The Italian In Me

HAPPY PRIDE! Love is Love. Let’s celebrate. Theatre West is thrilled to be celebrating Pride with MOSTLY MCNALLY, featuring the work of America’s celebrated Q***r Playwright, June 22 & 23. Sunday 23rd, a special screening of Jeff Kaufman’s Emmy-nominated American Master Documentary about McNally,  EVERY ACT OF LIFE. Actress Tyne Daly will be present for the talkback. www.theatrewest.org All Pride events $15 suggested donation. + 🏳️‍🌈

The 2023 Media Access Awards with Easterseals received an LA Emmy nomination! Congrats to Deborah Calla, the show’s Executive Producer, and to all involved. The show aired on PBS, with hosts Marlee Matlin and Troy Kotsur (both also nominated). I was thrilled to have been the VOICE OVER ANNOUNCER of this very important awards show that celebrates the greater inclusion of the disabled in media!   thank you!

What a pleasure it was speaking with and getting to know actress Eva LaRue. What an incredible woman. Smart. Multitalented. Beautiful. Spiritual. Grounded. In the June issue of The Eden Magazine www.theedenmagazin.com she opens up about her life as an actress, her role as a mother, and her faith. Known for her iconic roles as Dr. Maria Santos on “All My Children”, and Natalia Boa Vista on “CSI: Miami,” Eva LaRue also discusses her recent work on “General Hospital.” Through the interview, she shares personal insights into balancing her career and family life, as well as how her faith has guided her journey. Turk Arts Maryam Morrison Eden Magazine  

Winner! CONGRATULATIONS to the 2023 Media Access Awards with Easter Seals (Deborah Calla, Executive Producer) on winning a 2024 Gold Telly Award! Honored to have been the VO Announcer of this amazing show that celebrates disabilities in media! The show was broadcast on PBS and can still be seen on their streaming channel.
ID - gold statue on a golden background

May 2012, on this day, I was invited to be the Keynote Speaker at the FBI(Federal Building in LA) for the Annual FBI Memorial they hold for all the fallen Agents killed in the line of duty since the beginning of when the FBI was formed. Today, I went to the 36th Annual Memorial. Josh Mankiewicz gave the Keynote address. It was an honor to have been a past Speaker and to be invited back year after year to honor them and all servicemen/women who go into harm’s way and make the ultimate sacrifice, just doing their job and protecting us.

Popped up FB MEMORIES! that time I presented my solo show, The Italian in Me! I performed it so many times…but this performance was unique! Present was Brigette Nielson, .artist

I’m excited to announce that the May issue of The Eden Magazine is out now! Dive into the inspiring story of Gene Baur, a true advocate for animal welfare and sustainable living. Click the link in our bio to read about his incredible journey. We are dedicating this issue to all those who advocate to save the lives of animals. Interview by Alexia Melocchi www.theedenmagazine.com

What a thrill it was to interview the fabulous Tony Redhouse for the April 2024 issue of The Eden Magazine is a celebrated Native American musician and spiritual leader. He shares insights into his cultural heritage, music, spiritual practices, and embraces the rhythms of nature and the interconnectedness of all things through his soul-stirring music and inspiring journey. Don’t miss out on this special feature—get your copy of The Eden Magazine’s April issue now! Breathtaking cover photo by Beth Forester Tony Redhouse

Buona Pasqua, Happy Easter…. 2024 Love and Peace to family and friends all over the world.

World Theatre Day. MY UTERUS: A WOMB WITH A VIEW. Thank You to all who attended. Photo by Carlos Hernandez.

I'm finally getting around to posting some pics from OSCARS 2024—there are too many to choose from and too many highlights, but the highlight of them all was "I'm just Ken." Ryan Gosling, Mark Ronson, the Slash surprise, the dancers! And then to see everyone up on their feet dancing and screaming, but MAESTRO Martin Scorsese standing up and dancing was the sweetest!

Celebrating Women’s History Month March 24, 2pm. MY UTERUS, A WOMB WITH A VIEW, a new solo piece. By Dina Morrone. Bold. Courageous. Funny. Timely.
Come support this FUN-raiser! Www.theatrewest.org or 323 851 4839.

Celebrating Women's History Month at Theatre West on Sunday, March 24th, at 2pm, THIS SHOW! Bold & Timely!
Tix and Info: www.theatrewest.org - (323) 851 4839

To all women... all over the world... Happy Women's Day
Giving MIMOSA flowers on March 8th... is a gesture of solidarity. It is said that Teresa Mattei, one of Italy's first women in Italian politics, was responsible for making the mimosa the symbol of Women's Day in 1946.

What a sky!!!! And then all hell broke out. Downpour. Rain. Hail. Buckets. Sunshine. Cold Weather. But check out the beautiful sky/clouds. Pure Natures Art! “Seems it never rains in Southern California but when it does it pours…”

MY UTERUS, A WOMB WITH A VIEW. A new solo show! Sunday, March 24, 2pm 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West LA 90035 - 323 851 4839 - Celebrating Women’s History Month www.theatrewest.org . . .

for the 2024 ACE EDDIE AWARDS! Honored to be doing the VO ANNOUNCING and to be in a room with legends! Honoring John Waters, and with George Lucas presenting to Walter Murch, Kevin Smith to John Waters, hosted by Drag Queen extraordinaire who killlllled it …. She was the best… ! Congrats to all the winners, nominees and to the entire team who worked so hard to create a memorable event: Michael Seel, Jenni McCormick, Jessica Zoe ACE office, volunteers, Luci and Peter Zachary… and so many more!

