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"All My Sons" at the Matrix Theater -- Feb 24, 25, and Mar 10
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| 31 Jan 2012 |
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I'll be playing Sue Bayliss in Cameron Watson's production of Arthur Miller's "All My Sons" for three performances: Fri Feb 24, Sat Feb 25, and Sat March 10. I'm subbing for the irreplaceable Anita Barone, who has been playing Sue Bayliss in this remarkable, critically-acclaimed, multi-racial production (which features L.A. Drama Critics Award nominee Ann Gee Byrd!).
Curtain is at 8:00 p.m. The Matrix is located at 7657 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046. Street parking. For tickets, call 323-852-1445 or copy and paste this link:
https://www.plays411.net/newsite/show/play_info.asp?show_id=2897
Reviews for this production:
Critic’s Pick! "…remarkably fine portrayals by all onstage… Cameron Watson’s direction is pitch-perfect…" - BACKSTAGE
“Just let the play work its wonders. Cameron Watson’s staging worked that way for me, striking all the momentous emotional chords” – LA Stage Watch
“WOW! A truly remarkable production and one, which makes Miller’s themes universal and relevant..” – StageSceneLA |
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"A Bit of Counseling" in the 2011 Ojai Film Festival in October!
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| 09 Sep 2011 |
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Our award-winning short film, "A Bit of Counseling," has been selected for the Ojai Film Festival! Exact time and place TBD, but the festival takes place in Ojai, CA the weekend of October 21.
"A Bit of Counseling" has received several awards:
* The Audience Award at the 2009 Los Angeles Comedy Shorts Film Festival
* The Audience Choice Award at the 2009 Palm Beach International Film Festival
* "Most Popular Film" at Australia's Over the Fence Film Festival in 2010
* Winner of the Atom.com comedy shorts showdown
as well as having been screened in several other film festivals such as the 2011 Big Sur International Short Film Series.
Can't make it to Ojai? Watch it online at www.tinyurl.com/debaward
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"The Lutefisk Wars" Featured in Multiple Film Festivals!
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| 26 Jan 2011 |
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In addition to winning the "Prairie Spirit" Award in the 2011 Fargo Film Festival, "The Lutefisk Wars" is also an Official Selection of the Sonoma International Film Festival (April 6-10) and the 30th Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival (April 14-May 5th).
"The Lutefisk Wars" is the hilarious mockumentary about the Norwegian mafia, where I play Gail Ramstad, an extremely sexy farmer who gets unknowingly pulled into an international scandal when her fiance, Karl, is mistaken-- oh, I don't want to ruin it for you.
More info here about screening dates when I get 'em, ya betcha! |
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Watch My Subaru Ad Online!
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| 07 Oct 2010 |
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Check out Subaru's new viral ad for the "2011 Mediocrity" and please spread the word! Copy and paste the following into your browser:
http://www.youtube.com/user/2011Mediocrity#p/u/1/qxJ5-gC9Fmo
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Deb on "Parks and Recreation" May 20!
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| 14 May 2010 |
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Be sure to watch the VERY BEGINNING of the season finale of "Parks and Recreation" on Thursday, May 20, at 8:30 on NBC (check local listings for time).
The episode is called "Freddy Spaghetti" and I'm a townsperson who asks Amy Poehler's character about a park-sponsored Freddy Spaghetti concert. |
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New Short Film "Skype the Big Guy" Now Online!
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| 15 Mar 2010 |
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What would happen if God took questions from his followers via Skype? You know, like Oprah does?
Our latest short comedy, "Skype the Big Guy," is one possible scenario, and you can view it on FunnyorDie.com:
Skype the Big Guy!
(Remember to click "FUNNY" underneath the video window after you view it!)
The three-minute short stars Richard Kuhlman, Tammy Partanen, Bob Morrisey, Johnny Paddio, Debra DeLiso, Matthew Valenti, and yours truly. Enjoy! |
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"The Lutefisk Wars" Screened at Warner Brothers!
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| 15 Feb 2010 |
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Proud to report that the feature film "The Lutefisk Wars" is having its first screening this week! I play the role of Gail Ramstad, as well as playing accordion in the film's score. Check this space (and lutefiskwars.com) for news of upcoming screenings at film festivals later this year. |
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"A Bit of Counseling" in The 2010 Connecticut Film Festival
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| 09 Feb 2010 |
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Saturday, February 13 at 3:00 in The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook, our award-winning short film will air along with other short funnies. Tickets and other info available at www.katharinehepburntheater.org.
However, if you're not in the CT area, you can pop yourself some popcorn and watch it here, instead:
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/38afc4b732/a-bit-of-counseling-from-sweetbiscuit
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Official Selection of the "Over the Fence Film Festival!"
