APRIL, 2013
[ Theater ] - Actors' Equity Association Vocal Scholarship
Rin has been offered an Actors' Equity Association Vocal Scholarship to the Singers Forum. She will be taking vocal lessons through the Singers Forum with the scholarship program's director, Eric Michael Gillet.
"Singers Forum is the only non-university setting in the entire City of New York that unites premier, credentialed teaching artists in a studio setting to meet the specific goals of students across the musical spectrum." www.singersforum.org
[ Film ] - THE DEFECTOR screens in MN
THE DEFECTOR is being screened this month as part of the 2013 Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. If you're in the area, stop in to see a really unique and timely short film focused around a North Korean defector. The film is written, directed and executive produced by Lit Kilpatrick, who worked as an intelligence analyst for five years at the UN Command Headquarters in Seoul, and he'll be attending the screening. More information on the festival website.
[ Theater ] - Via Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's FB page
A recent post and photo from the Facebook page of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, supporting their current offering, THE BOOK CLUB PLAY:
'Rin Allen played Sabine in our production of THE THREE MUSKETEERS. She loved our favorite book photos so much, she submitted one of her own: "I love Shakespeare's work, and I find that every novel I read that's been written since his time contains echoes of his plays and stories. If I was stranded on a desert island and could only bring one book, Shakespeare's First Folio would be my choice - THE TEMPEST, anyone?" '
Best wishes to the cast and crew for a great run!
MARCH, 2013
[ Theater ] - COURAGE reading at Ensemble Studio Theatre
Rin has been cast in a reading of a brand new play, COURAGE, by Temi Rose. The public reading will be on the mainstage of Ensemble Studio Theatre on May 21st at 7pm.
Rin is excited to be working with writer-director Temi again, after playing the title role in an audio-recorded reading of Shaw's MAJOR BARBARA last year. Further information about ticketing and reservations for COURAGE will be posted closer to the date!
[ Film ] - PARALLEL screening at Freestyle Life Film Exhibition
PARALLEL (writer-director, Matthew Charof) is an official selection of the Freestyle Life Film Exhibition 2013, and is being screened as part of their Short Film Competition on March 14th. Rin plays an antagonizing, mean-girl gallery owner in the short film, shot last spring.
FEBRUARY, 2013
[ Theater ] - MALVOLIO'S REVENGE in rehearsals
Rehearsals have begun for the workshop production of MALVOLIO'S REVENGE with New York Classical Theatre. Rin is excited to take on panto versions of some of Shakespeare's most famous characters: Hamlet, Prince Hal, and Beatrice.
Two upcoming public performances of the workshopped piece are being held on February 10th, with a full-scale production planned for December 2013 - January 2014.
Photo credit: Stephen Burdman, New York Classical Theatre
[ Theater ] - Industry Mentor for upperclassmen at WIU
Rin is excited to take part in a new mentoring program at Wester Illinois University's Department of Theatre and Dance, conceived by professor Bill Kincaid. The program facilitates communication between upperclassmen of WIU's theatre department and an industry professional in their field of interest. Students have an opportunity "to ask questions about industry cities, agents, auditions, headshots, or whatever else seems mysterious to them about life" post-academia.
The invitation to be an industry buddy and to mentor long-distance was extended to Rin in January, and she's looking forward to this 'pilot semester'. Rin and Bill crossed paths for the first time when he directed her in Cortland Repertory Theater's award-winning production of CHICAGO in 2011. The show won a Syracuse Area Live Theater Award for 'Best Production of the Summer', and Rin's performance as Velma Kelly earned her a nomination for 'Best Actress in a Musical'.
JANUARY, 2013
[ Theater ] - MALVOLIO'S REVENGE with New York Classical Theatre
Rin is joining New York Classical Theatre for a workshop production of MALVOLIO'S REVENGE. She's excited to be accepting the roles of Hamlet and Prince Hal in this new work in the American Panto style, with book and lyrics by Rebecca J. Ennals (additional lyrics by Kate Hawley,) and music by Chris Houston.
The production will be workshopped under the directorial eye of New York Classical Theatre Artistic Director, Stephen Burdman, and under the music direction of Joan Melton.
