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Jessica O’Brien
Height: 5’4” jessicaob12@gmail.com
Weight: 150 (512) 716-1966
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Brown


Acting
Old Lady/Ensemble,
Goodnight Moon {Musical} ~~
ZACH Theatre

BJ,
Smokey Joe's Cafe {Musical Review} ~~
TexArts Theatre

U/S Miss Dissmore/Dora Bailey/Ensemble,
Singing in the Rain {Musical} ~~
ZACH Theatre

Squirrelle,
Elephant and Piggie: We’re in a Play {Musical} ~~
ZACH Theatre

Ardelia Mapp, Lamb
Silence! The Musical~~
Doctuh Mistuh Productions

Mama Bear, Ensemble {Duloc Dancer, Townsperson, Rat}
Shrek the Musical ~~
Zilker Theatre Productions

Lady Bug,
James and the Giant Peach {Musical} ~~
ZACH Theatre

Ensemble,
Parade {Concert Version} ~~
Ground Floor Theatre

Dynamite/Shayna {Ensemble},
Hairspray ~~
Zilker Theatre Productions

Desiree/Narrator,
Wish ~~
The University of Texas at Austin

Mabel Washington,
Fame ~~
The University of Texas at Austin

Mama Morton,
Chicago ~~
Summer Stock Austin

Vi Moore,
Footloose ~~
Summer Stock Austin
Sarah
Ragtime ~~
Cedar Ridge Theatre

Abuela Claudia
In The Heights ~~
Cedar Ridge Theatre

Woman #1
The Women of Lockerbie
Cedar Ridge Theatre

Tituba
The Crucible
Cedar Ridge Theatre

Lord
As You Like It
Cedar Ridge Theatre

Our Town
Our Town
Cedar Ridge Theatre

Singer
Caucasian Chalk Circle
Cedar Ridge Theatre

Sarah
Guys and Dolls
ZACH Cedar Ridge Theatre

Rusty
Footloose
Cedar Ridge Theatre

Lucy
You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown
Chisholm Trail Theatre



Other Credits

Select Ensemble:
1st Annual Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards ~~
The Long Center

Select Ensemble:
Audra McDonald 2014 Concert ~~
The Long Center

Extra
Shorts {film}

Training;
University of Texas at Austin: Voice: Mela Dailey
Acting: Quetta Carpenter, Robert Rameriez

Texas Musical Theatre Workshop:
Voice: Michael Maresca
Dance: Danny Herman, Rocker Versatique,

Voice Studio:
Ellie Jarrett-Shattles
Sharon Tankersley

Special Skills

Whistle Tones, Sight Reading
Silence! Ardelia Mapp Mike McKelvey~ Doctuh Mistuh Productions
Shrek Mama Bear/Ensemble Scott Shipman~ Zilker Theatre Productions
James and the Giant Peach Lady Bug Abe Reybold~ ZACH Theatre
Hairspray Dynamite/Shayna Bob Tolaro~ Zilker Theatre Productions

Wish Desiree/Narrator Allen Robertson~ The University of Texas at Austin
Fame Mabel The University of Texas at Austin
Chicago Mama Morton Mike McKelvey~ SummerStock Austin
Footloose Vi Moore Ginger Morris~ SummerStock Austin
The Women of Lockerbie Women #1 Kristie Copeland~ Cedar Ridge Theatre
Ragtime Sarah Kristie Copeland~ Cedar Ridge Theatre
As You Like It Will Jones~ Cedar Ridge Theatre
The Crucible Tituba Kristie Copeland~ Cedar Ridge Theatre
In The Heights Abuela Claudia Kristie Copeland~ Cedar Ridge Theatre
Our Town Will Jones~ Cedar Ridge Theatre
Caucasian Chalk Circle Singer Brad Vincent~ Cedar Ridge Theatre
Guys and Dolls Sarah Kristie Copeland~ Cedar Ridge Theatre
Footloose Rusty Kristie Copeland~ Cedar Ridge Theatre


Concerts, Awards, & Other Credits
Audra McDonald 2014 Concert Select Ensemble The Long Center
The 1st Annual Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards Select Ensemble Ginger Morris~ The Long Center
The 2016 Bil Pfuderer Award Outstanding Ensemble Member Zilker Theatre Productions

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Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Austin Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Austin Awards; MATILDA THE MUSICAL, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Bastrop Opera House & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; MATILDA THE MUSICAL, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Bastrop Opera House & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Austin Awards December 5th Standings; MATILDA THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; STEEL MAGNOLIAS Leads Best Play!


