1. PLAY – AND RELATED MEDIA OF Original play written by Fran Sisco called “It’s an Italian Thing! No, It’s a Black Thing.”
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2. PLAY – AND RELATED MEDIA OF Original play written by Fran Sisco called “Once a Boy – The True Story of Trans Fran Sisco.”
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Five episodes of Calabrese Cooking by Fran Sisco, as guest on the fabulous show “Pandemic Cooking With Wendy”
Reel of Fran Sisco – approximately 3 minutes of various acting and comedy and misc.
NOT FOR PUBLIC USE, JUST FOR INDUSTRY PEOPLE.
This short reel of Fran Sisco (acting and comedy) is for industry people to review, and not intended for public viewing. This particular video one main difference from the final (Draft 8) that was shared with Casting agents, producer, writers, etc. (1) There is a curse F word that has been bleeped in this posted video but not in the one shown to industry and left in at the request of my manager and (2) the clip of me on the balcony is in 6 but not in 8. (For booking and more info, please contact Fran Sisco by email to FrancisSisco@aol.com or visit http://www.TransFranSisco.com)
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Fran Sisco as Charlotte, the landlord, in the play “Used” in 2/20 at the Hudson Guild Theater, NYC
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Fran Sisco as Puce, the private secretary of Lady Yang, in the web series in 3/2020 called “The Lady Yang”
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Fran Sisco as Charlotte, the landlord, in the play “Used” in 2/20 at the Hudson Guild Theater, NYC
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20-second audition improv video for upcoming film “All Mobbed Up.” Fran is playing a trans version of a wannabe mobster named Tommy. Valentina Ferrante is playing a cis woman posing as a drag queen to get past Tommy in order to see the top boss named Johnny, but Tommy sniffs her out as a cis woman, not suitable for Johnny who likes “braciole.”
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Final (Draft #9) of Short Film called “Happy Trans Girl Like Me” at 7/13/18 (earlier versions contained outtakes and Pride Parade visual with entire song with lyrics ). Copyright 2018 Fran Sisco and FutureDollars.com Corporation.
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Scene written by Fran Sisco called “His Sister’s Message”
Overview -In the scene (written by Fran Sisco – Copyright 2018 Fran Sisco, with all rights reserved), Sarah, with her younger sister Eva, brings Fran a life-changing message from her brother whom Fran knew very well in another life and before Fran’s head injury.
This scene was performed at a nonprofit event at the Ossie Davis Theatre, New Rochelle, NY (HD video – mp4) with Fran Sisco (as Fran), Alicia Giangrisostomi (as Sarah), and Kelly Sisco (as Eva) (all without compensation). It was performed in front of an audience of about 100 people as part of the Annual Performance Showcase called #Unfake – What is your truth? (at 3:30pm to 5:00pm on Sdunday 3/4/18 of the New Rochelle Council of the Arts, a nonprofit organization described on their website at http://www.NewRochelleArts.org. Introduction by Garry Novikoff. Video recorded by Omar Gayle.
For more info, please visit http://www.TransFranSisco.com. Please email FrancisSisco@aol.com for bookings, especially at churches, places of worship, schools, educational facilities, etc.
5-Page pdf of the script is at this click. Click the below link.
TransFranSisco_HisSistersMessage_Draft5a_052218AndWithMoreSpace
4-PAGE SCRIPT IS BELOW:
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Fran Sisco song – “Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace”
Click below on the Soundcloud link (If you do not have a Soundcloud app, you will prompted to download a free app).
Lyrics to “Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace” and rough chart:
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Below is a headshot and resume handed in at Class #4 at HB Studios on 8/22/17:
Script for bio-musical – first 2 scenes – “Trans Fran Sisco – A Life Revue” – Click the link below
TransFranSiscoBioMusical_At033018JustScenesOneAndTwo
Acting in sketch comedy skits for TV – Fran Sisco acted in several comedy sketches for a sketch comedy show called “!00% that aired scores of times on MNN (Manhattan Neighborhood Network (including on 8/10/16). Two sketches included “No Homo and “Geisha Olympics” with speaking parts and in various other sketches (including “The Last Black President” and outtakes. Fran also preformed, with other band members, her co-written song (with Leigh Harrison) called “Ain’t Giving Up My Braciole.”
Live story-telling – One example is Fran Sisco telling her story of being 10 years old and risking it all and going out in broad daylight (at Misquamicut Beach, Westerly, Rhode Island), dressed as a cute girl, with her cousin’s pixie wig, make-up, dress, and low-heeled sandals. (Part of the “Freak-Out” show on , produced by Chauncey Dandridge at the Stonewall Inn (53 Christopher Street, NY, NY 10014)
Monologue –
(1) Performed a 5 minute monologue that combined a comedic story of being transgender in front of mother, followed by the reciting of Stanley Kunitz’ signature poem called “The Layers,” during Class #1 (8/1/17) of the acting class with about 24 participants at HB Studios (120 Bank Street, NYC) called “Vincent Pastore -The Actor and the Business.”
