 4 CONCERT!
Come join the Circle as they introduce 90 minutes of brand new material never heard before!
Austin Film Festival Semifinalist:
Out of 6,764 entries to the Austin Film Festival, my Girl's Script, "Collision" advanced to the Semifinalist Round/ Top 15% in the Sitcom Spec Category!
I even got a handwritten note from the Competition director saying, "Our Readers thought your voice was unique and funny. Good luck with your writing!"
I even got a handwritten note from the Competition director saying, "Our Readers thought your voice was unique and funny. Good luck with your writing!"
http://www.movoto.com/blog/opinions/montana-secrets/
JUNE 16th 9:30pm
THE DUPLEX
Come see an amazing night of Broadway's up and coming composers and writers!
I'm performing 2 songs I wrote- "I don't Remember" and "the grass may be greener" and Graydon Long will be performing another song I wrote called "Drive."
Come on out to see All new Songs by Incredibly Talented people!
THE DUPLEX
Come see an amazing night of Broadway's up and coming composers and writers!
I'm performing 2 songs I wrote- "I don't Remember" and "the grass may be greener" and Graydon Long will be performing another song I wrote called "Drive."
Come on out to see All new Songs by Incredibly Talented people!
SIMPLY SLICK COMMERICAL with Director Tim Godsall.
The beginning of 2014 started off with another leg of SPANK! Yes it was in Northern Canada.. in January, Brrrrrr.. but really beautiful! I finally came home to NYC for a week off and managed to book a commercial where they were shooting in... CANADA. So back I flew for an amazing shoot for Simply Slick with director Tim Godsall.
The beginning of 2014 started off with another leg of SPANK! Yes it was in Northern Canada.. in January, Brrrrrr.. but really beautiful! I finally came home to NYC for a week off and managed to book a commercial where they were shooting in... CANADA. So back I flew for an amazing shoot for Simply Slick with director Tim Godsall.
Just released! I shot for the hilarious Webseries, " Jared Posts a Personal" playing the lead love interest. Check it out! It even made my mom LOL!
BMI Smoker May 8th, 2014
the Smoker is BMI's periodic presentation of significant material from recent months, for an audience of colleagues, friends and industry professionals. Jonathon and I were fortunate enough to be asked to present our song, "O so Swell"
In case you missed it, the Workshop was profiled in an Associated Press article yesterday (it's available here and all over the internet) and we was
appropriately termed "a Broadway Engine."
the Smoker is BMI's periodic presentation of significant material from recent months, for an audience of colleagues, friends and industry professionals. Jonathon and I were fortunate enough to be asked to present our song, "O so Swell"
In case you missed it, the Workshop was profiled in an Associated Press article yesterday (it's available here and all over the internet) and we was
appropriately termed "a Broadway Engine."
MARCH 31st, 2014
I'll be performing "Chicken Noodle Soup," A song I wrote with composer Steve Silverstein as part of Broadway's Future Songbook Series at Lincoln Center
I'll be performing "Chicken Noodle Soup," A song I wrote with composer Steve Silverstein as part of Broadway's Future Songbook Series at Lincoln Center
LINCOLN CENTER CONCERT: Broadway's Future Songbook Series
Composer Jonathon Lynch and myself were selected to have a concert of music we've written at Lincoln Center as part of their series, Broadways Future Songbook. The concert is for writers who Lincoln Center believe's will be the future writers of Broadway. It's an hour and a half of music we've written together, performed by Broadway performers!
WHERE: Lincoln Center: Walter Bruno Auditorium
WHEN: November 25th, 6pm
Click HERE for more information.
Composer Jonathon Lynch and myself were selected to have a concert of music we've written at Lincoln Center as part of their series, Broadways Future Songbook. The concert is for writers who Lincoln Center believe's will be the future writers of Broadway. It's an hour and a half of music we've written together, performed by Broadway performers!
WHERE: Lincoln Center: Walter Bruno Auditorium
WHEN: November 25th, 6pm
Click HERE for more information.
SOUNDBITES FESTIVAL!
SLAM! the 10 minute hip hop musical about graffiti artists in NYC I wrote with Jonathon Lynch was selected to as one of the top 10 musicals by Theatre Now New York!
WHERE: West 47th Street Theatre
WHEN: Dec. 9th
CHECK OUT CLIPS FROM THE SHOW and Scroll to 7min!
SLAM! the 10 minute hip hop musical about graffiti artists in NYC I wrote with Jonathon Lynch was selected to as one of the top 10 musicals by Theatre Now New York!
WHERE: West 47th Street Theatre
WHEN: Dec. 9th
CHECK OUT CLIPS FROM THE SHOW and Scroll to 7min!
