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On "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Sunday 11/5 on HBO

Had a great time shooting a scene with Larry David for "Curb Your Enthusiasm!" Episode 6 of season 9 airs this Sunday November 5 at 10 pm on HBO. I played a Gate Agent who is just trying her best to do her job. Such fun improv-ing this scene and working with the lovely and generous Mr. David.

Here's the teaser for the episode:

At the airport Larry loses it over FDA regulations. Marty (Bob Einstein) and Larry agree that finding someone to sleep with at their age is difficult. New episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 9, Sundays at 10 PM, only on HBO. Starring Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin and J.B.

acting, comedy, TVDeborah ValentiCurb Your Enthusiasm, HBO
"Last Tuesdays At The Bob Evans" -- Monday 10/2
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Excited to be performing in the staged reading of Stephen Dierkes play "Last Tuesdays At The Bob Evans" this coming Monday night, October 2. It's part of The Blank Theatre's Living Room Series, and it's directed by Rachel Berney Needleman. I'll be reading the role of Beth Ann. 

Donations are accepted at the door, or online. Show starts at 8:00 pm at The Blank’s 2nd Stage Theatre 6500 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood. Come check it out!

acting, live performance, theaterDeborah ValentiThe Blank Theatre, Living Room Series
In Brie Larson's Upcoming Film "Unicorn Store" -- Premiering at TIFF 2017

Can't wait to see Brie Larson's directorial debut film "Unicorn Store," which will be premiering at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival! I shot a really fun scene for this unique and wonderful film, and I'm happy to report that Brie Larson is efficient, smart, generous, and kind -- both as director and actor. Excited to see the final result! It's a great script by Samantha McIntyre. Here's an interview with Brie for Variety. 

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LOOK FOR THE LIBRARIAN.

Nope. Definitely not crazy.

Nope. Definitely not crazy.

acting, comedy, filmDeborah Valenti
On the Screen: In ABC's "American Crime" with Felicity Huffman!

Look for me in Episode 5 of this season's "American Crime" on ABC. I play Alice, a real estate agent trying to help Jeannette, Felicity Huffman's character. It was a fun day on the set, with our wonderful director Tanya Hamilton.

I think the episode will air Sunday April 9 on ABC. Check local listings for times. Here's hoping my scene isn't cut! Hooray for the unpredictability of the business we call show!

acting, TVDeborah ValentiAmerican Crime, Felicity Huffman, Tanya Hamilton
Appearing on IFC's "Documentary Now!" with Bill Hader -- Season 2, Episode 3

Check local listings (or visit IFC.com) to watch a stellar episode of Season 2 of "Documentary Now!" with the brilliant Bill Hader, Wednesday September 28. I play a small (but extremely important!) role. 

Episode 3, "Parker Gail's Location is Everything" riffs on Spalding Gray's "Swimming to Cambodia" film (1984, Jonathan Demme, director). It's particularly meaningful to me because I love Spalding Gray's work, and it reminds me of moving to New York City in the 1980s and being inspired to write my own performance pieces. This episode nails Spalding's free association writing and performance style perfectly -- it's less a spoof than an homage, really.

It was a thrill to be invited back this season to work with Bill and directors Alex Buono and Rhys Thomas. Check it out and enjoy!

acting, comedy, TVDeborah ValentiSpalding Gray, Bill Hader, Rhys Thomas, Alex Buono, Documentary Now!, IFC
Singing "People Person"

Last fall I had the thrill of performing a song from a new musical called "Ghost(s) -- The Musical" in a Los Angeles showcase called "A Little New Music" at Rockwell Table and Stage.  The song "People Person" is sung by a character named DeeDee Dupree, the evil, uh... misunderstood real estate developer, and it was written by the brilliant Brian Woodbury.  Enjoy!

comedy, theater, actingDeborah ValentiBrian Woodbury, Ghost(s)