Photo by Darien DeCosta

"Deenie Nast blew into the theater five minutes before the show was to begin - drunk again - and had no clue of where she was at.  She kept slurring,   'Buddy...Buddy...don't give me any shit, Buddy.  You gave me all sorts of shit when we were working on "Everything's Ducky," and I told you then..."I'll be fine when Don calls ACTION"...and I'll be fine when the lights come up on stage.  So go sit down, and shut up...it's my friggin show.'
”I finally figured out she thought I was the recently  deceased Buddy Hacket, and in her delusion, believed I'd booked her at a cabaret in the Catskills.  After the show [in Manhattan], she stumbled out the back door, with her incompetent nurse [and rumored lover] in tow, and puked.  She then returned to the stage for her final bows, at which point, the audience gave her a standing ovation.  Classic Deenie."

-JD Carter
Co-Producer
ONE Solo Arts Festival
terraNOVA Collective

"Deenie Nast was a riot. It was a bit dicey at certain moments when I thought she might have a stroke. But she had her 'nurse' with her, so I knew it would be all right. She was just putting so much out there, ya know? Really going for the gold. And the audience loved it too, especially the one guy she brought up on stage and sexually molested. In fact, I think I saw them leave together." -         

-Gretchen Van Lente; curator, PUNCH;       
artistic director, Drama of Works

“I didn’t know what I was missing until Deenie Nast performed at my variety show. And now I do: My wallet, watch and my dignity. Honestly, Deenie was a crowd favorite, and having a seasoned entertainer on my stage was a blast!”

-Rory Scholl, creator & host of Nighty Night with Rory

"She won't do a damn thing I say.  If you laugh or have a good time, it's not because of anything I told her to do."  

-Eric Davis.  Director 

"Deenie Nast is a wonderful, inventive show - - part improv, part cabaret, part Don Rickles.  The character Audrey Crabtree has created will stimulate any audience and will add incredible value to any festival or season.  Deenie was part of terraNOVA's 2005 ONE Solo Arts Festival and our audiences loved it."

- Jennifer Conley Darling, Artistic Director

“I would like to say upfront that I was in no way under duress or threats of bodily injury while writing this.   I absolutely did not say this to keep my job.   As Ms. Nast’s nurse and "side help"  I appreciate the minimum wage and I've cared for her as a professional for 12 years now.Ms. Nast's show is an enlightening experience mostly because I get the chance to work with an entertainment icon and genius. (I think DN has that phrase trademarked).  The general public doesn't realize the great lengths Ms. Nast goes thru to "kill" in an act (That's showbiz talk for a good job) and "kill" in her personal affairs.Professionally I would recommend, considering her age, that she slow down and consider retirement but after years of corresponding with her adoring fans (part of my job - fan mail)  I consider Ms. Nast an abnormality of nature and believe she will live on for decades.I do wish she noticed me more and she really should of died along time ago.  She's nice but death is a natural part of life and it may be more healthy for her to accept that.  I worship the ground she walks on.”Please feel free to email me:  Minnie@deenienast.com

Dear Deenie,
I'm enjoying your comeback, but there's just one thing I'd like to say.  Isn't that my skirt from the show we did together in the Poconos?  I'd like it back please.  You're looking good for 72.

Love and kisses,
CC in CT

Dear Cassandra Blant resident of Sunny Side Lane in Stamford,Comeback? 
No CC.   I have never stopped performing.  Which keeps a gal thin and youthful.  What you see in that photo is all me, including the skirt.  But your instincts are right; I DO have something of yours from that run.  I have your measurement sheet.   I took it incase we ever worked together again, even though that was never likely after you had a hard time remembering the 12 lines you had.   Scientifically there is no way you ever would have been able to wear this skirt and I can prove it.  It is a size 8.  On your sheet it says you are a 14 and that was when you must have been at least 45 pounds lighter.  Also that skirt measures exactly 26 at the waist.  Here were your measurements at the time:

Bust 31½
Waist 32
Hips 45

Let’s compare them with mine (which have remained the same since before we worked together)

Bust 37
Waist 26 (non-girdled)
Hips 37

So you see it would be physically impossible for you to have ever worn the skirt. But it was nice hearing from you and I am sure I will see you at the show.
 
This one’s to you without regret,
Deenie

PS- So sorry to hear about your husband’s death, he was a very attractive man.  I thoroughly enjoyed all of the time we spent together that summer.



Dear Deenie,
Reading that list of your roles sure brings back some great memories. My favorite is "An Eye For and Eye" and I can't wait to see the German one.  I'm a fan of German cinema. I'm glad you're finally taking credit for all those you didn't get credit for originally.
My friend, Michael, quite enjoyed your credits, too. One of his favorites was "Not Like a Lady." He can't wait to see you live. Unfortunately the computer we were looking at your site on didn't bring up the pictures for some reason.
I know you have someone else working on your site for you but they spelled
"roles" wrong in your IMDB explanation. They spell it "rolls" but it should
be "roles."

Lynn

Dear Lynn,
Do I know you?   I really appreciate you writing-no one else has.  I like to be credited and for my pictures to be around.  Do you have a problem computer or do you think I should fire my webmaster?Can you do my website for me?   

This one’s to you -
Deenie