JUNE 26th: JWS sings BMI at 54 Below
I was asked to write a song for a night of original musical theatre songs at the infamous cabaret venue
54 below! in New York City!
The song I ended writing was "Hey" Click here to watch video
Performed by: Ashley Campana
Music by: jonathon Lynch and Lyrics by: Danielle Trzcinski
54 below! in New York City!
The song I ended writing was "Hey" Click here to watch video
Performed by: Ashley Campana
Music by: jonathon Lynch and Lyrics by: Danielle Trzcinski
BMI: Broadcast Music Inc.
* Each year the BMI workshop has the 2nd year students write 20 minutes of a musical adapted from a film or book. My composer Jonathon Lynch and I chose THREE AMIGOS and presented on JUNE 4th, 2013 in front of the BMI board. After an incredible performance by our Broadway filled cast, we found out we were accepted into the BMI advanced workshop. I was fortunate enough to be the only female lyricist accepted in my year.
* To watch the presentation click here.
Based on the 1986 film by steve Martin, Lorne Michaels, and Randy Newman. This presentation of the Three Amigos! is not associated with MGM Studios.
* To watch the presentation click here.
Based on the 1986 film by steve Martin, Lorne Michaels, and Randy Newman. This presentation of the Three Amigos! is not associated with MGM Studios.
Broadway's Future Songbook Series at Lincoln Center
Jonathon Lynch and I were lucky enough to be asked to write a christmas song for this incredible series! If you're free, come to this Holiday concert to hear the world premier of our song "Don't Need Much More" along with many other talented writers and performers!
WHERE: Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center New York, New York
WHEN: Dec 9th 2:30pm
WHERE: Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center New York, New York
WHEN: Dec 9th 2:30pm
What Else?
SATURDAY: September 29th 2012 11pm
Where: New World Stages 340 West 50th St. ( between 8th and 9th ave)
What: NYMF held an open call for Season 7 of Next Broadway Sensation contest. Nearly 200 people turned out to compete for the title of NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation, and I've been lucky enough to be selected as one of the top 20 semifinalists! Watch VIDEO HERE
Where: New World Stages 340 West 50th St. ( between 8th and 9th ave)
What: NYMF held an open call for Season 7 of Next Broadway Sensation contest. Nearly 200 people turned out to compete for the title of NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation, and I've been lucky enough to be selected as one of the top 20 semifinalists! Watch VIDEO HERE
Non-Equity The Musical! A huge Success!
FIRST- THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL THOSE WHO DONATED TO OUR INDIEGOGO FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN! BECAUSE OF YOUR SUPPORT, WE WERE ABLE TO EXCEED OUR GOAL FOR "NON-EQUITY THE MUSICAL!"
Non-Equity the Musical! is the musical I wrote with composer Paul D Mills, which was selected to be part of the New York City International Fringe Festival this past August at the Players Theatre. We had incredibly successful run, great reviews, and finished our final performance to a sold out audience (over 200 people). In total, close to 1,000 people came out to see Non-Equity the Musical! CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE to hear songs, watch videos and More!
Non-Equity the Musical! is the musical I wrote with composer Paul D Mills, which was selected to be part of the New York City International Fringe Festival this past August at the Players Theatre. We had incredibly successful run, great reviews, and finished our final performance to a sold out audience (over 200 people). In total, close to 1,000 people came out to see Non-Equity the Musical! CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE to hear songs, watch videos and More!
Six Fifteen Songwriters BMI Musical Theatre Show!
SixFifteen Songwriters BMI Musical Theatre SHOW!
RAL Productions presents:
A Concert by The BMI Musical Theatre Workshop First YearsThursday, August 02 at 8:00PM & 9:30pm
I will be performing songs I wrote and ones other talented BMI writers have written during the year. Come on out for an incredible night of New Musical Theatre songs!
at The 45th Street Theatre
https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/9697021
RAL Productions presents:
A Concert by The BMI Musical Theatre Workshop First YearsThursday, August 02 at 8:00PM & 9:30pm
I will be performing songs I wrote and ones other talented BMI writers have written during the year. Come on out for an incredible night of New Musical Theatre songs!
at The 45th Street Theatre
https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/9697021
THE PITCH: At the Merry Go Round Playhouse
Paul D Mills and I were invited to present Non-Equity the Musical! in Auburn New York as part of The Pitch Festival July 9th-July15th. After a week of writing and edits, we "pitched" our show the the Auburn audience to much Acclaim.
WHAT ELSE HAS BEEN GOING ON?
June 4th and June 11th: AUDITIONS for NON-EQUITY THE MUSICAL!
June 4th- Auditions for AMDA alum at the Ansonia Building on 73rd and Broadway. 10am.
