I have been very busy getting ready for my current show 'The Legend of Johnny 15' produced by the Serious Theatre Collective in New York City. I'm quite proud of this project, but it didn't start out that way.
When I was first approached by STC I was reluctant to take a role in a show about fetishes because, well, it's just not me and I live in PA. I wasn't sure if it would be possible for me to handle the schedule and commute but like I always say if it's meant to be it'll take care of itself.
Last Friday, the show opened to open-minded audiences and great reviews. People are loving the show. We had large audiences all weekend. Now, there are only two more chances for you to see the show at the Parkside Lounge in NYC this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18 & 19. The show starts at 8pm and is $20 (cash only). I recommend you get there by 7:30pm if you want to get in. The venue is on the small side and we are expecting big numbers this weekend.
I'm getting a chance to kind of rock it out and get some R&B singin' in. As an artist, I love being challenged (even if it means a freak out and lack of confidence in the beginning, right, Mim?) Now, I'm proud to say the show is quite clever and really needs the attention of industry professionals to help it go further. I can see this show becoming a late night cult classic. It's fun and quirky but intelligently written. I'm honored I was sought out for this role.
If you are in NYC this weekend, PLEASE check it out.
THE LEGEND OF JOHNNY 15
Parkside Lounge |
New York, NY 10002-1103
(212) 673-6270
Take the F train to 2nd Avenue and walk down to Parkside Lounge locate on E. Houston and Attorney.
Serious Theatre Collective also just chose me as their current actor to profile on their site. So check out MY INTERVIEW on their site. We were asked some questions related to the show. We had the choice to answer as ourselves or as our characters. I chose me. I also chose to not seriously answer every question. Can you guess which ones are a load of crap?
Also, don't forget to check out my new website. It is still being worked on by Mim at SilverVoiceNYC and her ideas are going to have my site looking amazing. If you need to mp3s of you singing for upcoming auditions or need a website, please contact her.
Coming up....
Friday & Saturday Feb 18 & 19 Final 2 performances of 'The Legend of Johnny 15'
Friday, February 25th - Showcase at Don't Tell Mama's on 46th Street in NYC
February 26-March 11 - Rehearsals for my next project, Nunsense at Pines Dinner Theatre. Rehearsals are long so if I lose touch with you guys during this rehearsal period, please be understanding. For some reason, I keep taking projects that have less than 2 weeks to get a show up. I think I've lost my mind.
Quote of the week: Life is like a litter box. When shit happens just cover it up and walk away. ~ Kirsten Rani Almeida
Video of the week:
Recipe of the week: Brown Rice Salad
Ingredients:
1 bag of Minute Brown Rice
1 can chick peas
1 can corn
1 can black beans
olive oil
chives
dill
lemon juice
rice wine vinegar
onion powder
garlic powder
S & P
drain and rinse the corn, beans, and chick peas and add to mixing bowl.
cook the rice according to package.
In a small bowl, add 2T rice wine vinegar, 1T lemon juice, 1T Olive Oil, 1/2 t each of dill, chives, and garlic powder. 1/4 t of onion powder s & p.
mix well and add to canned ingredients. When rice is done drain thoroughly and mix into all the other ingredients. Great hot or cold. Makes a ton of servings and lasts for an entire week.
ENJOY!
Kirsten Rani Almeida received her B.A. in Theater and Speech from Wagner College. For twelve years, Kirsten doubled as a professional fundraiser for a large non-profit arts organization and an actor, director, choreographer, and playwright. She has performed in more than forty shows all over the U.S. She spent four months touring the country with the Omaha Theater Company's production of 'The Little Engine that Could' as the Red Dress Doll. She performed nearly 80 performances in 36 states. In New York City, Kirsten was part of the cast for the award-winning 'Skin Deep' by Mary Lynn Dobson (Fringe Festival winner 2009) which has won top honors from the 2010 Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival and originated the role of Lavender Blue in the eerily funny 'Professor Von Awesome's Traveling Caravan of Cautionary Warnings.' Kirsten appeared in the U.S. premiere of 'Scandalous! A new musical based on the life of D.H. Lawrence' in New Orleans and appeared at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in the World Premiere musical 'The Butterfly Project' which raised money for children's cancer research. Other credits include Children of Eden (Mama Noah), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat(Narrator), Hello Dolly!(Minnie Fay), Beauty and the Beast(Silly Girl & Madame de la Grande Bouche), The Sound of Music(Mother Abbess), Annie(Star-to-Be), Oliver!(Widow Corney), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying(Rosemary), My Fair Lady(Featured Dancer), Promises, Promises!(Featured Dancer), Nunsense I & II(Sister Leo), Gypsy(Tessie Tura), Guys & Dolls(Featured Dancer), Back to the 80s(Debbie Cox), Seussical the Musical(Gertrude), Snoopy!(Sally Brown), Pippin(Featured dancer), Carousel, Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors(Chiffon), and many more.
In film/tv, Kirsten has appeared in the upcoming comedy 'Big Guns', 'Three Chris'', and filmed the independent short 'Westfield' with Clocktower Productions. She has also appeared in two episodes of 'The World's Most Astonishing News'.
She has also appeared as a guest artist with the Newark Boys Chorus and Triad Ensemble and the Spotlight Cabaret with Allentown Public Theater. She was a founding member of the Boonton Parks & Recreation Theatre Company for young performers where she not only directed and choreographed the shows for the company but also acted as lead fundraiser, costumer, lighting designer, marketing director as well as scenic and props designer. Kirsten also taught dance for the recreation department to children ages 7-12. Kirsten has also dabbled in play writing for children's theater. Her twisted version of "The Three Little Pigs" (a musical from the Big Bad Wolf's perspective) was produced at Playhouse 22 in East Brunswick, NJ.
Kirsten teaches drama classes at the Civic Theater in Allentown, PA to grades Pre-K through 4. Kirsten also offers an audition class to high school students which helps students audition confidently. Her effective teaching style is requested by groups in PA and NJ and NY.
She is also the owner and operator of 'Star of the Day' Event Productions. A one-of-a-kind full service birthday experience.
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