Leigh, a veteran of local theater as well as television, has appeared on вЂњLaw and OrderвЂќ and narrated LifetimeвЂќs вЂњIntimate PortraitвЂќ on author Terry McMillan. вЂњYet I loved the chance to interpret someone elseвЂќs words.вЂќД®ssman, who also performed in вЂњThe Vagina MonologuesвЂќ on Broadway at the West Side Theater, is joined on stage by actresses Tracy A. вЂњIn a certain way, when youвЂќre a comedienne, being who you are on stage and writing your own words can be a powerful thing, a wonderful thing,вЂќ she said. Accustomed to writing her own stand-up comedy routines, Essman finds joy in performing another authorвЂќs work. She hosted this yearвЂќs American Comedy Awards on Comedy Central, has a role on HBOвЂќs вЂњCurb Your EnthusiasmвЂќ and has also been in several movies, including вЂњKeeping the Faith,вЂќ вЂњThe SiegeвЂќ and вЂњPunchline.вЂќ Here, in вЂњThe Vagina Monologues,вЂќ Essman makes somewhat of a departure from her normal repertoire.

Spending countless hours in front of a mirror wielding a hairbrush as a microphone and donning a towel as a wig, she knew she was destined for stardom. Her fun-loving, quirky-comedic personality was discovered at a young age. Bold vocal and physical choices are encouraged. Bonita Elery is an actress, improviser and sketch writer to keep on your radar. Most actors in Puffs will play several roles, so we are looking for actors who have the ability to quickly switch from one comedic character role to another. This collection from up and coming comedian & actress Katy Wix plugs that gap and provides female performers with the kind of wonderfully warm and interesting. Here you have a book filled with brilliant characters and much funny. FEMALE CHARACTER SNIPPETS In addition to your monologue, everyone auditioning for female roles should prepare the following character snippets. Comedienne Susie Essman, the guest actress at each of the Power CenterвЂќs performances, has built her career on her ability to be entertaining. So Katy Wix has written this book of comic monologues and I may have to steal some.

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