Sarah Arikian: News

I have been cast in Love Street Theatre's Equity Showcase production of Bloody Fire...Unchaste Desire.

“Bloody Fire...” is a co-production of Love Street Theatre, known for its intimate renderings of the classics and new works, and Opera’Avant, the cutting edge new opera company. Experience Shakespeare in an entirely new way!

Operatic selections based in Shakespeare’s plays ranging from the Baroque to the contemporary intertwine seamlessly with Shakespearean text from favorite works.

I will be performing scenes from A Midsummer Night's Dream as Tatania, coupled with music from Benjamin Britten's opera of the same name.  Also, I will be featured in a selection from Giannini's opera The Taming of the Shrew as Katherine. 

Music Director: Tamara Cashour

Stage Director: Julie S. Halpern*

Stage Manager John Simmons

Set Designer: Seth Weine

Light Designer: Joseph Carley

 

Please take a few minutes to enjoy two selections from The Dickens Victorian Carollers!  They are sure to get you in the holiday mood!

It's never a dull moment around here, especially at this time of year. I am about to commence my fifth season with the Dickens Victorian Carollers! We have such a wonderful time together throughout November and December, and we always seem to have some exciting opportunity come our way. This year, we've been invited by NPR affiliate station WFUV FM 90.7 to appear on the show Cityscape, hosted by George Bodarky.  I will post information on when to tune in for the broadcast and a link to the archive in case you miss it.

I am so excited to share that I have been accepted into the acting studio of Wynn Handman. I will have the amazing opportunity to work with this legendary master teacher in his Advanced Scene Study Course for professional actors.
Also, now that Halloween has come and gone, it's time to start looking forward to caroling season. Remember, if you need amazing entertainment for your holiday party, look no further than the Dickens Victorian Carollers (www.carollers.com)

I am excited to report that I have started freelancing with Erica Moran at Avalon Artists Group in their commercial/print division. Since working with her, I have gotten appointments for several commercial auditions, and I have gotten fantastic feedback from Casting Director Tisha Ioli at Don Case Casting. I also had an opportunity to work with Casting Director Barry Shapiro, from Herman & Lipson Casting, during his Commercial Improv Intensive. That class was an amazing experience! New possibilities, new opportunities, new connections!

I have very recently started an internship with the New York office of Avalon Artists Group, a talent agency representing actors and models. I am looking forward to getting an inside look at this part of the entertainment industry.

Please check out the new video up on my site. It was recorded as part of Seth Bisen-Hersh's 150th Showcase Celebration at Don't Tell Mama's in New York. It's a month long celebration of Seth's original works. I hope you enjoy this piece, Subway Paranoia, which I think will resonate with every New Yorker. Look for another video next week of Seth's beautiful "Wedding Song."

Okay, so while New York is buried in snow, I find myself with lots of work to do. All that goes into preparing for the audition season; choosing new rep, coaching, perfecting and then throwing out what doesn't work is time consuming and daunting. However, the feeling you get when you know you've made progress is priceless.

Keep an eye out for a solo cabaret show. Although in pre-production stage, it is still in the works. If you haven't looked at my cabaret videos from this past fall yet, I urge you to view them.

So, caroling season is in full swing again, and The Dickens Victorian Carolers are anticipating a busy month!
I recently worked on an unusual project with Kirby Ferguson, a filmmaker based in New York City, which will be released very soon. Stay tuned...

Please take a look at my new video recorded October 12, 2010 at Don't Tell Mama in NYC.

The fall audition season is in full swing! I am going to be appearing with Seth Bisen-Hersh at his Cabaret Showcase on Tuesday, October 12th at 7pm.
I have been approached by Opera Manhattan Repertory Theatre about performing the role of Valencienne in their 2012 production of Lehar's The Merry Widow. Look for news about this exciting opportunity as negotiations proceed!

Hi All! I have some new video up that was done at the Cabaret Showcase with Seth Bisen-Hersh. There are two numbers which I hope you'll enjoy. I am contemplating a solo cabaret show....

Well, I have been very busy the past several months. Tackling the New York theater auditions is a full time job in and of itself, but I've also been putting in hours onset at CBS's The Good Wife and USA Network's Royal Pains.
I am excited to participate in a Cabaret Showcase at Don't Tell Mama with Seth Bisen-Hersh on August 24 at 7pm! Check out my calendar page for more information.
Also, check out my photo gallery for the picture of The Dickens' Carollers with President Obama and First Lady Michelle!

Well, the run of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" is almost done. This has been an amazing experience for me. Our show has the honor of being the second best selling show in Show Palace history! The cast was wonderful. It was an honor to work with such professional and delightful people.
Now, it is time to get back to New York and auditions!

