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FILM AND TELEVISION
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TAR
Veep (Ep 202) Parks and Recreation (Ep 05001) Scorned Bewildered Here, There and Everywhere Sleepers Bluefield The Videomakers Something About Spin |
Voice of NPR
Woman (Co-Star) Kate (Co-Star) Dounia (Lead) Terry (Lead) Sarah Marshall (Lead) Naomi (Lead) Susan Wilson (Lead) Music Network Exec Book Bitch |
Focus Features
Second in Command Prods Deedle-Dee Productions Lost Weekend Productions Holodak Productions AVA/Lost Weekend Productions Hanold Productions LORDHAVEMERCY Prods Final Cut Productions gdgf Productions |
COMMERCIAL
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Lenovo
Bayer One A Day “Foul Ball” Franklin Square Hospital Ctr WA Dept Of Health PSA “Ezeens” MD Lottery US Army Combat Readiness Ctr PSA Comcast Wireless Chevy Equinox Bella Diamonds |
Podcast Host
Baseball fan Nurse Sneezing Seattle Mom Mulitple commercials Corporate drone Wireless Poacher Cyclist Wife |
DialogGroup
Energy BDBO The Ebeling Group GMMB GKV Productions Garner Multimedia Two Twelfths Productions Campbell-Ewald Productions g14 Productions |
INDUSTRIAL FILM
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US Census Bureau
Dep’t of Homeland Security TSA “Image Awareness” CIA University “Drop by Drop” ** TSA “The Shoe” IUPAT National Guard – “Answer the Call” TSA – Dept’ of Homeland Security University of Maryland ** CINE Special Jury Award |
Enumerator Training Video
Water Expert Concerned Passenger Sally Loretta Bin Operator Host Captain’s Wife Passenger in wheelchair Recovering Addict |
Ventana Productions
522 Productions Rock Creek Productions Maslow Media Coastal Technologies, Inc Rock Creek Productions Convention Services, Unltd Mind & Media, Inc Rock Creek Productions UMAB Productions |
STAGE
ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, Cleopatra, Shakespeare in the Pub, Dir John Stange
TWELFTH NIGHT, Toby Belch, Shakespeare in the Pub, Dir. K. Tony Korol-Evans
JULIUS CAESAR, Cassius/Calpurnia, Lean & Hungry Theater, Dir. Kevin Finkelstein
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Titania/Helena/Hippolyta, Lean & Hungry Theater, Dir.
Hannah Todd
MACBETH, Lady Macbeth, Lean & Hungry Theater, Dir Karen Munson
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, Portia, Lean & Hungry Theater, Dir Paul McLane
THE WINTER’S TALE, Hermione, Lean & Hungry Theater, Dir Ryan Whinnem
FISHERMAN AND THE GOLDEN FISH*, Fisherman’s Wife, Synetic Family Theatre,
Dir Paata Tsikurishvilli, *Helen Hayes Award-winning production
CLOSET LAND, Woman, Molotov Theatre Group, Dir Lucas Maloney
TWELFTH NIGHT, Olivia, Lean & Hungry Theater, Dir Akiva Fox
THE HOVERING, Monica, Odyssey Productions, Dir. Marina McClure
ANIMAL FARM, Chicken, Synetic Theatre, Dir Paata Tsikurishvilli
THE ARABIAN NIGHT, Franziska, Rorschach Theatre, Dir Jenny McConnell-Frederick
ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Red Queen, et al, Spooky Action Theatre, Dir Richard Hentrich
INTO THE WOODS, Lucinda, New Rep Theatre, Boston MA, Dir. Rick Lombardo
OUR TOWN, Mrs. Webb, New Rep On Tour, Boston MA Dir. Adam Zahler
KING LEAR, Regan, Brandeis University MFA, Dir Eric Hill
POLAROID STORIES, Persephone/Semele, Brandeis University MFA, Dir Janet Morrison
THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Varya, Brandeis University MFA, Dir Liz Terry
DON QUIXOTE Housekeeper, Double Edge Theatre, Dir. Stacy Klein
365 DAYS/365 PLAYS** Multiple roles, Odyssey Productions, Dir. Marina McClure
CHEKHOV SAYS GOODBYE***, Olga Chekhov, Hvar Theatre, Croatia, Dir. Alexander Fraser
A NIGHT AT THE BLACK PIG,*** Aspasia, Theatre in the Round, MN
TWELFTH NIGHT, Toby Belch, Shakespeare in the Pub, Dir. K. Tony Korol-Evans
JULIUS CAESAR, Cassius/Calpurnia, Lean & Hungry Theater, Dir. Kevin Finkelstein
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Titania/Helena/Hippolyta, Lean & Hungry Theater, Dir.