The Eden Magazine March issue is ready for you to view at
www.theedenmagazine.com
Fashion with Purpose: Empowering Conscious Choices for Beauty, Compassion, and Confidence By Dina Morrone
Cover designed by Art In
In a world where trends often dictate choices, the fashion industry significantly shapes societal norms and individual perceptions. However, a transformative shift occurs as more people embrace conscious fashion choices promoting beauty, compassion, and self-confidence. This movement goes beyond aesthetics, recognizing the power of clothing to impact individuals and the world positively.
Fashion is and will always remain a beautiful art form to be loved, admired, and respected, and Fashion will always be a part of our lives. Therefore, we all must make informed decisions about what we wear, where it comes from, what it's made from, and what happens to it when we dispose of it because, in doing so, we help save the planet for future generations. Maryam Morrison The Eden Magazine

It's March, which means WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH, and that also means MY UTERUS, A WOMB WITH A VIEW, a new solo piece, will be staged at Theatre West on March 24th. One Performance Only.

This is a FUN-RAISER (yes, FUN) for Theatre West
I hope you will come out and support this event.

This Thursday, Jan. 25th at 6pm, the Italian Cultural Institute in LA, will present a special evening to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. I’m honored to be reading an excerpt from Hungarian writer, and Holocaust survivor, Edith Bruck. The event is FREE but please reserve on Eventbrite. I hope you will come out to support this important event. Grazie. These two fabulous actresses will also be present to read excerpts. PM if you would like to attend. #

Super Star vocal artist in SO MANY STARS opens tonight. I’m so proud of this musical show with SOOOO many great artists. Created and directed by Victoria Lavan! It’s simply beautiful, elegant, powerful!

HPA AWARDS in my cosy spot in the wings next to stage congrats to all the nominees and winners and congrats to the entire HPA TEAM for putting on a fabulous show!!!

On Sun. Nov. 12, I had the privilege of performing my solo show THE ITALIAN IN ME, Theatre West organized & sponsored by CSUN https://w2.csun.edu/ The event was made possible by The California State University, Northridge Italian Studies Program in collaboration with The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures and the International and Exchange Student Center, and made possible by a generous grant from The College of Humanities Innovation Fund. Thank you to Patricia Miller for inviting me to be a part of a such a special day! It was a pleasure and an honor! Grazie. And thank you to Carlos R. Hernandez for the amazing screen shot/photos. And to the entire crew who helped put it together! Next up, I'm producing SO MANY STARS Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10 Theatre West Tux www.theatrewest.org

I’m producing this Musical Event, SO MANY STARS, directed & created by Victoria Lavan, Dec. 2,3-9,10. Amazing lineup of extraordinary vocal talents, fab band, and beautiful songs. Celebrating more than the season!

Coming in December, SO MANY STARS, a musical event I am producing. 2 weekends only. Ama ing vocalists, beautiful songs & music, a fab band, and so much more! Fir tix & info https//theatrewest.org/on-stage/2023so-many-stars

annual event! Hosted by in Malibu. Italian Women Who Live Abroad. This fabulous organization of Italian women was started about 14 years ago and here we are still going strong thanks to all the wonderful committed and hard working women who are on the board! Grazie.

In my driveway!!! Yes, that’s a TARANTULA! Just in time for Halloween. And it’s huge. Hard to tell from pic just how large it is but it’s at least 5-6 inches long. And full bodied. Apparently it’s mating season so the males go out looking for the females. So I guess it’s a male! Looking for some action in my driveway! I thought I had seen large spiders but to see a tarantula two feet away, you realize just how tiny all the others are.

https://linktr.ee/shaynestolz Shayne's NEW song is out. SEARCHING FOR! Please take a listen and add to your playlist. I'm so proud of my nephew! CONGRATS Shayne!

I LOVE this cover!!!! The Eden Magazine October 2023 issue is out! The extraordinary Jean Michel Cousteau is featured in an Interview with Alexia, and with so many incredible pictures. What a fascinating life. So much to learn from him about our oceans. Edited by Photo design by Special thank you to Nan Marr and Carrie Vonderharr

In Volume 2, join the legendary Jean-Michel Cousteau as he embarks on a new, awe-inspiring adventure in the world of ocean life. Dive deeper into the mysteries of our planet's most vital ecosystem and discover what's next in his mission to protect and preserve our oceans for generations to come. Prepare to be captivated by the wonders of the deep!
Jean Michel Cousteau needs no introduction: he is an icon and the Founder of Ocean Futures Society. A French oceanographic explorer, environmentalist, educator, and award-winning producer and the son of Jacques Cousteau.

With the sun shining brightly in our eyes we went out and showed our support for our Union doing it with fellow actress where we have both worked many times. since 1994 Thank you to my Union and all who are fighting the fight and standing strong for all of us!