The public performance of the workshop will be held on Sunday, February 10th, 2013, at Ripley-Grier Studios 520 8th Avenue. The performance starts at 7pm, with a wine and cheese reception held beforehand at 6pm.
Seating is limited, so RSVP and make a donation by Feb. 4th by emailing info@newyorkclassical.org or calling 212-662-0760.
Visit the New York Classical Theatre website
[ Commercial ] - Final Callback for ShopRite commercial spot
Rin made it to the final round of callbacks for a ShopRite commercial spot, auditioning for the role of an excitable young mom overjoyed by the deals she finds in her local ShopRite circular!
Casting for the spot is by Lena Kaminsky from Selective Casting. This is Rin's first experience with Selective Casting, and she had a great time.
DECEMBER, 2012
[ Theater ] - THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! Cast Album makes "Top Ten of 2012" List
The cast album of THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! made Talkin' Broadway's "Top Ten Cast Albums of 2012" list! Congratulations to composer Eric Thomas Johnson and lyricist Frankie Johnson - it was a pleasure to work with you!
Rin is featured on the recording as the eldest daughter Lotte in songs like 'Weigenlied', 'Darling Brother, Darling Sister' and 'Mathilde is a Problem', reprising her role from the 2011 developmental reading.
The album is available on Amazon and iTunes.
THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! received critical praise from Talkin' Broadway, and shares it's place in the Top Ten Cast Albums list with heavy hitters like Broadway's A CHRISTMAS STORY, and the Encores! Concert recording of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.
[ Stunts ] - Drowning Scene for Short Film
Rin was on set and in the water twice in the last month to shoot a drowning scene for director Ashley Hoban, under stunt coordinator Drew Leary.
Rin stood in for the actress during a test shoot, and did some underwater performance work for the final shoot as well.
Footage to come soon!
Test still from DP, John Johnson.
NOVEMBER, 2012
[ Film ] - Big Apple Film Festival to screen THE DEFECTOR
A short film by Lit Kilpatrick, THE DEFECTOR screens at the Big Apple Film Festival on Sunday, November 18th: "For a young American intelligence analyst, an intense encounter with a North Korean defector puts a complex, human face on the idea of national defense." Rin plays an integral role in this tight four-person drama and is excited to share it on the big screen!
Tickets for Program 34 are available through the Big Apple Film Festival.
Production Still.
Tickets for Program 34 are available through the Big Apple Film Festival.
Production Still.
[ Theater ] - Nominated 'Best Actress in a Musical' for BroadwayWorld Award
Rin's performance as Betty Rizzo in Cortland Repertory Theatre's June 2012 production of GREASE has earned her a nomination for 'Best Actress in a Musical' in the 2012 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards.
The production, directed by Bert Bernardi, also garnered six other nominations: Best Musical, Best Ensemble in a Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, Musical Direction, Choreographer, and Lighting Design.
As Rizzo, with actor Ryan Shaefer. Photo credit: Bert Bernardi.
OCTOBER, 2012
[ Commercial ] - On Avail for OraQuick Commercial Spot
Though not ultimately booked, Rin was put on avail by Don Case Casting and their OraQuick clients for an OraQuick commercial spot.
Rin has been in for Don Case Casting for a number of commercial auditions in the last year, and was also put On Avail - and booked - a Kindle commercial spot that was then cancelled.
[ Stunts ] - German Longsword Demo
The German Longsword demo Rin choreographed and shot with fellow stunt performer Turner Smith earlier this summer is online. They had a great time putting the fight together and working on set with DP Pete Grisafi.
Take a look at the final cut in HD.
On-set photography by Patrick Morgan and Pete Grisafi.
SEPTEMBER, 2012
[ Theater ] - Closing THE THREE MUSKETEERS to great reviews
Rin Allen closes THE THREE MUSKETEERS, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's first production of the 2012-2013 season under new Artistic Director Blake Robison.