Hannah Todd
MACBETH, Lady Macbeth, Lean & Hungry Theater, Dir Karen Munson
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, Portia, Lean & Hungry Theater, Dir Paul McLane
THE WINTER’S TALE, Hermione, Lean & Hungry Theater, Dir Ryan Whinnem
FISHERMAN AND THE GOLDEN FISH*, Fisherman’s Wife, Synetic Family Theatre,
Dir Paata Tsikurishvilli, *Helen Hayes Award-winning production
CLOSET LAND, Woman, Molotov Theatre Group, Dir Lucas Maloney
TWELFTH NIGHT, Olivia, Lean & Hungry Theater, Dir Akiva Fox
THE HOVERING, Monica, Odyssey Productions, Dir. Marina McClure
ANIMAL FARM, Chicken, Synetic Theatre, Dir Paata Tsikurishvilli
THE ARABIAN NIGHT, Franziska, Rorschach Theatre, Dir Jenny McConnell-Frederick
ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Red Queen, et al, Spooky Action Theatre, Dir Richard Hentrich
INTO THE WOODS, Lucinda, New Rep Theatre, Boston MA, Dir. Rick Lombardo
OUR TOWN, Mrs. Webb, New Rep On Tour, Boston MA Dir. Adam Zahler
KING LEAR, Regan, Brandeis University MFA, Dir Eric Hill
POLAROID STORIES, Persephone/Semele, Brandeis University MFA, Dir Janet Morrison
THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Varya, Brandeis University MFA, Dir Liz Terry
DON QUIXOTE Housekeeper, Double Edge Theatre, Dir. Stacy Klein
365 DAYS/365 PLAYS** Multiple roles, Odyssey Productions, Dir. Marina McClure
CHEKHOV SAYS GOODBYE***, Olga Chekhov, Hvar Theatre, Croatia, Dir. Alexander Fraser
A NIGHT AT THE BLACK PIG,*** Aspasia, Theatre in the Round, MN
* 2010 Helen Hayes Award Recipient for Outstanding Production of Theater for Young Audiences
** World Premiere, Suzan Lori-Parks
***American Premiere
** World Premiere, Suzan Lori-Parks
***American Premiere
Voice of Sponsorship & Voice Coach, NPR, December 2014 – April, 2023
Voice of Sponsorship, WAMU 88-5 FM, June 2010 – December 2014
Voice of Sponsorship, WAMU 88-5 FM, June 2010 – December 2014
DIRECTING
Guidance and hands-on leadership for 10 seasons of Lean & Hungry Theater productions.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Director, American University
Closer Than Ever, Assistant Director, Limelight Theatre
Scenes from an Execution, Assistant Director, Brandeis University
Scenes from Romeo and Juliet, Drama Director, Stage Door
Scenes from Hamlet, Drama Director, Stage Door
Scene from Richard III, Teaching Artist, Shakespeare Theatre’s Text Alive!
One-hour Romeo & Juliet, Co-Director, Shakespeare Theatre’s Camp Shakespeare
Scenes from Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet, Director, Wilson High School
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Director, American University
Closer Than Ever, Assistant Director, Limelight Theatre
Scenes from an Execution, Assistant Director, Brandeis University
Scenes from Romeo and Juliet, Drama Director, Stage Door
Scenes from Hamlet, Drama Director, Stage Door
Scene from Richard III, Teaching Artist, Shakespeare Theatre’s Text Alive!
