Monday Night New Voices

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I performed this week in Monday Night New Voices, an awesome cabaret series that showcases up and coming composers and performers. It was amazing to be a part of this incredible night, as well as getting the chance to work with people who I have admired from a distance for sometime! Here's some shots from the night. And video is on it's way!



With Ryan Scott Oliver. . . our Featured New Composer, and my long distance pen pal!


The New Voices Crew- Last Cast of the 2008 Season!


Me and the insanely talented and totally radical Katie Thompson!


Me and Katie with Scott Alan, the Mastermind of this madness!

Look Mom, I Can Fly!!!

So, I work at LuluLemon Athletica, an amazing Yoga Inspired Fitness wear company. And as a perk, I can take any group fitness class anywhere for FREE! So, since my friend Connie works as a photographer at The Trapeze School, I thought maybe it's time to Fly! So, she and I geared up this last week, and took to the skies! My gymnastics background came in handy and I had sooooo much fun! Not to mention the super cute instructor from New Zealand was encouraging!

HERE GOES THE FIRST JUMP!






CONNIE SHOWS ME HOW IT'S DONE!




NEXT I TRIED A "SET WHIP"




AND HERE'S MY FIRST CATCH (WITH THE HOT KIWI INSTRUCTOR!)




Me and Connie after Class


And Here's a Video Clip (if you are reading this from the email, you need to actually go to my blog to view it!)

My Kitty!

My little boy isn't so little anymore. At nearly 13 years old, my cat Owen is never called little. When I got home from Japan, he weighed almost 20 lbs! Yikes. So, I put him on a diet, and now he's back to a lean mean 15 lbs! This week, I had to photograph his weight loss success! How cute is he?

I'm Performing Monday Night!

I'm back in New York and performing as one of the New Voices in Scott Alan's acclaimed series, Monday Night New Voices at the Duplex. The featured composer is my long distance pen pal Ryan Scott Oliver, who writes some of the funniest new works I've ever heard! And I'll also be performing a song by Stephen Schwartz. I'd love to have your support and hope to see you there!

It's a small venue, so make your reservations now!
xo
kat

PRESS RELEASE:
The fourth year of the acclaimed series, Monday Nights, New Voices, will continue on November 17th at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre with special guest host Bobby Steggert (110 in the Shade) and guest composer/lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver.

The 7pm concert will feature the talents of Traci Bair, Nicole Beerman, Kristen Michelle Bussiere, Kathleen Gail Hennessey and Lia Menaker.

The 'New Voices' will sing selections from Oliver's songbook and will be accompanied by fellow 'New Voice' alumni composer, Will Van Dyke.

Barbara Anselmi serves as the series Musical Director.

The Duplex Cabaret Theatre is located in Manhattan at 61 Christopher Street. There is a $12 music charge and a two-drink minimum; for reservations call (212) 255-5438 or visit theduplex.com.

PLAYBILL ARTICLE:
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/122967.html

BROADWAY WORLD ARTICLE:
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Bobby_Steggert_Hosts_New_Voices_Concert_1117_20010101

Obama Wins! Times Square Celebration!

My sister and I got out of Billy Elliot on Tuesday night and headed to Times Square to see who won the election. . .
What followed was a crazy impromptu party! Millions of New Yorkers made their way down until the streets were totally blocked!
We watched McCain's incredible concession speech, and tears flowed when our new President Elect spoke.
At various moments the crowd would begin to chant "Obama," and "Yes We Can," which then became "Yes We Did!" I would look around to see people of all kinds with tears streaming down their faces, people hugging people they didn't even know, and others jumping and dancing and praising God.
It was truly my most memorable New York moment to date!
Here are some of the shots I was able to grab amidst the glorious madness!












"Yes We Did"

Twins in New York!

So, my twin (7 years apart) came to New York for the 1st time EVER!
She braved the bus through Harlem, and we had an incredible time!
We saw mind blowing musicals: In the Heights, The Fantastics, Jersey Boys and Billy Elliot.
We saw Opera: La Traviata at the Metropolitan Opera
We saw sights: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Central Park, Grand Central Station
But most of all, we saw a lot of each other, which was sooooo overdue!
Here's a bit of our experience captured on film!
Love you sis!
Now the rest of my family needs to come visit! hint hint


On the Subway and at Battery Park.









Ellis Island.



With Heather backstage at Jersey Boys, Erin infront of Radio City, and with her College Friend, Michael Buchanan.










At the Opera!

There's nothing like a Grey's Papaya Hot Dog and Mango Juice!


Grand Central Station

I love my sis!