I am currently in Florida rehearsing "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" at The Show Palace Dinner Theatre. To say that the role of Milly is a challenge is an understatement. However, it is one about which I am confident and excited. My fellow cast members are all brilliant, and I know we are going have an great run.

I had an amazing time performing at a White House Holiday Party with The Dickens Victorian Carollers. Not only did we have free reign to perform throughout the public rooms of the White House, but we were delighted to meet both President Obama and First Lady Michelle. It was a most memorable experience.

So, the Christmas Season is upon us, and I have been busy with the Dickens Victorian Carollers. This year we have the honor of being invited to sing at The White House! We will be performing at a private party on December 20th.
It is hard to imaging that I leave for Florida in a little over a week! I am really looking forward to working on Seven Brides For Seven Brothers with The Show Palace Dinner Theatre, and think it will be a very rewarding experience.

I am excited to announce that I will be playing the role of Milly in Show Palace Dinner Theatre's production of  Seven Brides for Seven Brothers!  The show goes up January 8, 2010!

I have recently recorded three songs with guitarist Chad Coe that are up on my site. I am very excited about the results of this collaboration with Chad and am very proud of these recordings. I consider these works to be a beautiful representation of my hard work over the past year and a half and feel that they showcase my versatility as a performer. Please check them out!

The film I worked on with writer/producer/actor Rebecca Jupiter has been accepted into another film festival. The screening at The Valley Film Festival will take place on Friday October 2 at 7:30 at the El Portal Theater in North Hollywood.


http://www.valleyfilmfest.com/valleyfilmfest/app/films/1021/

I will be reading the role of Janet in The Alternative Theatre Company's July 27th reading of The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever! The reading will take place at The Actor's Playhouse 100 Seventh Avenue South.

Reservations can be made by calling 212-464-8875. Seating is on a first come first serve basis.

Subway: 1 to Christopher St - Sheridan Sq (closest), or A,B,C,D,E,F,V to W 4th St.

www.alternativetheatreco.org

Hello All! I am excited to announce the premiere of "All Dressed Up" a diligent films production. It will be having it's premiere as part of the Dances With Films Festival in LA on Monday, June 8th at 5pm.
Written, produced and starring my friend Rebecca Jupiter, "All Dressed Up" follows Daphne in her search for romance. I play Sarah, a friend of Daphne's, who tries to play matchmaker. Take a look at the trailer at www.alldressedupmovie.com

I am having new headshots taken by Kelsey Bennett. I am very excited to be photographed by this up and coming photographer. Check out her work at her website. www.kelseybennett.com

Well, I have been keeping myself busy so far this year. I participated in a workshop with casting director Bob Cline for six weeks back in Feb./March. It was an amazing experience, and I had a chance to meet and learn from some fantastic performers. I am working on a lot of new material suggested by Bob that I hope to have up and running for auditions soon.
At the suggestion of some friends, I have started working to put a film reel together. Once the editing is completed I will post a link to my reel on this website.
I also had my first experience as a movie extra this past week working on "Did You Hear About The Morgans?" with Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant. I will be one of the blurry figures in the background of the Cancer Benefit scene. I know... not very glamorous but hey, I got paid to spend a few hours in the same room as SJP and Hugh. Look for the movie in December 2009.
That is all I have to report thus far.

Well, NYMF is over and it's time for the next thing.
I am currently doing a Thanksgiving themed Children's show at Long Island's Broadhollow Theatre for the month of November.
December is going to full of performances with The Dicken's Victorian Carolers. I love, love, love performing with this group. I will post any public performances in my calendar section of the site. There is a link to the website of The Dicken's Victorian Carolers in the "Links" section. If you, or anyone you know needs a professional caroling group for your holiday function please contact me.

I am excited to announce that I will be performing in "Villa Diodati", which will be presented by the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival. We will be opening on September 22 at the 45th Street Theater.
Hailed as "the Sundance of Musical Theatre," The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) exists to revitalize one of America’s greatest art forms by discovering, supporting and promoting new musical theater artists, producers, and projects, and by introducing a diverse audience to the vibrancy of contemporary musical theater. Since its inception in 2004, the three-week annual festival has premiered more than 130 new musicals – many of which have gone on to award-winning productions in New York, in regional theaters and on tour in 38 states, and nine countries worldwide. NYMF 2004 hit Altar Boyz has played well over 1,000 performances off-Broadway and is now in its fourth year at New World Stages; fellow NYMF alum [title of show] recently began performances at the Lyceum Theatre on Broadway.

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