HAIR COLOR: Red/Brown
VOCAL RANGE: (IF ANY): F3-Eb6
UNION AFFILIATION (IF ANY): Non-Union
BIOGRAPHY:
Jessica is an actor, director, and avid theater critic. Described as bright, wise, and grounded, her focus lies in modern plays, new adaptations, musicals, and solo performance. Don’t let her small demeanor fool you; she’s quick witted and curious, unafraid to tell you how it is. She has a big heart and colorful spirit, advocating for queer works and creating accessible theatre.
EDUCATION / TRAINING:
Virginia Commonwealth University: BFA Theatre Performance/Musical Theatre 2024
General Business Minor, Honors College Graduate
Acting (Shakespeare and Contemporary): David Emerson Toney, Emily Mattison
Voice and Speech: Karen Kopryanski, Janel Knipple
Movement: Dr. Aaron Anderson
Improvisation: Elizabeth Byland
Dialect: Karen Kopryanski
Voice: Beth Davis, Cathy Motley-Fitch, Dr. Bryan Wade
Musical Theatre: Wes Seals, Desiree Dabney
Ritual Poetic Drama/Solo Performance: Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Dialects: Australian, RP, Cockney
Dance and Music: Intermediate Tap, Intermediate Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Intermediate Piano
Fight and Sport: Rapier and Dagger, Jump Rope, Biking, Rock Climbing, Quad Roller Skating