CRITICAL PRAISE:
"Reason to be pleased... Allen gives an engaging performance as a starry-eyed tomboy who gets to go to Paris... Together and separately [with Milady] they are swell girlfighters." - Jackie Demaline, Cincinnati Enquirer
"It's jam-packed with rousing non-stop action, hearty laughs and big story-telling... performed at full-speed and with reckless abandon by skilled performers." - Rick Pender, CityBeat
PRAISE FROM THE PLAYWRIGHT:
"...A triumph. Everything about the production was spectacular - from the direction, to the cast, to the design, to the fights. The cast was uniformly terrific. The show was flawless."
- Ken Ludwig, THE THREE MUSKETEERS playwright
Photo credit: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
[ Theater ] - Trailer for THE THREE MUSKETEERS
Check out Cincinnati Playhouse's trailer for this season's opener, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, directed by Artistic Director Blake Robison. Rin is having a great time in her breeches role, sword-fighting her way through Paris as D'Artagnan's little sister, Sabine.
[ Theater ] - Opening Night of THE THREE MUSKETEERS at Cincinnati Playhouse
The cast and crew of THE THREE MUSKETEERS opened to a full house at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The production is the first of the theater's 2012-2013 season and is also the inaugural production under, and first directing offer from, new Artistic Director, Blake Robison.
Rin is pictured here at the Season Opening, with Sound Designer /Composer Matthew M. Nielson, who composed original music and underscoring for the show, including the climactic duel Rin's character, Sabine, fights at the end of the show. He titled the piece 'The Fifth Musketeer'! Take a listen...
Photo credit: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
AUGUST, 2012
[ Theater ] - THE THREE MUSKETEERS at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Rin joins the Tony Award-winning Cincinnatti Playhouse in the Park for their September production, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, directed by new Artistic Director Blake Robison.
In this updated adaptation by Ken Ludwig, she plays Dartagnan's "plucky sister, Sabine, who is just as accomplished a swordsperson as he is" and who joins him on his adventure through the streets and courts of seventeenth-century Paris. The production opens the 2012-2013 season at Cincinnati Playhouse in their larger space, the Marx Theatre, and runs Sept 1-29.
Rin will be joining the Actors' Equity Association for the show, and is excited to be taking on her first trouser-role for a large portion of Sabine's journey.
Cincinnati Playhouse website
[ Stunts ] - KING KELLY's Film Festival Wins and Fall Release News
KING KELLY, the latest feature from SeeThink Films, just won the Grand Jury Prize at the Pichon International Film Festival in Korea (as well as 'Best Actress' for Louisa Krause), after making a splash at SXSW in March as an official selection.
Rin did some zany stunt performance work for the film under coordinator Brian Morvant.
The film has been picked up for distribution by GoDigital for a North American cable and video-on-demand release on December 4th, 2012. Photo credit: SeeThink Films. Official website: www.kingkelly.com
Rin did some zany stunt performance work for the film under coordinator Brian Morvant.
The film has been picked up for distribution by GoDigital for a North American cable and video-on-demand release on December 4th, 2012. Photo credit: SeeThink Films. Official website: www.kingkelly.com
[ Theater ] - Joining Actors' Equity Association
Rin is proud to join the Actors' Equity Association as part of her upcoming contract with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, playing the role of Sabine in their 2012-2013 Season opener, Ken Ludwig's THE THREE MUSKETEERS.
She has been operating under Equity Membership Candidate status for the last few years and is thrilled to making the leap to full-fledged union membership.
[ Film ] - THE DEFECTOR Trailer released
"For a young American intelligence analyst, an encounter with a North Korean defector puts a complex, human face on the idea of national defense."
Rin plays Sara, the Senior Debriefer, in this tight, four-person defense intelligence drama from Lit Kilpatrick Films.
View the TRAILER.
Visit the OFFICIAL WEBSITE.
JULY, 2012
[ Theater ] - BENEFIT CABARET at Cortland Rep
Rin and fellow cast members got dolled up to perform at a BENEFIT CABARET for Cortland Repertory Theatre, where she is currently in their production of CATS as Bombalurina.
Rin's slightly irreverent, decidedly functional, and quite humorous version of 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend' was very well received, and the theater raised money towards their Capital Campaign to develop a second theater space and a year-round program!
