You know how life imitates art sometimes? Well, turns out playing a pregnant Mina Harker the last 3 years was kind of like training for the real thing: I’m pregnant! I’m due in September, and my partner Eric and I…
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BIG NEWS (and a new show)!
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Another STAB at Dracula
If doing The Play That Goes Wrong last month in Portland re-taught me about the power of distraction and laughter (scroll down for some very silly production photos!), this month’s spooky play (opening tonight!) is reminding me of the comfort of familiarity,…
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A Comedy in Maine to Combat Grief
Have you ever needed a good distraction? On July 18, my father-in-law Karl Branting, who has been a dad to me for over 18 years, passed away very unexpectedly from complications of COVID-19. I’m learning that grief is a beast,…
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Relaxing to the MAX
See this pic? That’s the feeling of a woman who is totally overwhelmed and also totally excited about it all. I am so grateful to have had so many opportunities to work and play out of town this past year,…
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A New Play in New Jersey + Sundance Recap!
Guess who’s back in Central Jersey? It’s me! I’m currently in Long Branch, New Jersey (about 30 minutes from where I grew up) for the next little bit, working on my current project. Running down the boardwalk next to Seven…