Episode 6: Christina Bianco

Actor, Singer, Comedian and Youtube Sensation Christina Bianco joins Christopher Bartlett-Walford to share listener's disaster Audition stories. Those awkward, cringey and embarrassing moments that happen in the casting room - that you never get to hear! It's a transatlantic, bumper show today, including commitment to a Straight Jacket, why allergies should be respected at calls (by the actors!), a rollercoaster ride starting with a pair of shoes from Christina herself and featuring an appearance from Dora the Explorer, and Christopher shares one of his worst audition fails #BrownTape (and much more!). -- Email your audition stories into the show at [email protected] & please review the show! It helps us reach new people & tell more stories! Remember to catch up on all the previous episodes - there's SO many disasters to hear! There were a few audio gremlins this week - apologies! -- CHRISTINA HAS A LIVE SHOW !! Christina Bianco Lockdown Live - benefiting TDF.  The third in her ‘concerts for a cause’ series. This multi-media show will be filled with beloved theatre songs, sketches, trivia, audience participation, special guests & of course, tons of celebrity impressions! (Perhaps even some Dora The Explorer footage :)) The show airs July 23rd at 3pm EDT and can be viewed on Christina’s Facebook page or via Youtube  (YouTube  Link Here ) -- In her own words, if you have the means, Christina would love you to support;  'TDF - my upcoming live stream show will benefit them. This organisation is all to often forgotten about! The Theatre Development Fund is a not-for-profit organisation that has been an essential part of of NYC theatre and dance for over 50 years. Through outreach, various discount ticket programs, organising performances for those with disabilities & so much more, they’ve helped break down the barriers to theatre attendance for nearly 2 million people each year. They also founded and operate the TKTS booths. In short, TDF is one of the main reasons Americans from across the country and tourists from around the world can attend and afford to see live theatre. Without any shows up and running, and without the funds raised from their annual gala which they were forced to cancel (and I was supposed to perform at), this organisation is in dire need of help. And NY theatre will be in dire need of their help when things get back up and running. So we have to support them now in any way we can. Animal Haven - Animal Haven is a nonprofit organization that finds homes for abandoned cats and dogs throughout the Tri-State area and provides behavior intervention when needed to improve chances of adoption. My husband and I have volunteered at this shelter. It’s a rare organization that truly cares, has beautiful facilities, helps to raise funds for animals who need costly medical care, and go out of their way to save & rehabilitate animals on ‘death row.’' -- Please do tell your friends about the show!  Share the show on Twitter - @dontcalluspod Share the show on Instagram - @dontcalluspod -- Created and hosted by Christopher Bartlett-Walford Co-Produced & Artwork by John-Webb Carter With thanks to Jukedeck, Anchor & Zapsplat for Sounds.