Performed the same monologue in the Acting Workshop with Vince Curatola in Nyack (Maureen’s Jazz Cellar) on ______________
(2) Also in a later class, performed a monologue as Sugar (Marilyn Monroe) in “Some Like It Hot.”
(3) Planned monologue for 4th series of classes at HB Studio, starting on 6/21/18 – Monologue from the Arthur Miller play “Death of a Salesman” in which Linda Loman tells her son Biff about her husband Willy Loman, begins “Then make Charley your father..”
Scenes from plays –
Performed a 3.5 minute scene (with scene partner Jamal Thomas) from the play “A Birthday Party” by Harold Pinter, as the character “Meg,” before an audience of class students, the instructor Vincent Pastore, and industry observers and guests, on 8/22/17, during Class #4 of the first series of acting classes with about 24 participants at HB Studios (120 Bank Street, NYC) called “Vincent Pastore -The Actor and the Business.”
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Performed a 7-minute scene (with scene partner Kenneth Thompson) from the play “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett, as the character “Estragon,” before an audience of class students, the instructor Vincent Pastore, and industry observers and guests, on 11/14/17, during Class #2 of the second series of acting classes with about 20 participants at HB Studios (120 Bank Street, NYC) called “Vincent Pastore -The Actor and the Business.”
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Performed a 10-minute scene (with scene partner Kenneth Thompson) from the play “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett, as the character “Estragon,” also called Gogo (friend of Vladmir, also called Didi, played by Kenneth Thompson) before an audience of class students, the instructor Vincent Pastore, and industry observers and guests, on 1/23/18, during Class #4, of the third series of acting classes with about 18 participants at HB Studios (120 Bank Street, NYC) called “Vincent Pastore -The Actor and the Business.”
Below is a photo from youtube video (that is set as unlisted. To see video, please call Fran Sisco at 914.589.1013 and Fran will send the video link for you, exclusively, to use, so as not to interfere with any rights that others may have over the material)
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Performed a 7-minute scene (with scene partner Joe Apelian) from the play “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller, as the character “Linda Loman” (wife of Willy Loman played by Joe Apelian) before an audience of class students, the instructor and director Vincent Pastore, and Maureen Van Zandt, industry observers and guests, on 1/23/18, during Class #4, of the third series of acting classes with about 18 participants at HB Studios (120 Bank Street, NYC) called “Vincent Pastore -The Actor and the Business.”
Below is a photo from youtube video (that is set as unlisted. To see video, please call Fran Sisco at 914.589.1013 and Fran will send the video link for you, exclusively, to use, so as not to interfere with any rights that others may have over the material)
Short films (about 5 minutes each) – which were submitted to YOFIFEST (previously called the Yonkers Film Festival in 10/20116) that included (1) Fran Sisco’s narration and Regina Elizabeth King’s performances at various locations of Fran Sisco’s original song parody called “Being A Trans Girl” inspired by the music of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” with a karaoke music track playing and (2) Regina’s performance of the song at two outdoor locations, weaved together. The actual one included in the festival and presented to a live audience at the festival including Q&A was #2. Videos of both are included below:
Short film (1) below – “Being a Trans Girl”
(A) Fran Sisco Film about her song – “Being a Trans Girl”- Lyrics conceived by and written by Fran Sisco as a transformative positive parody of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” as stated in the beginning of the film), Sung by Regina Elizabeth King. Copyright 2016 Fran Sisco, All rights reserved. For info, contact Fran Sisco: (1) email -FrancisSisco@aol.com, (2) website-www.TransEntertainers.com (3) facebook. (B) Please like, comment and share this video! (C) A warm thanks from Fran Sisco to all the people who made this project possible including the following: (1) Regina Elizabeth King (2) Frank Pisani and Friends (Marc Daine (guitar), Charlie Powers (drums), Tee Piarulli (percussion) (3) Edith Piaf for “La Vie En Rose” and John Lennon for inspiration. (4) Katia Capozziello at Trevi Lounge (Fairfield, CT) (4) Sugar B. Real of the Imperial Court of NY and co-hosts Brenda Dharling and Logan Hardcore (5) Various trans girls and others who participated and helped including Kelly Sisco, Scott Pollack and Janelle Allbritton (6) Our audiences (7) Videographers Nervy Jude, Kelly Sisco and Francesca Petrone (8) Locations including the Bronxville Women’s Club (Bronxville, NY), The Ice Palace (Cherry Grove, Fire Island), Jones Beach (Long Island, NY), and Davenport Park (New Rochelle, NY) (9) and all our friends in this project and elsewhere. You are all loved! (D) – This film is the intellectual property of Fran Sisco and is protected by copyright and other protections. Copyright 2016 Fran Sisco. All rights reserved. People are encouraged to share this work until such time that is used for commercial purposes by Fran Sisco. (E) – People are also encouraged to post this video on websites, Facebook, cable or broadcast television, and other means that may encourage promotion of the concept that being a trans girl is state of being that is worthy of respect and admiration. (F) – For ventures and bookings and contacts, please contact Fran Sisco via email at FrancisSisco@aol.com or via http://www.TransEntertainers.com (G) – The background music at the beginning of this film is Fran Sisco’s song “Sweetheart, We Were Meant To Be,” lyrics by Fran Sisco and music by Fran Sisco and Scott Pollack, with bosso arrangement by Frank Pisani. Copyright 2009 Fran Sisco and Scott Pollack (H) Love is real! (from the first line of John Lennon’s amazing song “Love.”) (I) Please like, comment and share this video!”Being a Trans Girl” – Sung by Regina Elizabeth King (one of the TransEntertainers.
