April 2024

Hi all,

The blog this month is just a list of shows coming up :)

I’m going to be in LA for a few days, doing a clown show with Sloan Brettholtz and Michael Galligan BANANA x OFFICER SCOTT - The Yard Theater at 7pm on Friday April 26th. I’m pumped for it, so if you are in LA, get your tickets here.

Back in NYC, I’ve got an improv show at Young Ethel’s (for free) on Monday April 29th - check it out.

Also, Officer Scott is back at Brooklyn Art Haus on May 3rd and 4th - we often sell out, so if you haven’t seen it yet - it’s that last chance before we take it on the road this summer.

Work has been wildly busy (in a good way) and I’ve been doing lots of projects that I’ll share soon.

Love ya, gotta go <3

D

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March 2024

Hi team,

March has been absolutely wild! Zipline is busier than ever - which is great! I was also in some cool shows.

One cool one was I’ll Have The Bisque at Caveat - where we raised $627.60 for The Brigid Alliance. We are so grateful to everyone who supported, both in NYC and on the livestream!

Another cool show was Officer Scott: Too Much Is Never Enough - a weird, joyful clown show I’m so grateful to be a part of. Sloan Brettholtz plays Officer Scott and she wrote a beautiful, silly, insane play. We’re doing some Fringe Festivals, both here and abroad, so I’ll keep you posted about those!

I’ve got some pictures including my moment rockin’ out as “Officer Mom”.

Honestly, I’m so busy at work because a million Broadway shows are opening, that’s all I have time to write about this month. I hope everyone is well!

Big hugs,

D

Photo Credit: Alex Mendoza

Photo Credit:Alex Mendoza

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February 2024

It’s Aquarius season, babies!

And I'm in my power, as all of my friends who are into astrology keep telling me. As a result of being in my power, I’m gonna do what I do every month: tell you to come see my shows.

Improv with the Bisque: The Letdown: Tuesday 2/27 - 8pm Halyard’s in Brooklyn - no cover, indie showcase hosted by cool people!

Princess Bleach and Friends: Monday 3/4 - 8pm Young Ethel’s in Brooklyn - no cover again, and we are guests for cool improv folks!

BIG ONE: I’ll Have the Bisque at Caveat - Tuesday 3/12 - 9:30pm on the Lower East Side - Join improv troupe The Bisque and guest comedians Alison Leiby (Oh God, A Show About Abortion, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and Ali Claton (Y’all Gay Podcast) for a 75 minute comedy show to raise money for abortion access. Ticket sales go towards The Brigid Alliance, an organization that helps support those who must travel for abortion care. Early bird tickets are only $8 and we are LIVESTREAMING!! If you are out of town, you can support me and the Brigid Alliance! DOOO ITTTTTT!

Another big one: Officer Scott: Too Much Isn't Enough sold out last month at Brooklyn Art Haus so we got a new run on March 14-16. It’s a really good, really funny, really heartfelt show, and I'm proud to be a part of it. Tickets are here - it’s likely gonna sell out again, so I urge you to buy them in advance.

Also, "Ducksession" NWIN's parody of Succession that I DP'd, was selected for Toronto Sketch Fest! Huge deal!!

Wow, I’m like, busy doing acting and comedy again! I’m in my power!

Finally, are you a big huge nerd? One of my great joys is telling a Deadwood meets Dungeons and Dragons story every Sunday, so if you want to watch - it’s pretty fun.

Cool, see ya later - enjoy Aquarius season cuties!

D

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January 2024

Hi gang!

Happy New Year - we are off to the races in 2024 with lots of shows.

Tomorrow, I’m with The Bisque in The Good Time at Brooklyn Comedy Collective (BCC) at 7pm. Tickets are only $10 and we love the Good Time, they always get the best improv teams in NYC for their shows.

Then, on Saturday January 27th at 9:15pm, I’m in my dear friend Sloan Brettholtz’s show, Officer Scott: Too Much Isn’t Enough at Brooklyn Art Haus. Sloan pitched the show to me like all I had to do was a lil song and dance, a lil improv, easy peasy. NOPE - it’s a full fledged, wild-ass, queer extravaganza with quick costume changes and audience participation and DANSE. You’re gonna wanna be there.

On the 30th, The Bisque has our flagship show at Young Ethel’s at 7pm. There’s no tickets but it’s a one drink minimum and the money will go to the Brigid Alliance, an awesome organization that provides travel, food, lodging, child care and other logistical support for people seeking abortions. We’re honored to continue partnering with them and hope lots of folks will come out for a night of comedy that supports access to healthcare.

That’s January! I’m back on stage bebeeeee.

Also, we got a new, NSFW sketch from No Worries If Not - my cute and talented boyfriend Steven Czajkowski co-stars with me and the hilarious Lane Kwederis. Caroline Ulwick wrote the sketch and it was her swan song for our team since she now writes on After Midnight on CBS! We miss her but she is crushing it in her big girl writer job! The rest of the NWIN gals also killed it on this sketch and I can’t wait for making more silly videos with them this year!

okie see you in January, byeeeeeee -

D

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