The actor, currently onstage in On a Clear Day You Can See Forever Off-Broadway, is the star, writer, director, and producer of the new comedy.
Comedian, singer-songwriter, and performer Daisy Hobbs has launched an original musical web series about the struggles of a musical theatre actor. Titled Outcast, and now available online, the series is created, written, directed, and produced by Hobbs, who also stars as the leading character—a hilarious and well-meaning singing actor called Lisa Bobbins.
Daisy Hobbs
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Watch the first episode, “I Can't Be in a Black Musical,” in which Lisa struggles during an audition of The Color Purple, above. Hobbs also performs the episode's title song.
Outcast, which officially launched earlier this month, is billed by Hobbs as a “mix between Issa Rae's Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, Michaela Coel's Chewing Gum, and Rachel Bloom's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.”
Hobbs is the first woman of color to create, write, direct, produce, star in, and compose the music for a digital series. She has performed on Broadway in Disney’s Aladdin and in the national tour of Memphis and is currently performing in Irish Repertory Theatre's revival of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever Off-Broadway. Earlier in the show's run, the actor took us behind the scenes on a two-show day; flip through her photos below.
Spend a Two-Show Day With Daisy Hobbs at On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Spend a Two-Show Day With Daisy Hobbs at On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
See what it's like to do a double-duty day at The Irish Repertory Theatre
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I have a 45-minute commute from Jersey into the city every day. I usually use my travel time as a chance to get some light reading done. I love looking out the window of the train and seeing the beautiful NYC skyline, then within minutes being amongst it all performing, and then returning back to home and getting away from it all.
Daisy Hobbs
It’s important to have something to read during down time and on commutes. On the docket currently, Miss Amy Poehler. I'm a big fan of comedy and have an extensive collection of books on comedy actors, writers, shows and comedy history. I'm a big ol’ nerd!!
Daisy Hobbs
Everyone in the cast knows I’m obsessed with Panera. Pretty much every day I come to the theater with the same meal: a Fuji apple chicken salad. On days that I arrive super early, I like to sit in Panera and do work. Everyone in there knows me!!
Daisy Hobbs
Next, it’s time to get a quick caffeine boost to get me through this long day. I'm all about the Strawberry Acai Refresher right now. It gives me a great kick and is super refreshing, especially in this heat. Can I get my commercial now, Starbucks? Or just let me use the bathroom. That's cool too. Thanks!
Daisy Hobbs
We've arrived at the theater, ready to start our day of shows!!! Here is the gorgeous Irish Repertory Theatre, right in the heart of Chelsea! Some lovely patrons are already lined up and ready to go inside for the 3pm matinee!
Daisy Hobbs
Here’s my buddy John Cudia. He plays Edward Moncrief. He played the Phantom and Raoul on and off for 10 years (fun fact: he met his wife in Phantom as well...so cute!). Second fun fact: John's also my neighbor in NJ!
Daisy Hobbs
Our leading lady, Melissa Errico, going over any last-minute changes as she puts on her makeup. Melissa plays Daisy Gamble. So yes, Daisy and Daisy! I play her best friend in the show!
Daisy Hobbs
Time to put on my wig! It’s almost showtime!!
Daisy Hobbs
Caitlin Gallogly, who plays my friend Janie in the show, bought everyone custom made cookies!!
Daisy Hobbs
...and they not only look gorgeous but taste good! Y'all know I got a second one!!
Daisy Hobbs
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On a Clear Day You Can See Forever has been extended through September 6 in Irish Rep's Off-Broadway theatre's mainstage.
The annual fundraiser in Shubert Alley features over 200 live and silent auction lots, more than 60 Broadway stars, and 56 tables of theatrical treasures.
