Vinnie Costa

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Odd Phone Call

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 2:56 pm
I got a phone call yesterday from a number I didn’t recognize, I wasn’t going to answer but decided in a split second, it would be best if I did. “Hello, Vinnie speaking.” I s...
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Lucky Penny Update – November

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 7:43 pm
During the month of November, I found – no drum roll please…   25 – not the least I’ve found all year, that was 23 in the hellish month of September… Was I lucky?  It was cer...
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The Last Piece Of Cake

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 7:32 pm
One week from today – at 7:00 PM, Tom 2i’s 2e’s and I will be making our last entrance on the Duplex Stage. We’ve been working hard on the Last Piece of Cake – and yes, ...
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Another Closing, Another Show…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 29, 2009, 3:20 am
The 2009 Fall EATfest is over. Bob the bisexual bedbug and No. 12 the Gaylien have been put to bed – forever. I enjoy performing. I enjoy acting because it allows me to be someone I’m not...
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Overheard @ The Desk – Thanksgiving Edition

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 28, 2009, 7:00 am
Agent: “Happy Holidays! How can I help you?” Customer With Foreign Accent: “I’d like two tickets to Wicked, please.” Agent: “Sure, I can help you with that, for w...
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Random Thought – Black Friday

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 9:41 am
I’m planning a trip to the grocery store today, does that count as participation in the madness?
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Happy Thanksgiving

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 8:30 am

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Socks and Starbucks…and Borders

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 12:29 pm
All I want for Christmas this year are socks – fun socks, and lots of them, one can never have too many pairs… Well, that and gift cards to Starbucks and Borders. No point, just puttin&#...
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Bartender Wars – The Vinnie Cut

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 8:20 am
I edited the 22 minute scotch episode of Bartender Wars into a four minute “All-Vinnie-Cut.” Enjoy!
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We Need A Little…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 7:19 pm

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Overheard @ The Desk

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 8:00 am
Customer: "Where’s the nearest Dunkin Donuts?" Agent: "I’m not sure, you should ask the concierge." Customer: "You got something against Dunkin Donuts?" Agent: "No…I just don&#...
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Haiku Review – The Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 8:28 am
Radio City does it again – Rockettes are, yes, Spectacular!
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Audition # 26 – Web Series

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 7:54 am
All I’ve got right now is self-submissions – who do I gotta blow to get an agent, ’cause I will blow someone to get an agent, just sayin’ – Actor’s Access has been ...
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Finally Feeling Fine

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 2:02 pm
After 10 days of mucus build-up, body aches and peeing every ten minutes from forced fluid intake I’m finally feeling better. I know that all my dear readers were so worried that I was dying fro...
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Overheard @ The Desk

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 6:00 am
Customer: “Can you get me tickets to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?” Agent: “Grandstand seats?” Customer: “I’d like to get seats somewhere around 42nd ...
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Photo Phriday – It's Hard To Get A Parking Space in NYC

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 3:20 am
What did you see today?
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The Flu

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 11:36 am
I have it. Body aches, stuffy/runny nose, cough; the whole nine yards. It sucks! According to my doctor, I should not be around other people until, at least, Monday… I never would’ve t...
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Vinnie Is Down For Repairs…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 12:39 pm
Vinnie is suffering from the worst head cold in history – his regularly scheduled blog will continue shortly. But, at least, I don’t look like this… - // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ ...
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Audition # 24 – On Camera

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 3:20 am
I get so few On-Camera auditions since I’ve become a member of SAG – I never should’ve joined the union, I really think it was a mistake, but anyway, I digress – that when I do...
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Overheard @ The Desk

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 6:00 am
Customer: "I don’t want to buy anything from you, I just want your opinion on the shows I’m going to see." Agent: "That’ll be $199.00…My opinions are strong and my time ain&#...
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Photo (album) Phriday – World Series Game Two

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 3:20 am
Click the pic to see what I saw during game 2 of the Yankee/Philly 2009 World Series…
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Fall EATfest

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 3:20 am
November 11th – 22nd Thursdays at 7:00 pm Saturdays at 5:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm 8 PLAYS!!! What is to Become of Poor Father Michael? by David Bell / directed by David Winitsky with Chris...
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It Says A Lot…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 9:05 pm
One of my directors asked me what I did for Halloween. I told her, “I skipped Halloween this year, I wanted to watch the Yankee game.” Her response, “That one comment is so telling. ...
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Haiku Review – Ragtime

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 3:20 am
Sparse, deconstructed. A ragtime history class – slice of a lifetime. An amazing, pared-down production of a musical whose flaw has been it’s over-production. I don’t know how long ...
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We Need A Little…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 3:20 am
…Christmas. Haul out the holly – I’m feeling the season all ready! I added a small selection of Christmas music to my iPod, I started designing this year’s card, and walking ...
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New Artist – Cristina Costa Cerone

