Cindy Marie Martin

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-09T16:34:00.000-08:00

Newsletter Links:
Helena's Holiday Special
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

Where to Find Helena:
CafePress
Facebook
Helena Central
YouTube
Vimeo

BellyDance for New Years:
First Night Fredericksburg 2009

Women's Studies News:
Fangoria Article: WS Trims Down and Seeks New Home
www.AreYouALadyKiller.com

October Newsletter: Cindy Marie Martin

2009-10-03T10:53:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Links:
InkWell Theatre Inkubator Festival

Helena's News:
Hussy Central
YouTube
Vimeo
National Pet Wellness Month
ScreamQueen.com
Facebook

Helena, Hussy of Horror Takes Over the Local Graveyard...

2009-06-03T06:40:00.000-07:00

............Helena, Hussy of Horror has launched her new monthly web series with "Drinks With Swamp Thing", a brief look at finding the perfect cocktail for your spring party as well as a review of the 1982 cult classic, Swamp Thing.

Originally done as a one shot for last fall’s Miss Horrorfest contest, Helena soon found new life by shooting an introduction for the festival run of the upcoming Anthem Pictures DVD release, Deadlands 2, Trapped. New Videos will be posted monthly. On the docket are shows about the original Friday the 13th and Jaws 3. For more go to www.HussyOfHorror.com.

"Horror hosts are, unfortunately, a staple belonging to the genre’s yesteryears. And while it looked like our beloved Mistress of the Dark, Elvira, was to be a curvaceous cap to decades of tradition, ... there still could be some life left in the occupation after all." ~ Dread Central

Girls of DC Theatre Calendar now available for Holiday Gift Giving!

2008-12-05T14:27:00.000-08:00

The Girls of DC Theatre, heating up the stages of our nation's capitol!

Keeping track of important dates on your calendar is easy when you can view 12 months of inspiring images. This high-quality calendar is printed on thick 100lb cover weight paper and adds impact to any room.

The calendar features the following flirtatious pin-up girls: Cindy Marie Martin, Mundy Spears, Yasmin Tuazon, Felicia Curry, Jewel Greenberg, Gia Mora, Kelley Slagle, Pamela Sabella, Kari Ginsburg, Heather Haney, and Tara Garwood.

· Each page measures 11" x 8.5"
· Measures 11" x 17" when hung on wall
· Full bleed dynamic color
· 100 lb cover weight high gloss paper, wire-o bound
· January 2009 - December 2009, 2010 preview, US holidays marked

Brought to you by Outerloop Films, Joey Cabrera and Tara Garwood! www.outerloopfilms.com

Don't forget to listen to the interview with Joey and Tara of Outerloop Films on WAMU 88.5 from 1 o'clock today. It can be found on the WAMU archive at: http://wamu.org/programs/mc/08/12/05.php

And if you're looking for something to do tomorrow night, come celebrate the official launch of the first ever Girls of DC Theatre Calendar with the feature ladies and Outerloop Films!

Saturday, December 6, 10pm
1409 Playbill Cafe
1409 14th St. NW
Washington, DC

Helena's Holiday Special

2008-11-16T17:30:00.000-08:00

At this spirited holiday time, I'd like to extend some Thanks Giving to all those who supported Helena and her brief but powerful bid for the HorrorFest crown.

Because of the love she has received, she has decided to take up permanent residence in the DC area, and she's making plans to release her own website soon, or so I hear through the grapevine.

www.HussyofHorror.com is her official website on which she has a placeholder for now where you can view her first two shorts and send her some love at Helena@HussyofHorror.com. More details and a fresh site will be released in 2009. Check back for updates!

So, thanks again to all for the enthusiastic response she encountered during her short HorrorFest run and thanks for the positive audience reaction to her Deadlands 2: Trapped introduction at both the Hagerstown, MD and Queens International Film Festival screenings.

She looks forward to jingling your bells soon...

