May 2022
Sex n' the City Vegas Residency
at Alexis Park
Get lucky in Vegas at Alexis Park!
Shows run every Thursday - Sunday at 9pm PT.
October 2021
Sex n' the City tours in Ohio
OHIO! The girls are coming for you. Grab a cosmo and join us!
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October 6 - Aronoff Center - Cincinatti OH
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October 7 - Playhouse Square - Cleveland OH
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October 8 - Aronoff Center - Cincinnati OH
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October 9 - Canton Palace Theatre - Canton OH
July 2020
JOE available to stream on Tubi and Sofy.tv
Get your romcom fix and watch JOE on Tubi or Sofy.tv!
May 2020
JOE available to stream on Amazon Prime
JOE the rom com is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime! Find it HERE!
January 2020
Sex n' the City: a "super" unauthorized musical parody
Tour dates announced!
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Scottsdale Performing Arts Center, AZ - 1/16 & 1/17 & 1/24-1/26 Preview
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Art Square Theatre - Las Vegas, NV - 2/10 Preview
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Shubert Theater - New Haven, CT - 2/21
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Count Basie Center for the Arts - Red Bank, NJ - 2/22
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The Hanover Theatre - Worcester, MA - 2/23
(the rest were postponed due to Covid. STAY SAFE!)
December 2019
Carrie Bradshaw
Beyond excited to announce I have been cast as Carrie Bradshaw in the new musical, Sex n' the City: a "super" unauthorized musical parody! In January I head to Vegas to start rehearsals before taking the show on the road!
November 2019
JOE screens at the Bowery Film Festival in NYC
October 2019
JOE screens at the Cutting Room International Short Film Festival in NYC
September 2019
Northeast Film Festival
I'm back on the red carpet hosting interviews and the Northeast Film Festival.
August 2019
JOE NYC Premiere
JOE the rom com is making its NYC premiere at the Chain Film Festival. August 11th at the Chain Theatre. Join us after for an industry mixer at John Sullivans!
July 2019
CATMAGIC Launch
NEW SKETCHES! New to office lingo? So are Bethany and Zoe. But what they are lacking in vocabulary they make up for in totally unjustified confidence.
Zoe Farmingdale and I released our Office Jargon digital sketches on YouTube and Instagram. @wearecatmagic
June 2019
JOE screens at Lighthouse International Film Festival
May 2019
BEST ACTRESS
I was awarded BEST ACTRESS at the Mayday Film Festival in Indiana for JOE the rom com! Incredibly grateful and humbled for being recognized.
Lonely Hearts Film
Hear my voice on the upcoming Dennis Cahlo short film, Lonely Hearts! Starring Bethany Watson and Palmyra Mattner, this dark comedy is a female driven story where nothing is as it seems.
April 2019
Brojan War
"One night only dumbass musical!" See an all female cast play all of the bros in a satirical takedown of the mens rights movement. Written by Wicked Frozen co-writer Toby Singer!
April 17th / 773 Lounge in Brooklyn
Girls Night the Musical
Stepping into Anita's shoes yet again in New Jersey at the NEW Avenel Performing Arts Center!
April 26-28th
March 2019
INCOMING CALL - International Film
Grateful to be in filmmaker Valentin Farkasch's latest film, INCOMING CALL, starring alongside Arthur Cole. We shot the entire thing on cell phones for the Moment Invitational Film Festival between NYC and Vienna, telling the true story of a long distance relationship.
SEE IT NOW!
HERE
Music Video
Excited to be featured among so many fierce females in this hilarious comedic music video Surprise It's Your Period written by Angela Palladio and Kami Dimitrova, directed by Tracy Soren. WATCH NOW!
HERE
February 2019
Girls Night the Musical
Anita is at it again! Girls Night is traveling to the midwest and then to sunny Florida!
February 3rd Potter Center / Jackson MI
February 21st - 23rd Terry Theatre / Jacksonville FL
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wishing you a happy and healthy 2019 abundant in all things magical! Thank you for being a part of my journey.
