Joanne Dorian: Actor and voice artist in New York City, New York.

Hi Dean, so nice to be connected here. Thank you for contacting me.​ I haven't been to Stage 32 in quite some time! I just finished performing in a wonderful sold out show called FOLK CITY SCENES for the award-winning Articulate Theatre Company in NYC www.articulatetheatre.com. We are looking for ways to move the show forward. Last year I starred as Mrs. Antrobus in our successful production of THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH by Thornton Wilder. What a brilliant writer. It is such a privilege to speak his words. Continued success with your impressive endeavors!

Hi Anddrew, thanks for the network connection. Been away from this site for a while...I see you taught children's improv...have you ever been a Book PAL (Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools)?

Thanks for the network request! Good to hear about The Peoples Film Festival. I hope to check it out!

Hi Craig, thanks for the networking request. Happy to meet you! One of my brothers lives in the UK. I would love the opportunity to do some professional theatre in London. Some years ago I was a standby for Glenda Jackson on Broadway in Strange Interlude.

Thanks for the network request, Jennifer. Much success to you in your pursuit of the arts and media!

Hi Everyone, There is an exciting event coming up in New York City! Women In the Arts & Media Coalition (I'm on the board) will be presenting our 2013 Collaboration Awards Gala at Baruch Performing Arts Center on October 24. The awards honor collaborative teams of two women from different specializations in the arts and media with $1,000 to the top team. We have some amazing winners this year and all will be present! To read all about it, make a reservation, or see the requirements for submitting a project for our next awards in 2015, go to: www.womenartsmedia.org and click on Collaboration Awards. Our keynote speaker will be Madeleine Smithberg, who is currently producing a show on female comics and co-creator of The Daily Show With Jon Stewart. There will be refreshments, a raffle, and plenty of time to network. All are welcome to attend! Members of the Coalition: $20 / Non-members: $30 / Early Bird to Oct.10: $25 / Night of Event: $35 at the door. Please say hello if you attend (I'll be selling the raffle tickets).

A couple of years ago (eek!) when I had some professional head shots taken some were with my face leaning into my hand or my hand under my chin. Unlike my profile pic here where I have my hand on my hat (I'm a total hat person... I live in them every day so it wasn't put on just for the shoot. That's me to a tee!). Anyway, my agent said she's not a fan of head shots with hands in them. What are your thoughts? Is it cool to include a hand or two in your head shot? Or is it best to leave your head shot with just that... your head only? I know it sounds like a ludicrous question but I've been paying particular attention to actors head shots lately and have noticed how varying they all are.

Hi Chauncey! Thanks for the networking invite. Think of me if you ever need a seasoned, mature and versatile professional actress. Congratulations on your awards!

Thanks for the networking request, Starleigh. All the best to you.

Thanks for the networking request, Zina. Nice to connect on Stage 32!

Hi Timothy, thanks for the networking request. All best to you.

Hi DeLouis, thanks for the networking request. That is an eye catching photo on your profile! It makes me smile.

Thanks for the network request. I have dozens of relatives that live in Chicago! Do you prefer J., Alberto, or J. Alberto?

Hi Melissa! Thanks for your networking request. I just voted for you for Actress of the Month. Looks like you have a real chance of winning! So far you have the most votes. Much success to you! Some of our best actors come from Australia.

Hi Elisheba! Thank you for the networking request. Nice to connect.

Thanks for your networking request, Nicky. Very nice to connect with you and sending best wishes.

Thanks for your networking request, David. Nice to connect!

The first trailer for David O Russell's "American Hustle" is up. It stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams, Christian Bale, and Jeremy Renner. I play Jerry Catone in the film. We'll see how much of ME is left in! The film is slated to open Xmas day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhB6o3Dtwjs