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2020: a Fantasy opens

2020: a Fantasy opens

Opening night for 2020: a Fantasy written by Raven Petretti-Stamper at Shetler 54 Theatre.  Only 5 performances so get your tix fast!  Runs October 16 thru 20, 2019.

Cast in 2020: a Fantasy

Cast in 2020: a Fantasy

Cast in new political satire, 2 hander, 2020: a Fantasy, written by Raven Petretti-Stamper, directed by Ken Wolf and starring opposite Timothy Babcock.  Rehearsals start this week.  Opens on October 16th, tix are already available here.

P.T.A.-Holes

P.T.A.-Holes

Shot film, P.T.A.-Holes, written and directed by Caroline Gordon-Elliot.  Fun, great set with great people

City of Light fundraiser concert

City of Light fundraiser concert

Performed 2 songs in a fundraising concert for my upcoming production of City of Light at the Noho Arts Center, North Hollywood, CA

“In Search of the Patridge Family” with Emma Stone

“In Search of the Patridge Family” with Emma Stone

Was cast as a “Shirley” in the 7 week series on VH1, In Search of the Partridge Family.  The “audition special” airs tonight.  The series will air for the next 7 weeks. Gabi moves into the Universal Sheraton Hotel to begin her journey into Partridge-land with the other contestants including Emma Stone (then Emily Stone).  Hung with her and her cool mom, Krista in the  16+ hour audition process.

Archives

September 2012

September 9th: Cast/crew screening of film Monstrum in Burbank.

September 1st and 2nd: Closing night and matinee of A Ring in Brooklyn at Noho Arts Center.

Aug 2012

August 3rd: Record song “Rio” for upcoming movie musical.

June 2012

June 18th: Rehearsals start for A Ring in Brooklyn. (opens July 28th)

May 2012

May 26th: Performance of The Audit, a staged reading of a new musical at ANMT.

February 2012

February 6th: Performance of Emerald at Lonny Chapman Theatre. One night only, folks.

January 2012

January 27th: Finally wrapped recording of Eternal Christmas for Next Gen Publications with composer Graham Robb. Can’t wait to hear the mix. Check their site.

January 9th: Start rehearsing for Emerald, a staged reading of a new musical set in Ireland. I am of course, comic relief 🙂

November 2011

November 16th: Shot my 2 scenes with January Jones as her new Weight Watchers friend for Mad Men episode 509. Hush hush ’til after it airs…

November 15th: Hair and make up test for Mad Men.

November 14th: Fitting for Mad Men.

November 4th: Table read for Mad Men episode 509. Pinch me, please.

November 2nd: Auditioned for, called back and booked Mad Men episode 509

March 2011

March 20th: Shot episode of Wilfred with Elijah Wood, Dorian Brown and Nikki Hahn. Lovely cast and show.

March 19th: final presenation of musical Madwomen of Manhattan, written by Cindy O’Connor, Marian Partee Lamb & Patricia Zehentmayer

March 17th: learn and record song “Stay Dead” for Brian Woodbury’s musical Ghost(s)

March 14th: Books episode of Wilfred

February 2011

February 19th: Presentation #2 of musical Madwomen of Manhattan, written by Cindy O’Connor, Marian Partee Lamb & Patricia Zehentmayer

January 2011

January 29th: Played Vivien Leigh in an ANMT presentation of musical Madwomen of Manhattan, written by Cindy O’Connor, Marian Partee Lamb & Patricia Zehentmayer

January 26th: Recorded the role of Natalie Wood (among others) for new musical A Black and White Christmas, written by Carl Johnson and Chana Wise

January 11th: Film Stonerville is released on DVD and someone already posted my scene from it on YouTube

December 2010

December: Unfortunately due to issues with my pregnancy (don’t worry – everything’s fine now) had to drop out of Adding Machine. Should be a great show and you should see it anyway.

Still recording musical Eternal Christmas for Next Gen Publications with composer Graham Robb

November 2010

November: Books and starts rehearsing The Adding Machine: a musical at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble. Opens in January.