June 11th- Open call for Non-Equity Actors. 353 Studios ( 353 west 48th st. bw 8th and 9th ave) 10 am
FOR MORE INFO VISIT www.nonequitythemusical.com
June 1st, 2nd, and 8th: My Improv team THE GARYS are hosting a huge improv festival. Lots of laughs, fun, and a big cash prize! www.meetthegarys.com
May 30th: Presented my 10 minute musical, " Lavatory Lovestory" with collaborator/ composer Lizzie Hagstedt. HUGE SUCCESS!
May 15th- Performed with Improv Everywhere for Univision's Upfronts. Got to dance on the New Amsterdam Stage- the Broadway theatre where Mary Poppins is currently running.
NON- EQUITY THE MUSICAL WAS CHOSEN TO BE PART OF THE NYC FRINGE FESTIVAL! SO MUCH WORK AHEAD!
March 24th- NON- EQUITY THE MUSICAL! The new musical I wrote with Paul D Mills will be having a workshop reading at 4:30pm at the 45th St. Theatre. Please visit www.nonequitythemusical.com for more information.
March 22, My improv team THE GARYS, will be performing at the NYC improv festival. Check out the website for more information and upcoming shows. http://www.meetthegarys.com
Feb. 2, 2012 BROADWAY SESSIONS hosts a night of up and coming BMI writers to present their stuff! I'll be presenting 2 songs I wrote, along with many of my talented BMI friends! Come on out to HA Comedy Club on 46th Street at 11pm! No cover, No drink Minimum! SO. MUCH. FUN! http://www.facebook.com/events/310802055637996/
Jan. 30th 2012 Became an official workstudy at Broadway Dance Center WHOO HOOO!!
December 11th: I'm performing a Christmas song that I wrote with composer Steve Silverstein this Sunday at 2:30pm- FREE. Come on out to the Bruno Walter Auditorium in The Lincoln Center Library. The song is GREAT and will definitely put you in the Christmas Spirit! http://www.playbill.com/news/article/157232-Free-Broadways-Future-Holiday-Concerts-Set-for-Dec-11-12-20-Performers-Will-Celebrate-the-Season
December 8th: IMPROV show with the Gary's at THE TANK. 7:30pm. $5
November 14th, 2011: I was the head costume designer for this year's 24 Hour Plays on Broadway Benefit with many celebrities including John Krakowski, David Cross, Megan Fox, Sarah Silverman, Tracy Morgan, Laura Bell Bundy, Jack McBreyer, Jesse Eisenberg, Rachel Drach, and more! Sometime's, life grabs you by the balls when you don't even know you have them : )
November 13th, 2011: I will be presenting songs from the musical I'm writing with Paul D Mills "Non Equity the Musical" at the Golden Fleece Workshop at 353 West 48th St. 2nd floor 8pm. COME ON OUT! http://www.nonequitythemusical.com
November 12th, 2011: My improv team The Garys have a show an improv show at 9:30pm at the Tank 151 West 46th St. 8th Fl. COME ON OUT!!
Sept. 17th 2011 Modeling for "Frames" Bowling Lounge and Night Club Hotspot Promo video and photos
Sept. 14th 2011 First rehearsal for "Non Equity the Musical!"
On Nov. 13th I was asked to present a selection from the musical I wrote with Paul D. Mills "Non Equity the Musical"
We cast the workshop and had our first rehearsal which was incredible. Everyone is amazing and Im really looking forward to getting "Non Equity the Musical" out there!
Sept. 18th 2011 STAND UP FOR DIVERSITY
I was a semi finalist for NBC's stand up for diversity comedy competition held at Gothem City Comedy Club in NYC! Out of 150 people I made it to top 25 people and top 5 girls! http://www.standupnbc.com
Sept. 9th 2011 ACCEPTED AS A LYRICIST INTO THE BMI LEHMAN ENGEL MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
http://www.bmi.com/theatre
In 1961, BMI joined forces with the late Lehman Engel, dean of American musical theatre conductors, to create a setting in which new writers for the musical theatre could learn their craft. An innovative program at its inception, the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop continues to flourish in its fiftieth year, and is considered to be the foremost training ground for new writing voices, nurturing shows like A Chorus Line, Little Shop of Horrors, Nine, Once On This Island, Ragtime, Avenue Q, Next To Normal, andThe Book of Mormon. The Workshop received a special Tony Award in 2007, and a Drama Desk Award in 2006.
June 4th- Auditions for AMDA alum at the Ansonia Building on 73rd and Broadway. 10am.
June 11th- Open call for Non-Equity Actors. 353 Studios ( 353 west 48th st. bw 8th and 9th ave) 10 am
FOR MORE INFO VISIT www.nonequitythemusical.com
June 1st, 2nd, and 8th: My Improv team THE GARYS are hosting a huge improv festival. Lots of laughs, fun, and a big cash prize! www.meetthegarys.com
May 30th: Presented my 10 minute musical, " Lavatory Lovestory" with collaborator/ composer Lizzie Hagstedt. HUGE SUCCESS!