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| 11 Aug 2009 |
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Proud to announce that our short film, "A Bit of Counseling," is the sole U.S. selection in Perth, Australia's 12th Annual "Over the Fence" Short Film Festival! We're thrilled to represent all of the comedy film efforts of the entire United States of America. :)
This year, "Over the Fence" will feature films from Belgium, Canada, France, Australia, and the U.S. The festival takes place October 2 and 3, so if you happen to be in Perth that weekend, check it out!
More fest info at http://overthefence.com.au |
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WINNER of TWO FILM FESTIVALS and a SHOWDOWN
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| 02 Feb 2009 |
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The short film I co-wrote and co-directed with Richard Kuhlman, "A Bit of Counseling," won the Audience Award of the 2009 L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival, and tied for the Audience Choice Award at the 2009 Palm Beach International Film Festival!
The same film also won the Atom.com comedy short showdown, so we'll be appearing on Comedy Central's Atom TV show! Check back here for the exact date and time.
This film is the first to be produced by my new company, Sweet Biscuit Productions. You can view the short film and see some red carpet footage at the company's site:
http://www.sweetbiscuitproductions.com |
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Deb on "The Office"
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| 19 Sep 2008 |
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I'm happy to report I appeared as "Stewardess Beth" in the "Business Trip" episode of "The Office." I have two little exchanges with Steve Carell.
IF YOU MISSED THIS EPISODE, YOU CAN WATCH IT ON HULU.COM:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/44303/the-office-business-trip#s-p1-so-i0
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Prison Break Appearance: SEPT 22
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| 04 Jul 2008 |
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I had so much fun shooting an episode of "Prison Break!" It's scheduled to air on Monday, Sept 22 at 9 pm on Fox (check local listings, as they say).
I play "Mr. Oren's Secretary" at the Treasury Department. Two small scenes. |
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I do!
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| 12 Apr 2008 |
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I'm happy to announce that on April 19, I married Matt Valenti, with whom I've been in love for four years. We tied the knot here in Los Angeles, where we'll live after a short but relaxing honeymoon!
Here are some pictures:
http://beyond-images.com/slideshows/DebandMattValenti/
Life is good. |
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StrikeTV Internet Pilot!
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| 18 Feb 2008 |
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Just spent a very fun day with Hal Cantor and Geoffrey Sharp shooting the pilot for an Internet comedy series called "Hold, Please." Starring Royana Black, it will be available online on StrikeTV in the coming months! |
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Monologue Competition Again!
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| 24 Sep 2007 |
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Very happy to report that a monologue I wrote has won a prize in this year's "One on One" competition at The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts in Carmel, CA.
Last year I was thrilled to receive first place. This year, they will only tell me I won something and I must appear and perform the monologue to find out the prize!
I very much look forward to performing there on Saturday, Nov 3, and seeing so many wonderful folks from last year. |
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New Book Published!
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| 30 Jul 2007 |
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I've published a book called "Florence's Knockers and Knobs," which is a photographic collection of exquisite door knockers, knobs, handles, and hardware from Florence and Venice, Italy. You can read more about it and buy it online at:
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/48743
These photos were taken on my trip to Italy, this past April.
Enjoy! |
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| 13 Jun 2007 |
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I recently heard from someone who came across an old tape recording of mine, from 1990, and was so happy to hear my little weirdo songs again that he put three of them up on a web page: http://pelog.net/debHiett.html
These songs were recorded on a home 4-track cassette mix system, and written just to share with my family and friends. It makes me so happy to know that someone remembered them fondly, and took the time to hunt me down and put them up.
And the best part is that his kids listen to them now, and love them, too. |
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Screenplay
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| 28 Apr 2007 |
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A few months ago I was hired to write a screenplay, and it's almost completed. As soon as I'm able, I'll announce the project here.
Also, I've finally caved and created a MySpace page, so if you want to see some pictures of my recent trip to Italy (where I got engaged!), check me out at www.myspace.com/debhiett.
Thanks! |
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Grand Prize Winner: Monologue Competition!
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| 16 Aug 2006 |
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I'm proud to say that two of my monologues were selected in the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts "Talk to Me" Monologue Competition. My piece, "Rhythm" was selected as First Place winner, and "Listening to Alarms" came in Third.
I'll be performing them live at the end of the weekend monologue festival held at the Center on Saturday, October 28. The Theatre is located at 4th and Guadelupe in Carmel. The show starts at 7:30 and tickets are $15. For more info or reservations, call 831-624-7491. |
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Deb's Variety Show at Second City in L.A.!