Rock the Voting Bloc

2008-10-27T17:12:00.000-07:00

DC X-Play Edition 7
Saturday November 1 at 8pm
Sunday November 2 at 3pm

This special X Play Edition will be held at Round House Theatre Silver Spring. A series of short political plays spotlight the prevailing issues and events of one of the most consequential presidential races in recent history. XX explores a wide range of perspectives – both of the candidates and their constituents – in this entertaining, thought provoking night of theatre. For ages 13 and up. Presented by Round House Theatre & eXtreme eXchange.

I'm working, once again, with the talented Anne McCaw and Jessi Burgess who drew "socially conservative liberals" for their theme. God and Country, our piece, centers on William Jennings Bryan. Come on out and Monkey Around with us this weekend!

Helena, Hussy of Horror

2008-10-11T07:52:00.000-07:00

Fall's official now and what have I choosen to do with my time? I've entered a contest of course. My online entry just got posted today and I have until THIS FRIDAY OCTOBER 17TH at midnight to accumulate “viewings” and “ratings”.

What have I entered, you ask? Wait for it… The 2008 Miss Horrorfest Contest. That’s right, folks. Don’t miss this thrilling opportunity to see me in a corset performing what I hope are some funny bits. My character, Helena, Hussy of Horror, draws her inspiration from Elvira and gets her fashion sense from Betty Page. Suffice it to say, Helena gets political.

Please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbP19Ja-QB8 and do three things for me: Thanks in advance for your support!

1) View my video, “Helena, Hussy of Horror”.
2) Rate the video for me. Hopefully, you get a kick out of it and feel inclined to give me high marks!
3) Forward the video on to all your friends and anyone who could use a smile.

Happy Halloween, Everyone!

Change is on the air!

2008-08-15T19:00:00.000-07:00

It may be early, but the first signs of fall have started to show: that earthy, musty smell in the air and just the slightest of chill in the breeze on some days.

I love fall. It gives me a renewed sense of energy and purpose. With the first signs of Fall '08, I'm happy to reveal the new look of Cindy Marie Martin.com: my own bright and cheery, fun-loving, vintage-inspired, magazine. On the site, you'll find tid-bits on all my exploits: voice-over, acting, marketing, and the film company as well as blog entries on what's new! I'm introducing a quarterly newsletter as well. Make sure to sign up on the home page of the website!

And so, what is new?

I'll be reading the role of Kate in The Faithful for Journeyman Theatre Ensemble Saturday, August 30th at the Kennedy Center's Page to Stage festival.

The INKwell will be participating in Page to Stage as well on Monday September 1st. As a member of INKwell, I'll be participating in this action packed event as well. The lineup:

* 2pm-4pm come see performances of twenty minute excerpts from up and coming playwrights
* 6pm-7:30pm the INKwell will hold one of their most interesting panel discussions to date. A few weeks ago, in the Washington Post, Nelson Presley wrote an article discussion the coddling of the American playwright these days INKwell has invited, and he accepted, Nelson Presley to discuss this topic with people the likes of Ari Roth and Callie Kimball.
* Finally from 8-10pm will be a full staged reading of a play called Time Upon by Greg BEUTHIN, directed by Jessi Burgess.

I recently completed another voice-over for Vangent, playing the sister of a man being diagnosed with bi-polar disorder.

The United States Postal Service training video I acted in recently, won a bronze Telly Award and a Communicator's Award.

For Fringe, I participated on the INKwell team in Extreme Exchange's Politically Fringe-alicious event, a series of short original plays created during the fringe (in one week) in response to their political survey results. There was a polar bear and Nuva-rings. It was spectacular! Anne McGraw wrote our play, Her Heart's Trail to Herland, and Jessi Burgess directed.

And, personally, I just celebrated my fifth wedding anniversary with my husband, Lonnie on August 8th. We traveled to Surrey, British Columbia back in July for a week and fell in love with the location, the people, and the weather. And got loads of beach time… It's been a good summer. Let the fall begin.

More to come. Flip through the site, take in a few "articles" and come back for the next issue!

Blessed Be,
Cindy