Wizard Con !!!!!!!!!!!

I originally bought the tickets as a gift for my bff for a "at the end of the month Father's Day" gift. It was a blast. I managed to dive myself into a few swords, awesome shirts, new upcoming comics and marvel at and with the stars from Norman Reedus to Pam Grier, Ralph Macchio, Michael Rooker, Laurie Holden, Anthony Michael Hall more but my personal favorite was Henry Winkler. I spotted him in a shirt that I know I've seen him in before and I spotted him from across the entire room without reading his name. I am a huge fan of Henry Winkler. I was so nervous to approach him but I got my picture and autograph which made my gift to my friend a gift for myself. I became a school girl in a candy store. I've never been so excited to meet someone before, I even got to ask him some advice for an actor. Although I'm confident my friend would describe the moment far much more embarrassing for me but hey it was worth every second. I even got a hug & kiss on the cheek, everything didn't matter after that. I'm confident I'm from another era & died young & came back in the 80's, my bff suggested if the actor who used to do Alf was there would have completed the week.

Now some people think due to my youth I'm not familiar with older shows but quite frankly my parents are 60's kids so of course I know these things. I spent a good chunk being familiar with the older generation than knowing what the kids in my classes were talking about, it's one of the reasons why my bff has a good 14 years ahead of me but I keep up with him and we like the same stuff like Adam West to the original Spiderman. I even adore Little Audrey cartoon and once I was exposed to that and Shirley and so much more I naturally choose to watch shows like Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Mary Tyler Moore, That Girl, Mork & Mindy and more. Besides my love for good and corny horror flicks and kung fu, the older shows steal my heart away. And just days before I went into an audition and had the opportunity to be in a surprise Q & A while waiting to be auditioned with Marlo Thomas giving out advice to all the actors in the room. It's been a pretty kick butt week, with the combo of booking a nick commercial later this week. I don't think today couldn't have gotten any better, I just hope that as my career continues to rise that Mr.Winkler won't remember me as the shy girl hiding behind her friend.

 Best Day ever!, of course mingling for business too ^^

 

 

Satire OFF-Broadway for a third time

My experience with Satire Off-Broadway was an incredible experience. I enjoyed working with the staff so much that I offered to assist in the production. I have seen the show more than once and have enjoyed each actor's translation of the script and how differently performed it can be. However in the midst of helping and coaching my bestie for his roles, I was casted in with one skit and one intro. However regardless of it only being one skit I still was happy to be performing once more in Satire Off-Broadway. I worked with a wonderful cast who truly embraced each role and performed to their fullest. The best part about working with the crew and cast members is the fact that people were understanding and tried their best to work with each other's schedule. The rehearsal's were a blast experimenting with the vaudeville acts and making each other laugh. However the best part about working with this cast is that on one of our shows we received a standing novation. It's the moment every actor sparks for in theatre, to know you did that good of a job and made the audience laugh a lot. What makes Satire so amazing for me is the skits, it brings back the Abbott & Costello, Lucille Ball, Second City feel while pointing out the things in life we all mock at especially when living in New York City. The crew for Satire are always incredibly helpful and always going the extra mile to make sure each individual actor has full comprehension of the role and where it is coming from. One of the many confusing aspects of acting is that at times you are not always given enough information to give the director what they are asking for of you, as a model they will correct you hastily but not for acting sometimes. If anyone wanted to experience the authenticity vaudeville in modern times or if someone wanted to be given a chance to explore their inner worlds as an actor and get to know a fantastic crew and director I would recommend it to everyone. To bring that much laughter into the hearts of our audience is purely magical.

Sincerely,
Chantal Aytes

There are projects that come together that can introduce an individual to other wonderful creative people. There are projects that are fun and collectively breathe taking, I find this to be one of my personal favorite for each time I performed this show. It's the only show that I have done and came back for more 3 times in a row. I'm looking forward to working with the staff again for an upcoming new show and expanding so much further on these newly planted horizons.