Song lyrics written by Fran Sisco, as a positive transformative parody of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” (fair use) Locations – Davenport Park, New Rochelle, NY-7/29/16 Jones Beach (Field 6), Long Island, NY – 7/30/16 Copyright 2016 Fran Sisco. All rights reserved. “Being a Trans Girl” Fran Sisco positive transformative parody of La Vie en Rose (by Edith Piaf) 7/28/16 – Copyright 2016 Fran Sisco Main
Let me tell you from the start. The magic in my heart about being a trans girl. When I’m feminine I feel somehow my world’s more real, by being a trans girl. As I’m walking down the street, seems everyone I meet becomes a friend who smiles. And when people speak we’re young girls and boys The world’s our playground brimming with lots of joy. Let’s talk deeply you and me, ’cause someone who you love’s a trans girl like me. Talking part: Let me tell you from the start The magic in my heart about being a trans girl. When I’m feminine I feel somehow my world’s more real, by being a trans girl. And when people speak we’re young girls and boys The world’s our playground brimming with lots of joy. Last part – singing bigger When I’m feminine I feel somehow my world’s more real, by being a trans girl. One day you’ll meet a dream girl from above Who turns out to be a cute trans girl like me Let’s talk deeply you and me, and you will get to see why I’m a trans girl For more info and booking, contact Fran Sisco via FrancisSisco@aol.com or via http://www.TransEntertainers.com
Short film (2) below -“Being a Trans Girl”
“Being a Trans Girl” – Sung by Regina Elizabeth King (one of the TransEntertainers. Song lyrics written by Fran Sisco, as a positive transformative parody of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” (fair use) Locations – Davenport Park, New Rochelle, NY-7/29/16 Jones Beach (Field 6), Long Island, NY – 7/30/16 Copyright 2016 Fran Sisco. All rights reserved. “Being a Trans Girl” Fran Sisco positive transformative parody of La Vie en Rose (by Edith Piaf) 7/28/16 – Copyright 2016 Fran Sisco Main Let me tell you from the start The magic in my heart about being a trans girl. When I’m feminine I feel somehow my world’s more real, by being a trans girl. As I’m walking down the street, seems everyone I meet becomes a friend who smiles. And when people speak we’re young girls and boys The world’s our playground brimming with lots of joy. Let’s talk deeply you and me, ’cause someone who you love’s a trans girl like me. Talking part: Let me tell you from the start The magic in my heart about being a trans girl. When I’m feminine I feel somehow my world’s more real, by being a trans girl. And when people speak we’re young girls and boys The world’s our playground brimming with lots of joy. Last part – singing bigger When I’m feminine I feel somehow my world’s more real, by being a trans girl. One day you’ll meet a dream girl from above Who turns out to be a cute trans girl like me Let’s talk deeply you and me, and you will get to see why I’m a trans girl For more info and booking, contact Fran Sisco via FrancisSisco@aol.com or via http://www.TransEntertainers.com
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Below is a headshot and resume handed in at Class #3 on 8/15/17:
Notess -regarding above resume:
#1 – Add that the signature original song was co-written with Leigh Harrison. Copyright 2015 Leigh Harrison (Music-100%, Lyrics-50%) and Fran Sisco (Lyrics-50%). Blues arrangement by Fran Sisco and Frank Pisani (work-for-hire)
#2 – Add info about the short films discussed above.
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Resume handed in (different format and with headshot) to Vincent Pastore on 3/29/22 for subsequent workshop, for Fran’s original play.
Resume –
| Transgender female entertainer – “Trans Fran Sisco”
Fran Sisco, 30 Mill Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804 Cell 914.589.1013, email – FrancisSisco@aol.com |
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Fran Sisco
http://www.TransFranSisco.com, www.Facebook/francissisco
Hair & eyes- Brown, Height – 5’8′ Weight – 178lbs.Alto
Seeks roles as (a) transgender female or (b) female.
Stage performances:
* Lead role of Frankie among 6 actors in original comedy play (DEI based) “It’s an Italian Thing! No, It’s a Black Thing” at Actors Guild, NYC (part of Episcopal Actors Guild) on 10/1/21 and 10/2/21, and led the 30-minute Q&A and talkback following the performances.
* Host of New York City roll-out of feature film “Tango Shalom,” directed by Gabe Bologna, including red carpet interviews and after-party. (9/2021)
* Stand-up comedy – Over 100 appearances at clubs like Caroline’s On Broadway, Dangerfield’s, Broadway, Greenwich Village, Brokerage, Gotham, The Stonewall Inn, Duplex, Boots & Saddle in NYC, bars, restaurants, clubs throughout metro NY region and at a film festival gala. (2001 – current).
