EAST COAST PREMIERE OF "Stepping On a Few Toes"

“Stepping On a Few Toes” Has East Coast Premiere In New York

College of Mount Saint Vincent Hosts a Special Showing of “Stepping On a Few Toes”

NEW YORK, NY – February 25, 2013  – “Stepping On a Few Toes” will make its east coast premiere on the campus of College of Mount Saint Vincent on March 6, 2013.    This private showing is for students only and will be closed to the public.  The show will be held at 6pm in Smith Hall.  Students should contact the Office of Student Activities for additional information.  Campus contact information:  6301 Riverdale Ave., Riverdale, NY 10471, ph: (718) 304-2738.

“Stepping On a Few Toes” is a dramatic autobiographical play that has been wowing audiences since it premiered in 2009.  Written and performed by Jasmynne Shaye, the piece is an honest story of survival that follows the journey of a young child desperately searching for love and acceptance.  This journey leads her to many dead ends forcing her to constantly retrace her steps and in many cases begin at square one all over again.  Treading with much frustration and hopelessness, she somehow manages to cut a clear path. She finds delivery from the rainy days to which she’d grown accustomed and her new path leads her to the warmth and sunshine she’d always longed for.  During the show Jasmynne shares with us her struggles on the often times rocky road to self-acceptance as she finally learns the real meaning of loving herself for herself.  The show is a powerhouse of entertainment and was recently nominated for Best One Person Show by the National NAACP Theatre Awards.

Jasmynne Shaye has recently relocated to the New York to continue to spread her message and grow the show’s audience.  She is looking forward to the many opportunities that the Big Apple brings.  As she works to build a solid foundation for the show on the east coast she continues to operate as nutritionist at Day One Nutrition (www.dayonenutrition.com), a company she began shortly after graduating from college.  She is also owner and founder of Sassy J Designs (www.sassyjdesigns.com), a line of fingerless gloves that are featured in the original webseries “Wind In the Willow Tree.”

Director Jaimyon Parker, a NAACP National Theatre Award nominee for Best Local Playwright for "James and Joseph" in 2009, left Houston for Los Angeles in 2004. He's since starred in several award-winning independent films including "Sweettooth" - a Telly Award winner and pick for HBO's Latino Film Festival, "Bar Moments" and "How Shaw Parker Fell in Love." He has directed four independent films, and performed on many stages in Los Angeles, including the prestigious Stella Adler Theater.

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STEPPING ON A FEW TOES Returns: May 12th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Deborah Talley

Phone:  323/521-4544

Email:  deborah@rarewoman.org
 

“Stepping On a Few Toes” Joins Forces with Rare Woman

Rare Woman Presents a Special Tribute to Parents with “Stepping On a Few Toes”

LOS ANGELES, CA – April 30, 2012 – “Stepping On a Few Toes” is Jasmynne Shaye’s one-woman show that premiered in Hollywood, CA May 2009.  The show has had a total of six successful runs, and was nominated for a NAACP National Theatre Award as Best One-Person Show alongside Loretta Devine and Synthia L. Hardy.  In addition, Jasmynne Shaye has been compared to Oscar nominated actress, Gabourey Sidibe, for her powerfully moving performance.  Rare Woman presents a special engagement of “Stepping On a Few Toes” on Saturday, May 12, 2012, as a part of a tribute to parents on this Mother’s Day weekend.  There will be lunch, live musical guests, and a Q&A in addition to Jasmynne Shaye’s performance.  Tickets are $20, and the event begins at 12N and will be held at Westchester Christian Church (8740 La Tijera Blvd., Westchester, CA 90045).  Contact Deborah Talley for reservations (p:  323.521.4544, e:  deborah@rarewoman.org). 

Rare Woman is an organization that was set in place to entitle women and young ladies to be positive, productive and poised and to live a life with purpose. The ladies that represent Rare Woman are passionate about all things that affect the lives of women. Whether it is teen pregnancy, abusive relationships or the effects of growing up without a father, Rare Woman has set out to tackle the issues themselves as well as help nurture and heal the wounds brought on by these issues.  Their mission is to empower women and young ladies to embrace what is rare and beautiful about themselves and each other and to attain self love and respect in order to achieve lifelong success.  With such a strong, worthwhile mission, it seemed only fitting that “Stepping On a Few Toes” partners with this group, as this is a play that deals with one girl’s struggle to find love and acceptance.    

“Stepping On a Few Toes” is a dramatic autobiographical play that has been wowing audiences since it opened in 2009.  Written and performed by Jasmynne Shaye, the show is becoming a classic amongst its followers who come back to see it again and again.  The show has the kind of buzz and following that is almost unheard of in the world of Los Angeles theatre.  Couple brilliant directing by Jaimyon Parker with Shaye’s dynamic artistry and storytelling, and you have the recipe for an inspiring, thought-provoking theatrical presentation.  “Stepping On a Few Toes” gets in your face, under your skin and touches your soul.  Shaye is a master at finding humor in difficult situations and shedding light on taboo subjects.  She makes you laugh and entertains you in such a way that you never realize she’s been ‘stepping on a few toes’ the entire time.

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2012 Is a Looker

So I think I’m gonna try to take a page out of Mega Millions’ book…. The lottery numbers are drawn every Tuesday and Friday (from what I hear). If we’re doing New Year’s resolutions (and we’re really not) I will resolve to make every possible attempt to post on Tuesdays and Fridays. I think I can commit to that, and if I can’t… Well then, shame on me.