For more information on the Campaign visit www.cortlandrep.org
Photo credit: Abigail Gatlin
[ Theater ] - CATS at Cortland Repertory Theatre, Reviews
"Cortland Repertory Theatre's production of CATS is one of those jubilant, irresistible shows that sweeps audiences along with its moods...
The performers sustain the illusion of cat-hood... their moves sinuous, individual, sometimes sudden, always lithe and graceful."
- Neil Novelli, Syracuse New Times
"Once this cast starts singing, you're reminded that this is all you need. And when you throw in CRT mainstay Rin Allen... well, as I’ve often said, I’m not made of wood, here, people."
- Bryan VanCampen, Ithaca Times
[ Stunts ] - MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Commercial Spot
Rin stunt-doubled and did some sword fighting for this Mitsubishi Electric commercial, stunt coordinated by Drew Leary.
Though the character fights herself in the commercial, Rin is fencing with actress Katie Morrison from off-screen, and appears on-screen in a blonde wig to slice some potted flowers in half and fall into a dining room table.
She also partnered Katie for a week-long intensive with Drew and Turner Smith prior to the shoot, to get the actress comfortable with blade work.
Watch the 60 second commercial spot!
Though the character fights herself in the commercial, Rin is fencing with actress Katie Morrison from off-screen, and appears on-screen in a blonde wig to slice some potted flowers in half and fall into a dining room table.
She also partnered Katie for a week-long intensive with Drew and Turner Smith prior to the shoot, to get the actress comfortable with blade work.
Watch the 60 second commercial spot!
[ Stunts ] - Interview with LOOKING FORWARD MAGAZINE, Summer Issue
Rin spoke to Meghan MacKinnon, editor of LOOKING FORWARD MAGAZINE about balancing stunt work and acting, finding inspiration, and how she stays grounded in a fickle industry.
The interview is published in the Summer 2012 issue of the magazine, as the season's 'MOVEMENT' feature.
Read the four-page spread online!
from magazine
JUNE, 2012
[ Stunts ] - Asst. Fight Choreographer for FIFTEEN SHOTS
Rin assistant-choreographed FIFTEEN SHOTS, an action short created and choreographed by Turner Smith, earlier this year.
"FIFTEEN SHOTS is a Close-Quarters Tactical Handgun demo shot entirely in one continuous take. The camera completes more than five full 360 degree revolutions around the action, including several direction changes. There are no hidden edits, and no element of the footage has been sped up or slowed down."
Rin is excited to share the work of their awesome stunt team. Take a look!
"FIFTEEN SHOTS is a Close-Quarters Tactical Handgun demo shot entirely in one continuous take. The camera completes more than five full 360 degree revolutions around the action, including several direction changes. There are no hidden edits, and no element of the footage has been sped up or slowed down."
Rin is excited to share the work of their awesome stunt team. Take a look!
[ Theater ] - Critical Praise for GREASE at Cortland Repertory Theatre
"Allen always dominates the pack, and her range extends from the saucy, sarcastic 'Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee' to the bitterly ironic 'There Are Worse Things I Could Do'."
- James MacKillop, Syracuse New Times
"Happily there's Rin Allen’s harsh but compelling Rizzo – especially in her mocking 'Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee' and poignant 'There Are Worse Things I Could Do.' "
- Barbara Adams, Ithaca Times
"Allen as Rizzo is perfect in her role. She's all attitude and pride."
- Katie Hall, Cortland Standard
[ Film ] - Featured in BEHIND-THE-MUSIC-VIDEO Segment
Rin's work in a tricky scene for the GET AWAY music video by artist DiSanto was featured in a recent behind-the-scenes segment. An interview with DiSanto praises her work:
"We needed an actress with a lot of character, who was strong and could pull it off, and as soon as I saw Rin Allen, I knew she would nail it.
She's such a beautiful woman and so talented. It's such a pleasure to work with her."
Watch the Behind-the-Scenes segment.
[ Theater ] - GREASE Press Release
Cortland Repertory Theatre's upcoming production of GREASE is featured in an article from BroadwayWorld, along with press photos of the cast. Directed by Bert Bernardi, and music directed by Logan Culwell, the show runs from June20th to July 7th.