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 8:39 am
On Saturday, November 7, 2009 – 3pm-6pm. I will be going to the opening reception of the New Rochelle Art Association’s First Annual Art Exhibit at the New Century Artists Gallery in Chels...
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Lucky Penny Update – October

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 2:23 pm
During the month of October, I found – drum roll please… 35. Was I Lucky? I crossed an item off my bucket list – Lucky I met someone – Lucky I had two lovely weeks with that some...
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Random Thought – Halloween

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 9:10 am
Just adding “sexy” or “whore” in front of something, be it nurse, cop or lawyer, does not a costume make… How about putting a little more thought into it girls?
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Overheard @ The Desk – Halloween Edition

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 7:00 am
Customer: “What is the creepiest, spookiest, scariest show you’ve got to help us celebrate Halloween?” Agent: “Mary Poppins…scary!” // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ a...
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Photo Phriday – Phuck Philly

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 1:00 am

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World Series

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 1:42 pm
I’ve never been to a World Series Game – that changes tonight! GO YANKEES!!
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I'd Be Complaining If I Had Nothing To Do!

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 8:55 am
Juggling three shows, two jobs and an active social life – (ha!) – my days and nights have been filled to the rim. I’ve got three weeks worth of TV shows to watch on my DVR. My body...
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Through Every Season…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 2:47 pm
…as we dive head first into Autumn, my favorite season of the year – another reasons to pack it all in and open a bakery in Vermont, their Fall seems to last longer – I’m final...
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New Shoes

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 1:49 pm
I need new shoes. I need black dress shoes, I need black boots and I need brown boots – what I need most? A $1000.00 shoe shopping spree!
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This May Explain A Few Things…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 12:07 pm
My entire life and lifestyle can be traced to the first three Broadway shows I saw. Peter Pan – It was a class trip. I saw it with Sandy Duncan at the original Helen Hayes Theatre on 46th Stree...
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Vote for Joey – A Cutest Pet Contest – How Could He Not Win?

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 7:56 am
I entered my photo of Joey into a contest at CutestPetContest.com. I’m trying to win some really cool prizes including a $100 gift card to Pet Smart & $1,000 cash. I really want to win, and all...
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Overheard @ The Desk

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 7:00 am
Customer w/Small Child: “I’d like three tickets to Phantom of the Opera please.” Agent: “No problem. May I ask how old your child is?” Customer w/Small Child: “A ...
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Photo Phriday – Proper English…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 7:29 am
You’d think a city-wide advertising campaign would’ve had a proof-reader…
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Overheard @ The Desk – A Very Short Play in Three Scenes

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 7:00 am
Setting: The Marriott Marquis Ticket Desk Cast: Agent – Handsome, man in his mid-thirties – what? who do you think is writing this? Customer 1 – Male 70’s Customer 2 R...
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Haiku Review – Brighton Beach Memoirs

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 8:12 am
Simon in the Mezz? Watching him – watching his life. There was a show? I do love Brighton Beach Memoirs, I’ve been a fan of Neil Simon forever – watching him watching his own life u...
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Questions – Why…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 4:20 am
…do I insist to watch a movie I own on DVD on commercial television? Why not just pop in the DVD and watch without the commercial breaks? - // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ a2a_link...
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March On Washington – The Gays Take DC

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 4:20 am
The anaomy of a magical day: 4:29 AM – Wake-up. It was one of those mornings when you’re anticipating the day so much, your body wakes up with no prompting. 4:30  AM – Alarm goes...
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Overheard @ The Desk

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 17, 2009, 9:00 am
Time 1:54 PM Customer: “I’d like three tickets to today’s matinee.” Agent: “For…” Customer: “Anything.” Agent: “Well, sir, it’s 1:...
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Bartender Wars – Tonight!

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 2:18 pm
Don’t forget, the premiere of Bartender Wars is tonight (Friday, 10/16/09) on the Fine Living Network! Description from the Direct TV Channel Guide: FLN 232 “Scotch” Cooking (2009...
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Photo Phriday – Joey

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 6:08 am
…and I wonder why all my clothes are covered in cat hair…
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Questions – Magazine Subscriptions…

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 4:20 am
…I got ‘em! I spend a lot of time on buses and subways and have great spans of uninterrupted reading time. While I love my books – non-fiction, memoirs and personal essay collectio...
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Overheard @ The Desk – Bonus

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 8:00 am
Addressing each other: Customer 1: “Do you remember Christina Ricci? She used to be obese and now she’s super skinny?” Customer 2: To Customer 1:  “Dude, she was never obe...
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Blog Neglect

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 9:23 pm
I am not neglecting you gentle reader, I’m  living my life to the fullest so I can have something to write about. Things are going well in two out of three of my houses – love, money, ca...
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Overheard @ The Desk

Vinnie Costa posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 9:00 am
Customer: “What are the cheapest tickets you have?” Agent: “I can get you into Phantom of the Opera, tomorrow night, for $109.00 per ticket, which is below top ticket price…&#...
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