Posts made in August, 2010
O Say, can you see…?
Singing the Anthem at the Bronx Half-Marathon
Oh, what a beautiful morning…!!
I woke up at the crack of dawn today (4am… gevalt!) and scooted myself up to The Bronx to sing the US National Anthem for the NY Road Runners Bronx Half Marathon! Really…! With a 7AM start, I was chirping and warming up the whole trip!
But it was definitely worth losing a lil’ bit of sleep. What a privilege to sing for literally thousands of runners about to embark on their 13 mile journey around the borough of my forbears… my ancestral home, da Bronix! So, pitch pipe in hand, I did my best to inspire. I even met a couple of Bronx City Council Politicos… Apparently, this event is touted as the only NYRR event on the Mainland. Go figure!!
Click here to see a video of my Anthem performance, courtesy of Salmini Films. (1000 thanks, Ambrose!) And if you can’t get enough, here’s a little home video as well… Special thanks to Corey Witmer of NYRR for inviting me to sing, and to Ed Kalegi for recommending me!
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave…
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Local Girl makes good…
Gimme an "S"!!! (photo by Jesse Ritz)
I have arrived!!
I’ve hit the Big Time!!
Yes, after years of obscurity, I’ve finally reached hometown hero status! Idina Menzel, Natalie Portman and… ME!!
Ursula Moore, a journalist from the Syosset Patch discovered me right here on www.JoanneBorts.com!! Who knew? I’m getting farklemt…
Check out this article:
Borts Has More Than a Song in Her Heart
I’m totally tickled!
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Joanne WHO?
I'm a New York based broadway actor and singer (most recently appearing in ONCE) who also performs in concerts and music festivals across the U.S., Canada and Europe. When I'm not on tour, I write and direct a really hip and innovative off-b'way kids show ~ I'm on the council of Actors' Equity and frequently sing the national anthem at professional sporting events. I love Barbershop harmony, playing my little red accordion and my husband's cooking... That's me!!