IF YOU FORGET ME by Nora Leahy

Don’t miss this beautiful play with this stunning cast!

Following an accident, Kate returns to the comfort of her childhood home in the suburbs to pick up the pieces of her life. This dark comedy is an exploration of growing up, letting go, and shish kebabs. 

Directed by Alicia Haymer

With Tamara Todres, Lauren Berst*, Cheryl White*, and Ted Welch*

Stage Manager: Kat Tierney-Smith

Sound Design: Tasha Lemley

Original Music: Winston Harrison

Production Manager: Ashlee Springer

Props: Eve Petty

Photo by Michael Britt

DANCE NATION is coming!

I am THRILLED to be acting in and co-producing Dance Nation by Clare Barron for Nashville Story Garden!

June 22-24, 27-29 at the Scot Copeland Studio at Nashville Children’s Theater

Directed by Rachel Dart

Choreography by Arabelle Pollick

Featuring Jessica Anderson, Lauren Berst*, Alicia Haymer*, Melodie Madden Adams*, Sejal Mehta*, Evelyn O'Neal, Tamiko Robinson Steele, James Rudolph, Tamara Todres, and Ted Welch*.

*Member of Actors' Equity Association

Not pictured: Tamiko Robinson Steele

Photos by Michael Britt

Two readings and a Nashville Shotz!

I’ll be in two readings this weekend! First up is Sarah Ruhl’s The Clean House with Nashville Rep at OZ Arts on Saturday, January 12. Then on Sunday, January 13, I’m in Trauma Queen by American Idol Crystal Bowersox and two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee Willy Holtzman with Studio Tenn.

On Thursday, January 17 I am producing SHE/HER/HERS with Nashville Story Garden. Based on Shotz created by Amios, we gave writers three conditions they have to include in their short plays and a cast for which they need to specifically write. The results are inspiring! And to sweeten the deal of a $10 ticket, Megan Murphy Chambers will be entertaining us between plays! All proceeds will benefit BriteHeart.

You're Still Here with Theater Bug

I am honored to be working on this beautiful brand new show with The Theater Bug. I have been a big fan of Cori and the work her company creates since I first moved to Nashville! This is an amazing theater company! Come see this show July 28-29, August 2-5.

For more information and tickets click here!  

(poster designed by MA2LA)

Love Song Coming Soon!

Nashville Story Garden is proud to present

Love Song
by John Kolvenbach

Directed by Halena Kays

Featuring
Lauren Berst*, Aaron Muñoz*,
Eric D. Pasto-Crosby*, and Tamara Todres

Join us for the Nashville premiere of this funny, romantic, deeply touching, adult fable. 

Saturday - Monday
October 28 - October 30
November 4 - November 6
7:30 pm

Tickets $10
3511 Gallatin Pike, 2nd floor
(former Inglewood United Methodist Church) 

*Member Actors' Equity Association 

Photographs: Michael Britt
Poster design: Caitlin Mello

Sense & Sensibility

So thrilled to be making my Nashville Rep debut in Sense & Sensibility at TPAC this week! Come see this funny, sweet, circus of a play! 

SURVIVED BY

I had the honor of reading Evelyn O'Neal Brush's new work SURVIVED BY as part of the Writing Room series with Nashville Rep. It was a sold out house - thanks to all who came to support new works! 

Talkback with Evelyn O'Neal Brush and Nate Eppler

2017 Ingram New Works Festival

I have the pleasure of getting to read in Stacey Osei-Kuffour's new play BIG NOSE in Nashville Rep's Ingram New Works Festival. The cast is stellar, this play is brave and this festival should not be missed! 

Rally/Cry!

I had the pleasure of reading in new works by Aaron Munoz and Nate Eppler for RALLY/CRY:  A theatrical attempt to articulate the unthinkable circumstances in which we find ourselves and the first steps toward navigating this new world together. 

Mr. Mysterio Podcast

The Mr. Mysterio Podcast has launched! Subscribe and like us! As the NASHVILLE SCENE says: 

The inaugural episode of the twice-monthly show, which launched July 20 and can be found on iTunes, proves the podcast will be more than just some rando reading horoscopes into a microphone. The first episode gently pushes you into the world of Mr. Mysterio, an insecure yet witty character, and begins what has the potential to turn into a long narrative. It's the story of someone looking to connect — something we can all relate to — and it all happens at a video rental and tanning place.

The podcast is created, written and produced by Mark Lemley and edited and produced by Tasha A.F. Lemley, who is also the founder of The Contributor. The show features the voices of Aaron Muñoz, Evelyn O'Neal Brush, David Ian Lee, Lauren Berst, Chris Bosen, Tamara Todres, Colin McCann, Chris Brush with sound Engineering by Chris Brush and some additional direction by Evelyn O’Neal Brush and Music by Winston Harrison. 

Ingram New Works Festival with Nashville Rep

So happy to have been a part of Nashville Rep's Ingram New Works Festival. I had the good fortune to read in ROCKET SCIENCE by Rebecca Gilman, directed by René D. Copeland and THE SECRETARY by Kyle John Schmidt. 

The Weekend Detectives

Just wrapped an episode of the Weekend Detectives directed by Kristin McCarthy Parker. Can't wait to see the series, Natalie and Max are hilarious! 

The Ultimate WingWoman Challenge

The Ultimate WingWoman Challenge

Pleased to announce the release of The Ultimate WingWoman Challenge! Two smart women who are completely inept at meeting men (based on a true story).   Created, produced and directed by Amy Kersten and myself. 

The Latest

Spring is nearly here. It feels like we’re all at the starting gate waiting for the bell to sound so we can start running...or maybe that’s just me.

The good news is that I have been able to distract myself during the cold with projects and work! As I mentioned above, The Ultimate WingWoman Challenge is out today. Working on that was a ridiculously good time. Amy Kersten is a creative, supportive, hilarious partner. And there will be more UWWC once she gets back from doing a play in China. Yes, China. We also need to give a big shout out to Heather DiPietro (our DP), Michael Propster, Michael Fulvio, Zac Hoogendyk (our prey) and Jenna Panther. And, of course, thanks to the Roebling Inn for letting us take over the bar for an afternoon.

I’ve also had the good fortune to work on some voiceover projects recently for Princess Cruises, FLYHTStream and S&P Capital IQ. And I had the pleasure of doing some looping on Episode 4 of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Goes to the Doctor!

Also my website has been revamped! Now you can easily find the latest news, see recent work, as well as sample my on-camera and voiceover demos. Thank you, Drew Berst and Jen W for the redesign and support.

Finally, I hope this finds all of you doing well and that Spring brings you laughter and room to run. Let me know how you’re doing and, at the very least, tell who’s in your Final Four! I really have to stop picking my teams based on nostalgia. 

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Did some work with Loopers Unlimited on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Such a great time - this is from episode 4 "Kimmy Goes to the Doctor!"

Settling Up Trailer!

So excited to share the newest trailer from Settling Up. Enjoy! 

They're Playing our Shotz

Come see They're Playing Our Shotz on Monday, February 2nd

 I'll be appearing in Kerry McGuire's Gangster Paradise with Moses Villarama and Michael Grew, directed by Kaleigh Malloy 

Two shows -- 7:00 and 8:30. $12 ticket includes a beer!