August 2010

August: Recording musical Eternal Christmas for Next Gen Publications based in Scotland (unfortunately I do it here, not there) with composer Graham Robb

July 2010

July 18th: reprises her role of Rosabella in The Most Happy Fella at the Noho Arts Center at 8pm- in association with ANMT’s Concert Series. Please visit ANMT for more info. *

 Records and shoots a comedic Obama spoof video A Modern US President with Ronnie Butler. Click here to view it on YouTube. Over a million views and talked about in almost every publication and various news shows.

* Records 15 Minutes Musical Witch Is It? from the show in June. Witch Is It? for composer Matthew Levine (click on his site to hear it)

June 2010

June 28th & 29th: performs the 15 Minute Musicals at the Colony Theater in Burbank. For tickets and more info closer to the event, please visit ANMT for more info.

May 2010

May 12th: Performer’s Workshop showcase at ANMT at 7:45 sharp tonight. FREE.

May 9th & 23th: presents first and second draft of 4 new musicals for the 15 minute musicals. To be presented on June 28 & 29th at the Colony Theater in Burbank. For tickets and more info closer to the event, please visit ANMT for more info.

April 2010

April 11th: starts rehearsals for the 15 Minute Musicals – working with 4 new composers to create 4 new musicals. To be presented on June 28 & 29th at the Colony Theater in Burbank. For tickets and more info closer to the event, please visit ANMT for more info.

April 2010

April 10th: Singing with CHARMAINE CLAMOR at Charmaine Clamor, Filipina jazz sensation celebrates her collaboration with David Byrne and Fat Boy Slim. Catalina Bar & Grill, doors open at 6:30PM, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028, 323/466-2210 for reservations or go to Catalina Jazz Club

March 2010

March 29th: Attends LA Weekly Awards Ceremony at the El Rey Theater, 7:30pm. DIVORCE! the musical is up for 3 LAWY Awards including Musical of the Year, Best Direction of a Musical and Best Musical Direction. Rick Sparks wins for Best Direction of a Musical and David O wins for Best Musical Direction!

March 2nd: 7:30 pm at Academy for New Musical Theater – Singing the role of Rosabella in a staged concert version of Frank Loesser’s operetta The Most Happy Fella. Please visit ANMT for more info.

January 2010

January 11th: Attends Ovation Awards Ceremony at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm. DIVORCE! the musical is up for 5 Ovation Awards, including Best Acting Ensemble, Best Original Music and Lyrics, Best Production, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Musical Direction. Erin Kamler wins for Best Original Music and Lyrics!

Books and starts rehearsal playing Rosabella in Frank Loesser’s operetta The Most Happy Fella. Please visit ANMT for more info.

November 2009

November 8th: Children of the Night closes. Please visit www.katselastheatercompany.com for more info.

October 2009

October 23rd & 24th: Gabi goes on for the lovely Teri Bibb in the role of Ellen Terry in Children of the Night playing at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. Please visit www.katselastheatercompany.com for more info

October 9th: Scott Martin’s world premier Children of the Night opens at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. Please visit www.katselastheatercompany.com for more info

September 2009

In rehearsal for world premier of Children of the Night, opening in October at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. Please visit www.katselastheatercompany.com for more info.

August 2009

August 27th: Books and begins rehearsal for world premier of Children of the Night, opening in October at the Beverly Hills Playhouse.  Rehearsals begin this September, opens in October. Please visit www.katselastheatercompany.com for more info.

June 2009

June 28th: DIVORCE! the musical must close after a glorious and successful 5 1/2 month run. Please visit www.divorcemusical.com for more info March 2009 Getting rave reviews. Come see me playing Laureen, the Beverly Hills shark lawyer in DIVORCE! the musical at the Hudson Mainstage. Please visit www.divorcemusical.com for more info. See the review page for the raves.

February 2009

February 14th: DIVORCE! the musical opens. Please visit www.divorcemusical.com for more info.