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| 29 May 2006 |
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"Deb and Rick on a Stick" -- the original sketch comedy/variety show written and performed by me and comedy genius Richard Kuhlman -- was featured at L.A.'s Second City's theatre in July. It's located at 8156 Melrose Avenue, one block West of Crescent Heights, a few blocks east of La Cienega.
"Second City alumni Deb Hiett and Richard Kuhlman skewer Judy Garland, Fedex, and therapy in this unique variety/sketch comedy show.
Like Nichols and May, but still friends and not yet famous."
Dates:
Thursday July 6 at 8:00 pm
Friday July 7 at 8:00 pm
Saturday July 8 at 9:30 pm
plus Thursday July 20 at 8:00 pm.
Please don't miss it! Contact me for more info at mail@debhiett.com. |
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Deb on BOSTON LEGAL April 25
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| 06 Apr 2006 |
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Watch the very beginning of "Boston Legal" on Tuesday, April 25, and you'll see me as Peter MacNicol's assistant, who witnesses an incredible crime (involving one of the show's biggest stars). Don't miss it!
And click on "COMMENTS" below to read a funny anecdote from the set! |
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March 24 and 25 -- Deb and Rick on a Stick!
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| 26 Feb 2006 |
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Please come see a workshop of my new sketch comedy show, written and performed with Second City's favorite teacher and alum Richard Kuhlman, on Fri 3/24 and Sat 3/25 at 8:00 p.m. The show will be at The Alliance Repertory Company, 3204 West Magnolia Blvd, in Burbank. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.
And YES, due to popular demand, I will in fact be playing the accordion. |
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Deb's on Daytime!!
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| 09 Jan 2006 |
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I'll be playing Mr. Collier's receptionist on NBC's daytime drama, "Passions." I've got two separate scenes (about 5 pages of dialogue). The episode will air Febuary 27, 2006. Should be fun -- my first "soap!" |
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New Agent!
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| 21 Nov 2005 |
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I'm now represented by Craig Holzberg at Avalon Artists Group (5455 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1110 Los Angeles, CA 90036 T. 323.692.1700). |
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Deb at Dixon Place in NYC - Oct 12!
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| 03 Oct 2005 |
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I had such a great time reading some new monologues at Dixon Place in New York City on Wednesday Oct 12! Dixon Place is a wonderful little performance space at 258 Bowery, which is trying to raise funds for an incredible new theatre they're building. Ellie Covan is the amazing artistic director who has been an institution on the New York performance scene for nearly 20 years. Thank you, Ellie, for letting me workshop some new material while I was in town!
For more info on Dixon Place, visit www.dixonplace.org. |
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Deb on Desperate Housewives!
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| 29 Jul 2005 |
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I was in the second episode of Desperate Housewives, aired Oct 2! I played the woman in the tuxedo shop with Bree and Rex's mom.
It was wonderful on the set -- everyone so professional and organized. Marcia Cross and Shirley Knight were terrific to work with, and very kind to me. Met Eva Longoria at lunch, who is also very sweet.
Now, they just need to make me a recurring character.....! |
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Sketch for "Real Time with Bill Maher!"
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| 12 May 2005 |
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We taped a new sketch for "Real Time with Bill Maher" which is aired on the final show of last season on HBO. I played a highly conservative mom who is concerned about her son learning such "dangerous" theories as "evolution" and "global warming," so she calls the "Un-Learning Annex."
So much fun to shoot -- Scott Carter and the whole crew were great to work with.
For the show's official website:
http://www.hbo.com/billmaher/ |
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See My Reel Online!!
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| 18 Mar 2005 |
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Thanks to the Valenti Brothers, you can now see my "reel" online. Just click in the box on the upper right hand corner of the home page.
WORD OF WARNING: it's a big file (though the reel is only 3.5 minutes), and if you're accessing the Web via dial-up, start the download before you head out for that weekend camping trip you've been planning. By the time you get back home and put away the pup tent, my reel will be ready for viewing!
Read more about what I've included on my reel.... |
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Great Notices for "Fractured Fairy Tales!"
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| 20 Jan 2005 |
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Check out some of the reviews for "Fractured Fairy Tales from the East" at NoHo Arts Center:
"The Sun (channeling Brando's "Godfather") and the hilariously lugubrious Rain [are] both played by Hiett with deft comic timing.... Hiett earns laughs as the woodsman's magical deer advisor." -- Los Angeles Times, 1/20/05
"Deb Hiett excels in her comedic characters--particularly as a deer with an attitude..." -- Backstage West, 1/13/05
"Hiett really stands out with her constant accent changes and well-executed mannerisms." -- Valley Scene Magazine, 2/4/05
“This accomplished comedic actor is often responsible for the height of onstage hilarity.” --Backstage West, 1/20/05
Thanks to all who came to see our show -- it was great fun! |
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