A decade or so ago, I got a call about Spike (Lee) directing RENT. I was going to work with Alex Steyermark the music supervisor producing the musical songs for the film (needless to say this project fell apart but on with my story). I also played piano for some of the actors who auditioned (my sight reading needed a workout and now I know why I am not a pit pianist on Broadway), including my dear friend Australian Superstar Kate Ceberano. But another actor I played for who I really enjoyed her spirit AND musicality was Brittany Murphy.
I just read that Brittany passed away today. So sad to hear. From the one day I met and worked with her, I knew this was a special lady. My condolences to her friends and family.
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