"Rin Allen, who was nominated for a SALT Award for her performance as Velma Kelly in CRT’s “Chicago” last summer, returns to play tough-talking Betty Rizzo."
- BroadwayWorld.com
Read the BroadwayWorld.com Press Release online!
Press photo, with the lead actors.
[ Film ] - Indie Short PARALLEL Behind-the-Scenes Videos
Rin was on set this spring for a supporting role in PARALLEL, an indie short from writer-director Matthew Charof.
As post-production on the film continues, the team is releasing documentary-style installments of behind-the-scenes footage and interviews!
The Process - Part 1: CASTING
The Process - Part 2: DEFINING MOMENT
Production still
[ Theater ] - Upcoming: GREASE and CATS at Cortland Repertory Theater
Rin is excited to rejoin Cortland Repertory Theater for two shows in their 2012 season, her second summer with the company.
She has accepted the roles of Rizzo in GREASE and Bombalurina in CATS, and will be in performances through the end of July.
Rin returns to Cortland Rep after playing Velma Kelly in the company's 2011 production of CHICAGO, for which she received a SALT Award nomination for 'Best Actress of the Summer Season'. The production itself won a SALT Award for 'Best Production of the Summer Season', and made theater critic Tony Curulla's 'Best of 2011' List for Central New York theater.
[ Stunts ] - German Longsword Short
Rin just wrapped a German Longsword demo with fellow stunt professional Turner Smith. The two also collaborated on a smallsword demo just prior.
Both fights are entering post production and will be released online later this summer.
A clip of a previous collaboration between Rin and Turner for a Designer Reels industrial is already available for viewing.
Photo credit: Peter Grasafi
MAY, 2012
[ Stunts ] - Smallsword Short
Rin is on set with fellow stunt professional Turner Smith to shoot some demo fights. The choreography will include a period smallsword duel, and a German Longsword fight.
Rin always looks forward to collaborating with Turner on more violence and choreography. Take a look at the last demo they shot together!
Photo credit: Peter Grasafi
[ Theater ] - CHICAGO wins SALT Award for 'Best Production of the Summer'
Cortland Repertory Theater's 2011 production of CHICAGO (dir. Bill Kincaid) has won a Syracuse Area Live Theater (SALT) Award for 'Best Production of the Summer Season'.
Rin was nominated for a SALT Award for 'Best Actress of the Summer Season' for her performance as Velma Kelly in the show, and is proud to have garnered Cortland Rep one of it's eight nominations this season.
The SALT Award-winning cast of CHICAGO
[ Theater ] - Original Cast Recording of THE HILLS ARE ALIVE!
The original cast recording of THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! is released!
Rin is heavily featured on the album as Lotte, the eldest daughter in the Van Klapp family, reprising her role from early developmental readings of the show with Melodian Theatre Company.
The album will be available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon later this summer.
[ Stunts ] - Fight Choreographer for THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! with Melodian Theatre Company
Rin choreographed violence for the world premier production of THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! with Melodian Theatre Company, as part of the Westchester Square Arts Festival's inaugural year. Written and composed by Frankie Johnson and Eric Thomas Johnson, the irreverent musical comedy has been accepted into the New York Fringe Festival this summer.
Though unable to reprise her role from the initial reading as Lotte due to other engagements, Rin was glad to be able to support the show in a violence capacity through it's first full-scale production.
Further information about the show can be explored on the official website.
Maggie Wetzel and Christopher Paul Tiernan II experienceing some choreographed sibling rivalry.
Photo credit: Lorah Haskins
APRIL, 2012
[ Theater ] - SALT Award Nomination for 'Best Actress of the Summer Season'
Rin is nominated for a SALT (Syracuse Area Live Theatre) Award for 'Best Actress of the Summer Season'. The SALT Awards "recognize outstanding achievement in Central New York theatre" and Rin receives this nod for her performance "as the tough-as-nails Velma Kelly" in CHICAGO at Cortland Repertory Theater this past summer 2011.
