Modeling in the Edie Adams' Fashion Show at Playclothes!!!

I was asked to model in an amazing vintage fashion show ~ it's less than 24 hours away!

I will be wearing 4 gorgeous ensembles from the private/professional collection of Edie Adams, star of stage and screen.  I feel so honored to be a part of this.

Here's more info…
http://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/shopping/edie-adams-fashion-event-at-playclothes

Oh, and don't worry… I will be posting pictures VERY soon :)

Life's circle

This year in March one of my beloved cats, Miranda, died from secondary lung cancer.  Her passing came as a shock, even though we knew she was sick… we thought she had more time.  That we would have more time with her.  She died in my arms on the way to the vet...

It's coming on Christmas now… this will be my first without her in 10 years.  I swear her littermate, Vivian, is aware of this, too.  They were inseparable.

After she passed, I adopted 2 kittens, Max and Mabel, the last 2 of a litter that was rescued by the Burbank Animal Shelter foster program.  Vivian was very depressed, and I hoped kittens would be good company, if nothing else… she likes them best when they are asleep.

I miss Miranda every day, and at the holidays now more than ever.  But I'm so grateful I have Vivian still and so happy to have Max and Mabel, too.  They were born around Christmas last year… a gift I did not expect.

Birthday Photo Shoot!

On my 37th birthday I did a movement/dance photo shoot and couldn't be happier with the way the photos turned out.  Here are a handful of my favorites!   

Huge thanks to the very talented Adam Sheridan-Taylor for thee amazing shots ~

www.AdamSheridan-Taylor.com

Certified Piloxing Instructor!

 I was certified to teach Piloxing in August and now teach every Sunday from 2-3PM in Atwater Village ~ go to www.HeartbeatHouse.com for directions and info!

 What's Piloxing you ask?  You're not the only one with that question… it's a combination of Pilates and Boxing with some dance breaks thrown in to catch our breath :)  It all adds up to a fast-paced, energetic, calorie torching interval workout  that leaves you feeling empowered.

I have danced all my life, and I love that the standing pilates in Piloxing feels like ballet, only it's more fun!  Also, all the boxing makes me feel like a bad ass.  :)

Sleek.  Sexy.  Powerful.  That's the Piloxing motto…

Own it!

All photos by the amazing Adam Sheridan-Taylor ~ see more of his work at www.AdamSheridan-Taylor.com

Parks and Recreation ~ Season 6 Episode 14 ~ my first NBC credit!!

So, I was chosen from my photo to be a masuesse in a scene on Parks and Recreation ~ we shot in November.  The director was producer Morgan Sackett, who kept asking the camera men to widen the frame to include me in the shot.  Had a blast and can't wait to see the episode… It will air in 2014… stay posted!

Candid on film...

During my Vintage photo shoot at Playclothes on 3/2/13, Serra Wright was capturing candid moments with an old format polaroid camera ~ here's my favorite one!  Thanks, Serra :)

Vintage V!

On March 2, 2013, I had the pleasure of modeling for the Annual Pin Up Party at Playclothes, a vintage boutique in Burbank.  I got all dolled up in dresses from the 20's and 60's.  

Here are my favorite shots, taken by the lovely Julia Dillon...

I own both of these outfits... And yes, I got them at Playclothes.
You try spending the day there without buying anything!

Now, go indulge in some vintage for yourself...
www.vintageplayclothes.com ;)

LoveSick is extending!!!

It's official, LoveSick is extending through March 10th!

Come see this beautiful show that both NY and LA critics raved about!  

I have spent much of the last 3 years creating and recreating the character of Mother, a role gifted to me, written for me, by our amazing director, writer, head designer and star, Larissa Wise.  

Just 3 more weekends... Now through March 10th

Saturdays at 8PM 

Sundays at 7PM

$20

I promise you, you will not be sorry you saw it... 

You will be sorry if you miss it.

www.LOFTensemble.com

In case you missed it...

This is a Thanksgiving film I made with the High Cotton Films team.
It's sweet... and a little salty, too  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1QC2_2l9ug

A Valentine short

Shot this film last month with the lovely Alex Cain and Colin Miller of High Cotton Films... I got to wear a super fun wig and I was sent home with chocolates.  Not a bad day of work :)

Hope you had a Happy Valentine's Day... enjoy!

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdqrwNFh2G0

LoveSick review love rolling in!

A Taste of Dawn (Garcia) said some beautiful things about LoveSick after last night's performance and gave me a particularly glowing mention ... "Mother, who needed to be loved by the wrong men, her demise and journey will rip into your soul.  Vanessa Vaughn took my breath away. Her performance was nothing short of perfection.  She pulled so much out of me – I hurt when she hurt.  And as you watch “mother” on stage, you are mesmerized by her entire presence.” 

So nice to see that Dawn clearly loved our ensemble and the overall production, too... “As the story continues to unfold, you will feel everything. You will know that what you’ve witnessed is nothing short of genius. It’s quick witted, phenomenally acted, and deeply soul stirring. You will laugh, cry, gasp, feel turned on and want to get on stage and be a part of it all.  LOVESICK is brilliant. In every way. I would like to see this on a bigger platform. It deserves to be on Broadway. It deserves to be it’s own film. It is far too powerful to stay confined and I hope to see it get the exposure it deserves.”

Read the full review here... http://atodmagazine.com/2013/01/28/lovesick/

Now go to www.LOFTensemble.com for your tickets!

*I am NOT onstage 2/2 & 2/3*

I'm shooting a film and it unfortunately conflicts so an understudy is jumping in for me.  While I'm excited to be on set, I'm already feeling separation anxiety!  Can't imagine what I will feel this weekend.  Something similar to what parents feel when they first leave a baby with a sitter perhaps?  Eek!

But the show is amazing and deserves a packed house every weekend!  So see it this weekend and then come back again on 2/9, 2/10, 2/16, 2/17, 2/23 & 2/24 to see me :)

Missing theatre work to do film work, I know, I know... It's a good problem, yes!  Believe you me, a well paid acting gig is the ONLY reason I would ever want anyone to step in for this role.  I originated Mother almost three years ago and this is the 4th incarnation of our show.  I'm in love and sick for her!

Come see the show and you will be, too.

*Big thanks to Dawn for supporting LoveSick and writing such a glorious review for us.  I'm happy to have met her and excited to keep up with her adventures and writing at www.ATODmagazine.com

LoveSick back in LA on 1/19/13!

Come see our beautiful production... NY critics loved it, and you will, too!

www.LOFTensemble.com

LoveSick #1 on Artswire's NY 2012 Top Ten Theatre Picks!

LoveSick's FringeNYC 2012 production got another glowing review from from Mateo Moreno of Artswire.com ~ he deemed LoveSick as #1 on his top ten NY theatre picks of 2012 and also said "Vanessa Vaughn was heartbreaking as Benjamin's mother...".

See Mateo's entire top ten list at 

www.TheArtswire.com/articles/

*LoveSick opens in LA Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 8PM!*

**Performances are Saturdays @8PM and Sundays @7PM through February 24th**

***Get tickets and info at www.LOFTensemble.com***

Portrait of Mother in LoveSick 

Photo courtesy Matt Harbicht

www.HarbichtPhoto.com

I'm honored to have originated the role of Mother in LoveSick... and so happy to have been in the show since it's original LA production in the summer of 2011.  Taking LoveSick to FringeNYC in August 2012 was a highlight of my 21 years doing theatre.  I'm excited to see where else this show will go...

Hope to see you in our audience soon!
x
vv
www.VanessaVaughn.net