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HAIR COLOR: reddish brown
EYE COLOR: blue/green
VOCAL RANGE: (IF ANY): Soprano
UNION AFFILIATION (IF ANY): SAG
BIOGRAPHY:
I am a singer and actor living in Brooklyn, NYC with a roommate and my furry son, my cat. I trained as an actor with Eugenie Bondurant for years, and did singing training from Opera singer Katy Decker for many years. I recently completed an intensive with Lee Strasberg Institute in NYC. I will be appearing later this year on Ziwe. Before moving to Brooklyn, I starred in and solely self produced successful limited run of the play "Proof." I've done podcast episodes and am trying to get into screenwriting. I have also stage managed and assistant directed.
Johannagriese.com has links to all my socials and clips of my reel and stage work, including singing
EDUCATION / TRAINING:
University of Tampa, Bachelor of Liberal Arts with Concentration in Fine arts and Humanities. Eugenie Bondurant -private acting coach ongoing, started almost a decade ago. Several years have been working with former opera singer Katy Decker for voice. I studied at Andi Matheny Acting Studios back in Florida. I also studied with Mercedes Ruehl at HB in an invitational only scene study class. Worked with Tectonic Theatre members at HB for a moment acting workshop. Taken various casting director workshops, and recently completed an intensive with Lee Strasberg Institute. This intensive included movement classes, improv, and method classes. Also trained in improv, viewpoints, and playback methods. Bounded in a nutshell masterclass series with Chukwudi Iwuji.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Improvisation, Valid Passport, Producer, former paralegal, expert swimmer, horseback riding,
quick memorization, basic Spanish, former Vet Tech, Irish accent, French accent, Russian accent, Standardized Patient work. Volunteer for various progressive campaigns. Jazz dance, beg. Latin dance, beg. Ballet