Conversations with Debbie Rothstein

Today we’d like to introduce you to Debbie Rothstein.

Hi Debbie, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
After a full and diverse career in Los Angeles as an actress, singer, dancer, voice actress, choreographer, and composer; and then behind the scenes as an associate manager, associate casting director, assistant to producers on major projects, promotion for Universal Studios DVD releases, and a legal secretary for 7 entertainment lawyers at the prestigious Point Media; Debbie came up with the idea of A Faery Hunt. She then went on to create, produce, write, compose, and orchestrate the uplifting and fun scripts of A Faery Hunt. That was almost 20 years ago. The musical shows transport the audience to a beautiful, magical world where they can interact with the characters and immerse themselves in the story. Debbie watches over the content that is presented in A Faery Hunt. It is important to her that shows are innocent, and enjoyable, and highlight positive role models for the families who participate. She has created for the Faery Hunt company members a playground of creativity, who have the opportunity to collaborate and network with other performers and keep their skills sharp. Debbie is committed to providing a space where everyone involved can grow, develop as artists, and have a lot of fun.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Because of circumstances, I had to quit show business when I became a single parent. When I had the opportunity to go back, I struggled with where I fit in. After 10 years of searching, exploring different areas of the entertainment business, I came upon the idea of performances in the forest: A Faery Hunt. I’ve been developing that business for 22 years now.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
A Faery Hunt became the perfect vehicle for my creative talents. I’ve written a dozen musical scripts for A Faery Hunt, which have been performed. I wrote over 60 songs, several of which have been published. And I perform with the open to the public shows.

Here are some of the accomplishments of A Faery Hunt:

A Faery Hunt has performed almost every weekend since 2003, closed for holidays and rain. We are currently open now. A Faery Hunt runs year round. The performances currently rotate at the following venues Crestwood Hills Park, Tarzana Community and Cultural Center, Orcutt Ranch, O’Melveny Park and Corriganville Park. Other outdoor past venues for the weekly performances were Franklin Canyon, Griffith Park, Fern Dell; Los Encinos State Historic Park, and Greystone Manor.
In the past 20 years, A Faery Hunt has had countless invitations to perform at other venues. The following is a representative list. The L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden for 3 years of multiple performances, Descanso Gardens for 5 years of performances of multiple performances, South Coast Botanic Gardens for 3 years of multiple performances, the LA Zoo; hired by the City of Los Angeles for many openings and other family events in Los Angeles, including but not limited to the opening of the Metro Orange Line, the Porter Ranch Children’s Festival; The Celebrate Israel Festival for multiple years, The Fall Fest at Farmers Market; McCabe’s Guitar Center for multiple performances; The Sunset Theatre Company for 5 years and 5 shows a year collaborating and performing on their stage; The Whitefire Theater, performing monthly the original production of “Auntie Angelica’s Faery Garden for 4 years; A Faery Hunt is on the roster of performers for the the County Of LA Libraries and the City of LA Public Library, with over 50 performances over the years in person and during the pandemic over Zoom; countless performances at local elementary schools, preschools, and other children-centered venues. A Faery Hunt also had a unique beside hospital program, gently entertaining sick children at Northridge Hospital and Shriner’s Children for over 4 years.

How do you define success?
Being able to be creative and share that creativity with others. Also, having the personal funds to give me the freedom to do that.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://afaeryhunt.com
• Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thefaerylady
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AFaeryHunt
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-faery-hunt-inc
• Twitter: https://www.x.com/AFaeryHunt
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefaerylady
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/a-faery-hunt-los-angeles

Image Credits
Josh Valcarcel, Christi Anna and Wes Johnson