Cortland Rep's version of CHICAGO has won for 'Best Production of the Summer Season', directed by Bill Kincaid, with musical direction by Eric Thomas Johnson and choreography by Kevin P. Hill.
Rin is proud to have garnered Cortland Repertory one of it's eight nominations this year.
Press Photo from CHICAGO
[ Film ] - PARALLEL Indie Short Film
Rin's next on-screen appearance is a supporting role in Matthew Charof's new independent short film, PARALLEL. Playing 'Vanessa', a controlling art gallery owner and trophy wife who is not a nice person, Rin shoots at the edgy, urban Klughaus Gallery on the Lower East Side at the end of April. Shooting on the RED camera, to be screened in Summer 2012.
Follow production on the film via the official Twitter feed to stay updated.
matthewcharof.net
[ Stunts ] - Fight Choreographer for AS YOU LIKE IT with The Queen's Company
Rin has officially accepted the position of Fight Choreographer for an upcoming production of Shakespeare's "AS YOU LIKE IT", with The Queen's Company, an all-female company dedicated to performance of classical texts.
The production, directed by Artistic Director Rebecca Patterson, is to be set in the uneasy transition period immediately following the 1973 Chilean coup, and Rin is looking forward to approaching the violence and weaponry from such a unique standpoint.
Rehearsals with the all-female cast begin in April, with the production opening May 4th and running through May 20th.
www.queenscompany.org
MARCH, 2012
[ Stunts ] - Great Reviews in BACK STAGE: Asst. Fight Choreographer for 'ROMEO AND JULIET'
Rin had the pleasure of working with Fight Choreographer Turner Smith, as Assistant Fight Choreographer on Tragedians of the City's all-male production of ROMEO AND JULIET.
The show is currently the Critic's Pick in BACK STAGE Magazine and critic Ron Cohen says of the fights,
"Even when the actors pull out swords for some gasp-inducing swordplay and brawling (Turner Smith is the fight choreographer), they do it with such bone-deep conviction that you don't worry about the anachronism... In my many viewings of 'Romeo and Juliet' and its variations, I don't think I've ever been more caught up in the fate of these star-crossed lovers."
- Ron Cohen, BACK STAGE Magazine
Read the FULL REVIEW in BACK STAGE Magazine online.
Photo Credit: Ahron Foster. Featured: Chris Hale as Tybalt, Paul Corning Jr. as Mercutio.
[ Film / Stunts] - Supporting Role and Stunts in STANDING STILL Short Film
Rin is on set for the short film, STANDING STILL. Directed by Robert Rivera, the film explores "a fiercely nationalistic dystopian future in which society tries to recover from a severe economic collapse" by whatever means necessary.
Rin has accepted the role of Tyla, a young scientist and researcher assisting the government's classified experimental program. She's also part of the stunt crew and is doing all of her character's fight and stunt work for the film herself, under coordinator James Hutchison.
On set with director Rob and actor Paul Bright.
[ Stunts ] - KING KELLY makes SXSW Film Festival list
In Fall of 2011, Rin did stunt work for the independent film KING KELLY, under the stunt coordination of Brian Morvant. Directed by Andrew Neel for SeeThink Films, the feature has made the line-up for the 2012 South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, TX and will be screened there in March.
"Made entirely from camera-phone footage, King Kelly is a sensational journey through hedonistic American youth culture and the YouTube generation."
Rin's stunts in the film include a fist fight, slip-and-slide human bowling, a roman candle duel, and a messy ride out of a busted above-ground pool.
"Made entirely from camera-phone footage, King Kelly is a sensational journey through hedonistic American youth culture and the YouTube generation."
Rin's stunts in the film include a fist fight, slip-and-slide human bowling, a roman candle duel, and a messy ride out of a busted above-ground pool.
FEBRUARY, 2012
[ Commercial ] - HUFFINGTON POST COMEDY, Political Comedy Spot
Rin plays the single mother in a satirical political ad from HUFFINGTON POST COMEDY, directed by H. Jon Benjamin. She was thrilled to work with Jon on the comedy spot, whose shenanigans on 'Home Movies' , 'Lucy Daughter of the Devil' and 'Archer' she's admired for ages. Her week was made when her takes on set made him laugh! Watch the spot.
