Olivia Killingsworth

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Is it hot in here or is it just the global warming?

Whoa. We’re certainly having a pretty mild winter here in the northeast – apparently last month was the hottest January on record for the world overall. What’s the temperature been like in your neck of the woods?

Shelter Sundays
Despite the weird weather, I’m continuing to make my way every Sunday night to Shelter Sundays, my theatre company’s weekly workshop where actors, writers, and directors challenge themselves and each other to refine their respective crafts. If you’re in New York and would like to join us, visit www.theshelternyc.org for more info – your first visit is free!

Bhi Bhiman is Awesome!
If you’re looking for some new and fun music to add to your playlist, check out Bhi Bhiman. I just love his voice, and some of his lyrics are pretty hilarious. He’s featured on Spotify, if you’re on that awesome music service; you can also listen to his album on Rdio - signup is free.

Cheers!

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Maybe the Mayans were right? Guess we’ll find out soon enough…

Greetings from sunny California, where Santa (wearing huaraches and board shorts) has come and gone, which means it’s time for new year’s resolutions! This year, I’ve decided to be more me: I’m going to let my authentic self shine through more in my career, craft, and personal life. That’s why I’m calling it “2012: The Olivia-en-ing!” (it’s even got its own theme song) – what’s your theme for 2012?

Fairy Tale Reviews
In case you missed it, I directed a play that was part of The Shelter‘s Fairy Tale, which got great reviews and was Critic’s Pick in Backstage. Here’s one of my favorite press quotes, from Theatre is Easy:

The Shelter is to be applauded for the work it’s doing — developing new theatre and building creative relationships at a time when small theatre companies are dropping like flies. Its approach to making theatre is both practical and optimistic.

The Actors Fund Channel
And if you’re looking for some inspiration or guidance to help you stick to those new year’s resolutions (!), check out The Actors Fund channel on YouTube – they’ve got a bunch of great videos, podcasts and interviews featuring lots of great info and cool people like Joel Grey, Al Pacino and Julia Murney: http://www.youtube.com/actorsfundorg

Here’s to a happy new year!

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So I’m definitely feeling the holiday spirit coming on, like a nice hot cup of apple cider, warming me up from the inside… Can’t wait to get back to California and share these warm fuzzies with my friends and family. What are your plans for the holidays?

Fairy Tale
Life is feeling especially happily-ever-after right now, because my show opens this weekend! I directed Terror on Haxos 9, one of five original plays being performed as part of The Shelter‘s Fairy Tale at the 45th Street Theatre, tonight through December 11th. Fairy Tale features five classic fairy tales re-imagined in a grown-up world; for tickets & info, visit www.theshelternyc.org.

Gimme Shelter
Check out this awesome little video by The Shelter! The piece features an inspirational poem, performed by several Shelter members (including me!): www.indiegogo.com/theshelternyc

Happy Holidays… see you in the New Year!

I’m in this cool video, produced by The Shelter:

“Ever Present Shelter” by Michael Kingsbaker, performed by members of The Shelter. View again and show your support at http://indiegogo.com/theshelternyc

Hooray! I’m directing a play that will be performed as part of Fairy Tale, an evening of five original plays inspired by classic fairy tales, written and produced by The Shelter. The show runs from December 1st through December 11th at the 45th Street Theatre. Tickets & info here.

If you’re unable to attend a performance, please consider donating to the company; your tax-deductible donation will directly support The Shelter’s 2011-12 season, including the world premiere of Fairy Tale.

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Are you ready for Thanksgiving? I’ve already got the Butterball Hot Line on speed dial…

My friend Erica McLaughlin has a great idea: why not create a shared office space for performing artists? I'm excited to help her make this happen! Go to www.indiegogo.com/workofyourart for info on how you can help.

That’s right, you’re invited to a party! It’s the first official fundraiser for The Shelter‘s next production, Fairy Tale, coming up in December (details below).

The Shelter Party @ Lobo

Monday, November 7th at 7pm
218 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY
$10 at the door gets you free appetizers (while they last!) and drink specials.
Specials include $6 margaritas, and if you like margaritas, you’ll LOVE Lobo margaritas!
As a special bonus, we’ll be reading three hilarious, original Shelter shorts guaranteed to please.

The Shelter Presents: Fairy Tale

Five short plays, each inspired by the classic fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, Washington Irving and Charles Perrault. I’m directing Jonathan Ashley’s Terror on Haxos 9, inspired by the Grimms’ Hansel and Gretel.

The 45th Street Theatre
December 1 – 11, 2011
Buy Tickets

Cheers,

Taos Pueblo, in northern New Mexico, is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited indigenous communities in the US. Photo Credit: Yolanda Gonzalez (my mom!)

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Back o’ my neck gettin’ dirty and gritty…

How’s everyone’s summer going? I just got back from a family vacation to Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico, and boy did it bring out the history buff in me. I had no idea that the city of Santa Fe is over four centuries old; the Spanish settled there in 1608, predating the Pilgrims at Plymouth!

Shelter-ed

If you missed the one-act I directed earlier this year as part of Night Windows, presented by The Shelter, here’s a fantastic review. I can’t wait to work again with this innovative company.

Geek Attack

The other thing I can’t wait for is Season 2 of HBO’s Game of Thrones. If, like me, you don’t want to wait until 2012 to find out what happens next, the books in George R. R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire series (on which the show is based) make great summer reads. “Winter is coming…”

Stay frosty!