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Video games, voice overs and writing

From An American Actress in London, 1 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

MoCap suit and headcamIt is apparently spring but London weather is just laughing at us all. I have comforted myself with a leather jacket. And two summer holidays to sunnier lands.But for those of you who aren't daunted by the rainiest April/May in a century, let's talk London acting. It's been a good year for work so far. Since January I've done three video games (two with motion capture, one just voice) and regularly get voice overs through my excellent agent, Hobson's. I auditioned for... Read more

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Acting: DC to London

From An American Actress in London, 2 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

Hey everyone, thanks?for your patience - I know it's been nearly 7 months since I've posted. ?Baby has been keeping me busy.Thought I'd start with answering some questions a reader sent me many months ago. She's an actress from my home state of Maryland, got her BFA two years ago and is currently acting and writing in NYC:1) How did your networking transfer from the US to the UK' Did you have to start over or could people in DC refer you'When I first moved to London I had only two UK... Read more

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When Harry Met Sally

From An American Actress in London, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

Just got the call on Friday - from February to June 2010 I'll be on a No 1 UK Tour of When Harry Met Sally aka 'I'll have what she's having.'I'll be playing Marie - the Carrie Fisher role in the film - and understudying Sally. I'll be going on as Sally at least once on Friday 14th May at the Manchester Opera House.Based on the West End production, the show is directed by Michael Gyngell for Jamie Wilson productions and features Coronation Street's Rupert Hill as Harry and Sarah Jayne Dunn from... Read more

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Keeping track of auditions & contacts

From An American Actress in London, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

I hope you all had a good Christmas holiday. Sorry to be so slow with new postings this month. I was preoccupied with rehearsing a production of Edmond by David Mamet, working on my new screenplay and as usual getting sucked into Christmas madness. But enough about that.Edwin, an American actor who's recently moved to London from New York posted this question last month:Q: 'I've always been terrible at keeping track of who I've met, auditions, bookings, etc, no matter which method I try. I... Read more

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Leave to Enter - TV Show

From An American Actress in London, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

First, a belated Happy Thanksgiving to all the Yanks reading this.Now, today I've got an excellent treat for you. I had the pleasure of working with the funny and talented Sean McConaghy while doing Women of Manhattan at the Old Red Lion. He is, like me, an American actor living in London. We got to talking during rehearsal and I asked what else he was working on and he said he was writing and starring in his own web-based TV show called Leave to Enter. Wow, I thought. That's proactive. Sure... Read more

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Accent Coaching for Actors

From An American Actress in London, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

In my effort to perfect my British RP (Received Pronunciation), I have stumbled upon a seemingly excellent website called The Voice Cafe at www.thevoicecafe.net.It looks like it'll be particularly useful for actors who have auditions at short notice and need quick access to recordings of English accents from Britain, America, Australia and New Zealand. For each accent there are several monologues with phonetic breakdowns, simple vowels, diphthongs, and word linking patterns with consonants and... Read more

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Women of Manhattan Reviews

From An American Actress in London, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

We're into our final week and I thought I'd post some show reviews. Audiences have been great and we're all really enjoying the run.Book tickets at the Old Red Lion website.'Southern belle Rhonda Louise, maneater Billie and cheerfully sardonic Judy are engaging characters, vividly portrayed. Kosha Engler's breezily self-lacerating Judy is particularly excellent, chewing up Shanley's sparkling monologues with aplomb. ...scenes have wit to spare.'TIME OUT'It may only last 75 minutes but Women of... Read more

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Women of Manhattan

From An American Actress in London, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

Very excited to announce the UK premiere of:Women of Manhattanby John Patrick ShanleyIn a series of sharply written scenes, the lives and friendships of three women are exposed against the backdrop of a city that disappoints as quickly as it rewards. From the author of Doubt and Moonstruck, Women of Manhattan explores the universal themes of love, loss and getting laid.From Tuesday 20 October - Saturday 7 November 2009, I'll be playing Judy in this production at the Old Red Lion... Read more

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Deadly Sins at the Landor

From An American Actress in London, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

After a sell-out show in July, we're putting on the monologues again. Mine is called 'Deadly Sins' and I'm excited to give it another go. Details:SHORTS: Behind Closed DoorsSunday 27th September @ 8pmThe Landor Theatre, 70 Landor Road, Clapham, London SW9 9PHTickets ?8, Box Office: 020 7737 7276www.landortheatre.co.ukAn evening of eight short pieces of new writing performed by eight top notch actresses.Writers: Christopher Durang, Laura FitzGerald, James Graham, Anthony Newell and Lucy... Read more

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Driving theory test: preparation

From An American Actress in London, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

Just got back from 2-week holiday in sunny Provence and Corsica. Highly recommend both places, although our villa around St. Florent in the North bit of Corsica had by far the best view. Blue sea, sky, mountains and a charming medieval town.This Friday I take my driving theory test. Hopefully I will pass. If you'd like to practice for your upcoming test, visit www.theory-tests.co.uk. Your free membership entitles you to access 2 free tests, book your theory test online, send friends and... Read more

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