JESSICA MORENO / ACTRESS - PRODUCER
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AUGUST 2017
Jessica will be performing a lead role in the comedic short film "Punching Bag," written and directed by Jamie Anderson, shot by John T. Connor, and starring Bree Turner, Jamie Wollrab, and Jonathan Stoddard. JULY 2017 Jessica will be performing a lead role at the National Black Theatre Festival in North Carolina in Ted Lange's "The Cause, My Soul." |
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SPRING 2017
Check out the revival of the Edinburgh Fringe award-winning production of "The Inventor and the Escort" at the Lounge Theatre in Hollywood for the month of April! More information at www.kadm.com.
"Moreno is smart, funny, sexy, flirtatious and at the dramatic climax heartbreakingly vulnerable and human. It’s a humbling performance to watch." --FRINGE REVIEW
Check out the revival of the Edinburgh Fringe award-winning production of "The Inventor and the Escort" at the Lounge Theatre in Hollywood for the month of April! More information at www.kadm.com.
"Moreno is smart, funny, sexy, flirtatious and at the dramatic climax heartbreakingly vulnerable and human. It’s a humbling performance to watch." --FRINGE REVIEW
NOVEMBER 2016
Jessica performed two lead roles as "twins" Zoe and Sarah in the incredibly creative New York Film Academy short film "Oneself" written and directed by Vicente Manzano. The film is currently in post-production. More information on the cast and crew here.
Jessica performed two lead roles as "twins" Zoe and Sarah in the incredibly creative New York Film Academy short film "Oneself" written and directed by Vicente Manzano. The film is currently in post-production. More information on the cast and crew here.
FALL 2016
Jessica has had the incredible pleasure to work multiple times on the ABC daytime drama "General Hospital" as Nurse Kim.
SEPTEMBER 2016
Jessica is now commercially represented by Tanner Pittman at Special Artists Agency in Los Angeles. More on SAA here.
Jessica is now commercially represented by Tanner Pittman at Special Artists Agency in Los Angeles. More on SAA here.
AUGUST 2016
Reviews are in for Jessica's 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe performance of "All Aboard the Marriage Hearse" in the lead role of Amy. The performance ran the entire month of August at the Gilded Balloon. The show received FOUR and FIVE STAR ratings (out of FIVE). The show played to multiple sell out audiences. (Click on the publication title to read the full reviews.)
THE SCOTSMAN
"Jessica Moreno...is an irresistible force; it’s an absolute knockout performance. Moreno’s face is incredibly animated throughout...yet she never threatens to be simply “making faces”. One minute she’s sexy; then sulky; poutingly sad then genuinely scary, ice-cold with anger...(a) remarkable performance...such a gift of an actress who’s capable of wringing every single laugh from it."
BROADWAY BABY
"...But it was Moreno’s optimistic, fiery Amy that stole the show. Moreno’s range was astonishing, her performance as polished in moments of broad comedy as well as instances of stark poignancy. The (performance is) excellent."
EDFRINGE REVIEW
"Jessica Moreno (has) the ability to bring a real depth of emotion...as well as possessing great comic timing...a flawless performance...executed to perfection."
REVIEWS HUB
"Performances are spot on."
EDFEST MAGAZINE
"Fantastic performances."
WEST END WILMA
"Jessica Moreno and Tom Pilutik play Amy and Sean as a convincing couple. They make the conversations between the long-term partners realistic."
SINCERELY AMY
"Jessica Moreno and Tom Pilutik play a highly convincing couple. As actors their performances are strong, Moreno connects the required emotion as she pours her heart out to her boyfriend."
THE UPCOMING
"The acting is superb, and the onstage chemistry between Jessica Moreno and Tom Pilutik is undeniable, often causing the viewer to forget they are at the theatre and feel instead like a fly on a wall."
THE SCOTSMAN
"Jessica Moreno...is an irresistible force; it’s an absolute knockout performance. Moreno’s face is incredibly animated throughout...yet she never threatens to be simply “making faces”. One minute she’s sexy; then sulky; poutingly sad then genuinely scary, ice-cold with anger...(a) remarkable performance...such a gift of an actress who’s capable of wringing every single laugh from it."
