On the third day of shooting, Jade Sylvan discusses trying to get into character while old insecurities come bubbling up, feeling like a 12-year-old chubby girl with stringy hair and an over-sized dinosaur t-shirt.
Next in the TEN video series is me, talking about Day 2 of shooting, which was my first and most intense day on camera. First, I had to learn to use a lighter. Call me crazy, but I don’t like … Read More
Up next in the TEN video interview series, director Michael J. Epstein reflects on the first day of shooting and what’s coming up next. We’re currently somewhat miraculously on schedule, he’s not crying yet, and no one has gotten badly … Read More
We wrapped the first day of shooting TEN just past 4 AM this morning, and we begin again at 4 PM today. So far, we’ve completed two scenes, each quite difficult in their own way. While the bathtub scene required … Read More
It’s nearing midnight on the first day of principal photography for TEN, and we’ve wrapped one scene with one more to go before we sleep. Here’s Leah Principe on shooting her first scene, a challenging one that involved full nudity … Read More
The time has come. It is now December 6, 2012, and the 17-person cast and crew of TEN has settled into an undisclosed mansion to commence eight days of principal shooting. The mansion is gorgeous and has hundreds of little … Read More
t December Wiretap Wednesday is here!! This page ( http://bit.ly/wiretapwed ) will be the location of the livestream and time listings for performing acts. Beady Sea is our feature performer tonight, December 5th!Facebook Event Arts at the Armory191 Highland Ave.Somerville, MA All Ages! … Read More
In precisely 49 hours, the TEN cast and crew will finally congregate to commence a whirlwind eight days of shooting. In preparation, we held a full cast read-through of the script this past Sunday, December 2, 2012, when we tested … Read More
In addition to making some of our own music videos, we always have fun appearing as extras in other people’s videos. Here’s Ryan Lee Crosby‘s “Angel of Mercy” music video. See if you can spot us! Directed and Edited by … Read More
When I’m not documenting TEN rehearsals and interviewing the cast and crew, I’m most often writing about food, so it is with great pleasure that I introduce the TEN recipe series. Yes, actresses do eat, and it just so happens … Read More
Hopefully by now you’ve had a chance to peruse the interviews with the supremely talented and fun cast of TEN. Here’s a little bit more reading for you – the beginning of the crew interview series! They are also supremely … Read More
With merkins and menstrual cup comparisons behind us, we moved into more enriching territory with the second rehearsal, which took place at precisely 1 PM on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at an undisclosed location in Cambridge, Massachusetts. … Read More
And now it’s time for the final – the TENth! – cast interview for TEN. Last but certainly not least, meet Susannah Plaster, who will be playing a doctor. A South Carolina native, Susannah studied viola performance in college in … Read More
Time for another cast interview! Today, say hello to Molly Carlisle, who will be playing a zealot in TEN. Molly grew up in Cayuga, New York, a rural town outside of Ithaca, and went to college at Mount Holyoke in … Read More
We are very excited to share a surprise work by Man On Fire Design that arrived in our inbox this morning! Nothing quite like awesome surprise art! I have decided that it should be the cover to the novelization of … Read More
Just when you thought we were done posting cast interviews, surprise! We’ve got a few more lovely ladies of the cast of TEN to introduce to you. Today, meet UnAmerika’s Sweetheart Karin Webb, performer/director/artist/writer extraordinaire. From puppets to burlesque to … Read More
Why would someone want to make a silent film in 2012? The Story of The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library’s “A Brief History of Flight” We all have a desire to escape that which imprisons us, and this inspires us to … Read More
We might just be presenting the debut of a song about what happens when the worlds of a sad mime and a happy clown intersect. https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ (The Michael J. Epstein Mass Spectrometer) is very excited to be the house … Read More
The 2nd episode of the new music TV show The Bubbler airs this Sunday at 11 PM on CBS TV38 (right between The Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother) (11/25) and features an interview with Do Not Forsake Me Oh … Read More
We had a wonderful time at the SquidHouse of Horror releasing our 2nd EP, _You Better Believe It!_. There were some incidents including the glitterbombing of Bonesy, but we managed to put the vicious and bright attack behind us! The … Read More
We took a quick break from posting cast interviews to tell you about our first rehearsal and share the amazing postcard that Kristilyn designed for us, but today we’re back! Porcelain Dalya, who plays a coed in TEN, was born … Read More
We had a great time playing a full set on Somerville Rocks! (FB) on Somerville Community Access Television recently. The whole show is now available for your enjoyment. We even tried out a new song, “Episode 10 – Living in Harmony.” … Read More
After being put up to the task of interviewing myself nine days ago, I hope that you’ll forgive my abrupt shift to first person today. It is only so much third person a person can take. Since I’m playing a … Read More
Very excited to share this wonderful image for our first TEN postcard! More about the creation of the card from kristilyn! Greetings from Spektor Island by kristilyn – kristilynink.com
Stacked bill at The Middle East Upstairs on Friday night! Naked on Roller Skates Muy Cansado Sarah RabDAU & Self-Employed Assassins Robyn cover:
Have you been keeping up with our cast interviews? If not, you’ve missed out on a treasure trove of fun facts, embarrassing stories, minor spoilers, and lots more. But don’t worry – there’s more to come. Today, Leah Principe talks … Read More
