Fun things that happened this Memorial Day weekend...

Who doesn't love random gifts?  Vince came home with a box of my favorite candy for no special reason, he just knows how much I like this stuff...yum!

And for a lovely start to the weekend...had breakfast with my friend Nile and her son Constantine.  So good to catch up after not seeing her for a few years (covid and she lives in La Jolla).  Nile and I worked together at Carolco Pictures - that was like a million years ago.  Damn, time flies by fast.

The next day we met with Nikki, Chris, Parker and Wyatt Allen.  We took a nice walk on the cliffs of the Palisades and then had lunch at Matthew's Garden Cafe.  A lovely Sunday.  I adore this family.  They're so creative, kind, smart and talented.  I've had the pleasure of teaching both Parker and Wyatt voiceover acting and produced demos with them.  They're also musicians as well as actors.  

Malibu walk in the garden of Eden

 I always feel so connected to nature when we go to Malibu Creek State Park.  It's truly heavenly there...

Girl From The North Country

At my favorite theatre, The Pantages, with Vince, Mark and Rick watching "Girl From The North Country."

Mothers Day in Solvang

 We hoofed it up to Solvang and met mom to celebrate her special day.

Solvang is so gorgeous this time of year.  Flowers everywhere.

What band is he in?  Haircut 100?

SOVAS AWARDS JUDGE

 I've judged voiceover entries for the SOVAS AWARDS for the past few years.  I always say yes to judging because I like to hear new and emerging vo talent - and there's a LOT of talent out there.

Sometimes you have to sit on the couch....

 I broke a tooth and needed to get an implant put in.  That changed my whole week - lot's of reschedules and missed events.  This is one I'm bummed I missed the most - The screening of "Relationship Rehab" at the Beverly Hills Film Fest.  Here's Nikki Moore (with glasses) at the fest.  She said it went well.   Sigh....healing takes a minute when you have mouth surgery.  I'm so impatient and want to resume my usual activities.

Jenn Sweeney's Animation Demo

This was a really fun demo to produce.  Working with pro's like Jenn make it extra fun.  Check it out:

                          Jenn Sweeney Animation Demo

Rebbie Rye comes to Los Angeles

 I finally got to meet Rebecca in person.  We've been doing zoom acting lessons for years because she lives in New Jersey so it was a real treat to meet her and her parents live and in person!

The next day we went to the L.A. Arboretum where Rebbie Rye performed for the kids.  She sang songs and got the little buggers up and dancing.  So cute!

With her awesome parents, Deena and Paul

And this is a crazy story - Rebbie was performing at a party in Calabasas and one of the parents that was there was Phil Buckman, who Rebbie had just taken my vo class with.  Now that's a small world!  She drove from NJ to California and bumps in to Phil at the party she's performing at. 

Talking about demos with VO Booth Besties

Talking about Demos in 2024:

Spring has sprung!

 The flowers are abloom, the weather is cool enough that you can huff it up the hills and enjoy the beauty right in our own Griffith Park.  My favorite time of year.

Recording Jack Davidson's Commercial Demo

 So fun working with Jack.  He's the ultimate pro - prepared, talented and fun.  What more could you want in a vo actor?  And just in case we forget what town we're in...