I am unbelievably thrilled to announce:
I have been nominated for a Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical, Female for my role as Meredith in Bat Boy, the Musical at Foothill Music Theatre last year.
The awards will be granted at a ceremony on May 3.
See the full list of nominees here.
I will be performing in Harold Pinter’s “Ashes to Ashes” with Second Wind Productions.
Directed by Ian Walker.
Runs April 16 - May 8 at The Phoenix Theatre (414 Mason, 6th Floor).
Pinter is a new challenge to me, and I’m very excited!
A last minute addition to my schedule:
I will be reading “Bianca” in a reading of “Women Beware Women” by Thomas Middleton presented by Cutting Ball Theatre’s “Hidden Classics Reading Series”, directed by Jessica Holt, Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 1:00 at the Exit on Taylor. (Don’t worry, it will be over before the Superbowl begins.)
For more information see Cutting Ball’s website.
Sunday, January 17
I’ll be performing in a staged reading of a brand new, old-fashioned musical: “Tropicoro!” by Ken Malucelli.
This one isn’t open to the public, but hopefully there will be a full production sometime soon.
Now through December 20, 2009 (Thursdays - Sundays except Thanksgiving)
City Lights Theatre (www.cltc.org) presents
Another Night Before Christmas
Book and lyrics by Sean Grennan, Music by Leah Okimoto
Directed by Daren A. C. Carollo
With Lisa-Marie Newton as Karol and Michael Johnson as The Guy
ANOTHER NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS is the story of burnt-out social worker Karol Elliot, who is having a crisis of Christmas spirit. While heading home on a lonely Christmas Eve, she shares her groceries with a homeless man who decides to rekindle her holiday cheer by breaking into her apartment later that night and insisting that he’s Santa Claus. Before long Karol begins to wonder: is this bearded stranger more than what he seems? A delight for the whole family, this witty and tuneful holiday romp is sure to win laughs from anyone who’s ever lost - or found - the holiday spirit.
Tickets available at cltc.org or call the box office (408) 295-4200
I am very excited to be deep into rehearsals for “Another Night Before Christmas” at City Lights Theatre in San Jose.
A West Coast premiere musical by Sean Grennan and Leah Okimoto.
Directed by Daren A.C. Carollo
Starring Lisa-Marie Newton and Michael Johnson
Previews November 19 & 20
Runs November 21 - December 20, 2009
Ticket info at www.cltc.org
Abigail Dreary
Obsession knows no boundaries
Tuesday, October 20 @ 7:30pm
Boxcar Theatre in SF
Staged reading of a great, new play by my friend Michelle Elaine Ianiro. Hope you can make it out! You’ll get goosebumps!
I have finally finished my grant proposal for the CA$H Grant from Theatre Bay Area. CA$H stands for “Creative Assistance for the Small (company) and Hungry (artist)”.
I’m hoping to receive the Individual award of $2,500.00 to help pay production costs for 2010 production of Befriending Shirley. I should know by the end of October. Wish me luck!
Theatre Bay Area (TBA) is a hugely valuable resource. I hope we can all support them in their great work!
I’m very excited to announce that I will be performing in a reading of a brand new musical by Ken Malucelli called “Tropicoro!” I play one of a trio of “goils” who sing and dance in a nightclub. The script and music are a HOOT, and I can’t wait to work on it. Performance on January 17, 2010. More info to come…
The film is being submitted to festivals, but is available again on YouTube. See links below.
The short I filmed earlier this summer is finished, and the final cut is available on YouTube in 2 parts.
PART 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yw41O9xy0c
PART 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOEtH3hSLSU&feature=related
Please watch at make positive comments. At least positive about my performance. ;-)