BROADWAY BABY
"...But it was Moreno’s optimistic, fiery Amy that stole the show. Moreno’s range was astonishing, her performance as polished in moments of broad comedy as well as instances of stark poignancy. The (performance is) excellent."
EDFRINGE REVIEW
"Jessica Moreno (has) the ability to bring a real depth of emotion...as well as possessing great comic timing...a flawless performance...executed to perfection."
REVIEWS HUB
"Performances are spot on."
EDFEST MAGAZINE
"Fantastic performances."
WEST END WILMA
"Jessica Moreno and Tom Pilutik play Amy and Sean as a convincing couple. They make the conversations between the long-term partners realistic."
SINCERELY AMY
"Jessica Moreno and Tom Pilutik play a highly convincing couple. As actors their performances are strong, Moreno connects the required emotion as she pours her heart out to her boyfriend."
THE UPCOMING
"The acting is superb, and the onstage chemistry between Jessica Moreno and Tom Pilutik is undeniable, often causing the viewer to forget they are at the theatre and feel instead like a fly on a wall."
JULY 2016
As recipients of the 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival Encore! Producers Award, "All Aboard the Marriage Hearse" will present two extra performances in Los Angeles this July. More information here!
JUNE 2016
The Hollywood Fringe Festival Awards at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre, Hollywood. June 26, 2016.
Jessica has WON the Theatre Unleashed "Most Unleashed Performance Award" at the Hollywood Fringe Festival on June 26, 2016! In addition, her production WON the "Encore! Producers Award," which gives "All Aboard the Marriage Hearse" an extension in July. The production was also NOMINATED for the Theatre Unleashed "Most Unleashed Production Award." Stay tuned for extension details! More at www.kadm.com
Jessica and writer/director of "All Aboard the Marriage Hearse" Matt Morillo, Los Angeles.
JUNE 2016
Reviews are in for the Hollywood Fringe production of "All Aboard the Marriage Hearse"!
"Jessica Moreno (is) so delightful and compelling in this dramedic tête-à-tête."
Read the full review from GIA ON THE MOVE, who also selected the show as HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, here!
"Moreno gives a moving impassioned performance as Amy, who lays her heart bare."
Read the full review from STAGE RAW, who also selected the show as RECOMMENDED and a TOP TEN pick, here!
Tom Pilutik and Jessica Moreno in Matt Morillo's "All Aboard the Marriage Hearse" at The Lounge Theatre, Hollywood.
JUNE 2016
The official Hollywood Fringe postcard for Matt Morillo's dramedy "All Aboard the Marriage Hearse" featuring Jessica Moreno and Tom Pilutik is here! Tickets and information at www.kadm.com
MAY 2016
Jessica will be appearing in the female lead role of Amy in Matt Morillo's dramedy "All Aboard the Marriage Hearse," in the Hollywood Fringe this June. Jessica originated the role in New York, and she also previously toured with this show to Los Angeles. This play has received critical acclaim in the US, Mexico, and Croatia, and it will be making its Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut this August. Tickets and information at www.kadm.com
"All Aboard the Marriage Hearse"
Written and Directed by Matt Morillo
Featuring Jessica Moreno and Tom Pilutik
Tickets $15 at the door
$10 with discount code FRINGE via www.kadm.com
The Lounge Theatre
6201 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(2 Blocks East of Vine)
Saturday June 4 @ 6pm
Friday June 10 @ 8pm
Saturday June 11 @ 10pm
Friday June 17 @ 6pm
Saturday June 18 @ 8pm
Sunday June 19 @4pm
MARCH 2016
Meet the cast of Ted Lange's "The Cause, My Soul"!
Bruce Cevri, Steve Ducey, Gordon Goodman, Thomas Anthony Jones, Paul Messinger, Chrystee Pharris, Michael Proctor, William Reinbold, Lindsey Santefort, and Stephen Spiegel.
See the previous post for details and ticket information!
JANUARY 2016
Jessica has been cast in the lead role of Emilia in "The Cause, My Soul," which is a prequel to Shakespeare's "Othello."
The play, written and directed by Ted Lange, will premiere at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles this April, in honor of Shakespeare's birthday month. This is the second time Jessica has the privilege of working with Ted.
