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She's back at it again

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- Stapleton born-and-raised singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson makes her film debut in the new rom-com, "Humor Me," hitting theaters Friday, Jan. 12.

Michaelson co-stars as Allison -- the snarky potential love interest of a struggling playwright.

Directed by Sam Hoffman (executive producer of Wes Anderson's acclaimed "Darjeeling Limited" and "Moonrise Kingdom"), the film also stars Jemaine Clement, Elliot Gould, Maria Dizzia, Annie Potts and Priscilla Lopez.

"Humor Me" is billed as a comedy, centered around an aging father refusing to engage emotionally with his insecure son.

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Breaking down the plot

A once-acclaimed New York playwright, Nate (Jemaine Clement of "Legion"), is struggling with creating his next script, to a point when his wife (Maria Dizzia) leaves him. When financial and emotional burdens become too heavy to bare, Nate unwillingly moves in with his father, Bob (Elliott Gould), in his retirement community. Bob uses humor to deal with all of life's challenges, even the death of his beloved wife, which makes Nate even more frustrated.

Bob sends Nate to work for Ellis (Willie Carpenter) who runs operations at the community. This is where he meets a senior citizen theater troupe staging a musical. Nate agrees to help with the production, befriending Dee (Annie Potts of "Designing Women" and "Ghostbusters" fame), who is trying to set him up with her daughter, recovering drug addict Allison (Ingrid Michaelson).

The story centers around Nate and Bob's father-son relationships, along with the trials and tribulations of life itself.

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Just another notch on her media belt

Michaelson is a rookie to the feature film scene but you wouldn't know it from the "Humor Me" trailer. Like her off-screen presence, Michaelson's character is a musically inclined city gal.

FYI: The infancy of her acting career is not a reason to overlook this Stapleton native. Considering her impressive career in music and theater, this is just another addition to our belief that she will dazzle and dabble in every medium.

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More on Ingrid

Yeah, this may be her first time on the big screen but she's has some impressive small screen experience.

Michaelson co-wrote and was executive producer on "The Way I Am," a semi-autobiographical Hulu series released in April 2017. Prior to this, the Stapleton native's hit single of the same name soundtracked a 2007 Old Navy sweater commercial before hitting Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart.

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'The Great Comet' casts great voice

In June 2017, Michaelson made her Broadway debut in the "The Great Comet." She sang her heart out on stage as Sonya, alongside Tony nominated Denee Benton (Natasha) and Okieriete Onaodowan (Pierre).

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THROWBACK: Ingrid Michaelson gets honored at the Staten Island Museum Gala 2016

Here is her speech from 2016.

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Fun fact: Michaelson was almost on 'The Office'

But unfortunately, they have no taste. We're kidding! Kinda.

"I've definitely been thinking about that, and I've been doing some meetings in Los Angeles," she said in a 2012 SILive interview when asked about getting into acting. "I videotaped an audition for the spin-off of 'The Office.' I didn't get it. They said I read too young for the part."

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So, 'Humor Me' this weekend

Atrium Stadium Cinemas and United Artists Stadium 16 will not be playing the film on opening day and don't seem to be getting it any time soon. The closest theater to catch this flick is in Village East Cinema, located at 189 2nd Ave in Manhattan.

Movie times and more information is available by calling 212-529-6998 or visiting Citycinemas.com/.