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Jessica Lynn Johnson, recipient of BEST NATIONAL SOLO ARTIST AWARD, is the Founder & CEO of Soaring Solo LLC, a company dedicated solely to the Direction & Development of one person plays. Jessica is passionate about the transformational power of solo theatre and has aided in the creation of over 60 solo shows (and still going strong)!

Over the years, Jessica’s directorial projects have garnered rave reviews from audiences and critics alike, and have taken home awards such as TOP OF FRINGE, HFF ENCORE PRODUCER AWARDS, TVOLUTION BEST SOLO PERFORMANCE, LARRY CORNWALL AWARD FOR MUSICAL EXCELLENCE & several other accolades! Jessica was nominated for the Female Director of Distinction in Theatre Award by Girl Trip LLC at the 2018 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

As a published playwright and performer, Jessica has “edu-tained” international audiences touring her own 25 character one person shows ZE and OBLIVIOUS TO EVERYONE for over 13 years.

Jessica is also a proud Board Member and Submission Screening Panelist of the LA Women’s Theatre Festival celebrating their 26th year of empowering diverse female artists from all over the world.

Johnson’s solo work has been seen in the LA Women’s Theatre Festival, the NYC Samuel French Playwright Festival, the Kansas City Fringe Festival, the NYC International Fringe Festival, the Sola Voce Festival, the Monodrama Thespis Festival in Germany, the Black Magic Women’s Theatre Festival in Amsterdam and enjoyed an extended run at NYC’s prestigious Theatre Row on 42nd Street.

As a television & film actor and proud member of SAG AFTRA, you can also catch Jessica in her recurring role on Food Network’s Mystery Diners, guest starring on Forensic Files, costarring on Bold & the Beautiful, Tattoo Nightmares, as well as national spots for PayPal, Kawasaki, Time Warner Cable, Jamba Juice, Orly, & many others.

As a writer, Jessica looks forward to publishing both her memoir and her step by step solo show writing guide in the near future.

Jessica Lynn Johnson News


THE ROAD TO MASADA: ANTI-SEMITISM AND ME Opens June 22 At Zephyr Theatre


Explore the origins of Anti-Semitism with Mitchell Feinstein in THE ROAD TO MASADA: ANTI-SEMITISM AND ME, a Hollywood Fringe Festival selection at Zephyr Theatre.

Interview: Jessica Lynn Johnson on Directing the 31st Annual LOS ANGELES WOMEN'S THEATRE FESTIVAL


Founded in 1993 by Adilah Barnes and Miriam Reed, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival holds the distinction of being the oldest Annual Solo Festival in Los Angeles celebrating powerful women performers. The 31st annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, has a roster of accomplished co-hosts as well as performers during its six programs March 28-31, beginning with a Gala on Thursday night. I decided to speak with Jessica to find out more about the event and the honor being bestowed upon her at the event’s Gala.

Mindy Fradkin aka Princess Wow to Bring One-Woman Show to PangeaNYC


Mindy Fradkin, aka Princess Wow, will present her one-woman show, PRINCESS WOW IN WOODSTOCK: HOW A HAT DESIGNER STARTED A REVOLUTION at Pangea. Learn how to purchase tickets.

caryn desai Receives Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival's 2024 Eternity Award


 International City Theatre producing artistic director caryn desai [sic] has been named the recipient of the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival’s 2024 Eternity Award, presented to an artist whose lifetime achievements have made a lasting contribution to the world of theater.

Whitefire Theatre Reveals Final February and March Shows For Solofest 2024


The Whitefire Theatre opened its 42nd Season with SOLOFEST 2024. A celebration of the solo journey, SOLOFEST has been recognized as the largest solo festival on the West Coast. 

The 31st Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival To Host Opening Night Champagne GALA


The 31st Annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival will honor eight deserving women for their exceptional career and life achievements in the Opening Night Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony on March 28, 2024. Hosted by Hattie Winston and Margaret Avery.

L.A. Women's Theatre Festival Reveals Hosts


The 31st Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) has a roster of accomplished co-hosts for its six programs. Learn more about the hosts here!

United Solo Festival Presents MY MOTHER HAD TWO FACES In March


Following a triumphant Boston debut at The Rockwell, UnitedSolo Presents My Mother Had Two Faces, a multi-media solo show written and performed by Karin Trachtenberg.

MY MOTHER HAD TWO FACES: REFLECTIONS ON BEAUTY, AGING & ACCEPTANCE Makes Its Boston Debut At The Rockwell, March 3


My Mother Had Two Faces makes its Boston debut at The Rockwell at 255 Elm Street in Somerville, MA on Sunday, March 3rd at 2:00pm. 

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


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & 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 Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!


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

BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards December 5th Standings; INTO THE WOODS 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Awards; 1984 Leads Best Play!


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Awards; BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Awards; House of Bards Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


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

MY MOTHER HAD TWO FACES New One Woman Show To Debut At The Zephyr Theatre


Mother Had Two Faces is a captivating new one-woman show set to debut at The Zephyr Theatre.

BINGE FREE FESTIVAL Starts October 15 At Santa Monica Playhouse


Santa Monica Playhouse has been a cultural treasure in the seaside community for 63 years. Now, the Playhouse is giving love back with its Eighth Annual Binge Free Festival, five weeks of free performances, workshops, and music in Santa Monica's ONLY fringe festival. The BFF's primary focus is on Santa Monica and Los Angeles-based artists, but there will be exciting international artists on view as well.

Star Stone's #METOO Begins At United Solo Festival, October 25


United Solo Festival presents #MeToo, a wild and hilarious one-woman edu-tainment comedy written and performed by Star Stone, who takes us on a journey with over 30 characters and a few musical numbers, all inspired by her real life experiences.

BREAKUP ADDICT Returns For a Producer's Encore Award Performance This Weekend


Breakup Addict, written and performed by Paige Wilhide, Directed and Developed with Jessica Lynn Johnson received a Producer’s Encore Award at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2023.

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