December 2018
Anita in 'Twas a Girls Night Before Christmas Tour
The holiday spirit came early this year! Excited to rejoin Entertainment Event's cast of 'Twas a Girls Night Before Christmas for the 3rd year as the extremely pregnant and quirky Anita.
Hitting the road to perform in Billings and Butte Montana!
November 2018
Joe Wins at Top Indie Film Awards!
Joe the Rom Com was awarded Best Romantic Comedy and Best Writing and was nominated for Best Editing, Best Sound, and Best Music at the Top Indie Film Awards.
October 2018
Bethany and Zoe Had Some Wines
NEW Videos!!
Catmagic, the Bethany Nicole Taylor/Zoe Farmingdale comedic duo, has released new content!
Check out our Had Some Wines videos HERE on YouTube.
More to come SOON.
IG: @wearecatmagic
September 2018
Nominated for BEST ACTRESS at the Northeast Film Festival
Grateful to be nominated for Best Actress in a short for my work in Joe at the Northeast Film Festival!
August 2018
"Wicked Frozen" Extended Through DECEMBER
Thrilled to freeze things through December in Wicked Frozen at St. Lukes in Times Square!
Running every Sunday at 7:30pm
Tickets
"Joe" Screens at Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema.
July 2018
"Girls Night the Musical" on Fox 2 Now St. Louis
Honored to sing and dance with all of the boas on the morning news. Check out the video HERE!
"Joe" screes at Long Island International Film Expo.
June 2018
May 2018
"Joe" Screens at Newport Beach Film Festival and Hoboken International Film Festival
April 2018
"Wicked Frozen" Off Broadway
Honored to be cast as Mistress Horrible in the Off Broadway production of Wicked Frozen after originating the roles of Adele and Olaf in the West Village Musical Theatre and The PIT productions!
Opening at St. Luke's April 8th!
Running every Sunday at 7:30pm
Tickets
Time Out NY Critics Pick!
Awarded BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
I am incredibly honored to have been awarded Best Supporting Actress for my work in Larry Rosen's The Question at the Hang Onto Your Shorts Film Festival!
The film stars Larry Rosen and Kim Paris.
March 2018
"Joe" World Premiere at Sedona International Film Festival
Joe the rom com premiered at the Sedona International Film Festival alongside incredible films and beautiful red rocks. We shared a film block with Deborah Pearl's Getting Ed Laid starring Ed Asner and Jean Smart.
Check out this review of Joe! HERE
"As crinkly-haired Jillian, Bethany Nicole Taylor is an engaging protagonist. Discouraged with her work situation but optimistic about life in general, she is determined to persevere in the best Mary Tyler Moore tradition."
February 2018
"Girls Night the Musical" at the Canton Palace Theatre
Excited to journey home to Ohio to perform Girls Night for family and friends at the stunning and historic Canton Palace Theatre!
January 2018
Death at a Barbecue on Amazon Prime
Larry Rosen's feature horror film "Death at a Barbecue" is now available to stream on Amazon Prime! I play a featured role in the film.
See it HERE
December 2017
Twas a Girls Night Before Christmas
Grateful to play Anita in the Winter Tour of Twas a Girls Night Before Christmas!
Tribeca Shortlist #TSLTop5 Reasons NEW Video
Check out our top 5 reasons why we love Bad Santa. This should get everyone in the holiday spirit!
HERE
November 2017
Girls Night the Musical! Playhouse at Westport Plaza - St. Louis
I had the honor of playing Anita at the St. Louis run of Girls Night the Musical, November 7th - 12th.
October 2017
Awarded BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS for "The Question" at the Atlantic City Cinefest
Directed by Larry Rosen
September 2017
"Feeling Fleeting" Premiere at Northeast Film Festival
The short I produced, Feeling Fleeting, premiered on September 10th at the Northeast Film Festival!
Written and directed by Alyssa Pearson
Starring Bethany Nicole Taylor and Adam Brick
Cinematography Sam Pyra
Redcarpet Host of Grindhouse Nights Horror Fest
There is no better crew than the family that is Grindhouse Nights! Horror films, cosplay, and live performances, what more could you ask for!
