Everyone needs a laugh right about now!
Check out my COMEDY REEL:
Check out my COMEDY REEL:
Hot off the press!
THEATRICAL REEL is here:
THEATRICAL REEL is here:
We've all been challenged during this pandemic. I've turned to working my craft in new and very different ways! Check out a film I was involved with; not only filmed IN QUARANTINE, but this was also part of the International 48HR Film Competition. We won the Seattle round but lost out to LA in the West Coast round. Our sweet little film has gone on to screen in numerous online festivals, and has received some amazing awards!!
Watch TESS TETLEY: GIRL BRAND MANAGER:
Watch TESS TETLEY: GIRL BRAND MANAGER:
I had the enormous opportunity to collaborate with some filmmakers and co-write a film, once again filmed IN QUARANTINE! It was an incredible experience and I learned so much.
Watch GOODBYE TO ALL THAT:
Watch GOODBYE TO ALL THAT:
Honored to by nominated for Best Acting Duo
with Elena Flory-Barnes for the short film Three Minutes!
with Elena Flory-Barnes for the short film Three Minutes!
Excited to be playing a dancer in the upcoming film
by Kit Wilson, Jagged Nails
by Kit Wilson, Jagged Nails
Our dance routine is being choreographed by the Broadway veteran dancer, Mr. Jerry; the routine is inspired by The Rockettes!! I studied ballet as an adult but haven't been to a class in several years, and this is the first time that I've brought my dancing to the screen. It's a scary yet exciting challenge for me!
Working the other side of the camera as Casting Producer for the film The Assignment
Co-Wrote & Co-Produced my first film!
Seattle 48Hour Horror Film Festival
Seattle 48Hour Horror Film Festival
Interview: Powerless and film acting
Listen to this in-depth interview on my upcoming role in "Powerless" and acting in film.
POWERLESS
I was cast in the feature film, "Powerless", as Amy Dupree, the central character. One of my most challenging roles to date, I'll be playing a deputy sheriff who is a high functioning alcoholic.
Big Trouble in Seattle
Loved playing a news anchor in this feature film! This mob thriller is still in post production, but already has a distribution deal.
Us+
Getting to do some comedy to break up all of the gritty, emotional roles I usually play! Had a blast shooting the pilot for "US+".
I came full circle in my career playing Rhoda in the dark comedy, "Lily". The first role I worked on was in pre-school, helping my dad rehearse for a play that he was acting in called "The Bad Seed"; I played Rhoda, the sadistic killer!
Haunted Wharf: Ethel and the Merman
Haunted Wharf: Ethel and the Merman was selected to screen at STIFF, and I got to represent the film in the Q&A panel at the festival.
Booked my first national voiceover commercial this year!
Lots of great voiceover opportunities, including ADR for a sci-fi film, pictured here.
Xoologists
Pictured: Telisa Steen, Norman Tumolva & Lisa Coronado
Had so much fun getting goofy shooting the pilot episode of this sci-fi comedy web series. Can't wait to shoot more episodes!
Stay tuned...
Stay tuned...
Spent a week in paradise freeing my voice with a group of amazing women!
Linklater retreat in Chacala, Mexico
Linklater retreat in Chacala, Mexico
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Explore the Legends of Smith Tower and you'll hear my voice bringing history to life!
Buy tickets here
Buy tickets here
The Son, the Father
-Hollyshorts Film Festival
Photos Copyright David Hogan Photography
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Thrilled beyond belief to begin Directing and Acting for the Camera class at
Freehold Theatre, and the opportunity to work with Seattle legends John Jacobsen
& Robin Lynne Smith!
Over the course of the next few months we will be learning in front of
the camera shooting various films. My first scene has me playing
the role of a lifetime: HEDDA GABLER!
Freehold Theatre, and the opportunity to work with Seattle legends John Jacobsen
& Robin Lynne Smith!
Over the course of the next few months we will be learning in front of
the camera shooting various films. My first scene has me playing
the role of a lifetime: HEDDA GABLER!