"The Cause, My Soul"
The Odyssey Theatre
2055 South Sepulveda
Los Angeles, CA 90025
April 1st-May 1st
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Tickets $25
www.odysseytheatre.com
310-477-2055
(Contact Jessica for Industry Comps)
Jessica has been cast in the lead role of Emilia in "The Cause, My Soul," which is a prequel to Shakespeare's "Othello."
The play, written and directed by Ted Lange, will premiere at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles this April, in honor of Shakespeare's birthday month. This is the second time Jessica has the privilege of working with Ted.
"The Cause, My Soul"
The Odyssey Theatre
2055 South Sepulveda
Los Angeles, CA 90025
April 1st-May 1st
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Tickets $25
www.odysseytheatre.com
310-477-2055
(Contact Jessica for Industry Comps)
AUGUST 2015
REVIEWS ARE IN!
Jessica has received superlative reviews for her performance as Shelly in "Waitless" at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
From Broadway Baby:
"Jessica Moreno, who plays Shelly, uses eye contact masterfully to engage with each individual audience member. She is believable as the character and has a fantastic presence on the stage which is fun and exciting to watch." (Read more here!)
And from Edinburgh 49:
"As the leading lady, Moreno utterly steals the show with her raw energy and stage presence: she could be reading the shipping forecast and still hold an audience’s attention." (Read more here!)
REVIEWS ARE IN!
Jessica has received superlative reviews for her performance as Shelly in "Waitless" at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
From Broadway Baby:
"Jessica Moreno, who plays Shelly, uses eye contact masterfully to engage with each individual audience member. She is believable as the character and has a fantastic presence on the stage which is fun and exciting to watch." (Read more here!)
And from Edinburgh 49:
"As the leading lady, Moreno utterly steals the show with her raw energy and stage presence: she could be reading the shipping forecast and still hold an audience’s attention." (Read more here!)
In performance with Andrew Boyle.
In rehearsal with Andrew Boyle and Director Ted Lange.
In rehearsal with Ted Lange.
MARCH 2015
Jessica is thrilled to announce her latest project! She has been cast as the female lead (Shelly) in the dramedy two-hander "Waitless," written by the brilliant Cailin Harrison (USC), and directed by the award-winning Ted Lange. The production will preview in the summer of 2015 in Los Angeles, and it will have its European premiere in August at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The play also stars Andrew Boyle, who originated his role in the play at the 2014 Hollywood Fringe, earning it a Fringe Producer's Pick. More information on the play, the team, and the journey to Scotland here!
AUGUST 2014
Straight from the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, here is an excellent review from the Edinburgh Evening News for Jessica's performance in "Angry Young Women in Low Rise Jeans with High Class Issues!"
"On their tiny stage, the cast shone, but the brightest of all was the larger than life Jessica Moreno. With outrageous bug eyes and complete fearlessness, she completely stole the show..."
Read the full review here!
SPRING 2014
Straight from the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, here is an excellent review from the Edinburgh Evening News for Jessica's performance in "Angry Young Women in Low Rise Jeans with High Class Issues!"
"On their tiny stage, the cast shone, but the brightest of all was the larger than life Jessica Moreno. With outrageous bug eyes and complete fearlessness, she completely stole the show..."
Read the full review here!
SPRING 2014
Kings and Desperate Men Productions, in association with Ines Wurth Presents, is returning to the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August with Matt Morillo's "ANGRY YOUNG WOMEN IN LOW RISE JEANS WITH HIGH CLASS ISSUES!", following their 2013 award-winning and brilliantly reviewed turn at the festival with "The Inventor and the Escort!"
The cast will feature Jessica Moreno, Jason Drumwright, Jennifer Lane Oakley, and Seth Austin. Stay tuned for more fun details! More information here!
The cast will feature Jessica Moreno, Jason Drumwright, Jennifer Lane Oakley, and Seth Austin. Stay tuned for more fun details! More information here!
NOVEMBER 2013
Jessica is honored to produce the play "AMERICAN SOLDIERS" by Matt Morillo, featuring a cast of US Military Veterans. In honor of Veterans Awareness Week, American Legion Post 43 in Hollywood will host the production, which deals with a female soldier returning home from the Middle East who is suffering from PTSD. All proceeds to benefit Team Rubicon. More information at @AMSoldiers.
