Recently, I've been involved in a multitude of projects. Movies, shows, cabarets... I have to say, I haven't worked this hard in quite sometime, but I'm also having the time of my life! With each thing I do, I'm meeting more and more incredibly talented and fascinating people! For the first time, I can honestly say, I feel as though I'm in my element and doing what I should be doing. Once a performer, always a performer, I guess. And this recent burst of performance activity is long overdue! So, here's just an update on projects I've done and things that are coming up:
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
This was a benefit Cabaret for my little brother, Joey, who was diagnosed with bone cancer last February. After enduring chemo, radiation, and surgery, he's now in remission. Hopefully, he'll be okay. This show was very stressful to put together since there wasn't a lot of rehearsal time and for some other reasons there really aren't any reason to go into. However, Joey enjoyed it and we raised some money for his foundation, so it was definitely worth it! Not to mention, we all had a marvelous time doing it! It touched me deeply that so many people came out to perform for Joey's cause and also that so many people came out to see the show, support it, and donate money to the charity, "Being Brave For Joey". Another important thing I should mention about this is that I met a fellow who is now one of my closest friends, Michael Melton. He's a brilliant composer and wrote a melody which me, him, and Angelina, turned i not a Christmas song for Joey called "Angel For Christmas". It was a spectacular night! A big highlight for me was the fact that Andrew and Matthew surprised me by coming to see it! Poodle also showed up and took some incredible pictures which can be seen on facebook. Everyone who was there enjoyed themselves, and you could actually feel the warmth in the room! :) So, I want to say a big thank you to everyone who was there supporting my little brother! He's the bravest kid I've ever known! <3
"Fat as I Am"
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Singing with ALL of my brothers for the Finale <3
Mr. Michael Melton <3
"The Christmas Spoiled":
This was a short film I completed between Christmas and New Years. It was written, produced, and directed by my cousin, Nick Gregorio, who has been in California for the last few years pursuing his own show business ambitions...and rather successfully too! He has a great vision and a unique talent. He called me and asked if I'd be interested in doing a project with him and even though I was in rehearsals for another film at the time, as soon as I read the script, I immediately said yes! I thought the story was adorable and I'm also pretty proud of the way it turned out. My makeup was SO intense! It took quite some time to apply (and take off) but once again, the results were worth it! Here's the link to the film. Let me know what you think!
http://vimeo.com/18578228
"The Rehearsal"
This is a project I've been attached to for some time. It's being directed by my friend, Lauren, and was written by her now ex-boyfriend, Michael. They're both very talented, and again, have an incredible vision. The basic plot of the story for this film is that a group of performers are putting on a production of "La Boheme" which is in trouble. Two days before opening night, a new director is brought in to help salvage it. It's so bad, however, that the ghost of Puccini comes back from the grave with an army of zombies threatening to take the performers' voices unless they can turn out a decent production. It's actually very interesting and stylized. And we filmed for a week in College Town, PA (during which I became incredibly ill) but we still have more work to do on it. I'm guessing all that depends on when we can get the space again. Now, on this film, I really made some wonderful new friends! The cast were all so supportive of one another and it truly was a family atmosphere! Despite being horribly sick, I had the time of my life! My makeup and wardrobe were incredible and I'm really looking forward to the finished product! "The Rehearsal" will be a shorter film and from it, I believe we're trying to garner enough funds to do a full-length feature film.
Makeup/Wardrobe reference shot
Lauren, the director, Eve, the Cinematographer, and the A.D. discussing a shot.
On February 26th, I'll be hosting a Burlesque show at Wine-O bar and Grill with Michael as my accompanist/ sidekick. I'll post more information about that later.
But that's about all as far as my showbusiness career goes for right now. I'm extremely proud of the work I've been doing and I really hope it pays off. I want to thank all the wonderful people who've made it possible for me to even be doing all of this. I have that incredible feeling of hope and optimism again that I used to have and I'm grateful for it every day :)
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