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Never in my life would I have ever imagined that I would be starring in 2 shows Off-Broadway at one time! One being a Solo Show, “One Night With Fanny Brice”, written/directed/arranged by Chip Deffaa and the other being the two hander, “Danny & Sylvia, the Danny Kaye Musical”.
Honestly, I never even knew that was even remotely a possibility for any actor who was already currently playing in one NY show….my thought would be..”Are you crazy? Two at the same time? Completely impossible!”….. Or so I thought. Because, well, not only am I doing it… but I have learned that I share this special honor with only a handful of other performers which includes such notables as Cynthia Nixon and Elaine Stritch.
And now the question that seems to be on everyone’s mind is…” how do I do it?”….. Well, this was something that I have had to mull over myself for a while because quite honestly I wasn’t even sure. It can sort of be compared to being on a very fast moving train…you get on for the ride and TRUST that you will arrive at your destination (the curtain call) with an audience that is happy to have paid to spend the their afternoon/evening with you. But what I come to realize is that “Trust”, for me, is the optimum word here. Let me elaborate on what I mean as it truly does encompass so many thing….
“Trust” in the fact that the rehearsal and preparation for each role has taken place; “trust” that my body will find the vast amount of emotional and physical energy needed”; “trust” that I have the determination to make it all work no matter what might happen when the lights come up and I’m up there all alone and/or with one other for several hours; “trust” that all that money/time/energy that I’ve spent in class/coachings/school and that the teachers/advisors etc. that I’ve had in the course of my entire life have endowed me the tools needed to use my talents and make them work for the roles I’m playing (no matter the nay sayers); “trust” that the actual stage experience I’ve already had in roles of all kinds all over the country have been building blocks to this opportunity; “trust” that the power of positivity, hard work, a little elbow grease, a positive support system, the ability to let down my guard and be emotionally available to those that share the stage with me and/or my audience should I be performing alone; “trust” that I may never ever find perfection but as the saying goes “ the greatest gifts lie in imperfection as long as their rooted in honesty and truth”, so cliché…yet true; “Trust” that the unbelievable power of the “universe” will make it all come together in the best way possible; and. finally “trust” in admitting to the plain fact that this is probably the scariest and hardest challenge I’ve ever known.
Yep, “trust” is truly how I navigate doing two shows at once. And what’s even greater is that “trust “is making this the most unique and best performing/stage experiences I’ve ever had …and on a bigger scale one of the most positive life fulfilling and life affirming challenges I have ever known!
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Kimberly is thrilled to be playing Fanny Off-Broadway, having originated the role and recorded the cast album which is now available on the Original Cast Records label. Also of note is that Kimberly is also about to celebrate 2 years of performing Sylvia Fine in “Danny & Sylvia, The Danny Kaye Musical” right here at St. Luke’s. A graduate of University of California, Irvine, Kimberly has performed across the United States in national tours, regional theatres, cabarets and theatre for young audiences. Previous roles include: Nell Henderson in Mr. President (Actors Fund Benefit), The Vagina Monologues (Off-Broadway), Sylvia Fine in The Kid from Brooklyn, The Danny Kaye Story (Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Broward Stage Door Theatre), Mary Magdalene in The Passion Play, the Musical (the oldest most historic Passion Play in the U.S., at the Park Theatre, New Jersey) and Mother Mary in the Off-Broadway Revival production of Christmas Rappings by Al Carmines at Theater at Judson. On the small screen she has been featured in such TV shows as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed and ER and as the host of the Educational TV Series, Personal Best. Kimberly is also the Creator/Executive Producer/Host of BroadwayBlogspot.com, an educational theatrical website featuring people who work both onstage and behind-the-scenes on Broadway. When not performing, Kimberly works backstage as a Swing Wardrobe Dresser on Broadway (shows have included Billy Elliot, Grease, Spring Awakening, Curtains, The Lion King, Tarzan). Huge Thanks to friends and family! www.kimberlyfayegreenberg.com.
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