Spotlight On You Open Mic

08/29/2024

Check out my latest photo journal on Nitelifeexchange featuring the grand finale of the 2024 Mama's Next Big Act!

My latest photo journal features images from the exciting grand finale of the 2024 4-time MAC-award-winning Mama’s Next Big Act at Don’t Tell Mama on Tuesday, August 27th! Mama’s Next Big Act is an [...]

08/13/2024

The top ten tonight!

08/01/2024

CALLING ALL MAC FAMILY, SIGN UP NOW FOR THE MAC VIRTUAL OPEN MIC COMING UP THIS COMING MONDAY, AUGUST 5TH!

03/30/2024

Just got home from rehearsal. 3 weeks before the show! Hope to see you!

https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/8111-natasha-castillo-that-s-my-music-4-20-24

03/13/2024

I was working away on a data analytics project when I got a surprise call moments ago from Gerrilyn Sohn congratulating me. Wow! I am honored to be on the list of 2024 nominees for best Emcee with Jim Caruso and Susie Mosher. I got teary-eyed and feel humbled by the MAC community for you votes of support in my nomination. Thank YOU MAC family and friends!

03/01/2024

So...I am on the preliminary MAC award ballot with Spotlight On You Open Mic. If you love Spotlight, we would be honored by your vote of confidence!

02/10/2024

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR OF THE DRAGON! HOPING FOR ALL MY FRIENDS LOVE, PEACE, GOOD HEALTH, AND PROSPERITY IN THIS NEW YEAR!

01/30/2024

Just got home from a wonderful MAC open mic to find that my postcards have arrived! Haha

11/28/2023

Spotlight On You Open Mic and I are honored to be on the Broadway World Cabaret Awards nominee ballot for best Emcee and Best Open Mic! if you love Spotlight on YOU Open Mic, voting is now open and I would be honored and greatly appreciate your votes of support!
https://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/voteregion.cfm?fbclid=IwAR3knOuMk-fACOft7_TVOSiv5HAjaSOhaEmBzKssnzGt-8Pp2yF_Fi3HNf4

03/16/2023

Less than one week away next Wednesday night!! So honored to perform with this amazing group! Come enjoy an evening with us as we share with you stories that will take you from every day moments to out of this world! You don't want to miss this!
RSVP NOW!!
https://donttellmamanyc.com/shows/7359-singnasium-aliens-mermaids-puppies-a-love-story-3-22-23

12/23/2022

12/23/2022

11/29/2022

Dear Spotlight Family, if you love Spotlight on YOU Open Mic, please vote for us in the 2022 Broadway Cabaret Awards (Two Categories: Best Emcee and Best Open Mic)! THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE for your time and efforts! Click below!!

Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

09/13/2022

END OF SUMMER BREAK! NO VIRTUAL SPOTLIGHT UNTIL OCTOBER!!

08/23/2022

8/23 Tuesday: Virtual Spotlight on YOU Open Mic is starting right NOW!! JOIN US!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88556514187...
Meeting ID: 885 5651 4187
Passcode: 9888
Here is the preliminary list of performers:
1) Graeme Lister
2) Bobbie Horowitz
3) Bernee Kapili
4) Barbara A Malley
5) Casey Jones Costello
6) Jenn Bornstein
7) Amanda Scalici
8) Bennett Silverstein
9) Natasha Castillo
10) Mercedes Herman
11) Steve Brammeier
12) Shannon Daley
13) Steve Herbst
14) Laurel Lockhart
15) Michael Reins
16) Melissa Reins
17) Judy Wong
18) Victoria

There is no fee but if you’d like to contribute, you can do it via Venmo -Castillo-4 or Paypal at paypal.me/NatashaCastillo88 or Zelle using [email protected]

https://youtu.be/MnQniqK5vsg

08/15/2022

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no virtual spotlight this week! The next virtual Spotlight on YOU Open mic will be next Tuesday August 23rd!

05/18/2022

5/17 Tuesday, Weekly Virtual Spotlight on YOU Open Mic is starting right NOW!! Join us for a wonderful musical evening!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84904778388...
Meeting ID: 849 0477 8388
Passcode: 9888

https://youtu.be/bB_cEOWtvo4

04/25/2022

No weekly virtual Spotlight this week! The next one will be on Tuesday, May 3rd!

04/19/2022

Tuesday, 4/19: Weeky Virtual Spotlight on YOU Open Mic
is happening right NOW!!! Join us for a wonderful musical evening!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89242718252...
Meeting ID: 892 4271 8252
Passcode: 9888
https://youtu.be/lRq0OhGju-k

03/25/2022

3/25 Friday: Weekly Virtual Spotlight on YOU Open Mic is happening right NOW! JOIN US!!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81832413201...
Meeting ID: 818 3241 3201
Passcode: 9888
HERE IS THE PRELIMINARY SET LIST!
1. Natasha Castillo
2. Carolyn German
3. Bennett Silverstein
4. Gerrilyn Sohn
5. Bernee Kapili
6. Laurel Lockhart
7. Mimi Lines
8. Graeme Lister
9. Lisa Dennett
10. Casey Jones Costello
11. Lissa Joseph
12. Ron Kert
13. Phyllis Mollen
14. Joel Harrington
15. Bobbie Horowitz
16. Steve Herbst
17. Rachel Murdy
18. Michael Reins
19. Ethel Ryerson
There is no fee but if you’d like to contribute, you can do it via Venmo -Castillo-4 or Paypal at paypal.me/NatashaCastillo88 or Zelle using [email protected]
https://youtu.be/_jFvGZd-1CU

03/16/2022

3/15 Tuesday: Weekly Virtual Spotlight on YOU Open Mic is happening right NOW!!! JOIN US for a musical evening!!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89833671696...
Meeting ID: 898 3367 1696
Passcode: 9888

https://youtu.be/g-989NAlusw

03/12/2022

Friday 3/11: Weekly Virtual Spotlight on YOU Open Mic is happening right now! JOIN US FOR A WONDERFUL MUSICAL EVENING!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85611993735...
Meeting ID: 856 1199 3735
Passcode: 9888

03/08/2022

I am so honored that the Weekly Virtual Spotlight on YOU Open Mic is nominated in the category of "Virtual Presentation" for MAC Awards 2022! Thank you everyone for your vote of confidence and love!

02/26/2022

Friday, 2/25: Weekly Virtual Spotlight on YOU Open Mic is happening right now! Join us!!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84343271120...
Meeting ID: 843 4327 1120
Passcode: 9888

02/16/2022

2/15 Tuesday: Weekly Virtual Spotlight On YOU Open Mic is starting NOW! JOIN US!!!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89001002439...
Meeting ID: 890 0100 2439
Passcode: 9888