January 2009 Rehearsals are underway for DIVORCE! the musical, opening Valentine’s Day. December 2008 Gabi books and starts rehearsal for DIVORCE! the musical at the Hudson Theatre Mainstage.

November 2008

Gabi books and starts rehearsal for SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE TOO! directed by Rick Sparks at the Greenaway Court Theatre, opening date of 1/2/09

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK is postponed until May 30th 2009 🙁

August 2008

August 26th: Gabi is singing in the Music Industry Vocal Showcase at 7:30pm

March 2008

BABY is unfortunately tabled indefinitely due to budget, scheduling, rewrites and ennui. Very unfortunate.

January 2008 BABY is put on hold for rewrites with David Shire. Opening TBA.

December 2007

December 2nd: Gabi is singing ‘Our Story Goes On’ from BABY at a Tribute for Doris Roberts. Camelot Artists 2nd Annual Building It Together fundraiser.

October 2007

Ocotber 26: Gabi books BABY the musical (how perfect is that?) with Camelot Artists. Maltby and Shire (the writers) are on board and are doing rewrites for our particular production. Opening TBA.

August 2007

August 31st: Gabi is singing with CRESCENDO at Charmaine and Friends, a Freeham Records extravaganza Catalina Bar & Grill, 8:30 PM

April 2007

April 29th: Gabi is singing with CRESCENDO at harmony group Renaisance’s cd release party Catalina Bar & Grill, (7 mos pregnant, mind you;)

April 21st: Gabi is singing with CRESCENDO at KUNDIRANA at the  Wilshire Ebell Theatre

December 2006

December 9th: Gabi is singing with CRESCENDO is headlining at the 2nd ANNUALFILIPINO JAZZ FEST CONCERT Catalina Bar & Grill, 7:00 PM – 11:45 PM 6725 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 323/466-2210 for reservations or go to Catalina Jazz Club

December 10th: 2nd ANNUAL FILIPINO JAZZFEST CONCERT Catalina Bar & Grill, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

December 3rd: CRESCENDO performs at the press conference for the upcoming Fil-Am Jazzfest.

December 2nd: CRESCENDO performed for 7000 people at the LA Sports Arena for the Los Angeles taping of Wowowee!

November 2006

November 30th: CRESCENDO performs at the Wowowee! press conference at the Sheraton Downtown LA

October 2006

October 29th: Ever been to the HOUSE OF BLUES Gospel Brunch? Well, don’t miss this then!  Gabi will be singing with jazz group CRESCENDO at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. It will be Catalina’s first ever Sunday Gospel/Jazz Brunch. We’ll be performing in conjunction with the world famous Brown Brothers. Doors open at 11am, and show is at 12:30pm. For more info, click on the Catalina link or go to www.crescendofive.com.

October 24-26th: Recording demo at fBoo Studios. Check out the Clips page soon for new music.

October 22nd: CAMELOT ARTISTS throws a HUGE sold out, star-studded fundraiser at UCLA’s Freud Theatre on October 22nd. The likes of Tyne Daly, Wayne Brady, Michael Feinstein, Ray Romano, Bruce Villanch, of course, yours truly, and many more will be performing. Click on the link above to learn how to purchase tickets. Gabi will be performing in the show (7:30p-10:30p) at the benefit as well as singing with her jazz group CRESCENDO during the cocktail reception/silent auction from 6p-7p.

August 2006

On the 23rd: Gabi sings with hot jazz group CRESCENDO at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. It will be an amazing night!!! For more info, click on either link: http://www.crescendofive.com/

On the 16th: CRESCENDO will also be performing for a Filipino television talk show, Kababayan LA. Click on the link, then go to “videos” and click on the tv box with Crescendo’s picture to see the show. You’ll get to hear me singing in Tagalog. Uh, huh.July 2006

May 2006

May 22nd: Production begins on indy film Benny on May 22. Stay tuned for screening info.

