Stored in The Vault are my original musical comedy parody cabarets, stage work, short films, & documentaries I’ve been a part of.

TWISTED BITCH: ON ENDLESS PASTA

Andre Diniz embarks on a brand-new musical parody cabaret journey exploring how a much-adored NYC twisted bitch can get into so many shenanigans! This time, he focuses on the culture shock he experienced during his time living in Rome, Italy. Joined by the insanely talented musical guests Matt Rodriguez & Jordan Bunshaft, the piano stylings of Chris Stephens, & the sensational percussion of Laura Hamel.

Featuring the songs: "Never Can Say Goodbye'" (00:20), "Everybody Everybody" (05:21), "It's Hot Up Here" (10:17), "No More I Love You's" (18:22), "The Flesh Failures (Let the Sunshine In)" (22:43), "That's Amore", (26:30), "Cake by the Ocean" (29:28), "Jealous" (34:18), "Maybe This Time" (38:48), "The Name of the Game" (43:43), Mashup: "The Fate of Ophelia" / "Look What You Made Me Do" (48:20), "Fame" (53:48), "One, Two, Freddy's Coming for You" (57:24), "Like a Virgin" (58:40), "Sará Perchè Ti Amo" (01:07:01), "God Bless the U.S.A." (01:11:37), "MMMBop'" (01:16:48), Encore: "Never Can Say Goodbye" (01:22:21)

TWISTED BITCH: ON THE MOVE

Andre Diniz embarks on a brand-new musical parody cabaret journey exploring the many reasons NYC can turn you into a much-adored twisted bitch. This time focusing on the shenanigans & culture shock he experienced during his time living in L.A. Conceived, performed, & directed by Andre Diniz. With special guests Matt Rodriguez & Leo Altafini. Book & parody lyrics by Andre Diniz. Music direction by Matt Rodriguez & Chris Stephens. Piano by Chris Stephens. Percussion by Josh Azenberg. Tech Direction by Adam DeCarlo.

Featuring the songs: "Theme from 'New York, New York'" (00:36), "About Damn Time" (05:14), "MacArthur Park" (08:53), "Mamma Mia" (13:52), "Blowin' in the Wind" (17:37), "Borderline", (20:34), "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)" (24:39), "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" (30:43), "Abracadabra" (34:17), "California Gurls" (39:08), "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" (42:43), Medley: "Halo”/ “Happy Birthday to You" (47:05), "I'm Too Sexy" (50:47), "Cry for You" (54:16), "Blank Space" (58:12), "Cowboy Take Me Away" (01:02:19), Encore: "Theme from 'New York, New York'" (01:08:10)

REASONS FOR LOSING IT: THIS TIME WE’RE ADDICTED

Andre Diniz & Matt Rodriguez embark on a brand-new musical parody journey exploring the many reasons NYC can make you lose it and how you can hold on to the little bit of sanity you have left. Conceived & performed by Andre Diniz & Matt Rodriguez. With special guest Carlye Messman. Book & parody lyrics by Andre Diniz. Music arrangements by Matt Rodriguez & Chris Stephens. Piano by Chris Stephens. Percussion by Josh Azenberg. Tech Direction by Adam DeCarlo.

Featuring the songs: "Roam" (00:33), "Hot Stuff" (07:25), "Love to Love You Baby" (09:56), "Frozen" (12:35), "Stardust" (17:48), "Tomorrow" (22:00), "Holding Out for a Hero" (23:58), "Your Fault" (27:58), "Last Midnight" (30:19), "Beautiful" (34:17), "Padam Padam" (38:50), Medley: "Life Is Just a Bowl of I Don't Care" (42:39), "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (47:25), "Flinch" (53:04), "Together Again" (58:38), "Goodbye" (01:01:55).

REASONS FOR LOSING IT: THIS TIME WE’VE HAD IT

Andre Diniz & Matt Rodriguez embark on a fun filled musical journey on the many reasons NYC can make you lose it, while exploring how to hold on to the little bit of sanity you have left! Conceived & performed by Andre Diniz & Matt Rodriguez. Book & parody lyrics by Andre Diniz. Music arrangements by Matt Rodriguez & Chris Stephens. Piano by Chris Stephens. Tech direction by Adam DeCarlo.

Featuring the songs: "Just Give Me a Reason" (0:00), "This Scent in the Air" (5:55), "I Really Like Him" (11:12), "How Much More" (15:44), "(I Guess I) Miss You" (19:35), "What's Gonna Happen" (23:43), "Secret" (31:05), "I Will Never Leave You" (36:44), "Who's That Woman Losing Her Mind in the Mountains?" (40:01), "In Between Buildings" (46:21), "You Learn" (52:25), "One Heart" (58:10).

