My Services:
I have been working professionally in theatre, tv and film for over 10 years. I trained as an actor at London Academy of Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) and worked as a jobbing actor in London. Some of my credits include Netflix and Apple TV.
I've been working as a theatre director for 8+ years and have worked as a director at drama schools around the country. Having been through the audition processes of drama school from both sides I know how daunting and challenging the process can be. I'm here to guide you and help with your choices, equipped with the tools to create work independently, and finding joy and fun in the process.
If you would like to begin sessions with me, please fill out the form on the contact page or contact me on the superprof website.
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I trained as actor at LAMDA. Having been through the audition processes of drama school from both sides I know how daunting and challenging the process can be. I'm here to guide you and help with your choices, equipped with the tools to handle auditions with rigour and find joy and fun in the process.
My lessons will cover:
- Monologue selection
- Audition techniques
- Direction, rehearsal and feedback of monologues
- Live coaching for 1st round taping -
- As a graduate of LAMDA, I have a thorough knowledge of the LAMDA examinations and what the process is like.
- Vocal and movement technique
- Character objectives
- Script Analysis tools
- Finding truth in performance -
- Building confidence
- Clarity
- Vocal techniques
- Storytelling -
- Tips on arts council funding and self producing your own work
- Finding your voice as a artist
- Writing and structure exercises
- Bouncing and creating ideas
- Narrative arcs and complex story structure
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- In my dramaturgy I like to tailor to the needs of the writer and feedback that is most useful at time of development
-I see the dramaturg as a personal trainer for the play and focus on how we can work together to make the play more itself.
- I’m also available as a script reader
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I’ve been a co-mentor for Sheffield Theatres theatremakers group. A programme designed to support early-career theatre creatives develop their dramaturgical and collaborative skills. I have also delivered workshop in youth theatres and drama school settings.
I’ve created and delivered bespoke workshops as part of talent development for artists. Get in touch if you’d like me deliver a workshop.
‘Jess worked with our Year 2 BA (Hons) Acting students as director of The Rimers of Eldritch, delivering work of an exceptionally high standard. Her approach combined clarity, rigour and care, creating a rehearsal room in which students were both supported and challenged. Jess drew out confident, detailed performances and encouraged resilience, discipline and a strong sense of ensemble responsibility. The production she led was ambitious, focused and professionally realised, and it significantly advanced the cohort’s readiness for industry-level expectations. Jess brings intelligence, generosity and high artistic standards to her work, and her contribution made a lasting impact on both the students and the quality of the final production.’