‘BLOOD & SOIL’ By Rouvan Silogix
‘NNN’ Now Magazine
It was my absolute honour to play Martha in Rouvan Silogix’s modern-day parable, ‘Blood & Soil’ with Theatre ARTaud at TPM this past month. The cast was outstanding, and the writing hauntingly relevant to today’s political climate. I am so grateful to have had a platform to discuss the issues that are taking place in our country and around the world. Bonus - we got some great reviews! Check them out:
https://www.mooneyontheatre.com/2019/04/26/review-blood-soil-theatre-artaud/
https://nowtoronto.com/stage/theatre/blood-and-soil-rouvan-silogix/
'SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY' is recommended as a road trip destination!
See the full article at Ottawaroadtrips.com
'SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY' is a Storefront Fringe hit!
'SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY' opening soon at the Storefront Fringe...
For the past few weeks I have been rehearsing SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY, a new play by Tabia Lau (Columbia Playwrighting '15), an LGBT adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Come join us at The Cornerstore (314 Bagot St) and watch as the results of an exciting game of beer pong determines one of two possible endings for the play.
For more information about the play and the artists, go to broadwayworld.com.
IT'S A WRAP.....
I had a great time on set with filmmaker Kire Paputts shooting his feature THE LAST PORNO SHOW as Linda, a frustrated talent agent (for actors, not porn stars!). Kire's work has been featured at festivals such as TIFF, SXSW, VIFF, and The Edinburgh International Film Festival. More info about his work is here.
The New Neighborhood Nominated for Best Micro Short at the Oregon Short Film Festival!
https://filmfestivalcircuit.com/events/oregon-short-film-festival/osff-2018-award-nominations/
Coming Soon.....
"Birdsong" directed by Nick Albarelli will be screening at RUFF in May.
Brett Houghton and Lauren Maykut in "Birdsong" directed by Nick Albarelli.
A Dream Come True!
I am so ecstatic to be on staff as an actor and teaching artist at Shakespeare In Action. I'm currently being challenged and surprised by an enthusiastic group of students reading "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Macbeth" for the first time. What a pleasure to see the joy on their faces as they play with the language, discover rhythm, and express themselves through text and movement. Can't wait to show their families what we've been working on in a few weeks!
I am pleased to announce that I am now on faculty with Electric Moon Theatre Company! I will be teaching workshops in Shakespeare and Classical Theatre to middle school and high school students in North York! Follow Electric Moon on Facebook and Twitter @ElectricMoonTC, and check them out at electricmoontheatre.com.
We're an official selection in Miami! Check out miamindiefest.com soon for details!
The New Neighborhood is an official selection at the Miami Independent Film Festival! Details coming soon
The New Neighborhood Premiere Party!
Cast, Crew, and Guests of The New Neighborhood gathered for a screening last weekend of the first 3 episodes of Season 1. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and at newneighborhoodseries.com for news and release dates!
From left to right: Lauren Maykut (Margaret), Brynne McManimie (Creator), Peter Romano (Creator), Amber Robinson (Wanda Wilson)
THE NEW NEIGHBORHOOD - TRAILER!
"The New Neighborhood" airs in May on YouTube! Check out the teaser below. Find us on Facebook and Instagram, and please visit our website newneighborhoodseries.com.
Coming Soon!
Production is on-going for the hilarious new mocumentary series "The New Neighborhood" written and directed by Peter Romano. Fang, our host, explores the different neighborhoods of NYC and interviews its different characters to find out what it really means to be a New Yorker. I am portraying "Margaret", a new mother and resident of Park Slope. Keep an eye out for the series release early in 2017! For more information on the "The New Neighborhood" check us out and like us on Facebook!
Why Don't You Dance?
I spent the weekend shooting with a very talented upcoming filmmaker, Morgan Gu. "Why Don't You Dance?" explores the absurdities of love and will be appearing in festivals and galleries soon!
DEADLINE WINS "BEST DIRECTOR" AT THE TORONTO INDIE FILM FESTIVAL!
The feature length "Deadline" in which I starred appeared at the 2016 Toronto Indie Film Festival and was met with rave reviews! The film sold out faster than any other film in the festival's history, and Brendan Whelton won "Best Director" at the festival. I am so proud to know and have worked with everyone involved at Interiority Entertainment. They are a motivated, talented, and generous group of filmmakers and I am so excited to see what they produce next. More information about "Deadline" here.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM...
I will be appearing as Titania in Gorilla Rep's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The show runs August 11 - September 4, Thursday through Sunday at 8pm in Washington Square Park. Admission is free! Please visit gorillareptheater.org for more information.
COMING UP....
I am excited to announce that I will be playing the recurring role of "Cindy" in the upcoming web-series "Open Doors" directed by Deshawn Thompson. Production starts at the end of July. More details to come!
After a successful showcase in NYC, I will be traveling to Los Angeles with the rest of the Columbia University Graduate Acting Class of 2016 where we will do a showcase at the Falcon Theatre. For tickets and more information about my wonderful classmates, please visit www.columbiaactors.com.
I am pleased to announce that I will be playing the Duchess of Venice (aka the Duke of Venice) in OTHELLO at Classic Stage Company from February 29 - March 16, 2016. The Young Company performs for high school students from around the five boroughs and offers in-school workshops to teach students how to approach Shakespeare's plays in performance and to discuss their relevance in today's world. For tickets visit www.classicstage.org.