* “Mame” musical – Expanded parts of Gregor, Zelda a modern dance leader, in the Select Ensemble. For the Harrison Players in Westchester County. (4/2018)
* “USED” play – Role of Charlotte, the landlord, in the New York Theater Festival, produced by Lauren Fleishman, presented January 2020
* Live in-person reading as Quentin Crisp at the Gene Frankel Theatre, NYC (11/2021) and a virtual reading sponsored there in 11/2020.
* Monologue presentations as Shylock from Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice in Showcase Presentation at Maureen’s Jazz Cellar (2/2022) and virtually with Chill Bucket Productions’ “An Evening of Shakespeare.”” (3/2021)
* Workshop presentations throughout 2018 at HB Studio, NYC in scenes in the roles of Meg in “Birthday Party,” Estragon in “Waiting for Godot,” Linda Loman in “Death of a Salesman,” “Felix in “Odd Couple,” and Leona in “Small Craft Warnings.”
* Produced a workshop presentation on 3/4/19 at Studio 353, NYC of the full play of a famous deceased author, and acted the starring role, with cast of 9 characters.
* Readings as part of Axial Theatre (Pleasantville, NY) of Brazen Giant Ensemble (Players Theatre, NYC) and Actors Guild (Episcopal Actors Guild) of original scenes (4/18 to 3/22)
* Role of Fran in various scenes from self-written and self-produced play “Once A Boy,” from 10/18 to current at locations including Axial Theatre (Pleasantville, NY), Brazen Giant Ensemble at Players Theatre, NYC), Ossie Davis Theatre (New Rochelle, NY), LaVie Galerie (Livingston, NJ), Actors Guild (NYC)
* Role of Fran in original 9-minute scene “His Sister’s Message,” at Ossie Davis Theatre for New Rochelle Council of the Arts (New Rochelle, NY) (3/18).
* Host for shows, celebrations, parties, plays, cabarets – including cast parties for Theatre for the New City (2016) and for two musicals of entertainer Amazin’ Grace.
* Singing and dancing – At scores of clubs, solo and in duets and groups, and at charity shows, and recently sang a medley of 3 original songs at Ossie Davis Theater in New Rochelle, NY (3/2022), and performed as Doris Day in Laura Fay Lewis Soiree at Triad Theater (11/2019) and at Actors Guild, NYC (02/2020)
* Performance of signature original song “Ain’t Giving Up My Braciole” at a charity show at the Ice Palace, Cherry Grove, Fire Island, as openers for “100% Comedy Sketch Show” on Manhattan Neighborhood Network and “Trans Talk Live” NYC and at famed “Divas” in San Francisco,
* Dance and lip-sync in opening number for 3 annual galas of “The Night of A Thousand Gowns” at Marriott Marquis, Times Square, NYC (for the Imperial Court of New York)
* Performances of original musical parody acts and several original songs at various venues throughout metro NY. (2011 to present)
* Poetry and song performances in connection with participation in the “Poetry Caravan” nonprofit group at hospitals, assisted living facilities, etc.
* Performer on the Pride NYC float for the Episcopal Church (2017).
Video / Television / Film/ Radio:
* Over 1,700 original-content videos on youtube channel called videovoom, many narrated.
* Starred in self-written, produced and directed 3 award-winning short films “Happy Trans Girl Like Me,” “Stonewall, Thanks,” and “Being a Trans Girl (2018 to present),
* Role of Puce in comedy murder mystery web series “The Lady Wang.” Directed by Brad Forenza.(3/2020)
* Role of Jill, friend of lead, in short film “Awakening Arlene,” that premiered on 3/3/19. (Was filmed on 6/15/18). Directed by Brad Forenza.
* Acted in 3 skits for “100% Sketch Comedy Show,” (MNN-Manhattan Neighborhood Network).
* Produced and hosted cable TV shows – “People to People,” “A Question of Money.”
* Interviewed by News 12 for LGBT comments about 2017 Pride Fair. Interviewed for several podcasts and cable shows.
* Co-host for 12 years of the monthly “Crisis Help Radio Show” – WVOX 1460AM, wvox.com, interviewed hundreds of individuals. Same station, (2009 to present), also co-host of “Senior Musings Show,” including Joe Franklin, with performances in the community. Guest on scores of shows.
Writing: – Songwriter, playwright, essayist, poet, script writer, filmmaker, columnist, author of 2 books – (1) “Left-Brain, Right- Brian and the Soul, (2) “Once a Boy”
Training: Acting workshop classes at HB Studios with Vincent Pastore (2018 to 2019 and 2021-2022), Acting workshop classes with Vincent Curatola, in Nyack, NYC (2018-2019). Acting workshop classes at Actors Guild, NYC, with Peter Von Berg, Comedy classes at Gotham and Brokerage comedy clubs (2011 – 2015). Playwriting classes with Gabrielle Fox (Westchester Community College -2018) and David Adam Gill (Axial Theatre – 2019).
