Whether you're a non-equity actor going to your first Equity audition, or a young actor curious about the biz, this episode is for you. Join host Maggie Bera and special guest Jessica Junqua as we unravel what really goes on behind the scenes at Broadway auditions in NYC... especially for non-equity actors.
Jessica Junqua (she/her/hers) is a theatre-trained actor based in New Jersey. She is passionate about performing and is ready to take the leap into a professional career. Theatre: Dog Sees God (Van's Sister), A Funny Thing Happened...Forum (Geminae), American Idiot, The Who’s Tommy, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, and Man of La Mancha. Film: "Little Miss Perfect". She graduated from Montclair State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Arts and a minor in Musical Theatre. She is currently producing You're A Good Man Charlie Brown at her local theater Playhouse 22, where she is also a Repertory Member.
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