Alzheimer’s Memory Walk

Yesterday I participated in the Los Angeles Alzheimer’ Memory Walk. It was a fabulous day!!! So many people were there walking for loved ones and supporting friends affected by this devastating disease. There were even a few people walking with the assistance of family as they journey through what they can still accomplish, such strength of spirit and love. Also, downtown LA never looked so good. Guess it helps to block off the streets and let us walk down the middle. Pretty cool!

My walk was incredibly fun because I got to enjoy it with some of my dearest friends and our daughters! It was so special being a part of this meaningful event and walking a 5k with my daughter by my side.

Team Sherman Tanks also put in a fantastic showing. We are a small team, but MIGHTY!!!! We raised over $7,000 with more checks still coming in! We are one of the top 10 teams. Pretty Awesome!

Now I’m off to record an audition and an anime cartoon! May your day be filled with what makes you happy! ~Dina

Memory Walk

Sorry for not keeping you up to date. I’ve actually been busy working and then was on vacation. Tell ya all about it later.

This week is the big countdown to the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk in Los Angeles.  Sunday is the big day and Team Sherman Tanks is working hard to reach it’s fundraising goal.  A few days ago we were one of the 10  teams. However everyone is giving the big push. I hope we can too.

If you would like to support me as I walk for this cause, please click on the Memory Walk link on the right and just follow the prompts. Every dollar counts and makes a difference in maintaining outreach programs for families supporting loved ones and research for a cure.

Check out my two grandmas and the reason I want to put an end to this devastating disease. May we all grow old remembering the good and the bad and all the people we treasure!

Help us reach our goal! ~Dina

On-Line Gaming

Yesterday, I had a blast recording character voices for a hot new on-line game! The title is being kept confidential, I had to sign all these papers, but apparently it is highly anticipated by the avid on-line gamers.  This looks like a good one! I am just learning about this side of the game industry. You don’t have to go buy the game and play the same one over & over & over… This is a club you pay monthly to belong to and you can play as often as you want and it’s on going. No stacks of used up games anymore either.

This looks like the hottest trend and it’s fun to be a part of  it. I’ll keep you posted when they release the title and game.

The session was a hoot. I got to work with legendary director, Gordon Hunt. Most of the recordings were sound effects; fight scenes, dying, falling, running, sneezing, laughing all mixed in with dialogue.  It was a work out without going to the gym. A great way to make a buck!

I’ll keep you posted when I hear more! ~Dina

Feelin’ Good

Wow, what a week! This week I worked an anime cartoon, recorded a few auditions, was soccer/homework/carpool mom and threw a charity event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Assoc….some weeks you can do it all!!!

HOT NEW GAME

I will be playing 3 fabulous characters for a new on-line game! And, what makes this even extra exciting for me is that I will be working with the legendary voice director Gordon Hunt. He was my first! The first cartoon I ever recorded was for Hanna Barbara and Gordon Hunt was the director.  That was an amazing experience and we all had such a great time. I’m looking forward to recording with him again!

This job will also be supporting the Alzheimer’s Association. For as you know I am still donating 50% of my net earnings to support this worthy cause.   All good stuff!     ~ Dina

Nat’l Alzheimer’s Awareness Day

Today is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Day. I went to a lovely and informative brunch at Leeza Gibbons place called Circle of Care, yesterday. Today I have an audition for an animated feature, the  voice of a toy dog brought to life. I now have only a week and a half before my big Wine & Chocolate Tasting event, tickets are running out. Today’s goal is to get more gift certificates to local, hot, restaurants for the silent auction. All is looking good! ~Dina

Wine & Chocolate

My friend Beth C. Kramer & myself, are hosting a Wine & Chocolate Tasting event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

This delectable event will be held at the beautiful Hidden Chateau & Gardens in West Hills, CA.  The date is Thursday, October 1st at 7:30pm.

We will have guest speakers, a silent auction, fabulous wines and chocolates and more.

For more information click on the Wine & Chocolate tab above.

To get on the guest list and purchase tickets, go to http://debucca.com/alzheimers.aspx

Hope you can make it and support the worthy cause. ~Dina

Emmy Nominees

Thursday night I attended the Television Academy’s party for all the nominees in daytime and voice over performance. As a member of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences, I get to vote for the Emmy nominees and ultimately the winners in programming and voice overs. Some of the perks are parties like these and really cool events. And the funny part, when a person or show wins and they “…would like to thank the Academy…” well, I can sometimes say, “You’re welcome!”  How cool is that?!?!?

Cool Auditions

Today I auditioned for 4 characters for Beverly Hills Chuhuahua2. It was a lot of work, I even went to a coach to go over some character choices. Some auditions are easy, like the one I did yesterday for Burger King. Some take time, research and practice.  It’s all fun but VERY competitive. I’d like to think all my hard work and perseverance pays off. Unfortunately, it is more like those monkeys in Madagascar, “Just fling poo!” If I’m lucky I’ll hit someone…hehehe.

Crazy Day

Today was just crazy.  Let’s see, in the morning I recorded two auditions: a young British girl (15) and a little 6 year old boy. I then packed the kids up to stay with their grandparents for these last few days of summer. We affectionately call this sleep away camp, Camp Mimi & Pops. I can’t believe school starts a week from tomorrow!

I then raced up to my friend’s house. Her Mom passed away yesterday. I went with her to the mortuary; not an experience I will every be ready for, and did whatever I could do.  I left her briefly to pick up groceries for tomorrow’s “back at the house” – still don’t know what that is called, popped over to my agency and recorded a Young Santa Claus and a French Woman then went back to my friend’s house with the sodas, flowers and such and helped her set up photos of her mom.  She is amazing.

Finally, I left her knowing more of our friends were coming over and I made it home in time to have dinner with my husband.

I guess somedays you can do it all. Wish they were better circumstances today, but traffic willing I was all over this great big city and everywhere I needed to be. Whew!

Since I need humor to get through the tough stuff, here’s a thought… What are some of the worst ring tones you could have go off at a funeral? #10 “If You’re Happy and You Know it Clap Your Hands.”

Does anyone have #1?