Joanna opens FROLIC March 1st at the Chelsea Factory!
Joanna opens FROLIC March 1st at the Chelsea Factory!
I am a SAG-AFTRA actress, known for roles in The Antidote , Comedy Central Thanxgiveaway Wiikend: 'Ving Break, Wedding Woes, and The Outsider. I have also been seen in national commercials and print advertisements. Commercials include: Vault by Coca-cola, Tecate Beer, and ITT Technical Institute.
On Stage, I made my off-Broadway debut in 2024 as Lois and Grace in Superman and Serena that played at American Theater of Actors. Other credits include A Sketch of NY Ensemble and Nora in A Doll’s House.
I have BA in Theater and Dance from The University of Texas and an MA in dance from Texas Woman’s University. In 2021 I returned to acting after taking some time off to focus on my dance career and to tour internationally. Upon returning I dove into classes at Upright Citizens Brigade, taking Improvisation 101, 201, 301 and Character Sketch 101.
I am studying with Anthony Abeson, commercial technique with Barry Shapiro, and studying Alba Technique with Patricia Angelin.
I am known for my emotional versatility and can tell a stories with with my body, eyes, and in stillness. I have played characters from the mad woman, counselor, ingenue, and distressed mother. I have a vast emotional range and ability to feel and express stories that will bring you to laughter and tears. I want to be true to the people I represent on stage and screen because in doing that I am true to our human story.