August 2017
Awarded BEST ACTRESS in Horror/Thriller for "Gwendolyn" at The Brightside Tavern Film Festival
Directed by Larry Rosen
"Taking in Quinn" Screens at Kew Gardens and New Filmmakers NY
July 2017
Tribeca Shortlist Host!
I am the host of a new series of fun "Top 5 Reasons" videos for the streaming platform Tribeca Shortlist! Check out the Clueless vid on my media page! Many more to come.
"Taking in Quinn" at Boulevard Film Festival - Takes Audience Choice
Taking in Quinn has won the Audience Choice Award at the Boulevard Film Festival! It will also be screening at the Brightside Tavern Film Festival and Kew Gardens Film Festival this summer.
June 2017
"Joe" the Rom Com
Making my rom com debut in Shara Ashley Zeiger's hilarious short film, "Joe". I play the lead and lost Jillian, looking for direction and of course, love. We shoot the first weekend in June! Woop!
UPDATE: See the teaser on my media page!
May 2017
Screening at LoveCraft
Very jazzed to announce that 'Taking in Quinn' and 'Gwendolyn' will be having their NYC premiers at LoveCraft Bar on May 1st! Come on out for drinks, networking, and films!
May 1st @ 6pm
LoveCraft Bar NYC 50 Ave B
Tickets $5 at the door (20% donated to www.fotvm.org helping end NYC homelessness)
April 2017
Starring in short drama, Gwendolyn
Look out. I had the honor of playing a cold killer in the dark drama short, Gwendolyn. Starring alongside Scott Churchson, I was able to play and explore this dark lead under the direction of the talented Larry Rosen. Such a gift! We premiered at the Bright Grove Screening Series on April 13th.
"Feeling Fleeting" AGR Short Film Challenge
I put on a slightly bigger hat this month for the Actor's Green Room monthly film challenge and produced my own film! I star alongside Adam Brick in a short drama written and directed by the sensation that is Alyssa Pearson with cinematography magic by Samantha Pyra. This has been such a whirlwind and beyond more challenging than anything I have done as an artist. Coproduced by R&F Entertainment, see it screen live at John Sullivan's on April 24th with 9 other shorts produced in 2 weeks!
April 24th @ 7pm
John Sullivan's 210 W 35th St. NYC
$10 Cover at the Door. REGISTER
March 2017
Awarded BEST ACTRESS for Taking in Quinn at the Grove Film Festival
On March 29th the short film 'Taking in Quinn' premiered at the Grove Film Festival! Under the direction of Daniella Turano, I was awarded BEST ACTRESS of the festival for my performance as the lead, Josie. My heart is full.
February 2017
SHOTZ: Nevertheless, She Persisted
I am humbled to be a part of Amios Theatre Company's first all female Shotz! I am in a very powerful piece by Sarah Nedwek, directed by Lauren Miller acting alongside Paten Hughes, Aaron Ballard, and Marianne Goodell.
March 6th @ 7pm and 8:30pm
Tickets $12 in advance
If Only For a Moment at Brightside Film Festival
A short film I was in, If Only For a Moment by Janel Tanna, directed by Larry Rosen will be screening at the Brightside Film Festival on March 5th! Bring on the red carpet.
January 2017
Shotz Live and In Concert II: a Shotz of Many Colors!
It's time for another round of Shotz! I am acting and singing in a beautiful, fun, relevant piece called Let Me Tell You Your Fortune. Written by Andrew Rincon and directed by Emma Nicholls. The night also features a piece with music written by Elizabeth Ziman from Elizabeth and the Catapult who's music has over 2 million plays on Spotify!
February 6th @ 7pm and 8:30pm at The Kraine
Tickets $12 in advance includes a FREE beer!
December 2016
Twas a Girls Night Before Christmas
I have been cast as Anita in Twas a Girls Night Before Christmas performing at City Theatre in Detroit MI! A 5 person cast of powerhouse females singing and dancing to the favorite songs of then and now. This marks my first regional show!