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Five episodes of Calabrese Cooking by Fran Sisco, as guest on the fabulous show “Pandemic Cooking With Wendy”
Reel of Fran Sisco – approximately 3 minutes of various acting and comedy and misc.
NOT FOR PUBLIC USE, JUST FOR INDUSTRY PEOPLE.
This short reel of Fran Sisco (acting and comedy) is for industry people to review, and not intended for public viewing. This particular video one main difference from the final (Draft 8) that was shared with Casting agents, producer, writers, etc. (1) There is a curse F word that has been bleeped in this posted video but not in the one shown to industry and left in at the request of my manager and (2) the clip of me on the balcony is in 6 but not in 8. (For booking and more info, please contact Fran Sisco by email to FrancisSisco@aol.com or visit http://www.TransFranSisco.com)
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Fran Sisco as Charlotte, the landlord, in the play “Used” in 2/20 at the Hudson Guild Theater, NYC
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Fran Sisco as Puce, the private secretary of Lady Yang, in the web series in 3/2020 called “The Lady Yang”
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Fran Sisco as Charlotte, the landlord, in the play “Used” in 2/20 at the Hudson Guild Theater, NYC
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20-second audition improv video for upcoming film “All Mobbed Up.” Fran is playing a trans version of a wannabe mobster named Tommy. Valentina Ferrante is playing a cis woman posing as a drag queen to get past Tommy in order to see the top boss named Johnny, but Tommy sniffs her out as a cis woman, not suitable for Johnny who likes “braciole.”
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Final (Draft #9) of Short Film called “Happy Trans Girl Like Me” at 7/13/18 (earlier versions contained outtakes and Pride Parade visual with entire song with lyrics ). Copyright 2018 Fran Sisco and FutureDollars.com Corporation.
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Scene written by Fran Sisco called “His Sister’s Message”
Overview -In the scene (written by Fran Sisco – Copyright 2018 Fran Sisco, with all rights reserved), Sarah, with her younger sister Eva, brings Fran a life-changing message from her brother whom Fran knew very well in another life and before Fran’s head injury.
This scene was performed at a nonprofit event at the Ossie Davis Theatre, New Rochelle, NY (HD video – mp4) with Fran Sisco (as Fran), Alicia Giangrisostomi (as Sarah), and Kelly Sisco (as Eva) (all without compensation). It was performed in front of an audience of about 100 people as part of the Annual Performance Showcase called #Unfake – What is your truth? (at 3:30pm to 5:00pm on Sdunday 3/4/18 of the New Rochelle Council of the Arts, a nonprofit organization described on their website at http://www.NewRochelleArts.org. Introduction by Garry Novikoff. Video recorded by Omar Gayle.
For more info, please visit http://www.TransFranSisco.com. Please email FrancisSisco@aol.com for bookings, especially at churches, places of worship, schools, educational facilities, etc.
5-Page pdf of the script is at this click. Click the below link.
TransFranSisco_HisSistersMessage_Draft5a_052218AndWithMoreSpace
4-PAGE SCRIPT IS BELOW:
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Fran Sisco song – “Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace”
Click below on the Soundcloud link (If you do not have a Soundcloud app, you will prompted to download a free app).
Lyrics to “Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace” and rough chart:
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Below is a headshot and resume handed in at Class #4 at HB Studios on 8/22/17:
Script for bio-musical – first 2 scenes – “Trans Fran Sisco – A Life Revue” – Click the link below
TransFranSiscoBioMusical_At033018JustScenesOneAndTwo
Acting in sketch comedy skits for TV – Fran Sisco acted in several comedy sketches for a sketch comedy show called “!00% that aired scores of times on MNN (Manhattan Neighborhood Network (including on 8/10/16). Two sketches included “No Homo and “Geisha Olympics” with speaking parts and in various other sketches (including “The Last Black President” and outtakes. Fran also preformed, with other band members, her co-written song (with Leigh Harrison) called “Ain’t Giving Up My Braciole.”
Live story-telling – One example is Fran Sisco telling her story of being 10 years old and risking it all and going out in broad daylight (at Misquamicut Beach, Westerly, Rhode Island), dressed as a cute girl, with her cousin’s pixie wig, make-up, dress, and low-heeled sandals. (Part of the “Freak-Out” show on , produced by Chauncey Dandridge at the Stonewall Inn (53 Christopher Street, NY, NY 10014)
Monologue –
(1) Performed a 5 minute monologue that combined a comedic story of being transgender in front of mother, followed by the reciting of Stanley Kunitz’ signature poem called “The Layers,” during Class #1 (8/1/17) of the acting class with about 24 participants at HB Studios (120 Bank Street, NYC) called “Vincent Pastore -The Actor and the Business.”
Performed the same monologue in the Acting Workshop with Vince Curatola in Nyack (Maureen’s Jazz Cellar) on ______________
(2) Also in a later class, performed a monologue as Sugar (Marilyn Monroe) in “Some Like It Hot.”
