Hi gang,

It’s been a very big month. I got covid, I’m getting laid off from my day job, and I had a complete existential crisis. I’m fine by the way! Both from the covid and the lay off. Since the panini began in 2020, it’s been a whirlwind. So I had a meltdown, and now I’m feeling like it’s time to try something new, and dream about what possibilities await me.

I’ve got a sketch show with Grandma’s Favorites (formerly Dark with a Chance of Stupid) this Thursday 6/16 so please come on out - 8:30pm at The PIT Loft, tickets here for only $10. It’s gonna be a silly show with both live and video sketches.

Also, the digital sketch team I told you about last month, GOLD Comedy’s No Worries If Not, released our first video. I edited it! And I’m a small part in it. Super talented and hard working women in this group and I’m very lucky to be in it. Watch it below!

Send me some good vibes for new beginnings and exciting opportunities. That’s all - it’s a busy week so it’s a very short update.

Hugs to all,

Hellooooo,

Jumping in my bebes: I have a show at the Tank with Loser Boy on Monday 5/23 at 7pm. If you are in NYC, get your tickets here!

Exciting announcement: I’ve just joined GOLD Comedy’s digital sketch team, No Worries If Not. It’s an all-lady group of extremely funny, talented people, and I’m so excited to work with them. I’m frantically editing our first video which will drop on Monday 5/23 - so keep an eye on my social and follow @goldcomedy on insta and tiktok, and everything else you can think of.

I’ve got more announcements and shows coming in June - all exciting :)

On a personal note, I’m feeling very tired, and worry I’m burning out. Between the day job, acting and writing, and everything else in my life (plus the general stress of the current state of affairs), I’m a little overwhelmed. So, if you are like me, remind yourself it’s still a panini and life is coming at you fast. Rest when you can, and say “no” to as many things (or people) as you like.

Ok, hugs, and see you in June,

Hi gang,

I’m gonna jump right in: I’m on a sketch comedy team called Grandma’s Favorites (formerly Dark with a Chance of Stupid, we had a lil name change) that does a monthly show at Asylum NYC. We do both live and video sketches - check out this fun one from last month below! Also, follow us on instagram and tiktok: @grandmasfavsketch

Loser Boy has our monthly show at The Tank on Monday April 18th at 7pm - get your tickets here.

Loser Boy also has a show at Young Ethel’s on Wednesday April 20 at 8:30pm, if you are the kind of person who doesn’t like to leave Brooklyn.

Oh god, yes, I now have a tiktok - please follow me, it’s rather sad right now @deirdmanning

That’s it for April. I’m just plugging away. Until next month, please watch this sketch and giggle :)

Hi everyone,

Remember how last month I did Asylum NYC’s Character Parade ? Well, if you want to watch the full set, go no further than the video below. It was my first time ever doing any of these characters in person (and some of them at all), so it was a big learning experience and lots of fun. Thanks to Asylum for the opportunity and I hope to do more characters around the city!

I’ve got some shows coming up! Tomorrow 3/11 , Loser Boy is a last minute guest of Settle for Less Improv at pinkFROG cafe in Williamsburg. Tickets are free, just a $10 food/drink minimum and show is at 6:30pm.

I have a sketch show on March 17th (St. Paddy’s Day!) at 9:30pm at Asylum NYC: Dark with a Chance of Stupid. We’re gonna be a monthly show now - so keep an eye out and get your tickets!

Loser Boy has our monthly show at The Tank on Monday March 28th at 7pm - get your tickets here.

Other projects to be announced but that’s it for now. March is always a difficult month in the northeast so be gentle with yourself while the weather works itself out. The world will be in bloom soon.

Be sturdy and full of hope,

D