7.23.15
I start rehearsals today for the new short play, Naturalistic Commercials by Ben Vigus and directed by Tara Ahmadinejad. For more information on the festival and the show, check out the Sam French website here.
EDUCATION :
BFA from New York University with Atlantic Acting School
CURRENT LOCATION :
New York, NY
HOMETOWN :
Lexington, KY
LITTLE KNOWN FACT :
Jessica is also known as “The Meryl Streep of Charades”
THEATER COs/GROUPS :
Jessica is a proud member of
Uncle Function, an award winning sketch group, and Pipeline Theatre Company.
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS :
Nomination : Best Ensemble NYIT (New York Innovative Theater) Awards (Clown Bar)
Recipient : Excellence in Studio Award from NYU/Atlantic Acting School
Q : What are your dream roles?
A : Alison from Look Back in Anger, any of Tennessee Williams’ women, Juliet, Viola, and roles that have yet to be written.
Q : Any favorite movies?
A : My go-to list is
Romeo + Juliet
The Royal Tenenbaums Amélie
Shakespeare in Love
Christmas Vacation
Q : Would you rather have a dog that could talk or a puppy that stays a puppy forever?
A : Contingent on the fact that the puppy could learn, I would definitely want a puppy forever. Your dog could be a total jerk.
Q : Would you rather fly or be invisible?
A : Absolutely fly. NO question.
Q : What is your greatest irrational fear?
A : A Great White Shark that could fly.
Q : Cheese?
A : A thousand times yes.