July 2015 was chock full-o-fun!
Filmed three short films and performed on stage in a play festival.
Filmed three short films and performed on stage in a play festival.
- Participated in the Seattle 48HR Film Project (top photo)
- Played a robot in Norman Tumolva's "Me, Sarah + Dad" (bottom left photo)
- Filmed a dialogue heavy narrative directed by Leon Matigosh
- Played a woman searching for her inner consciousness in a playwrights festival (bottom right photo).
Watch the Breeding Grounds trailer
August 2015 the film enjoyed its debut in a screening at NWFF
August 2015 the film enjoyed its debut in a screening at NWFF
A film that I put a lot of heart and soul into is available to watch online.
The Last Light closes in on a mother's shattered heart while she desperately tries to put the pieces back together.
The Last Light closes in on a mother's shattered heart while she desperately tries to put the pieces back together.
Was lucky enough to get to be in a NFFTY 48HR film! In true 48HR style, it was a whirlwind:
- Friday, 1030pm: get home from work, see a fb msg from a friend looking for a friend of a friend for a "Mom" type.
- 1044pm: Not knowing for sure what the project even was, I decide that it will be fun to jump on set in the morning! I send a text..
- 138am: I get a text from one of the young filmmakers welcoming me aboard! I get a few wardrobe instructions..
- Saturday, 930am: calltime! We go over the script, I do my hair and makeup, get the ok on my wardrobe, and..
- 1030am: we start filming!!!
- 415pm: that's a wrap for me!
See the film here: Thar She Blows!
While on set of Breeding Grounds I was interviewed between shots.
Hear what ignited my passion for acting and more about the role I played in the film:
Hear what ignited my passion for acting and more about the role I played in the film:
Breeding Grounds filming is complete!
Seattle Filmmakers' Collective
In January I was cast as one of the leads in the futuristic, post World War III film, Breeding Grounds. Portraying Ellen tapped into two of my strengths: playing women who are powerful and commanding, and at once exposed and vulnerable. This role pushed me to my limits playing an ex-marine who is strong and brash, but who comes undone and shows her deepest fragility.
Working on this film during preparation and rehearsal and on set has caused me to grow so much as an actor and learn to trust myself and my instincts even further.
Check out BTS photos from set and rehearsal here!
Working on this film during preparation and rehearsal and on set has caused me to grow so much as an actor and learn to trust myself and my instincts even further.
Check out BTS photos from set and rehearsal here!
New role in Development:
Casting Assistant!
Spring of 2014 has brought about
the opportunity to assist Nike Imoru,
Casting Director of the upcoming series
Z NATION. This SyFy Network series is now filming in Spokane, WA and set to air Fall of 2014.
Not only has assisting on auditions cultivated transformative growth in my craft, it also been personally rewarding to contribute to such an important milestone for the film / TV industry
in WA state. Go WA cast & crew!
Desert Cathedral to screen at SIFF!
I got to do some fun and challenging character work in Desert Cathedral. I played a crack whore
that the central character (played by Lee Tergesen: MONSTER; OZ; WAYNE'S WORLD)
encounters during his voyage through the desert.
Desert Cathedral receives its World Premiere at SIFF 2014. Festival Program
that the central character (played by Lee Tergesen: MONSTER; OZ; WAYNE'S WORLD)
encounters during his voyage through the desert.
Desert Cathedral receives its World Premiere at SIFF 2014. Festival Program
May 2014
Began Freehold Theatre's Voiceover class
with Gin Hammond
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First night of class we listened
to each other read copy with our eyes closed, then shouted out the images and characteristics that came to life as we heard each other's voices. I got some pretty great descriptions for my voice, but by far my favorite is the BICHON FRISE! Who wouldn't want to voice an adorable little puppy?! |
I got cast in one of those roles; the kind that pushes an actor beyond their limits and taps into something quite profound. There are no words.. Check out the actor profile and teaser below
more info: The Last Light
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Warm thanks to Persephone Vandegrift, Jennifer Cummins, Lisa Cooper & Dan McComb |
Pictured: Telisa Steen, Tom Skerritt, Angela DiMarco & Wonder Russell!