November 2016
YODO Web Series
I had the honor of being on set for You Only Die Once season 1! This horror comedy written and directed by Amanda Goodman is sure to leave everyone thirsty for more.
October 2016
Amios SHOTZ, MARRY, KILL
Time for another round of Shotz! I am acting in a great piece written by Liz Thaler and directed by Amios newcomer, Victoria Crutchfield. In a world where women are an F a K or an M and men aren't assigned roles, what do you do when you don't belong?
October 3rd @ 7pm and 8:30pm The Kraine
Tickets $12 online or $15 at the door
FREE beer with your ticket!
September 2016
Surviving the Outbreak
My first horror film, Surviving the Outbreak, had it's screening at the North East Film Festival in New Jersey! Written and directed by Larry Rosen, we are making the festival circuit. It has been accepted into the Cinefest AC in Atlantic City coming up in October.
North East Film Festival Host
I was asked again to host the North East Film Festival! Working that red carpet is an absolute blast. I meet incredible film makers and talented folks from all areas of the industry. My hosting reel will be coming your way soon!
June 2016
Blowout Theatre's Monologue Night
I have the honor of performing in the Blowout Theatre's June Monologue Night! I am working with powerhouse women, Sarah Nedwick and Anika Sloveig under the artistic direction of Kerry Kastin. Thrilled to be a part of such an extraordinary team.
June 3rd and 4th @ 8pm Davenport Theatre Blackbox
Tickets
May 2016
Catmagic
Zoe and I shot another 3 sketches for our Catmagic series! Why actors aren't meant to work in an office, when cupcakes have emotional value, and more.
April 2016
Catmagic
Zoe Farmingdale and I co wrote, produced and acted in some sketches! Coming to you soon. We shot in the beginning of the month with a killer crew. See Bethany and Zoe adventure through life with mistakes, hilarity, and weird stuff.
March 2016
The PIT NYC Improv Fest
My indie improv team Free Refills performed in Improv Fest at The People's Improv Theatre! We perform frequently at Triple Crown in Chelsea.
January 2016
KnowMe
I started working on the marketing team for a hot new mobile video making app called KnowMe! Working alongside ceo and The Jinx director Andrew Jarecki, I get paid to create content and collaborate with otheres. Pretty sweet deal. Check out my KnowMes on the app! KnowMe.com/app
December 2015
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Northeast Film Festival Horror Fest
This month I grabbed the mic and hosted the red carpet at the NE Film Festival Horror Fest! It was incredible to meet and interview so many creative and horrifying (in the best way) filmmakers.
November 2015
Horror Films
This month I acted in my first horror film! I had the honor of working with Larry Rosen on his new feature horror film, "Surviving the Outbreak". I also worked with Raymond Russel on his found footage feature, "Filmtime With Ray: Halloween Special"
The Bethany/Brittany Show!
I teamed up with fellow funny person Brittany McDonald to co write, co produce, and co act in a two person sketch comedy show called The Bethany/Brittany Show! We performed at The PIT Underground to a fantastic crowd.
October 2015
New York Playwright Festival
I have been cast in a new play called "Hellen Keller Visits Marta Graham's Dance Studio" written by Stephen Kaplan going up in the New York Playwright Festival going up later this month! I have the honor of working with the talented director and fellow NTI alum Leta Tremblay.
October 21 @ 8:30pm
October 22 @ 7pm
Improv at The PIT
I am currently in Level 5 Improv under the great and talented Ali Farahnakian! Check out our class shows!
11/3 @9:30pm The PIT Striker Stage
11/10 @8pm The PIT Striker Stage
September 2015
SHOTZ
I am a composer for this months Shotz Live and in Concert presented by Amios Theatre Company. I teamed up wtih Zoe Farmingdale to write some hilarious tunes for a great piece titled Miss Gainsville.
September 7 @ 7pm and 8:30pm at The Kraine Theatre
August 2015
A Crime To Remember
This month I will be on set as a featured extra in the Investigation Discovery show, A Crime To Remember. This is my first television credit! Excited to get to work.
