A couple of weeks ago, I finished the final draft of my comedy short screenplay "Fantasy Chat". This week, I found out "Fantasy Chat" is a Top 10 Finalist for a $10k production grant. I am floored! The grant competition received over 600 entries this year! I am so proud of this quirky story and this grant money would make it possible to bring it to the screen. The winner will be announced in the coming months. Fingers crossed!

HBO has announced a premiere date for 10/20/19! I hope you will tune in! This show was a dream to work on. It was a HUGE undertaking for everyone involved; it's a giant show. I absorbed so much by working alongside these talented creatives (especially my boss, Nicole Kassell, who is an amazing mentor and talented director/executive producer). I'll be heading to L.A. for the red carpet premiere. I cannot wait for ya'll to see the first episode! For now, check out the trailer:

My first comedy short which concluded it's festival run last year is screening at The Elevator Factory on Monday, September 30 to benefit Arts ATL. It's going to be such a fun night raising money for a good cause and celebrating funny ladies! Come on out! Screening is BYOB.

My film, "OFF BOOK" won best Comedic Short at Twister Alley Film Festival! Congrats to whole team!

Our team also found out that we have been accepted into the Portland Comedy Film Festival and the Los Angeles Cinefest (where we are a top-ten finalist for this month's shorts).

The film that I co-wrote, produced, and starred in, "OFF BOOK", will be making its world premiere at Twister Alley Film Festival, on April 29th. Twister Alley is a Top 100 reviewed festival on FilmFreeway, and we're so thrilled to be screening there! The film and our team are nominated for 4 awards and I'm honored to be nominated for "Best Actress".

Today, I filmed a spot for "Aloo" with my 2-week-old son. Sharing the screen with my new baby was an awesome way to begin motherhood!

I had a blast working with The Onion this spring to bring you this funny Allegra Commercial:

I've been cast as Carol in the upcoming SAG short film Auntie, directed by Bill Redding. I'm excited to begin filming in August!

I'm down in Austin, TX this week on the set of the indie feature The 5 Year, directed by James Christopher.

My co-writer and I took home 1st place for Off Book in the Screenplay competition at Twister Alley Film Festival!

This month I am busy working on my first self-produced project. It is a SAG short film called Off Book. We're set to shoot in late April. I can't wait to announce some of the talented crew and cast we have joining the team. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/scriptedlifeshortfilm.

I was recently cast in a leading role in Twitchy Dolphin Flix's upcoming feature film, The 5 Year. I will be on location this summer in Austin, TX!

This Friday is opening night for my latest project!

I just returned from the Whistler Film Festival where The Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man made it's Canadian Premiere. We were one of only four U.S. films invited to the fest and we felt very honored to be there. It was a wonderful 6 days. Watch out for the amazing talent coming out of Canada, ya'll!

I made my Network TV debut last night as Sally on episode 6 ("2112") of Chicago Fire. I loved reading all the fans tweeting about Sally throwing her baby!

Today, I'm at the Austin Revolution Film Festival where we won the awards for Best Comedy Feature, Best Director, & Best Actor (Tommy Beardmore). So happy!

On the set of Chicago Fire today!

This week, I booked a Co-Star role on NBC's Chicago Fire. Tune in to Season 4 this fall and catch me on Episode 6!

I'll be making my Chicago stage debut this weekend at the PARAGON: A Sci-Fi/Fantasy Theatre Festival hosted by Otherworld Theatre Company. Over 40 original sci-fi/fantasy plays will be showcased over the weekend. I'll be performing in "Utopia" on August 22nd and "Zombies R US" on August 23rd. Get tickets and see the full schedule here: http://www.otherworldtheatre.org

Here is a current list of the festival screenings for The Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man. It's always growing so check back soon!

Life and Death picks Up 5 nominations at the upcoming Austin Revolution Film Festival! I'll be in attendance. Our film screens September 26th. Check out more info here: https://austinrevolutionfilmfest.wordpress.com

At the Twister Alley Film Festival, The Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man took home the "Crystal Twister" Audience Choice Award! I also took home the "Next-Gen Actress Award"! I'm so proud to have been a part of such a great film with a wonderful cast and crew! Check out the awards page for pics and other festival winners.

The Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man will premier as the opening night film for the Twister Alley Film Festival in Woodward, Oklahoma (April 23rd-25th). I will be attending the festival along with many of the cast and crew. I'm looking forward to heading back to my home state for some sunshine and great films!

I received some great audition tips from casting directors Bob Mason (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre) and Adam Belcuore (Goodman Theatre) at Acting Studio Chicago's weekend workshop. It was an informative and inspiring weekend! I'm looking forward to the auditions in 2015.

I just spent the last 3 weeks soaking up the sun in Australia. Happy holidays, everyone!

I just completed a 3-month internship at Paskal Rudnicke Casting! It was very valuable to see and hear first hand what is successful in the audition room. I think my auditioning skills are stronger now than they've ever been. I highly recommend the internship to any Chicago actors! Find out how you can apply, here.

Today, I filmed a commercial for the organization Citizens for a Healthy Iowa. The production staff was great and it was fun to film in a beautiful brewery! Check out their website and the final cut of the commercial.

Today, I filmed an episode of a popular web series, "The Restuarant". This day of filming was extra fun since my husband brushed off his old acting skills and appeared in the scene as my husband. Catch up on the episodes on Funny or Die. I'll post footage once the episode I'm in is released!

This weekend, I'm participating in Chicago's 48-Hour Film Project as an actor for Team Gesso. Tonight is the kickoff! We have only 48 hours to write, shoot, edit, and complete a short film.

Check out the first teaser trailer for "The Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man".

You can also donate to the post-production costs and help pave the way for film festivals and distribution.

I have been cast as Betsy in Olive Entertainment's upcoming Indie film, Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man, directed by Josh Hope. The film has an amazing cast and I feel honored to join them. I remember watching Rusty Schwimmer in one of my childhood favorites, A Little Princess. It's hard to believe that I'm joining her on the screen!
Check us out on IMDb.

I just spent the day modelling new uniform designs for the McDonald's execs.  It was a fun way to spend my birthday!

I'm off, riding camels in the Sahara desert!

I just completed 'Advanced Camera Skills for the Professional Actor' at The Acting Studio, Chicago. I learned a lot about the business in Chicago and how to add flair to my auditions!

I just attended Meals 4 Monologues at Claire Simon's.  It was great to perform for such a good cause.

This month, my husband and I have become Chicago homeowners!  I have been enjoying painting and decorating our new condo.

I am happy to announce that I am now represented non-exclusively by BMG Talent, Chicago.

July has been a big month for me on the business side of things. I had new headshots taken with popio stumpf photography. Check the photo gallery to see some of my favorites! It feels nice to submit to auditions with a locally shot 8x10!

Of course, I have been out there auditioning as always, but this month I've had some big ones. I have been asked to audition for a national campaign and gotten a few good callbacks, too (which is always a success in my book). So, some big things could be in the works.Check back in August for updates. *fingers crossed*

Most notably, I completed my first Chicago class, 'Camera Technique' with Doug McDade, at the Acting Studio, Chicago. It was great to be in a learning environment again and, since I'm new in the city, a great way to make some friends. I start 'On Camera II' next week. I am looking forward to growing more in my camera technique!

Check back soon for more news!