Note: Rin does not publicly endorse any specific political platform, and this satire should not be interpreted to represent her personal opinions.
[ Theater ] - DON'T TELL JULIE Cabaret
Rin joined fellow cast-members of the dark new musical comedy, "The Hills Are Alive!", for an evening of irreverent song at The Duplex. The cabaret raised funds for the upcoming world premier production of the show in May 2012, as part of the Westchester Square Arts Festival.
"The Hills Are Alive!" is the first full-length musical by Eric Thomas Johnson (music) and Frankie Johnson (lyrics).
Learn more about The Hills Are Alive!'s fundraising efforts on Kickstarter.
Photo Credit: Lorah Haskins
[ Stunts ] - Fencing Double for MITSUBISHI COMMERCIAL
Rin is the fencing and stunt double for an upcoming regional MITSUBISHI COMMERCIAL, coordinated by Drew Leary and produced by the Hungry Man Production Company. Doubling for actress Katie Morrison (in the spot the actress fights "herself"), Rin was in rehearsal for four days to help Katie get comfortable with sword work, and on set for two days to film the duel.
[ Theater ] - THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! Cast Album
Rin is in the studio this month to record the original cast album of THE HILLS ARE ALIVE!, the dark new musical comedy. With music by Eric Thomas Johnson and lyrics and book by Frankie Johnson, the show's next incarnation is set for May 2012, produced bythe Weschester Square Arts Festival.
The cast is also performing songs from the show (among others) at a an upcoming cabaret at the Duplex on February 24th, 9:30pm.
With lyricist Frankie Johnson.
JANUARY, 2012
[ Theater ] - CRT's CHICAGO makes 'Best of 2011' List
Cortland Repertory Theatre's summer production of CHICAGO made critic Tony Curulla's list of the best in Central New York theater for 2011.
Mr. Curulla lists the production, in which Rin starred as Velma Kelly, as one of the ten most memorable productions from 2011, and summarizes with, "the show was fraught with the abrupt, stylized choreography of Bob Fosee [...] handled with a captivating spirit and freshness."
Further praise from Mr. Curulla's initial review:
"Rin Allen and Charlotte Fox are superb as the dancing duo of Kelly and Hart... The conflict only serves to highlight their talents as they attempt to outdo one another."
"...spot-on through demanding, character-driven dance moves."
Read the Official List.
[ Stunts ] - Green-screen fight for GOODBAR animation
Rin is performing green-screen work for the animated part of theatrical glam-rock piece GOODBAR, opening at The Public this month as part of the Under the Radar Festival.
She is rehearsing and filming a katana fight with coordinator Turner Smith; the footage will then be animated over and the piece will be set to music. The fight will be choreographed as - and animated into - a duel between two samurai.
Animation and design by Alex Koch.
DECEMBER, 2011
[ Voiceover ] - MAJOR BARBARA Audio Recording
Rin is voicing the title character in a full audio recording of George Bernard Shaw's MAJOR BARBARA, as part of a project directed by Temi Rose and produced by Ensemble Studio Theatre.
The audio recording will be available online in 2012. Check back for more info and a link to the final product.
[ Film ] - THE DEFECTOR short from Lit Kilpatrick Films
Rin completed shooting for Lit Kilpatrick's military intelligence drama, THE DEFECTOR this month. The film follows "a newly hired defense analyst [as he] participates in his first debriefing of a North Korean defector".
Rin plays Sarah, the senior intelligence officer overseeing the debriefing.
Production still.
NOVEMBER, 2011
[ Theater ] - THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! Workshop Reading
Rin is cast as Lotte, the oldest sister, in a December workshop reading of the new musical, THE HILLS ARE ALIVE!, by composer-lyricist team Eric Thomas Johnson and Frankie Johnson.
"THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! follows the story of a prominent Austrian family who, trying to escape the Nazis, decide to cross the Alps into Switzerland. They encounter many obstacles along the way, including wild animals, strange mountain people, and sibling rivalry -- all the while singing their way through any trouble. Will they survive? Will their relationships remain intact? And more importantly, where is that yodeling coming from?"