New York New Works Festival
I have the honor of performing in the WORLD PREMIER of a new musical called Hotel California featuring songs by The Eagles! Written by Denise Lynn and directed by Jayne Atkinson-Gill.
August 24th @7pm at The Elektra Theatre in Times Square
July 2015
Taking In Quinn
That's a wrap! After a long and fulfilling week, we wrapped the shooting of Taking In Quinn directed by Daniella Turano. Here are a couple photos of me as Josie. Footage coming soon!
New York New Works Theatre Festival
I have been cast in a fantastic new musical short based on music by the Eagles called Hotel California. It is being presented in August at the New York New Works Theatre Festival! Stay tuned for dates and ticket info.
June 2015
Garden Show
Come on out Saturday June 20th at 2pm for a special gig at St. Nicholas Miricle Garden! Hosted by the fantastic Gan Family. Grab a tamborine and head on outside. I will be joined by Zoe Farmingdale and Landon Westbrook.
Taking In Quinn
We begin shooting at the end of the month for a short film directed by Daniella Turano. It is my first lead in a short film!
Shotz Is The Message
This month I acted in Amios Theatre Company's monthly Shotz! I was in a fantastic piece written by Grace Connolly and directed by Franny Civitano.
May 2015
But...I Love You
This month I played a supporting role in a short film directed by Arti Raj. I was a homeless person in my early 20s. A humbling experience! (See a picture on my photos page.)
APRIL 2015
Coffee and Biscuit
Coffee and Biscuit is at it again! I have the unique opportunity of reprising my role as Betty Lynn at HERE in Manhattan. It is an amazing theatre to perform in and I am honored to be a part of this show again!
5/5-5/9 @ HERE www.HERE.org
MARCH 2015
Student Films
March has been filled with student films. It's a great way to build up your reel and get to know young film makers!
This month I shot:
Romance Is Dead
Sins Of Our Father
Upcoming:
But I Love You
Commerical Audition
Agent Tracey Goldblum from Abrams Artists sent me out on my first commercial auditon! She and I are free lancing together. It is a big step for me as an actor in the city!
FEBRUARY 2015
Wicked Frozen
Wicked Frozen is back again! This month was the third expansion of Wicked Frozen at The Peoples Improv Theater here in Manhattan. This musical parody mashup written by Zoe Farmingdale and Toby Singer had a SOLD OUT run! I once again played Olaf and various other hilarious characters.
LAXplore
I will be headed out on a jetplane to the west coast with The Actor's Green Room to meet casting directors, agents, managers, and have workshops! I can't wait to get a glimps of the industry out there. Sunshine here I come!
JANUARY 2015
SHOTZ
This month I will be acting in Amios Theater Company's Shotz Noir. The piece is called Out Here, Down There, Out There by Zoe Farmingdale directed by David Rosen. Come share in the fun!
Monday 1/5, @The Kraine 7:00 and 8:30 tickets HERE free beer with $12 ticket
Gig Time
This month my band and I will be playing at The Path Cafe for Flaca Mu Sic's AstroFest! I will be joined by powerhouse ladies Kim Vogels, Zoe Farmingdale, and Landon Westbrook.
Friday 1/16 @ The Path Cafe 7-11pm FREE
Playwrights Festival
I have been cast in a new play going up in the Hunter College's MFA Playwrights Festival! The Moment Before It All Went Wrong is written by David Hilder and directed by Samuel Buggeln.
Friday 1/29, Saturday 1/30, Sunday 1/31 ticket info coming soon!
DECEMBER 2014
SHOTZ
It's The Most Wonderful Shotz of the Year! This month I will be acting in Amios Theater Company's SHOTZ. I am in a piece called Fairytail in London written by Liz Thaler and directed by David Rosen. 2 weeks to write, 2 weeks to rehearse, 2 hours to tech, and 2 chances to see it live! Happy Holidays!
12/1, 7:00 and 8:30
NOVEMBER 2014
WICKED FROZEN!