May 15th- Performed with Improv Everywhere for Univision's Upfronts. Got to dance on the New Amsterdam Stage- the Broadway theatre where Mary Poppins is currently running.
NON- EQUITY THE MUSICAL WAS CHOSEN TO BE PART OF THE NYC FRINGE FESTIVAL! SO MUCH WORK AHEAD!
March 24th- NON- EQUITY THE MUSICAL! The new musical I wrote with Paul D Mills will be having a workshop reading at 4:30pm at the 45th St. Theatre. Please visit www.nonequitythemusical.com for more information.
March 22, My improv team THE GARYS, will be performing at the NYC improv festival. Check out the website for more information and upcoming shows. http://www.meetthegarys.com
Feb. 2, 2012 BROADWAY SESSIONS hosts a night of up and coming BMI writers to present their stuff! I'll be presenting 2 songs I wrote, along with many of my talented BMI friends! Come on out to HA Comedy Club on 46th Street at 11pm! No cover, No drink Minimum! SO. MUCH. FUN! http://www.facebook.com/events/310802055637996/
Jan. 30th 2012 Became an official workstudy at Broadway Dance Center WHOO HOOO!!
December 11th: I'm performing a Christmas song that I wrote with composer Steve Silverstein this Sunday at 2:30pm- FREE. Come on out to the Bruno Walter Auditorium in The Lincoln Center Library. The song is GREAT and will definitely put you in the Christmas Spirit! http://www.playbill.com/news/article/157232-Free-Broadways-Future-Holiday-Concerts-Set-for-Dec-11-12-20-Performers-Will-Celebrate-the-Season
December 8th: IMPROV show with the Gary's at THE TANK. 7:30pm. $5
November 14th, 2011: I was the head costume designer for this year's 24 Hour Plays on Broadway Benefit with many celebrities including John Krakowski, David Cross, Megan Fox, Sarah Silverman, Tracy Morgan, Laura Bell Bundy, Jack McBreyer, Jesse Eisenberg, Rachel Drach, and more! Sometime's, life grabs you by the balls when you don't even know you have them : )
November 13th, 2011: I will be presenting songs from the musical I'm writing with Paul D Mills "Non Equity the Musical" at the Golden Fleece Workshop at 353 West 48th St. 2nd floor 8pm. COME ON OUT! http://www.nonequitythemusical.com
November 12th, 2011: My improv team The Garys have a show an improv show at 9:30pm at the Tank 151 West 46th St. 8th Fl. COME ON OUT!!
Sept. 17th 2011 Modeling for "Frames" Bowling Lounge and Night Club Hotspot Promo video and photos
Sept. 14th 2011 First rehearsal for "Non Equity the Musical!"
On Nov. 13th I was asked to present a selection from the musical I wrote with Paul D. Mills "Non Equity the Musical"
We cast the workshop and had our first rehearsal which was incredible. Everyone is amazing and Im really looking forward to getting "Non Equity the Musical" out there!
Sept. 18th 2011 STAND UP FOR DIVERSITY
I was a semi finalist for NBC's stand up for diversity comedy competition held at Gothem City Comedy Club in NYC! Out of 150 people I made it to top 25 people and top 5 girls! http://www.standupnbc.com
Sept. 9th 2011 ACCEPTED AS A LYRICIST INTO THE BMI LEHMAN ENGEL MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
http://www.bmi.com/theatre
In 1961, BMI joined forces with the late Lehman Engel, dean of American musical theatre conductors, to create a setting in which new writers for the musical theatre could learn their craft. An innovative program at its inception, the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop continues to flourish in its fiftieth year, and is considered to be the foremost training ground for new writing voices, nurturing shows like A Chorus Line, Little Shop of Horrors, Nine, Once On This Island, Ragtime, Avenue Q, Next To Normal, andThe Book of Mormon. The Workshop received a special Tony Award in 2007, and a Drama Desk Award in 2006.
May 2011 I just finished touring the country with Two Beans/ Theatrework's USA production of Judy Blume's Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing .
http://www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1510
http://www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1510
In Oct. 2010 finished a national tour with Broadway Across America's Nickelodeon Presents Storytime Live! playing Dora the Explorer's Map, Tasha in The Backyardigans, Linny in The Wonderpets, and Mama Panda in Kai Lan.
PUFFERFISH
A new film I worked on with director/ writer Andrew Boal is finally complete. To watch the video, visit:
http://boalstudios.com/archives/69
http://boalstudios.com/archives/69