Jessica is honored to produce the play "AMERICAN SOLDIERS" by Matt Morillo, featuring a cast of US Military Veterans. In honor of Veterans Awareness Week, American Legion Post 43 in Hollywood will host the production, which deals with a female soldier returning home from the Middle East who is suffering from PTSD. All proceeds to benefit Team Rubicon. More information at @AMSoldiers.
Jessica and the cast and crew of "American Soldiers" in Los Angeles.
OCTOBER 11TH, 2013
ANGRY YOUNG WOMEN IN LOW RISE JEANS WITH HIGH CLASS ISSUES: THE WEB SERIES!
Watch the Premiere Episode 'Angry Young Women and the Mythical Female Orgasm' HERE Now!
(For Mature Audiences Only!)
www.angryyoungwomen.net - @AYWSeries
SEPTEMBER 29, 2013
JESSICA FEATURED IN SANTA ANA COLLEGE NEWSPAPER.
Click here to read a profile about Jessica's collaboration with the students of Santa Ana College in Southern California for the KADM production of "ANGRY YOUNG WOMEN IN LOW RISE JEANS WITH HIGH CLASS ISSUES: THE WEB SERIES!", which premieres online on October 11th - the same day as the theater department at Santa Ana College opens their production of the play version of "ANGRY YOUNG WOMEN IN LOW RISE JEANS WITH HIGH CLASS ISSUES." Catch the premiere episode of the web series here!
Watch the Premiere Episode 'Angry Young Women and the Mythical Female Orgasm' HERE Now!
(For Mature Audiences Only!)
www.angryyoungwomen.net - @AYWSeries
SEPTEMBER 29, 2013
JESSICA FEATURED IN SANTA ANA COLLEGE NEWSPAPER.
Click here to read a profile about Jessica's collaboration with the students of Santa Ana College in Southern California for the KADM production of "ANGRY YOUNG WOMEN IN LOW RISE JEANS WITH HIGH CLASS ISSUES: THE WEB SERIES!", which premieres online on October 11th - the same day as the theater department at Santa Ana College opens their production of the play version of "ANGRY YOUNG WOMEN IN LOW RISE JEANS WITH HIGH CLASS ISSUES." Catch the premiere episode of the web series here!
Jessica on the set of KADM's "Angry Young Women in Low Rise Jeans with High Class Issues: The Web Series!" at Santa Ana College, with co-star Jennifer Lane Oakley. (Photo: C. Harold Pierce, El Don.)
SEPTEMBER 2013
THE "ANGRY YOUNG WOMEN IN LOW RISE JEANS WITH HIGH CLASS ISSUES: THE WEB SERIES!" OFFICIAL TEASER TRAILER POSTED ON YOUTUBE.
Jessica, along with her Kings and Desperate Men Productions team, is thrilled to announce that the AYW Web Series teaser trailer is up on the internet! Watch it HERE. (For mature audiences only!)
Stay up-to-date on the AYW Web Series by following us on Twitter (@AYWSeries) and by LIKING our Facebook page (AngryYoungWomen). Stay tuned this October for the first episode!
AUGUST 2013
AWARD-WINNING!
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AUGUST 2013
AN INTERVIEW WITH DAN LENTELL OF FRINGE REVIEW
Scroll down to the bottom of the review and listen to an interview with Jessica and the rest of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe team of "The Inventor and the Escort." With Matt Morillo, Jaret Sacrey, and Joanne Hartstone. Click here.
AUGUST 2013
REVIEW #5: "THE INVENTOR AND THE ESCORT" AT THE 2013 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE: Click here -> Broadway Baby
"Strong praise going to Moreno’s raw emotional output."
REVIEW #4: "THE INVENTOR AND THE ESCORT" AT THE 2013 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE: Click here -> The Scotsman
"Strong, sympathetic performance from Jessica Moreno."
REVIEW #3: "THE INVENTOR AND THE ESCORT" AT THE 2013 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE: Click here -> The Stage
"Jessica Moreno softens beautifully as hardened Julia."
REVIEW #2: "THE INVENTOR AND THE ESCORT" AT THE 2013 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE: Click here -> Edinburgh Spotlight
"Moreno (achieves a) genuinely touching and effective performance."