(3) Planned monologue for 4th series of classes at HB Studio, starting on 6/21/18 – Monologue from the Arthur Miller play “Death of a Salesman” in which Linda Loman tells her son Biff about her husband Willy Loman, begins “Then make Charley your father..”
Scenes from plays –
Performed a 3.5 minute scene (with scene partner Jamal Thomas) from the play “A Birthday Party” by Harold Pinter, as the character “Meg,” before an audience of class students, the instructor Vincent Pastore, and industry observers and guests, on 8/22/17, during Class #4 of the first series of acting classes with about 24 participants at HB Studios (120 Bank Street, NYC) called “Vincent Pastore -The Actor and the Business.”
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Performed a 7-minute scene (with scene partner Kenneth Thompson) from the play “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett, as the character “Estragon,” before an audience of class students, the instructor Vincent Pastore, and industry observers and guests, on 11/14/17, during Class #2 of the second series of acting classes with about 20 participants at HB Studios (120 Bank Street, NYC) called “Vincent Pastore -The Actor and the Business.”
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Performed a 10-minute scene (with scene partner Kenneth Thompson) from the play “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett, as the character “Estragon,” also called Gogo (friend of Vladmir, also called Didi, played by Kenneth Thompson) before an audience of class students, the instructor Vincent Pastore, and industry observers and guests, on 1/23/18, during Class #4, of the third series of acting classes with about 18 participants at HB Studios (120 Bank Street, NYC) called “Vincent Pastore -The Actor and the Business.”
Below is a photo from youtube video (that is set as unlisted. To see video, please call Fran Sisco at 914.589.1013 and Fran will send the video link for you, exclusively, to use, so as not to interfere with any rights that others may have over the material)
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Performed a 7-minute scene (with scene partner Joe Apelian) from the play “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller, as the character “Linda Loman” (wife of Willy Loman played by Joe Apelian) before an audience of class students, the instructor and director Vincent Pastore, and Maureen Van Zandt, industry observers and guests, on 1/23/18, during Class #4, of the third series of acting classes with about 18 participants at HB Studios (120 Bank Street, NYC) called “Vincent Pastore -The Actor and the Business.”
Below is a photo from youtube video (that is set as unlisted. To see video, please call Fran Sisco at 914.589.1013 and Fran will send the video link for you, exclusively, to use, so as not to interfere with any rights that others may have over the material)
Short films (about 5 minutes each) – which were submitted to YOFIFEST (previously called the Yonkers Film Festival in 10/20116) that included (1) Fran Sisco’s narration and Regina Elizabeth King’s performances at various locations of Fran Sisco’s original song parody called “Being A Trans Girl” inspired by the music of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” with a karaoke music track playing and (2) Regina’s performance of the song at two outdoor locations, weaved together. The actual one included in the festival and presented to a live audience at the festival including Q&A was #2. Videos of both are included below:
Short film (1) below – “Being a Trans Girl”
(A) Fran Sisco Film about her song – “Being a Trans Girl”- Lyrics conceived by and written by Fran Sisco as a transformative positive parody of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” as stated in the beginning of the film), Sung by Regina Elizabeth King. Copyright 2016 Fran Sisco, All rights reserved. For info, contact Fran Sisco: (1) email -FrancisSisco@aol.com, (2) website-www.TransEntertainers.com (3) facebook. (B) Please like, comment and share this video! (C) A warm thanks from Fran Sisco to all the people who made this project possible including the following: (1) Regina Elizabeth King (2) Frank Pisani and Friends (Marc Daine (guitar), Charlie Powers (drums), Tee Piarulli (percussion) (3) Edith Piaf for “La Vie En Rose” and John Lennon for inspiration. (4) Katia Capozziello at Trevi Lounge (Fairfield, CT) (4) Sugar B. Real of the Imperial Court of NY and co-hosts Brenda Dharling and Logan Hardcore (5) Various trans girls and others who participated and helped including Kelly Sisco, Scott Pollack and Janelle Allbritton (6) Our audiences (7) Videographers Nervy Jude, Kelly Sisco and Francesca Petrone (8) Locations including the Bronxville Women’s Club (Bronxville, NY), The Ice Palace (Cherry Grove, Fire Island), Jones Beach (Long Island, NY), and Davenport Park (New Rochelle, NY) (9) and all our friends in this project and elsewhere. You are all loved! (D) – This film is the intellectual property of Fran Sisco and is protected by copyright and other protections. Copyright 2016 Fran Sisco. All rights reserved. People are encouraged to share this work until such time that is used for commercial purposes by Fran Sisco. (E) – People are also encouraged to post this video on websites, Facebook, cable or broadcast television, and other means that may encourage promotion of the concept that being a trans girl is state of being that is worthy of respect and admiration. (F) – For ventures and bookings and contacts, please contact Fran Sisco via email at FrancisSisco@aol.com or via http://www.TransEntertainers.com (G) – The background music at the beginning of this film is Fran Sisco’s song “Sweetheart, We Were Meant To Be,” lyrics by Fran Sisco and music by Fran Sisco and Scott Pollack, with bosso arrangement by Frank Pisani. Copyright 2009 Fran Sisco and Scott Pollack (H) Love is real! (from the first line of John Lennon’s amazing song “Love.”) (I) Please like, comment and share this video!”Being a Trans Girl” – Sung by Regina Elizabeth King (one of the TransEntertainers.
