Just The Beginning..

My name is Haylee and I am the newest addition to the Tapeworks crew. I started working at the studio on Monday, March 21st. I wanted to work here because I have a passion for music and the entertainment world. I've wanted to be involved in this industry ever since I was a little girl. Naturally, when I had the opportunity to work at Tapeworks I jumped at the chance.

Things got off to a quick start when I was introduced to Ernie Sabella, the voice of Pumbaa, of the Lion King, who was a big part of my early childhood. Looking back, I must have watched the VHS tape a thousand times! I couldn't believe my ears as I listened to him going through a voice over session.

Also, in my first couple of days, the legendary actor Brian Dennehy stopped by our studio to do some session work. It was very exciting to be in the company of a respected Hollywood star.

I always knew that the Tapeworks had a great reputation, but I was so impressed when Jeanine Basinger, a noted film critic, graced our studio to do a live national NPR broadcast following the death of Elizabeth Taylor.

The thing I like most about Tapeworks is that every day is a new adventure. Given Doug's thirty plus years of experience, you never know what or who to expect next.

Renowned Film Scholar LIVE from Tapeworks

It was our pleasure this morning to host renowned film historian, Jeanine Basinger, as she took part in an NPR broadcast discussing the legacy of the late Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor, and void left by her recent passing. The show was a round-table interview featuring Ms. Basinger, and Chief Film Critic for the NY Times A. O. Scott. It was produced for the WBUR-Boston radio program On Point with Tom Ashbrook.

Lemmon Days at Tapeworks

The past couple of weeks, we have had the chance to work on a couple of projects with Connecticut's own, Chris Lemmon. He and his wife, Gina Raymond Lemmon, own Stone Manor Productions, and are working on two separate, yet connected projects: A documentary entitled, "Day By Day", in association with John Rosas Productions, and a piano album that Cathy Barlow is helping to produce.

The documentary, "Day By Day", based on the book written by Christine Frisbee, is about children living with a sick brother or sister and the impact it has on their lives. Chris, who will also serve as host, wrote both the script and soundtrack for the film.

The second project is an album of all original music, written and performed by Chris Lemmon. The classically trained pianist gained international acclaim during a performance with Shirley MacLaine of Gershwin's, "I've Got A Crush On You" at the 1988 AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Jack Lemmon. The album is a musical account of Chris' journey to adulthood and reliving the memories of his past through his music. The album will share the title of Chris' written tribute to his father, "A Twist Of Lemmon", and will contain 11 original pieces - including the title soundtrack for the documentary, "Day By Day."

We've had a lot of fun working with them - and the treats they always bring!