ONLY LAB IN THE BUILDING

Highlights of original sketch work from the Groundlings show. "Football & Soccer" (0:30) written by Andre Diniz, "New Recruit" (5:14) written by Andre Diniz & Govind Kumar, plus an improv scene (8:46).

Starring Andre Diniz, Govind Kumar, Cesar DeFuentes, Nicole DuBois, Jacqui Duncan, Nathan Ehrmann, & Andrew Hartman. Directed by Michael Churven & Emily Pendergast.

AND JUST LIKE LAB

Highlights of original sketch work from the Groundlings show. "Essential Esthetics" (0:33) written by Andre Diniz & Jacqui Duncan, "Drag Story Hour" (5:35) written by Andre Diniz & Govind Kumar, plus an improv scene (9:18).

Starring Andre Diniz, Jacqui Duncan, Nicole DuBois, Govind Kumar, Elizabeth Guest, Amy Haeussler, Amy Wilk, Nathan Ehrmann, & Andy Hillbrands. Directed by Michael Churven & Emily Pendergast.

HOT TUB LAB MACHINE

Highlights of original sketch work from the Groundlings show. "Trash" (0:37) written by Andre Diniz, "The Divas Duo" (4:28) written by Andre Diniz & Michael Tomasetti, plus an improv scene (9:23).

Starring Andre Diniz, Michael Tomasetti, & Griffin Taylor. Directed by Alex Staggs & Eliot Schwartz.

LOST OATHS

Two sisters struggle to keep up hope at a time of political and social turmoil. Oaths of love, friendship, and obsession circle their spirits awaiting to be collected.

Starring Andre Diniz, Ydaiber Orozco, Elizabeth Gonzalez, & Miguel Belmonte. Written by Andre Diniz. Directed by Leo Rod. Click for a behind-the-scenes look.

JEAN JEAN ET JONATHAN

"Jean Jean et Jonathan" is an original sketch written by Andre Diniz. Originally performed at The Actors Company in L.A. For a behind-the-scenes look at who inspired the sketch, click here.

Starring Andre Diniz, Ross Steeves, Michael Chibouca, & Sarah Nicolazzo.

REASONS FOR LOSING IT

Highlights from the comedy parody cabaret produced at The Duplex in NYC. Conceived & performed by Andre Diniz & Matt Rodriguez. With special guest Kara Moulter. Book & parody lyrics by Andre Diniz. Music arrangements by Matt Rodriguez & Chris Stephens. Piano by Chris Stephens.

DIFFERENT

Glen comes clean and tells his longtime boyfriend that he is transgender.

Starring Andre Diniz, Nick Culbertson, & Dan Morrison. Written by Andre Diniz. Directed by Adrienne Scalo.

THE TEACHER

Marian, a classics teacher with regrets about not living life to the fullest, is unaware that she in being tested by the gods as she tries to reach a difficult student.

Starring Andre Diniz, Joyce Feurring, Max Rhyser, & Cadden Jones. Written & directed by Lisa Ford & Zack Ford.

BECOMING AN AMERICAN CITIZEN

This guerrilla style documentary shows Andre Diniz's journey to becoming an American citizen. Andre talks about coming to the U.S., adapting to a new culture, and the citizenship ceremony.

Starring Andre Diniz & Matt Rodriguez. Directed by Adrienne Scalo.

A TELL TALE HEART

An untrustworthy man insists on his sanity after carefully calculating and executing the murder of an old man with a vulture eye.

Starring Andre Diniz, Robert Sean Miller, Tony Locastro, & John Maurice. Written & directed by Natalia Grabczynska. Based on the short story by Edgar Allan Poe.

THE LAST CALL

A student comes to realize that her world is about to change as she meets a sweet and innocent guy who turns out to have dark intentions.

Starring Andre Diniz, Greyci Gonzalez, & Graham Fulmer. Written by Greyci Gonzalez. Directed by Joe Ferro.

THE SCENE

A film director, Brian, has come up against a big problem for his short film. The main actress has quit and he must find a stand-in to replace her for the final shots. But the stand-in does not make things easy.

Starring Andre Diniz. Directed by Joshua Harris.

I LOVE NYC

This technically exploratory, silent, black and white short film, follows a pair of street musicians confronted by the evil boyfriend of a dame in distress.

Starring Andre Diniz, Jacob Wilhelmi, Alexis Fakouri, & Eli Green. Written & directed by Adrienne Scalo.

DAVID, ANNE & MARIA

In this experimental, silent short film, a love triangle comes to the surface.

Starring Andre Diniz, Katy, & Julia B. Written & directed by Adrienne Scalo.