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Well I’m back in Ohio after a fabulous run in Church Basement Ladies.  I had a really great time with this cast and crew.  During our run we had over 10,000 people come see us!  Check out some new pictures below and on the photo page.

It’s almost summer, which can only mean one thing: it’s Missoula time again!  This time I’ll be helping out some of the new recruits as they start out their tours.  Looking forward to seeing those little red trucks again.

More adventuring to come…in the meantime, enjoy these:

Me as Vivian with Nicole Horton as Mavis, Melody Goodell as Karin, and (back) Em Laudeman as Signe.

I found this chart on the internet, which means it is cold hard evidence that you should come see Church Basement Ladies.  The internet is always right.  ALWAYS.

I also wanted to post this video of me singing sans puppet.  Gettin’ my audition on!

In an effort to prepare myself for taking on my fantasy project – Avenue Q – I got together with my puppet friend Trixie and made this video with a few familiar tunes.  (Are we doing this show now?  No.  But we’ll be soooo ready when we finally do.)  Enjoy.

Meanwhile, in Indiana, my fellow Church Basement Ladies and I have finished out our second week performing to big, happy audiences who laugh heartily!  If you’re really the only kid who hasn’t bought your tickets yet…well, you’re missing out on the best potato mashing-hot flashing- dish toting-Luther quoting show around.  Realness.

Here’s a taste of what you’re missing if you haven’t come to Amish Acres yet…

Check out this piece about the show from the South Bend Tribune.  Get your tickets now for opening night on Wednesday!

Things are pretty busy here at the Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres.  We’re close to our April 4th opening of Church Basement Ladies!  Here’s a shot of me alongside Nicole Horton and Melody Goodell in our lovely costumes.  Aren’t we adorable old ladies?

I’m having so much fun on this charming show.  There’s lots of laughs and lots of potatoes!  Be sure to order your tickets soon.

Greetings all!  I’ve been keeping busy in New York City, but in a few short weeks I’ll be heading to Nappanee, Indiana to begin work on Church Basement Ladies at the Round Barn Theatre.  I’m looking forward to starting this new project and revisiting some of my Hoosier roots.

Performances run April 4th through May 13th.  More information is available here.

But before I run off to Indiana, I’ll be rooting for the gang from ol’ Wright State University as this year’s graduating class comes to the city for their Senior Showcase!  It’s March 15th at the Roy Arias Theatre.  Always glad to support my fellow Wright Staters, and I’m certain they will put on a fantastic show!

Hello all and Happy Holidays!

Thought I’d share a little bit of my December project: working with the Holiday Variety Troupe at the Cincinnati Museum Center.  We do a whole lot o’ Christmas business – including a version of A Christmas Carol where I rock it out as the Ghost of Christmas Present – but one of our favorites is singing “The Twelve Days of Christmas” while acting out all those crazy gifts.  Here’s a taste  - try to watch it without smiling.  I dare you.

This is just the big finish – the whole thing is a sight to see and I’m not afraid to tell you we work up a holiday sweat!

Seasons Greetings to all.  See you for more theatrical adventures in 2012!

Why, hello again!  I’m so pleased to be back in Ohio just as we start rolling over to fall.  I’ve just returned from my summer tour with the Missoula Children’s Theatre and The Jungle Book.  Tour partner Heather Baker and I had a wonderful time journeying through Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, and Nebraska – meeting a score of delightful young actors who embodied jungle

Me in my beautiful Baloo suit in The Jungle Book

creatures with gusto!  Plus we survived wildfires, hurricane warnings, and temperatures that reached up to 122 degrees.  In other words, we had quite the adventure.  It was a little sad to bid the MCT folks farewell at the end of the season, but I’m pretty sure our paths will cross again soon.

While I’m home I’m stepping in to Lebanon Theatre Company’s production of A Catered Affair.  My father tells me I’m becoming a theatrical paratrooper – by which he means I’m good at flying in to offer last-minute help – but I was too glad to join this beautiful piece created by some of my favorite writers!  If you aren’t familiar with the show, check out this video and you’ll be hooked.  We start tech rehearsals tomorrow for a run Sept. 9-18.  More information is available here.