The workshop reading this December will prepare the musical for a full production in Spring 2011, as part of the Westchester Square Arts Festival in New York City. For more information visit www.thehillsarealivemusical.com.
OCTOBER, 2011
[ Stunts ] - Stunt work featured in HELL GRACE trailers
Rin's stunt work in the psychological thriller HELL GRACE is featured heavily in trailers for the short film, directed by Van Nguyen for Cut Rush Creative Labs.
She doubled lead actress Blanche Baker for two fights with pliers, several foot falls, and a scene in which the character was suffocated with a plastic bag.
View the trailers for Hell Grace on the MEDIA page or on IMDB.
[ Film ] - THE DEFECTOR from Lit Kilpatrick Films
Rin is beginning work on THE DEFECTOR, a twenty-minute short from Lit Kilpatrick Films. "A military intelligence drama set in New York City, in which a newly hired defense analyst participates in his first debriefing of a North Korean defector," the film will be shot in full HD on the RED camera in December. Rin plays Sara, the senior interrogation officer overseeing the debriefing.
SEPTEMBER, 2011
[ Stunts ] - Action shorts
Rin joined fellow stunt performers Turner Smith, Danny Crawford, Seth Bridges, Mike Yahn and Ray Rodriguez to film several action shorts for coordinator Corey Pierno.
Her stunt work in the pieces includes a machete fight, and an unarmed chase and fight scene.
Production still.
[ Stunts ] - Stunt double for THE ILLUSIVE FIELDS
Rin is on location on Shelter Island, stunt-doubling actress Janell Shirtcliff for THE ILLUSIVE FIELDS (dir. Katharine O'Brien) under stunt coordinator Drew Leary.
Worked with Corey Pierno on the stunt, which involved slipping off a diving board into a pool.
This is Rin's second stunt appearance as a blonde.
Stunt rehearsal on set. Photo credit: Natasha Johns-Messenger
[ Theater ] - Audition for BMI
Rin is excited to be helping Frankie Johnson and Eric Thomas Johnson showcase their musical talents for the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop.
Samples of their work are available at www.ericthomasjohnson.com
Samples of their work are available at www.ericthomasjohnson.com
AUGUST, 2011
[ Stunts ] - Stunt team for KING KELLY
Rin is part of the stunt team for KING KELLY, Andrew Neel's latest feature for SeeThink Films, under stunt coordinator Brian Morvant.
Her stunt performance for the film's massive party scenes includes human bowling, flooding out of a destroyed above-ground pool, a fist fight and work with roman candles.
More about the project, from indieWIRE.com and IMDB.
[ Stunts ] - Commercial, Schiff Nutrition MOVE FREE ULTRA
Rin stunt-doubled actress Nancy Georgini in a commercial for Schiff Nutrition MOVE FREE ULTRA, under stunt coordinator Declan Mulvey.
Shooting in a gorgeous park in New Jersey, Rin's stunts include mini-tramp and bicycle work. The commercial is slated to begin airing on October 23rd, 2011. Directed by Benzo Theodore for Park Pictures.
Rin and the actress she stunt-doubled.
JULY, 2011
[ Theater ] - Great reviews as Velma Kelly in CHICAGO on opening night
Rin has received great reviews for her portrayal of Velma Kelly in Cortland Repertory Theatre's current production of CHICAGO.
"Allen has a face that can shred a person (or convey delight)
and she is master of both." - Katie Hall, Cortland Standard
"Rin Allen and Charlotte Fox are superb as the dancing duo of Kelly and Hart... The conflict only serves to highlight their talents as they attempt to outdo one another."
"...spot-on through demanding, character-driven dance moves."
- Tony Curulla, Syracuse.com
Read the full review.
Performances: June 22 - July 9 at Cortland Repertory Theatre, Cortalnd, New York.
[ Stunts ] - German longsword fight, upcoming
Rin is keeping her skills sharp and workshopping some German Longsword choreography for an action short still in development, under fight coordinator Turner Smith.