As for the list in my last post:

1- Programs: DONE
2- Online ticketing: DONE
3- Press release: DONE
4- New flyers: DONE
5- Invite reviewers: DONE
6- My lines – still to do
7- Props – still to do
8- Packets – in progress
9- Invite guests – to do Jan 2nd

And I’m feeling great. All the “hard” stuff is now out of the way so that I can concentrate on the performance itself – which is where I like to spend my energy. It’s been a productive week, which (of course) makes me happy. Now I’m able to spend some quality time reflecting, thinking, and game planning tomorrow. If 2012 is gonna be the year I need it to be, it certainly isn’t gonna happen magically. Ya’ girl has her work cut out for her, and I’ve got to make sure I have a solid plan in place. THAT’S what I’ll be doing tomorrow. Planning, planning, planning. Let’s say good-bye to 2011, and welcome this pretty girl they’re calling “2012!” See you on the other side!

My name is Jasmynne Shaye, and this is me STEPPING ON A FEW TOES.

Watch Me

Ok, play time is over. Time to get down to business. Things to do to prepare for Jan 26th performance:

1- Print programs (85)
2- Set up online ticketing
3- Generate new press release
4- Create new flyer(s)
5- Invite reviewers (5)
6- Review my lines
7- Replace some props
8- Assemble supporter packets
9- Invite guests

So far on this list I have 40 programs printed, and I’ve invited one reviewer…so, yes… I have my work cut out for me. Not to worry, much of this will be accomplished this week. Watch me.

My name is Jasmynne Shaye, and this is me STEPPING ON A FEW TOES.

Can You Hear My Smile?

Hi, Ms. Joas! To anyone else that happens upon this blog, Ms. Joas is the name of my one faithful reader. Since I know she’s out there, I will, from time to time, address her by name if it’s all the same to you (whoever you might be).

I’ve been on a brief siesta sulking, licking my wounds, and grieving over the personal issue that I’ve had to deal with. I believe I’m slowly coming out of the funk, and am now ready to dig back in there. I heard myself smile with excitement on Wednesday (yes, my smiles are audible), and it was the realization that I needed to remind me that life does go on. Bad stuff happens, but life always goes on (unless that bad thing takes your life). So here I am, creeping out from under the rock where I was hiding. I’m admittedly frail and weak, but I think I’m ready to face the world again. Bottom line, I’ve got much to do to not only get ready for my January 26th performance, but also for this amazing 2012 I’m about to be blessed with. Yes, I’m totally claiming it – I dare you to try to stop me.

It is official, and I am official. As of Wednesday, December 21, 2011, when asked, “What do you do?” my response will be, “I’m an actor.” Because Ms. Joas, I AM! Yeppers, my SAG card came in the mail on Wednesday, and it was just the ray of light that I needed to push me out of my dark spell. Yaaay, SAG!

Moving onward and upward…I’ll be spending the next few days generating leads for the show in Dallas, Houston & Hawaii, taking a look at an Australian theater festival, and organizing the UK lead info I’ve been given thus far. For January’s show I’ve got to design the show program and the new flyers to be used. I’ve also got to get the online ticketing set up to go live as of the first of the year. I’ve got to see that we generate a new press release that will be ready to go out as of the first, and I’ve got to follow up on some leads to do reviews of the show. Lots to do…lots to do. I’ve also got to get some headshots over to Stein so they can pick what they feel best represents me.

I’m a SAG actor now, so suck it, rainy days!

My name is Jasmynne Shaye, and this is me STEPPING ON A FEW TOES.

PRESS RELEASE

“Stepping On a Few Toes” Accepted Into Solo Show Festival
Show Will Be Featured in Solo Show Festival Presented by Whitefire Theatre

LOS ANGELES, CA – November 29, 2011 – “Stepping On a Few Toes” has just been accepted to participate in the 2012 Solo Show Festival presented by Whitefire Theatre. The festival takes place in January and will feature a variety of one-person shows from artists all over the country. “Stepping On a Few Toes” will be showcased on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 8pm at Whitefire Theatre (13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423). Tickets are $20 and will soon be available for purchase.

“Stepping On a Few Toes” is a dramatic autobiographical play that has been wowing audiences since it premiered in 2009. Written and performed by Jasmynne Shaye, the piece is an honest story of survival that follows the journey of a young child desperately searching for love and acceptance. This journey leads her to many dead ends forcing her to constantly retrace her steps and in many cases begin at square one all over again. Treading with much frustration and hopelessness, she somehow manages to cut a clear path. She finds delivery from the rainy days to which she’d grown accustomed and her new path leads her to the warmth and sunshine she’d always longed for. During the show Jasmynne shares with us her struggles on the often times rocky road to self-acceptance as she finally learns the real meaning of loving herself for herself. The show is a powerhouse of entertainment and was recently nominated for Best One Person Show by the National NAACP Theatre Awards.

Currently Los Angeles-based, Jasmynne Shaye is a member of Write Act Repertory theatre company in Hollywood. A North Carolina native and graduate of NC State University, Shaye has been performing on stage since age five. Most recently she can be found playing the role of THERESA in Wind in the Willow Tree (www.windinthewillowtree.com), a new webseries that she not only acts in, but participates in the production of as well. Shaye is owner and founder of Sassy J Designs (www.sassyjdesigns.com), a line of fingerless gloves that are featured in the webseries. She also works professionally as a certified nutritionist at Day One Nutrition (www.dayonenutrition.com), a company she began shortly after graduating from college.

Director Jaimyon Parker, a NAACP National Theatre Award nominee for Best Local Playwright for "James and Joseph" in 2009, left Houston for Los Angeles in 2004. He's since starred in several award-winning independent films including "Sweettooth" - a Telly Award winner and pick for HBO's Latino Film Festival, "Bar Moments" and "How Shaw Parker Fell in Love." He has directed four independent films, and performed on many stages in Los Angeles, including the prestigious Stella Adler Theater.

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