I have been re-cast in expanded version of the musical parody Wicked Frozen! I will be playing Olaf, the oh so strong, funny, and helpful schoolboy. This is a hilarious story featuring many brilliant funny folks. Come check us out at The PIT!
11/9, 3pm
11/11, 9:30pm
11/14, 7pm
11/17, 8pm
11/20, 11pm
11/22, 9:30pm
GIG AT THE DELANCEY
I will be playing a set at The Delancey in Flaca Music's Astro Fest night! Joining me are my music companions, Zoe Farmingdale and Kim Vogels. The time is still being determined! Come share music with us.
OCTOBER 2014
So Much Stage Time!
This month is starting off with a bang!
Amios Shotz. I will be running the lights this month for Central Park in 24 Hours on 10/6.
Equity staged reading called The President Plays at IRT Theater on 10/7 7:30 pm FREE. I have the honor of working with Liz Thaler on this one night event.
Puppet Cabaret: Monst(e)rous Edition at The Metropolitan Room on10/9. I will be joining my puppeteer sister Teresa Bayor in performing a song I wrote for the cabaret featuring a puppet Sea Monster named Francis.
SEPTEMBER 2014
SHOTZ
This month I had my SHOTZ debut! Amios Shotz is a monthly theatre adventure where scripts are written in two weeks, rehearsed for two weeks, and then performed twice in one night for an audience. It is a great opportunity for artitsts to work and create. This was Punk Shotz and I was in Rock, Rock, Rock, Rock, Rock-N-Roll Med School! I may wear my hair in a mohawk from now on.
Gig Time
Bethany Nicole Talylor at The Delancey 9/15 11:30 pm $5 cover
Singing with Carly Howard at Silvana 9/23 and Bushwick 9/24
Playing Trumpet with Kim Vogels at Silvana 9/23
AUGUST 2014
Coffee & Biscuit
This month I was honored to play Betty Lynn in Coffee & Biscuit written and directed by Teresa Bayer! We performed in the 2014 New York International Fringe Festival. The New York Times reviewed us and TimeOutNewYork gave us 4 out of 5 stars! It was an incredible experience. Check out our website for all the details! www.coffeeandbiscuitfringenyc.com
Debut Gig
I had my debut music gig in the city at The Path Cafe for Flaca Music's ASTRO FEST. It was amazing to share some orignal songs and work with talented friends.
JULY 2014
Best Actress!
I WON AN AWARD! We wrapped up our run of "Wicked Frozen" in the West Village Musical Theatre Festival. The show won Best Score, Best Lyrics, Best Direction, and Best Script in our series. I was honored to receive the award for BEST ACTRESS in our series as well!
NYC Fringe Festival
I am excited to announce I will be playing Betty Lynn in the new play "Coffee & Biscuit" going up in the New York International Fringe Festival this August! Where 1950's suburbia meets a technicolor stage decked out in vintage tvs, a ton of puppets, and mixed messages. I am excited to explore the world of puppetry! Check out our website! HERE
JUNE 2014
PARODY
This month I will be reverting back to my inner child as Adele in the NEW musical parody "Wicked Frozen!". This will be going up at the West Village Musical Theatre Festival later this month. Performances are: June 20, 21, 27, and 29. We have a very talented cast and production team! Come check it out!! Co written by Zoe Farmingdale and Toby Singer. Directed by Rachel Wynne.
MEETING PEOPLE
I just went to the June Agent Night at The Actor's Green Room! AGR is an amazing way to meet industry professionals to take your career to the next level! In one night I met and worked in front of 10 agents who had never seen me before. Pretty cool!
MAY 2014
MUSIC
May is off to a great start with music collaboration! I have been working with singer songwriter Carly Howard to develop harmonies for her new songs. I have the honor of singing with her on May 28th at Arlene's Grocery in NYC! Buy tickets HERE!
I will also be playing trumpet at that same gig with singer-songwriter Kim Vogles. Powerful ladies!
TRAINING
I am graduating from Improv Level 2 at The PIT on the 16th. "Improv your life" (as they say).
