Today I read to my son’s kindergarten class and handed out mini donuts to help celebrate his birthday. Got home and recorded an audition for a cat talking about how it died and a sweet, adorable little girl who believes in Santa Claus…and it’s not even noon!!! My reading at Barnes and Noble last week…
Just found out I’ll be a guest reader at the Barnes & Noble in the Calabasas Commons this Thursday from 5:00-5:30. It is to help support and raise money for my kid’s school. What fun and a great way to find those last-minute or gift-exchange gifts and help the school at the same time! Feel free to…
It’s funny, I either have so many auditions in one day, my head is spinning and I have no time to blog, or there is nothing and I have nothing to blog about. Feast or famine as they say. Well, it’s all been good. Several great auditions and fingers crossed. Some voice work on spec…
Here’s a first. In my audition the other day, the client asked me to voice match a young boy. No problem. They played the Spanish version of the kid and then asked me to match him, in English but with out the Spanish accent. Okay, I can do that…but wait. They wanted the same sound, pace and…
Yesterday I participated in the Los Angeles Alzheimer’ Memory Walk. It was a fabulous day!!! So many people were there walking for loved ones and supporting friends affected by this devastating disease. There were even a few people walking with the assistance of family as they journey through what they can still accomplish, such strength…
Sorry for not keeping you up to date. I’ve actually been busy working and then was on vacation. Tell ya all about it later. This week is the big countdown to the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk in Los Angeles. Sunday is the big day and Team Sherman Tanks is working hard to reach it’s fundraising goal. …
Yesterday, I had a blast recording character voices for a hot new on-line game! The title is being kept confidential, I had to sign all these papers, but apparently it is highly anticipated by the avid on-line gamers. This looks like a good one! I am just learning about this side of the game industry….
Wow, what a week! This week I worked an anime cartoon, recorded a few auditions, was soccer/homework/carpool mom and threw a charity event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Assoc….some weeks you can do it all!!!
I will be playing 3 fabulous characters for a new on-line game! And, what makes this even extra exciting for me is that I will be working with the legendary voice director Gordon Hunt. He was my first! The first cartoon I ever recorded was for Hanna Barbara and Gordon Hunt was the director. That…
Today is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Day. I went to a lovely and informative brunch at Leeza Gibbons place called Circle of Care, yesterday. Today I have an audition for an animated feature, the voice of a toy dog brought to life. I now have only a week and a half before my big Wine &…
My friend Beth C. Kramer & myself, are hosting a Wine & Chocolate Tasting event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. This delectable event will be held at the beautiful Hidden Chateau & Gardens in West Hills, CA. The date is Thursday, October 1st at 7:30pm. We will have guest speakers, a silent auction, fabulous wines…
Thursday night I attended the Television Academy’s party for all the nominees in daytime and voice over performance. As a member of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences, I get to vote for the Emmy nominees and ultimately the winners in programming and voice overs. Some of the perks are parties like these and…
Today I auditioned for 4 characters for Beverly Hills Chuhuahua2. It was a lot of work, I even went to a coach to go over some character choices. Some auditions are easy, like the one I did yesterday for Burger King. Some take time, research and practice. It’s all fun but VERY competitive. I’d like to think…
Today was just crazy. Let’s see, in the morning I recorded two auditions: a young British girl (15) and a little 6 year old boy. I then packed the kids up to stay with their grandparents for these last few days of summer. We affectionately call this sleep away camp, Camp Mimi & Pops. I…
Things are starting to pick up so I thought I would share with you some of my auditions and the process of the voice over world. Today I auditioned for two animated projects. I got to play a boy who is from “hell”. I think he is either a demon or devil and he and…
Well, Lucky Kat TV was a big hit in Florida! The website was launched to a very excited and giant crowd at the convention last week. Chief Daryl Gates, the creator of D.A.R.E loved the website and the two main characters, D.A.R.E’s Daren the Lion and Lucky Kat -me. The website is now up and running….
Last month I booked the voice of the main character for a new children’s website. It is called LuckyKat TV and I am Lucky Kat. It is very cool & fun and they have joined forces with D.A.R.E.-Drug Abuse Resistance Education. It is the national organization that followed Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No!” campaign. The LuckyKat…
This has been a very busy week. With 2 successful fund-raising events completed this week, I am ready to get all my attention back on recording. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been pretty busy auditioning too. I am just ready to book some of these great projects and raise more money and awareness for the…
Join me and PALZ-LA Project Alzheimer’s for a networking mixer. It will be Fun & Fabulous Night at… The Yard 119 Broadway (between 2nd St. & Ocean) Santa Monica, CA US Wednesday, May 13, 6:30PM RSVP: csunshinemc@aol.com Enjoy complimentary appetizers and Happy Hour drink specials while mixing with other professionals, aka cool people who also…
I am very excited and honored to be written up in our community paper The Acorn. Joann Groff wrote a lovely article about my commitment to the Alzheimer’s Association. In my goal to raise funds and awareness, Joann and The Acorn have really helped to bring the importance of this devastating disease to more people….
Earlier this month I was asked to be one of 4 celebrity readers for the Dr. Seuss, Read Across America Program. The winning students and teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District were invited to The Staples Center to participate in a basketball clinic, listen to stories read by the celebrities and free tickets to that…
The folks at Animation Magazine were very interested in the work I am doing with the Alzheimer’s Association and wrote a news article for their web based magazine about me. Here is the link http://animationmagazine.net/article/9589 Hope you enjoy the article, the picture is hilarious. I’ve got my eye on you, hehehehe.
Announcing the 36th annual Annie Awards was a blast! The host, Tom Kenny (aka Spongebob Squarepants himself) kicked the show off with a riotous musical number. Kung Fu Panda was the big winner taking home 10 Annies including best picture. Robot Chicken was the next big winner with 3 awards for their Star Wars Episode…
I am proud to be the official announcer for the Annie Awards on Friday, January 30, 2009. For those of you who don’t know, the Annies are the Academy Awards of animation. There are some great animated movies, TV shows, commercials, shorts, etc. that are up for awards this year. This is my 4th year…
I am the ultimate fan!!!!!!!!!!!! I had a great time working on Guitar Hero. It is a very popular game and this version is being made for the DS. Very cool! Bridgette Burdine is a fabulous director to work with and made the session so much fun. She is also very excited about my program with the…