REVIEW #1: "THE INVENTOR AND THE ESCORT" AT THE 2013 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE: Click here -> Fringe Review
"Moreno is smart, funny, sexy, flirtatious and at the dramatic climax heartbreakingly vulnerable and human. It’s a humbling performance to watch."
JUNE 29TH, 2013
THE INVENTOR AND THE ESCORT FEATURED IN THE EDINBURGH REPORTER!
Read the article here! Stay tuned for more details from the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland this August.
"The Inventor and the Escort." Written and directed by Matt Morillo. Featuring Jessica Moreno and Jaret Sacrey. Produced by Ines Wurth. A Kings and Desperate Men Production.
JUNE 18TH, 2013
"BREAKUP AT A WEDDING" RELEASED TODAY!
Jessica on set with the wedding photographer, New York.
Available on VOD and online here: http://breakupatawedding.com/
A Periods. Film - Produced by Before the Door and Anonymous Content Released by Oscilloscope - Directed by Victor Quinaz.
JUNE 14TH, 2013
KICKSTARTER GOAL SURPASSED! $15,115.00 RAISED!
Kings and Desperate Men Productions is thrilled to announce that Jessica and producing partner Matt Morillo's Kickstarter campaign for "Angry Young Women in Low Rise Jeans with High Class Issues: The Web Series!" was a success. Pre-production is underway. Check back for details!
JUNE 4TH, 2013
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"Angry Young Women in Low Rise Jeans with High Class Issues: The Web Series!" (including information about Jessica's work on the project) featured on broadwayworld.com! Read the article here! |
SUMMER 2013
Jessica is thrilled to announce that she will be reprising her role as the escort in Matt Morillo's comedic play "The Inventor and the Escort" in its Edinburgh Fringe Festival premiere this summer in Scotland! Originally produced by KADM for runs in New York and Los Angeles, both of which featured Jessica in the same role, the show will be produced for Edinburgh by Ines Wurth. "The Inventor and the Escort" will run daily at noon at the Gilded Balloon from July 31 through August 25th. More information and tickets available here.
MAY 2013
Jessica is proud to announce that, along with partner Matt Morillo and Kings and Desperate Men Productions, the international and off-Broadway cult-hit play "Angry Young Women in Low Rise Jeans with High Class Issues" is becoming a web series! Production begins July 2013. Jessica will serve as lead actress and producer. Please visit our KICKSTARTER campaign page, and thank you for your support! @AYWSeries facebook.com/AngryYoungWomen
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Official AYW Website! KADM Productions! Kickstarter!
JUNE 18TH, 2013
OSCILLISCOPE TO RELEASE THE ANONYMOUS CONTENT / BEFORE THE DOOR PICTURES FEATURE "BREAKUP AT A WEDDING."
Jessica is featured in this romantic comedy, directed by Victor Quinaz. Keep an eye out for it! More information at Variety, Deadline, and Indiewire. Follow the film on Twitter at @WeddingBreakup. More information at Periods Films and Before the Door Pictures.
SPRING 2013:
Jessica and Matt on the KADM set of the award-winning short film "Good Tidings," Long Island, NY.
Jessica is thrilled to announce that she and frequent collaborator, Matt Morillo, are currently back in the lab developing new work for Kings and Desperate Men Productions.
Production on this new project will begin in the summer of 2013. Jessica and Matt look forward to sharing more details as they come in!
SUMMER 2012
THE WEST COAST PREMIERE OF MATT MORILLO'S COMEDY:
"THE INVENTOR, THE ESCORT, THE PHOTOGRAPHER, HER BOYFRIEND, AND HIS GIRLFRIEND" AT THE LOUNGE THEATRE, LOS ANGELES.
Jessica (the escort, Julia) and Jaret Sacrey (the inventor, Jeffrey) on stage in "The Inventor, the Escort, the Photographer, Her Boyfriend, and His Girlfriend" at the Lounge Theatre, Los Angeles. Summer 2012.
PAST WORK WITH KADM
"All Aboard the Marriage Hearse"
"Angry Young Women in Low Rise Jeans with High Class Issues"
"Maid of Honor"
"Good Tidings"
"The Pretenders"