Today marks the halfway point in our series of interviews with the cast of TEN! If you’ve been following along, there has been talk of menstrual cycle alignment, the troll-like uttering of the word “Mutton!”, the singing of a song … Read More
November Wiretap Wednesday is here!! This page ( http://bit.ly/wiretapwed ) will be the location of the livestream and time listings for performing acts. Leon Rich was our feature performer tonight, November 7th! Arts at the Armory191 Highland Ave.Somerville, MA Also, connect with us on Facebook. … Read More
So far our series of cast interviews has revealed pig musicals, awkward early acting experiences, and other fun tidbits. What will we learn today? Our next interviewee is Jade Sylvan, who plays a renegade in TEN and was also involved … Read More
Next up in our series of interviews with the cast of TEN, here’s Sophia Cacciola, who plays a folk singer in the film. (In real life, she sings too – and drums – in numerous bands, such as Do Not … Read More
As we get excitedly closer to the shoot dates for TEN, we’re introducing the cast members through a series of interviews. Today, say hello to Molly Devon, a Jersey Shore native (“despite being borderline albino”) and sophomore at Mass Art. … Read More
With the filming of TEN just a month away, we’re so excited to introduce all the cast members through a series of interviews which we’ll be posting in the coming days. First up, meet Kerri Lynch, who ended up here … Read More
Live Toy Circus (With Performing CHAMELEON) by Darling Pet Munkee From the album: You Better Believe It! (2012) Lyrics: I bought a toy circus that came in the mail with a chameleon who crossed on a tightrope I bought a … Read More
GROW MAN GROW! (Ladies Too!) by Darling Pet Munkee From the album: You Better Believe It! (2012) Lyrics: Grow man grow, grow man grow, grow man, grow man, grow man grow! I’m sick of being called shorty. $7.98 new height … Read More
100 pc. Toy Soldier Set by Darling Pet Munkee From the album: You Better Believe It! (2012) Lyrics: It’s hard to fight a war when you’re flat Your safety’s not ensured when you slip between the cracks yes, it’s hard … Read More
Charles Atlas (Hey Skinny…Yer Ribs Are Showing!) by Darling Pet Munkee From the album: You Better Believe It! (2012) Lyrics: Hey, hey, hey, hey skinny, Hey, hey, bag of bones, Hey, hey, hey, hey skinny, Yer ribs are showing, … Read More
The awesome Kitchen Sessions did a recording with https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ right before our April tour with Golden Bloom and Neutral Uke Hotel. Golden Bloom recorded a Kitchen Session at the same time as well! Amylee:Lymph Nodes: If You Believe:Kitchen Session 27: … Read More
Polaris Nuclear Sub by Darling Pet Munkee From the album: You Better Believe It! (2012) Lyrics: 100 feet below the deep, periscope is coming down 200 feet below the deep, commander now is taking charge 300 feet below the deep, … Read More
Scary, Giant Size ALIEN-EYE Creature! by Darling Pet Munkee From the album: You Better Believe It! (2012) Lyrics: 7 feet tall acts, jumps, darts from 50 feet away obeys your command From another world as though it were alive Thriller, … Read More
Welcome to Darling Pet Munkee‘s Watch Dayla, Mistress of the Munkee host this double-header of terror and suspense! FEATURING: MONSTER S-I-Z-E MONSTERS and Genuine Soil From Dracula’s Castle Full Playlist Link Individual Videos Dalya, Mistress of the Munkee Part 1 MONSTER … Read More
Hypno-Coin by Darling Pet Munkee From the album: You Better Believe It! (2012) Lyrics: Look into my whirling motion Look into my swirling eye Look into my optic potion Look into my hypno-coin You are getting very sleepy, you will … Read More
On Halloween, Darling Pet Munkee will release our 2nd EP, You Better Believe It! That’s both the name of the CD and what you better do! Show Details (more info coming soon!): SquidHouse of Horror!Facebook eventHosted by Johnny Blazes – … Read More
Poster by Walter Sickert We had no plans to do additional fundraising after the end of the Kickstarter campaign for TEN. Surprisingly, however, we’ve had a lot of people say that they all together missed us talking about the Kickstarter … Read More
boston phoenix covers the event! Radio (Bar Union) opened it’s doors in Union Sq. Somerville one year ago and was immediately irreplaceable – from the awesome Rocky and Hannibal paintings on the red brick walls to the Golden Smash to the … Read More
Go “like” the On The Town with Mikey Dee facebook page! OTTwMD plays local Boston music and is on every Wednesday from 9pm-Midnight and almost always features a live band around 10:30 – it’s on 91.5 WMFO – http://wmfo.org.Send your CDs to the station … Read More
While I am not directly involved in this project, I know a number of people who are, and I feel that it is an extremely interesting and valuable film. It is documentary about impressionist painter H. Somers, a Jewish German … Read More
t October Wiretap Wednesday is here!! ( http://bit.ly/wiretapwed ) Captain Easychord was our feature performer tonight, October 3rd! Arts at the Armory191 Highland Ave.Somerville, MA All Ages! Free! (Logistical Details) Free Parking in the back, wine & beer & coffee at the Cafe! … Read More
The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library convinced 5 of our favorite visual artists to join us: we provided each artist with a song to use as inspiration to create a visual piece. Each artist provided us with a visual work, … Read More
https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ has collaborated with five amazing visual artists to write five new songs based on their works while they created five new works based on our songs. Visit our project summary page for more information. We premiered these works at Out of the … Read More
https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ has collaborated with five amazing visual artists to write five new songs based on their works while they created five new works based on our songs. Visit our project summary page for more information. Each day this week, we will release a … Read More