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; MATILDA THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Bastrop Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; Paper Mill Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; at Jersey City Theater Center Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; Paper Mill Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Casting Announced For INTO THE WOODS at ZACH Theatre


Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine and Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick, Into the Woods will be brought to life outdoors on The People's Plaza using ZACH's architecture and natural environment in surprising ways as part of the ZACH360 experience.

GODSPELL, RENT & More to Return To The Jersey Shore This Summer at Algonquin Arts Theatre


Broadway's back in New York City this fall, but fans of musical theatre at the Jersey Shore only have to wait another month. Algonquin Arts Theatre will be producing Broadway musicals 'Godspell' and 'Rent' this summer. Showtimes are Friday & Saturday nights at 8 pm, Saturday at 2 pm and Sundays at 3 pm.

ZACH Theatre Announces Summer Lineup For 'Song Under The Stars' Concert Series


ZACH Theatre announces the Summer Concert Series for 2021 “Songs Under the Stars” lineup running June 10 through August 8, 2021. The weekly socially distanced outdoor concerts will feature four concerts over eight weekends running Thursdays through Sundays. Tickets on sale Thursday, April 29 at noon.

Photo Flash: ZACH Theatre Presents Songs Under the Stars: A ROCKIN' HOLIDAY CONCERT


ZACH Theatre is presenting A Rockin’ Holiday Concert, a socially distanced outdoor holiday concert on The People’s Plaza at ZACH playing December 10 – January 3, 2020. Featuring the vocals of Judy Arnold, CHANEL, Leslie McDonel, Jessica O’Brien, Daniel Rowan, Roderick Sanford, and Kenny Williams.

Ground Floor Theatre Announces Fundraiser And Holiday Performance


Ground Floor Theatre announces a fundraiser and live-streamed one-time holiday performance for December 2020. Curbside Cabaret: A Celebration of Black Musical Theatre in America, a virtual fundraiser featuring some of Austin's brightest stars will be on December 11. Alex Garza will bring holiday favorite, Abuelita's Christmas Carol, back for a one-night event December 19, 2020 at Ground Floor Theatre, 979 Springdale Rd.

BWW Review: THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW at The Kleberg At ZACH


Under the direction of Shannon Fox, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW is a perfect way to introduce the little ones to live theatre. Colorful puppets and delightful puppeteers team up to bring to life four of Eric Carle's most beloved stories.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW at ZACH Theatre


Production photography has been released for ZACH Theatre's production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, part of ZACH 's Moody Foundation Family Series. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller and based on Eric Carle's books, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show will star both an adult and student cast of puppeteers playing The Kleberg at ZACH, January 18–March 8, 2020, under the direction of Education and School Shows Coordinator Shannon Fox.

January at ZACH Theatre Brings Two Openings


ZACH Theatre kicks off 2020 with two show openings, celebrating a legendary rock goddess, and bringing Eric Carle's books of children's classics to life on the stage. A Night with Janis Joplin will return to ZACH where its journey began; this time in the Topfer with Tony-nominated Mary Bridget Davies, who originated the title role on Broadway running January 29-March 8, 2020 at The Topfer at ZACH. Creator, writer and original director Randy Johnson joins Mary Bridget Davies with original choreographer Patti Wilcox and original associate director Tyler Rhodes. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show wiggles the ZACH Moody Foundation Theatre for Families into the 2020 Season when this menagerie of Eric Carle's favorite books is brought to life with puppetry for all ages.

TexARTS Professional Series presents XANADU


The TexARTS Professional Series presents the Broadway hit musical Xanadu, based on the 1980 Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly cult classic film. This hilarious story is very simple; a muse comes to Earth and inspires an artist to open a roller disco! Seriously. Featuring a cast of lunatics and the music of the Electric Light Orchestra and Olivia Newton-John, Xanadu is one of the giddiest, silliest, sweetest stage musicals you could ever hope to see. Xanadu opens February 15 and runs through March 3, 2019 at the Kam & James Morris Theatre in Lakeway.

TexARTS Presents A COOL YULE


It's that time of year again. 'A Cool Yule', the TexARTS holiday tradition, returns for its sixth year! This swingin' cabaret will warm your heart with the songs of Andy Williams, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Sugarland, Michael Buble, Peggy Lee and more!

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