I'm thrilled to be cast in my first web-series!
Playing Beth, one of the leads in Tom Skerritt's STROLLER GANGS;
a super fun Web Series that takes place here in Seattle. A group of Women who are friends going through the ins and outs of being a mom in modern day.
Sex and the City meets Desperate Housewives.
photo by Armen Stein
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March 28 / 30, 2013 Agnes, in Agnes of God. |
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This has been the year of the voice!
It all started with a Linklater voice intensive with Judith Shahn & Kimberly White last summer. I now find myself in Freehold's Singing for Actors class with Lucia Neare, in preparation for my upcoming portrayal of Agnes in Agnes of God. -Agnes of God has been chosen to take part in Freehold Theatre's INCUBATOR Studio Series! Theatre Verity will be performing an excerpt from the play March 28th & 30th. Listen to an ADR clip of the ALIEN film where I got to play Ripley!--------> |
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Watch Tom McIntire's "What Light" HERE
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Photos by Regan MacStravic
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fumbling down the RABBIT HOLE..
..and just in time, our first read-thru is quickly approaching!
RABBIT HOLE performs October 26 - November 10, 2012
at Freehold Theatre
{{I am so ready for this!!}}
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it seems so fitting that my commercial has been airing on channel 4, since
that's where i got my start! my dad was "the voice of KOMO" (booth announcer)
years ago and as a "KOMO kid" i got to shoot some psa's for the station.
i immediately felt at home in the studio, and got a kick out of turning on the t.v.
to see myself wishing everyone "Happy Holidays".
Rumor has it..
photo by Andrew Harrison
These past few months have been busy!
*Shot a commercial which will begin airing on local networks in May/June 2012.
*What Light accepted into ReelHeART International Film Festival.
*Desert Cathedral to screen at the Champs Elysees Film Festival in Paris.
*The short film Snorkel screened at STIFF.
*The MarQueen held a private screening at Seattle Cinerama.
*Performed in TheFilmSchool's staged reading of DODGERS at ACT.
{Also there have been plenty of auditions; for one of which I spent the day roaming a cemetery, preparing to embody a peasant woman searching for her son in a bloody battlefield.}
I'm producing a show! All the hours I can spare these days are being invested in New Amerikan Theatre's summer offering:
The Deadliest Instruments
-by Kirsten McCory
We've teamed up with The Triple Door
to bring The Deadliest Instruments
to you on one of Seattle's most majestic stages!
to bring The Deadliest Instruments
to you on one of Seattle's most majestic stages!
Showing August 20, 21 & 22 at The Triple Door
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FALL 2011:
-photos by Kirsten McCory
Cast in the SAG ultra low budget feature Desert Cathedral, shooting in November. I'm stoked that i get to play such a fun character role! I'll be playing 'Sandy', a whore trimmed in 80's garb. There's something really liberating about embodying a character that isn't so pretty. Just a regular old person, pure and simple.
{{I cannot wait for my costume fitting tonight! I hear there's a jumpsuit in mind ;O}}
I've spent the past month or so working on character development for the upcoming 30-min short,
The MarQueen
The film explores the tale of Cupid & Psyche with themes of jealousy, fear, lust and rage, placed in a modern-day brothel. I play a whore who is fighting to maintain her position of power as new girls keep cropping in.
{{I've been waiting for the chance to play a character that I can really sink my teeth into!}}
The MarQueen
The film explores the tale of Cupid & Psyche with themes of jealousy, fear, lust and rage, placed in a modern-day brothel. I play a whore who is fighting to maintain her position of power as new girls keep cropping in.
{{I've been waiting for the chance to play a character that I can really sink my teeth into!}}
Just wrapped the feature film In the First Few Days, by Todd Redenius.
Inspired by GRINDHOUSE: Planet Terror, this sci-fi / horror / post-apocalyptic GRINDHOUSE film was action packed and funny as hell! Had a blast playing Tami, the sexy warrior chick with a surprising comedic edge.