APRIL 2014
COMEDY
I spent my Easter Sunday on set for a comedic short called "Cafe Bliss" with 3 of a Kind Productions! This was my first time working with them and they were extraordinary. Be on the lookout for the sketch soon! I also did three different casting director one-on-ones with Actor's Green Room. Incredible feedback and advice for breaking into the film industry.
MARCH 2014
THE PIT
March will be a lovely month (despite all the snow)! I will be starting Improv Level 2 at The Pit with Meg Griffiths to expand my comedic skills. I am super excited! I will also be doing an east coast tour with the Winchester Local! I am thrilled to be a part of it.
FEBRUARY 2014
WINCHESTER LOCAL
February means trumpet, trumpet, trumpet! I had a gig with Winchester Local at Spike Hill in Brooklyn on the 8th. It was a blast! Great turn out. I also had the wonderful opportunity to meet Tracy Goldblum from abram Artists Agency through Actor Meet Rep. Such an honor and an eye opening experience.
JANUARY 2014
COMMERCIAL CLASS WITH DAVID CADY
Happy 2014 to all! I am excited for the new year and what it has to offer! My 2014 has begun by taking a Commerical Class directed by David Cady from Donna DeSeta casting. Its been a great experience thus far! I also got called in to audtiion for The Other Josh Cohen
because of my trumpet and comedic background. Great kick-off to the new year!
DECEMBER 2013
MERCURY LOUNGE
Happy Holiday to you and yours! I kicked off the holiday season with a trumpet gig! I played with Winchester Local at The Mercury Lounge on December 23rd. It was a pretty rad experience.
OCTOBER 2014
RAGTIME
October has meant Metro North trips to the city of New Rochelle to rehearse for CNR Drama's production of Ragtime. This show is filled with New York history at the turn of the 20th century as it follows the lives of three families in their struggles to live in America. I am playing several ensemble roles.
The show will run November 15th-24th. Come check it out! It would be the "Crime Of The Century" if you didn't .
SEPTEMBER 2013
ALL OF THOSE NIGHTS
There's music in the air! I got to be a part of Carly Howard's music video for her newest song "All Of Those Nights". We had a crazy paint party and a wildly amazing time. It was a very cool experience! I will post the video when it becomes available! I also played trumpet and sang backup at her CD release party at Sidewalk Cafe on the lower east side. It was a rad night.
AUGUST 2013
UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE
I have had the honorable opportunity of being a part of the original cast of Under The Greenwood Tree, a musical re-imagining of Shakespeare's As You Like It! We performed at The Flea Theater here in Manhattan. The show was made up of an ensemble of 17 actors, singers, dancers and musicians. Not only did we perform the original text of Shakespeare, but we also played our own instruments and sang all original music written by Tyler Phillips. I dusted off my trumpet chops and made Audrey, the shepardess, a brass player. It was an incredible experience reviewed by the New York Times, The Huffington Post and other theatre sites.
Check out the reviews!
"...[Bethany] Taylor's Audrey is a humored country girl, both pretty and gruff, who sings beautifully and likely plays a better trumpet
than any in Arden."
- JK Clarke, Theater Pizzazz!
"These are talented and enthusiastic singer-dancer-musicians who've chosen to present an enchanting Bard song cycle within the context of a truncated script. It would be difficult to choose a favorite among the nine pieces (and several reprises), but there isn't a dud among them."
-David Finkle, The Huffington Post
"...Kyle Sallee, whose Touchstone shares a delightful song with Bethany Taylor’s Audrey."
-Neil Genzlinger, The New York Times
JUNE 2013
The ARTS
I boarded a plane and flew off to Orlando Florida to compete in the Applause International Talent Showcase! I competed in 5 categories: Monologue, Singing, Cold Read, Improvization and TV commercial. Each contestant performed for agents, casting directors and industry representatives. I won Best TV Commercial and placed as a finalist for the singing category! I was also awarded a partial scholarship to both the New York Film Academy and the New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts. It was an awesome experience! Check out my musical performance of "Pulled", and my monologue on my media page!