Song lyrics written by Fran Sisco, as a positive transformative parody of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” (fair use) Locations – Davenport Park, New Rochelle, NY-7/29/16 Jones Beach (Field 6), Long Island, NY – 7/30/16 Copyright 2016 Fran Sisco. All rights reserved. “Being a Trans Girl” Fran Sisco positive transformative parody of La Vie en Rose (by Edith Piaf) 7/28/16 – Copyright 2016 Fran Sisco Main
Let me tell you from the start. The magic in my heart about being a trans girl. When I’m feminine I feel somehow my world’s more real, by being a trans girl. As I’m walking down the street, seems everyone I meet becomes a friend who smiles. And when people speak we’re young girls and boys The world’s our playground brimming with lots of joy. Let’s talk deeply you and me, ’cause someone who you love’s a trans girl like me. Talking part: Let me tell you from the start The magic in my heart about being a trans girl. When I’m feminine I feel somehow my world’s more real, by being a trans girl. And when people speak we’re young girls and boys The world’s our playground brimming with lots of joy. Last part – singing bigger When I’m feminine I feel somehow my world’s more real, by being a trans girl. One day you’ll meet a dream girl from above Who turns out to be a cute trans girl like me Let’s talk deeply you and me, and you will get to see why I’m a trans girl For more info and booking, contact Fran Sisco via FrancisSisco@aol.com or via http://www.TransEntertainers.com
Short film (2) below -“Being a Trans Girl”
“Being a Trans Girl” – Sung by Regina Elizabeth King (one of the TransEntertainers. Song lyrics written by Fran Sisco, as a positive transformative parody of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” (fair use) Locations – Davenport Park, New Rochelle, NY-7/29/16 Jones Beach (Field 6), Long Island, NY – 7/30/16 Copyright 2016 Fran Sisco. All rights reserved. “Being a Trans Girl” Fran Sisco positive transformative parody of La Vie en Rose (by Edith Piaf) 7/28/16 – Copyright 2016 Fran Sisco Main Let me tell you from the start The magic in my heart about being a trans girl. When I’m feminine I feel somehow my world’s more real, by being a trans girl. As I’m walking down the street, seems everyone I meet becomes a friend who smiles. And when people speak we’re young girls and boys The world’s our playground brimming with lots of joy. Let’s talk deeply you and me, ’cause someone who you love’s a trans girl like me. Talking part: Let me tell you from the start The magic in my heart about being a trans girl. When I’m feminine I feel somehow my world’s more real, by being a trans girl. And when people speak we’re young girls and boys The world’s our playground brimming with lots of joy. Last part – singing bigger When I’m feminine I feel somehow my world’s more real, by being a trans girl. One day you’ll meet a dream girl from above Who turns out to be a cute trans girl like me Let’s talk deeply you and me, and you will get to see why I’m a trans girl For more info and booking, contact Fran Sisco via FrancisSisco@aol.com or via http://www.TransEntertainers.com
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Below is a headshot and resume handed in at Class #3 on 8/15/17:
Notess -regarding above resume:
#1 – Add that the signature original song was co-written with Leigh Harrison. Copyright 2015 Leigh Harrison (Music-100%, Lyrics-50%) and Fran Sisco (Lyrics-50%). Blues arrangement by Fran Sisco and Frank Pisani (work-for-hire)
#2 – Add info about the short films discussed above.
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Resume handed in (different format and with headshot) to Vincent Pastore on 3/29/22 for subsequent workshop, for Fran’s original play.
Resume –
| Transgender female entertainer – “Trans Fran Sisco”
Fran Sisco, 30 Mill Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804 Cell 914.589.1013, email – FrancisSisco@aol.com |
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Fran Sisco
http://www.TransFranSisco.com, www.Facebook/francissisco
Hair & eyes- Brown, Height – 5’8′ Weight – 178lbs.Alto
Seeks roles as (a) transgender female or (b) female.
Stage performances:
* Lead role of Frankie among 6 actors in original comedy play (DEI based) “It’s an Italian Thing! No, It’s a Black Thing” at Actors Guild, NYC (part of Episcopal Actors Guild) on 10/1/21 and 10/2/21, and led the 30-minute Q&A and talkback following the performances.
* Host of New York City roll-out of feature film “Tango Shalom,” directed by Gabe Bologna, including red carpet interviews and after-party. (9/2021)
* Stand-up comedy – Over 100 appearances at clubs like Caroline’s On Broadway, Dangerfield’s, Broadway, Greenwich Village, Brokerage, Gotham, The Stonewall Inn, Duplex, Boots & Saddle in NYC, bars, restaurants, clubs throughout metro NY region and at a film festival gala. (2001 – current).