Snorkel
a short film by Ross Hotchkiss
a short film by Ross Hotchkiss
April 2011
photo by Telisa Steen
Began studying Butoh with Vanessa Skantze at Teatro de la Psychomachia.
Booked a lead role in the feature horror film In the First Few Days by Todd Redenius, shooting this summer.
Performed in Bridges to Nowhere by Miryam Gordon, (XX) Fest-24HR Playfest at Stone Soup Theatre.
on sale now
photo courtesy of Emerald City Pictures, LLC
The Vagina Monologues
-by Eve Ensler
Directed by Amber Rose Cutlip
March 16th - 7:30PM
@ the Rainier Valley Cultural Center
(tkts)
to benefit Columbia City Cinema * Executive Produced by NewAmerikanTheatre
March 16th - 7:30PM
@ the Rainier Valley Cultural Center
(tkts)
to benefit Columbia City Cinema * Executive Produced by NewAmerikanTheatre
photo by Tom McIntire
Cast as Sara in What Light,
a short film by Tom McIntire (Greenspoke). Shooting in Nov/Dec.
Watch the teaser! Click on the link above.
a short film by Tom McIntire (Greenspoke). Shooting in Nov/Dec.
Watch the teaser! Click on the link above.
STINGS LIKE ACID premiering Nov 12-27
In the summer of 2009 we ladies of New Amerikan Theatre decided to write a play together about such
things as:
Quantum Physics, isolation and inter-dependence
using movement / dance, soundscape and mythology.
3 weeks before opening and I think we've managed to stay pretty true to our original intentions...we'll see how it unfurls!
more info:www.new-amerikantheatre.weebly.com
Butoh Workshop for STINGS LIKE ACID
We kicked off rehearsals for
STINGS LIKE ACID with a Butoh workshop led by the incredible Diana Garcia-Snyder. She just agreed to be our choreographer! Now we'll get to weave Butoh into our story-telling.
May 20 -23
Acts of Plagiarism
by James Marlow
-dir Christy Denny
Cast as "Ripley" in an undertaking of digital audio engineering students at Shoreline Community College to supplant all of the dialogue/sound effects/musical score in the original Alien film. (I'll be an ADR pro after this!)
Filming in April:
ETHOS
online, interactive video
Arkitek Studios
ETHOS
online, interactive video
Arkitek Studios
Photo courtesy of Emerald City Pictures
Freehold Studio Series
The Thugs
by Adam Bock
This Staged Reading of The Thugs is a trial in "Site-Specific Theatre"
(also referred to as Environmental Theatre)
We will be rehearsing & performing in the Boardroom at the Rep
The Director has been leading us in VIEWPOINTS exercises to explore the work
which seems to go hand-in-hand with my current study of IMPROV.
(This is sure to be an evocative process!)
Presents this December at The Seattle Rep
Director Christy Denny
love, violence & loneliness
love, violence & loneliness (working title) is taking shape! I've found myself drawing upon the story of Eurydice, as her plight resonates down to my core.
It seems that the stories/roles that frighten me the most are
the ones that most need to be expressed through me.
No one said that fear doesn't exist within courage;
in fact, I believe it is the FEAR that carves out the demand for
COURAGE.
Photo Courtesy of New Amerikan Theatre
It seems that the stories/roles that frighten me the most are
the ones that most need to be expressed through me.
No one said that fear doesn't exist within courage;
in fact, I believe it is the FEAR that carves out the demand for
COURAGE.
Photo Courtesy of New Amerikan Theatre
Eyes in the Dark
The feature film, Eyes in the Dark
premiered on Thurs, Nov 5th at the Rendezvous' JewelBox Theatre.
The cast & crew were psyched to finally see it on a big screen; see The Seattle PI to read a review.
Photo Courtesy of Maureen Francisco
A Streetcar Named Desire
Theatre Northwest
October 9 - 25, 2009
Dir. Rod Pilloud
(Ensemble)
Dir. Rod Pilloud
(Ensemble)