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The Yale Alumna has been honored as one of Take the Lead’s “50 Women Can Change the World in Media & Entertainment”, and her acting work has been called "especially funny" (NY Times), "razor-sharp" (Washington Post), and "hilarious" (Times Herald-Record, Catskill Chronicle).

Onscreen, she has played characters in Bull (CBS), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Daredevil (Netflix/Disney+), FBI (CBS), Emma and the Squares ('Best Lead Actress' win, Manhattan Rep's Stories Film Fest), Trigger ('Best Actress' nom, SSIFFF), Going Public (Soho International FF), and En Route ('Best Lead Actress' nom, Blackbird Film Fest). In Netflix's feature Like Father, she shot a scene opposite Kelsey Grammer.

Elisabeth created the hit digital comedy Redheads Anonymous, which was featured in USA Today, Huffington Post, and Tubefilter; the series garnered over 13 awards and 26 nominations at festivals worldwide, including her win for 'Best Sitcom Actress' (Rome Web Awards) and nomination for 'The Raindance Discovery Award' (London).

She has appeared in stage productions at Signature, Ars Nova, Atlantic, Olney, Inwood Shakespeare, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival; a national tour; national commercials; and voice-over for WeWork, IBM, Nespresso, and Rockstar Games. She sings on the Broadway Records Original Studio Cast Album of Like You Like It.

Elisabeth consistently goes to the actor gym. Her beloved teachers have included Wynn Handman, Lesly Kahn, Jen Waldman, Ted Sluberski, Rich Topol, Andrew Byrne, Victoria Clark, Laura Bergquist, Bob Krakower, and Maggie Reed, among others.

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Theater Project Presents WAITING FOR THE HOST, A Play Written For Zoom


Marc Palmieria??s Waiting for the Host, possibly the first-ever full ensemble play written for livestreaming, will now be presented at 7:00 PM, Monday, August 10 after being postponed by the recent storm-related power outages in New Jersey.

The New Jersey Theatre Alliance's Stages Online ZOOM Play


With the Covid-19 lockdown occurring just a month before the Easter and Passover holidays, playwright Marc Palmieri was inspired to write a play specifically for an online platform: in a live conference call, the techno-challenged members of a small church struggle to mount their annual Passion Play on Zoom (Act 1) and then follow up their success a?" or lack of it a?" with a presentation of a medieval mystery play (Act 2).  

East Lynne Theater Company Presents SUMMERLAND


'It is my belief that the spirit of man is eternal, and free to communicate with the living,' claimed photographer William H. Mumler (1832-1884).  He also claimed he could take pictures of ghosts with his camera. Mary Todd Lincoln was among the many who flocked to his studio to have pictures taken just to see who would be in the photo. Mumler's photo of Mrs. Lincoln shows the ghost of her husband standing above her, his hand on her shoulder.

Urban Stages' Award Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS Begins Performances Tomorrow


Continuing its 35th Anniversary season, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director; Tom Toce Producer) proudly announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2018, which will begin Wednesday, December 12 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday,December 22, 2018 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).

Jim Dale, Simon Jones, KT Sullivan, Mark Nadler, Adam B. Shapiro, Janice Hall To Headline WINTER RHYTHMS 2018


Continuing its 35th Anniversary season, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director; Tom Toce Producer) proudly announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2018, which will begin Wednesday, December 12 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).

Sammy Buck, Lesli Margherita, and More to Sign LIKE YOU LIKE IT Script and Album at Drama Book Shop


Like You Like It RADcording cast members Nick Cearley ('The Skivvies,' Pageant), and Lesli Margherita (Matilda) will appear at The Drama Book Shop along with authors Daniel S. Acquisto and Sammy Buck for a book & CD signing celebrating Shakespeare's birthday. Friday, April 21st, 5:00pm event is free to the public. Copies of the script, published by Playscripts, Inc., and the CD, from Broadway Records, will be available for purchase.

LPTW Hosts Networking Event for Young Women in Theatre & Media Today


The League of Professional Theatre Women will present a special event, 'YOUNG WOMEN IN THEATRE AND MEDIA' in an opportunity to learn from the young professional dynamos who make it happen. Tonight, October 25, 2016 from 6pm to 8pm at Castillo Theatre (543 West 42nd Street, NYC).

LIKE YOU LIKE IT Studio Cast Recording Released Today


The star-studded studio cast recording of LIKE YOU LIKE IT is out digitally and in stores today, September 23, 2016, via Broadway Records.

LPTW to Host Networking Event for Young Women in Theatre & Media


The League of Professional Theatre Women will present a special event, 'YOUNG WOMEN IN THEATRE AND MEDIA' in an opportunity to learn from the young professional dynamos who make it happen. On Monday, October 25, 2016 from 6pm to 8pm at Castillo Theatre (543 West 42nd Street, NYC).

The Inwood Shakespeare Festival Halts Performances Following Tonight's TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA


A popular theater festival will bring an end to nearly two decades of free Shakespeare performances due to overcrowding issues in Inwood Hill Park coupled with financial constraints, its organizers announced.

The Inwood Shakespeare Festival to Halt Performances Following TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA


A popular theater festival will bring an end to nearly two decades of free Shakespeare performances due to overcrowding issues in Inwood Hill Park coupled with financial constraints, its organizers announced.

LIKE YOU LIKE IT Gets Studio Cast Recording, Out This Fall!


Broadway Records has announced that the star-studded studio cast recording of LIKE YOU LIKE IT will be released digitally and in stores on September 23, 2016.

NewFilmmakers NY Announces Upcoming March Screenings


NewFilmmakers is a unique Screening Series now in its eighteenth year that gives new filmmakers the opportunity to screen their films in New York Los Angeles, and Online.

New Comedy Web Series REDHEADS ANONYMOUS Airs Season Finale


After dodging stereotypes, surviving sunburns, and confronting bullies, the adventures of four ginger pals in the new web comedy Redheads Anonymous culminate in its first season's final episode, 'Ginger Ninjas'.

STAGE TUBE: Derek Klena Talks LIKE YOU LIKE IT Studio Cast RADcording and More


LIKE YOU LIKE IT, the award-winning musical based on the Bard's As You Like It set at a mall in the 1980s, recently wrapped vocal recordings on the upcoming Studio Cast RADcording, coming from Broadway Records this fall. Click below to go behind the scenes with Derek Klena (who stars as Orlando) and more!

Photo Flash: In the Recording Studio with Laura Osnes, Derek Klena & More for LIKE YOU LIKE IT


Like You Like It, the award-winning musical based on the Bard's As You Like It set at a mall in the 1980s, recently wrapped vocal recordings on the upcoming Studio Cast RADcording, coming from Broadway Records this fall.

VIDEO: Watch REDHEADS ANONYMOUS Episode 2: 'Beach Blanket Molly'


St. Patrick's Day -- an unofficial redhead holiday -- marked the series premiere of the charming, off-beat new web comedy Redheads Anonymous, which explores redhead identity in modern America. Check out the newest episode, 'Beach Blanket Molly,' below!

Broadway's Ann Harada, Remy Zaken and More Make Cameos on New Webseries REDHEADS ANONYMOUS, Launching Today


St. Patrick's Day -- an unofficial redhead holiday -- marks the series premiere of the charming, off-beat new web comedy Redheads Anonymous, which explores redhead identity in modern America.

Broadway's Ann Harada, Remy Zaken and More to Make Cameos on New Webseries REDHEADS ANONYMOUS


St. Patrick's Day -- an unofficial redhead holiday -- will mark the series premiere of the charming, off-beat new web comedy Redheads Anonymous, which explores redhead identity in modern America.

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