I never regret dropping in to more improv classes at PIT over the weekend. Ever. From nerves to high-fives to hugs, they’re always such a lovefest…not to mention teeming with great reminders about listening, presence, being specific about what you want, simplifying, staying active, risk/reward, commitment, and a million other lessons for acting AND LIFE. Can I get a yes and! So fun. 

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Remember those car commercials I did a few years ago? Well, the crazy-talented director asked me to play the lead role in his upcoming original comedy short film “The Leaf”! (There was even a dog on set. Total dream job. I was having so much fun I even forgot to take a selfie.) It’s in post-production now, and I’m so excited to share it with you soon…

Cast members backstage

Out of 30+ shows, the Planet Connections Theater Festival nominated ours for SIX awards in the Musical category: I was nominated as Outstanding Supporting Actress for my portrayal of Madison in the Father of Songs. Plus: We earned nominations for Outstanding Production, Outstanding Book, Outstanding Music/Lyrics, Outstanding Direction, and Outstanding Lead Actor (Tom Slot, who also wrote and directed this show because he’s a crazy-talented SOB). So proud to be a part of this show!

We’re in the thick of “Searching for Connection” rehearsals before the Planet Theatre Festivity performances begin. Exhausting! Exciting! Reprising the role of Madison from Tom Slot‘s musical “The Father of Songs” (video clip posted here), I’ll be singing a few new songs from the show… including “Quietly Coming Apart,” which is insanely beautiful. Details here… Ticket sales benefit the ASPCA.

Playing the role of Jane, I worked on a film last year… and just found out it was accepted to the 2015 Los Angeles Film Festival.

I met Jeremy Redleaf, the film’s writer/director/star/probably a lot of other things, while working on a Lucky Charms voiceover demo at Saatchi & Saatchi. He is THE COOLEST. The film also stars Negin Farsad, Ed Weeks (of Mindy Project fame), and Brian McCarthy… and they are also THE COOLEST. They all worked so hard on this project, and I’m so excited for them!!

In the role of the lead character Emily’s mom, I lent my voice to a film project last year… and just found out it was accepted to both Tribeca Film Festival and Cannes 2015.

Quick back story: The uber-talented, hardworking Robin Rose Singer wrote, produced and plays Emily in this film, which is called Aphasia. She and I first met at a Greenwich Village, NYC venue a decade ago; she worked there while I emceed weekly open mic nights and performed a weekly singer-songwriter residency at its sister venue; she’d often jump up for a song. A few years later we were so excited to find ourselves reunited at the first rehearsal for the Father of Songs musical sing-through. And then I was lucky enough to have her ask me to make a voiceover appearance in Aphasia. Don’t be fooled by her adorable giggles; Robin is a total bad ass.

Besides some exciting new work (I’ll share clips as soon as they say it’s okay!), I’ve taken some really fun classes this winter–and learned a TON:

After taking a month-long on-camera commercial acting class with casting directors Brooke Thomas (Brooke Thomas Casting) and Mary Callahan (House Casting)–you can read their blog here–Mary wanted to put me straight through to the callback of a big audition… and, not only did Brooke submit me on a voiceover job, but I booked it! They’re also the nicest, funniest ladies (and aspirational moms to boot), and when I grow up, I want to be… them.

Ken Lazer of Ken Lazer Casting and actor/teacher Jerry Coyle also passed along so many fantastic on-camera tips in their classes, and I’m incredibly grateful to both.

And, finally, toooooooooooomorrow! Tomorrow! I love ya’, tomorrow! Tomorrow I start the sketch comedy program at Upright Citizens Brigade, eeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! Totally not excited about that. Nope. Acting, writing, comedy, blech.

To check out my brand-new voiceover demo, please click here now. Want photos? I’ve got those, too! Just click here. Thank you for visiting and have a great day…
–Josey

Check out my best “ninja” impression (yes, really) in the voiceover tag on the new national commercial for GoGurt Tube Chillers! It’s posted here.

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Have you heard an ad for Tori Amos’s upcoming tour? The ads, featuring my voice, are airing now in NYC, Chicago, Austin, Boston, Toronto, DC and beyond… very exciting!

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