* “Mame” musical – Expanded parts of Gregor, Zelda a modern dance leader, in the Select Ensemble. For the Harrison Players in Westchester County. (4/2018)
* “USED” play – Role of Charlotte, the landlord, in the New York Theater Festival, produced by Lauren Fleishman, presented January 2020
* Live in-person reading as Quentin Crisp at the Gene Frankel Theatre, NYC (11/2021) and a virtual reading sponsored there in 11/2020.
* Monologue presentations as Shylock from Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice in Showcase Presentation at Maureen’s Jazz Cellar (2/2022) and virtually with Chill Bucket Productions’ “An Evening of Shakespeare.”” (3/2021)
* Workshop presentations throughout 2018 at HB Studio, NYC in scenes in the roles of Meg in “Birthday Party,” Estragon in “Waiting for Godot,” Linda Loman in “Death of a Salesman,” “Felix in “Odd Couple,” and Leona in “Small Craft Warnings.”
* Produced a workshop presentation on 3/4/19 at Studio 353, NYC of the full play of a famous deceased author, and acted the starring role, with cast of 9 characters.
* Readings as part of Axial Theatre (Pleasantville, NY) of Brazen Giant Ensemble (Players Theatre, NYC) and Actors Guild (Episcopal Actors Guild) of original scenes (4/18 to 3/22)
* Role of Fran in various scenes from self-written and self-produced play “Once A Boy,” from 10/18 to current at locations including Axial Theatre (Pleasantville, NY), Brazen Giant Ensemble at Players Theatre, NYC), Ossie Davis Theatre (New Rochelle, NY), LaVie Galerie (Livingston, NJ), Actors Guild (NYC)
* Role of Fran in original 9-minute scene “His Sister’s Message,” at Ossie Davis Theatre for New Rochelle Council of the Arts (New Rochelle, NY) (3/18).
* Host for shows, celebrations, parties, plays, cabarets – including cast parties for Theatre for the New City (2016) and for two musicals of entertainer Amazin’ Grace.
* Singing and dancing – At scores of clubs, solo and in duets and groups, and at charity shows, and recently sang a medley of 3 original songs at Ossie Davis Theater in New Rochelle, NY (3/2022), and performed as Doris Day in Laura Fay Lewis Soiree at Triad Theater (11/2019) and at Actors Guild, NYC (02/2020)
* Performance of signature original song “Ain’t Giving Up My Braciole” at a charity show at the Ice Palace, Cherry Grove, Fire Island, as openers for “100% Comedy Sketch Show” on Manhattan Neighborhood Network and “Trans Talk Live” NYC and at famed “Divas” in San Francisco,
* Dance and lip-sync in opening number for 3 annual galas of “The Night of A Thousand Gowns” at Marriott Marquis, Times Square, NYC (for the Imperial Court of New York)
* Performances of original musical parody acts and several original songs at various venues throughout metro NY. (2011 to present)
* Poetry and song performances in connection with participation in the “Poetry Caravan” nonprofit group at hospitals, assisted living facilities, etc.
* Performer on the Pride NYC float for the Episcopal Church (2017).
Video / Television / Film/ Radio:
* Over 1,700 original-content videos on youtube channel called videovoom, many narrated.
* Starred in self-written, produced and directed 3 award-winning short films “Happy Trans Girl Like Me,” “Stonewall, Thanks,” and “Being a Trans Girl (2018 to present),
* Role of Puce in comedy murder mystery web series “The Lady Wang.” Directed by Brad Forenza.(3/2020)
* Role of Jill, friend of lead, in short film “Awakening Arlene,” that premiered on 3/3/19. (Was filmed on 6/15/18). Directed by Brad Forenza.
* Acted in 3 skits for “100% Sketch Comedy Show,” (MNN-Manhattan Neighborhood Network).
* Produced and hosted cable TV shows – “People to People,” “A Question of Money.”
* Interviewed by News 12 for LGBT comments about 2017 Pride Fair. Interviewed for several podcasts and cable shows.
* Co-host for 12 years of the monthly “Crisis Help Radio Show” – WVOX 1460AM, wvox.com, interviewed hundreds of individuals. Same station, (2009 to present), also co-host of “Senior Musings Show,” including Joe Franklin, with performances in the community. Guest on scores of shows.
Writing: – Songwriter, playwright, essayist, poet, script writer, filmmaker, columnist, author of 2 books – (1) “Left-Brain, Right- Brian and the Soul, (2) “Once a Boy”
Training: Acting workshop classes at HB Studios with Vincent Pastore (2018 to 2019 and 2021-2022), Acting workshop classes with Vincent Curatola, in Nyack, NYC (2018-2019). Acting workshop classes at Actors Guild, NYC, with Peter Von Berg, Comedy classes at Gotham and Brokerage comedy clubs (2011 – 2015). Playwriting classes with Gabrielle Fox (Westchester Community College -2018) and David Adam Gill (Axial Theatre – 2019).
Tel 914.589.1013, Email - FrancisSisco@aol.com 