Today’s guest grew up on a tiny island in the Caribbean, studied fashion and dance in New York, often felt like she never had the right background or training, and yet found success in several careers.
Veralyn Jones is an award-winning actress who has been working professionally for over 30 years across theatre, film and TV. She has worked at The Denver Center, South Coast Repertory, Mark Taper Forum, The Kirk Douglas Theatre, and internationally at LaScala Theatre in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Acting the Role: Uncle Vanya with Tony-winner Reed Birney
Q&A with director Libby Appel (OSF, Indy Rep, Cal Arts)
Uncle Vanya Presentation with Alberto Isaac, Deidre Henry, and Libby Appel
Acting the Role: Dogberry with Geoffrey Wade
As You Like It Presentation (3.5) with James Newcomb and Erika Rolfsrud
Ep #29: Alberto Isaac on the Work of Acting, Handling Rejection, and Not Hiding
Ep #28: James Newcomb on Being Authentic, Career Hang Times, and Readiness
Text Work: Video game voiceover with Marcelo Tubert
Ep #27: Marcelo Tubert on Trusting Instincts, Living Simply, and Remaining Grateful
Text Work: Shakespeare's Macbeth with Elizabeth Dennehy
Ep #26: Elizabeth Dennehy on Being Natural vs. Casual, Propelling the Story Forward, and Saving Your Money
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Twelfth Night REPERTORY Presentation (Pt 1) with Janet Greaves, Erika Rolfsrud, and Jamal Douglas, with Brendon Fox directing
Richard III Presentation (4.4) with Veralyn Jones and Michael Kirby
Hamlet Presentation (2.2) with Gigi Bermigham and Kwana Martinez
The Merchant of Venice Presentation (5.1) with Marcelo Tubert and Aubrey Saverino
As You Like It Presentation (1.2) with Janet Greaves and Jamal Douglas
King John Presentation (1.1) with Marcelo Tubert and Ross Hellwig
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