One-hour Romeo & Juliet, Co-Director, Shakespeare Theatre’s Camp Shakespeare
Scenes from Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet, Director, Wilson High School
TEACHING AND COACHING
Adjunct Faculty, American University, Washington, DC, 2013-2016
Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts: Theatre Management and Acting I, Instructor
Theatre in our Schools Conference: Foley Techniques, Presenter
American University: Voice Coach, Guest Auditor
Expand Your Voice Workshop: Voice and Microphone techniques to expand range and explore text, Creator and Instructor
Camp Lighthouse: Program Development and Teaching Artist
Molotov Theatre Group: Mondo Andronicus, Movement Coach
Landless Theatre Company: Diamond Dead, Dialect Coach
Wilson High School: Comedy Improv Workshop
Shakespeare Theatre: Camp Shakespeare, Teaching Artist
Cabin John Middle School: Teaching Artist
Clarksville Middle School: Teaching Artist
Brandeis University: Speech: Accent Reduction
Brandeis University: Movement for the Performer, Instructor
Cambridge School of Weston: Drama Specialist
- Performance 350: Styles of Acting
- Performance 115: Principles, Plays, and Performance
Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts: Theatre Management and Acting I, Instructor
Theatre in our Schools Conference: Foley Techniques, Presenter
American University: Voice Coach, Guest Auditor
Expand Your Voice Workshop: Voice and Microphone techniques to expand range and explore text, Creator and Instructor
Camp Lighthouse: Program Development and Teaching Artist
Molotov Theatre Group: Mondo Andronicus, Movement Coach
Landless Theatre Company: Diamond Dead, Dialect Coach
Wilson High School: Comedy Improv Workshop
Shakespeare Theatre: Camp Shakespeare, Teaching Artist
Cabin John Middle School: Teaching Artist
Clarksville Middle School: Teaching Artist
Brandeis University: Speech: Accent Reduction
Brandeis University: Movement for the Performer, Instructor
Cambridge School of Weston: Drama Specialist
LEADERSHIP
Founding Artistic Director, Lean & Hungry Theater, Washington, DC, 2006 – 2016
Lean & Hungry Theater created accessible, modern audio adaptations of classic works of drama and literature. Lean & Hungry produced 17 shows (including 13 live broadcasts and 15 original adaptations), 7 fundraising events, and several custom education workshops and appearances. As founding artistic director, my responsibilities included:
Lean & Hungry Theater created accessible, modern audio adaptations of classic works of drama and literature. Lean & Hungry produced 17 shows (including 13 live broadcasts and 15 original adaptations), 7 fundraising events, and several custom education workshops and appearances. As founding artistic director, my responsibilities included:
- Providing artistic, strategic, and financial leadership of the organization and day-to-day management and oversight of the operations
- Managing up to 30 staff and artists
- Overseeing annual and production budgets
- Collaborating with and guiding directors, composers, and sound designers in creating adaptations in Lean & Hungry’s established style
- Scouting, developing, training, and fostering the core acting company, staff, and artistic associates, including casting associates and interns
- Developing and expanding artistic and strategic partnerships, with organizations including ArtiSphere, The National Federation of the Blind, the USO, and The National Society of Arts and Letters
- Promoting the organization’s mission and brand with public appearances, speeches, and media interviews
- Envisioning and overseeing implementation of marketing and publicity: manage PR and Marketing staff, designers, and production of marketing pieces
- Cultivating a growing and active Board of Directors with diverse skill sets and proven credentials
- Devising and implementing strategies for major and individual donor initiatives, corporate sponsorships, and foundation funding
- Developing the nonprofit’s annual budget and resource development plan
- Establishing and maintain vendor relationships
HONORS AND AWARDS
Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Production of Theater for Young Audiences
The Fisherman and the Golden Fish, Synetic Family Theater, 2010
CINE Special Jury Award
Drop by Drop, Coastal Technologies, 2009
The Fisherman and the Golden Fish, Synetic Family Theater, 2010
CINE Special Jury Award
Drop by Drop, Coastal Technologies, 2009
ADVANCED TRAINING
Jessica has trained with internationally-recognized masters of voice work, including Catherine Fitzmaurice, Patsy Rodenburg, and the Roy Hart Theatre Centre in France.
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Techniques:
Whole Voice, Scansion, Text and Rhetorical Device Analysis, Suzuki, Viewpoints, Fitzmaurice, Laban, LeCoq, Alexander, Circus, Clown, Neutral Mask, On-Camera, Microphone Technique, TelePrompTer, Voice-Over, Stage Combat, Auditioning, Phonetics (IPA), Stanislavski, Michael Chekhov, Meisner, Classical and Musical Theater Singing, Dropping In |
Organizations:
Shakespeare & Co, Tina Packer, MA Michael Chekhov Association, NYC Roy Hart Theatre, France Studio Theatre Conservatory, DC Guthrie Theatre Conservatory, MN Double Edge Theatre, MA Synetic Theatre, DC Belgrade School of Drama, Serbia |
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONSEquity Membership Candidate for Actors Equity Association
Society of American Fight Directors, Certified Actor-Combatant SAG-AFTRA National Society of Arts and Letters WAMU Arts Council DC Chapter Brandeis University Alumni Association Mills Alumnae DC Chapter – Special Events Committee |
EDUCATIONMFA Acting, Brandeis University Professional Actor Training Program, 2005
BA Creative Writing, Northland College, An Environmental Liberal Arts College, 1996 |