One woman…a big metal xylophone…and a tambourine that wants so badly to be a drum set! That’s my first solo show, “Queen Mab and the International Man of Mystery”
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Drums and Comedy
Queen Mab and the International Man of Mystery
Thank You, It’s True
“Thank You! It’s True” is a two-person show that pokes fun at self-help programs aimed at women.
Read moreYes, No, Maybe So?
Yes, No, Maybe So – A solo show about consent…and how much we all suck at it!
Read moreTrouble! A Calamity Adventure
WHAT: Trouble! A Calamity Adventure – a radio play with music. WHO: Written and edited by Catherine Barnes; performed by Cathryn Beeks, Nisha Catron, Marcia Claire, Patric Petrie, Catherine Barnes, and Claudia Russell; All songs written by Cathryn Beeks and
Read moreNada a Declarar
Here is my pandeiro cover and English translation of “Nada a Declarar” by Ultraje a Rigor, a Brazilian rock band.
Read moreNote Reading, Part 2
As a neurodivergent musician, I am actually very glad that I know how to read (musical) notes. Here are some situations where it has come in handy. How has your ability to read notes (or not) helped YOU as a musician?
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Is it necessary? Click here for audio only. I’ve had this post circulating in my mind for several weeks now, and I finally decided to just get it out today even though I didn’t have a good place to record
Read moreADMISSIONS at OnStage Playhouse!
For tickets to Admissions, CLICK HERE! (For audio only, click here) I’m a little scared to post this one, because I pulled over into a parking lot immediately after watching the show to record my thoughts while they were still
Read moreThree Tips to Beat Recording Anxiety
For audio only, click here. I just got done recording six songs in two weeks for my recent Tucson Fringe show, “Thank You! It’s True.” I learned A LOT about how to manage my own recording anxiety in the process.
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