Biography
Rachel Lynn Brody’s produced theater work includes one-act plays POST (1999 Write To Be Heard Award Winner), PLAYING IT COOL, STUCK UP A TREE, MOUSEWINGS and GREEN BEER AND BAGELS.
She has also written and produced a number of short films. Her writing has appeared in publications including The Buffalo News, The Spectrum, Rogues & Vagabonds, and The British Theatre Guide.
Rachel has experience in blogging, freelance copywriting, fashion writing and more.
She holds an MFA Dramatic Writing and a BA in Media Studies (Video Production). POST is now available for sale on Amazon Kindle.
Rachel is currently based in New York City.
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Meeting Mr. Handypants: A New York Moment
I had a real “New York Moment” earlier tonight. I met with a friend to discuss some possible ways to start reaching out to climate change groups about Hot Mess. Got there early, and snagged a table next to an … Continue reading
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THEATER REVIEW: “Brilliant Traces” at the ArcLight Theater
Erica Linderman and William W. Warren are directed by Adam Fitzgerald in We Theater and Iron Jaw Company’s current production of Cindy Lou Johnson’s Brilliant Traces. The play, which runs about eighty minutes long, is an intense two-hander about a … Continue reading
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Losing (weight) in NYC
When I first started this blog, a number of posts were about low-sodium diet options – and my own experiences as I tried to lead a healthier lifestyle. Over time, those have become some of the most long-lasting and oft-checked posts … Continue reading
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British Theatre Deathmatch: Sleep No More vs. War Horse
I saw both the National Theatre’s War Horse (5 Tonys in 2011, including Best Play) and Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More last week. The two shows share a common thread in that they ask their audiences to become involved in an … Continue reading
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“Getting” the Internet: The CDC and the Zombie Apocalypse
Many companies use social media without really “getting it,” so seeing a government agency set such an excellent example, particularly in a way that acknowledges the foibles of internet culture, is really exciting. Curious to know more, I reached out to the CDC, and the lead for the Emergency Web and Social Media Team, Catherine Jamal was generous enough to answer some questions regarding the process of seeing Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse go viral. Continue reading
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THEATER/FILM DISCUSSION: “127 Hours” and “Hello Hi There” (Contains Spoilers)
I contrast Danny Boyle’s 127 HOURS with Annie Dorsen’s HELLO HI THERE, and discuss the nature of entertainment in a post-human world. Continue reading
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How To Lose 1.5 Pounds in 1 Day in NYC
Wake up, go to the gym. Find the gym is closed because it’s too early on a Sunday morning. Walk to the other gym and do cardio for half an hour. Continue reading
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Tagged al pacino, diet, dieting, egypt celebrations, health, health food, heart healthy, how to lose weight, humor, Lifestyle, lose a pound, losing weight, new york city, nyc, the merchant of venice, theater, trader joe's, UN, walking, walking in new york, weight, weight loss
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“You’re Cut Off!” Party – I Sip Champagne in NYC on VH1′s dime, and enjoy it.
“Do you want to answer our questions?” she asked, shoving an iPad in my face.
“Does it require me allowing an app permission to access my basic data? I retorted. Continue reading
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Tagged Activism & Politics, aging gracefully, clubbing, creative writing, documentary, Facebook, fiction, flash fiction, life, life's too short, Lifestyle, modern life, new writing, new york city, New York Theater, ny, nyc, roommate, social networking, tolerance
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Year 2 Start – Low Sodium Living in NYC
Three years and over sixty pounds ago, I rocked up to New York City on the chilly, bright morning of January 14th. Over the course of the next three years I got a trainer, learned how to work out, and started my first successful campaign against an unhealthy body – my own Battle of the Bulge… Continue reading
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Cookin’ up some low sodium wasabi salmon burgers…
Now that we’re nearing the end of the year, I’m once again taking stock of how things are going with my low sodium diet. I’m trying to branch out into tasty items that I can enjoy and still feel like I’m treating myself… Continue reading
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