May 2nd: I’m singing my first gig with hot jazz group CRESCENDO at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. It will be an amazing night!!! For more info, click on either link. http://www.crescendofive.com/

April 2006

April 4th and 5th: Come see Gabi in Ready, Aim, You’re Fired on April 4th and 5th at 8pm at the Lonny Chapman Group Repertory Theatre at 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601. For reservations, call 818-761-5520. It’s FREE.

March 2006

Gabi receives a 2006 Garland Award Critic’s Honourable Mention for Lead Performance in a Musical for her role of “Polly Peachum” in The Threepenny Operaat the Odyssey Theatre (Aug-Dec. 2005.)

She also appears as a radio guest on Karma Air on a professional poker playing segment.

February 2006 Gabi books a supporting role in SAG indy Benny written and directed by Alex Craig Mann.

She also books a lead in play Ready, Aim, You’re Fired, by Jeremy Kehoe to be performed in April at the Lonny Chapman Group Repertory Theatre in Burbank, CA.

January 2006

Gabi becomes the new first soprano for the amazing jazz harmony group CRESCENDO. There’s tons of music to learn. Her first gig with them will be in May at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, after which they go to Asia for 3 weeks for the International Jazz Fest.

December 2005

The Threepenny Opera extends yet again and continues to run through December 4th (no show on the 24th for Thanksgiving though). (see links in August news and check out the reviews too.)

Film VOWS screened to a very receptive and complimentary audience.

November 2005

The Threepenny Opera continues to run through November 27th (no show on the 24th for Thanksgiving though). (see links in August news)

Film Magic Fruitsody screens in the International Student Film Festival in Hollywood.

Gabi also shoots film VOWS with director Mark Ahrens, playing a captured soldier in Iraq who fights back against her torturers.

October 2005

The Threepenny Opera is extended through November 27th and continues to run. (see links in August news but note that as of October, there are no more Wednesday performances.)September 2005

Gabi plays heads up Hold “Em with Annie Duke for a pilot presentation for the Game Show Network and WINS!!! That’s one for the ages.

The Threepenny Opera reviews are out!! Check out what they’re saying :

The Threepenny Opera continues to run. (see links in August news).

August 2005

Gabi shoots film Magic Fruitsody with first time director Kate Mitchell. Donning a pretty fabulous apple costume and singing a spoof of Bohemian Rhapsody. This is a D-fest winner for sure!! (do stay tuned for pictures of this).

Gabi shoots film Butterface (with her longtime friend/director, Eric Hwang), sporting a sexy blonde wig (stay tuned for pictures of this as well).

Gabi stars in The Threepenny Opera which opens on August 20th. Running Wed-Sunday at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble. Info and tickets at www.odysseytheatre.com. And for a more detailed calendar with discounts, visit this LINK.

July 2005

Gabi is currently performing in R.S.V.P., and original one act written by Jorge Garcia (of TV’s LOST). *Playing at the Beverly Hills Playhouse June 17-19 and July 8-10, 15 and 17th. Call 310-358-9936 for more info and/or tickets. Or visit www.camelotartists.com and click on “one acts”

June 2005

After 4 callbacks, Gabi books the coveted role of Polly Peachum in The Threepenny Opera at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble. Rehearsals are underway and the opening is set for August 20th running 5 shows a week possibly through December. (so no excuses for not coming, please)

May 2005

Gabi books short film Final Drive, a touching drama about a professional golfer and his wife, who are forced to make a choice between relationship and career.

February 2005

February 18th-26th: Gabi stars in Fragile Justice, written and directed by Lisa Pescia at the Skylight Theater.

November 2004

Gabi performs in the Beverly Hills Playhouse’s One Act Festival, starring in R.S.V.P, written by Jorge Garcia (of TV’s LOST) and directed by Stephen Macht. Nov 12th-21st.

October 2004 The “Battle of the Shirleys” airs LIVE on October 3rd!!! Don’t miss it because she’ll need your votes. Go to www.vh1.com for details on how.

Gabi wraps the In Search of the Partridge Family series for VH1, coming in 4th out of the entire nation of Shirleys, having the time of her life and making 7 new friends for life.