Jessica Sherr
BETTE DAVIS AIN’T FOR SISSIES
October 15-20 2014
IN RESIDENCE: October 14-20 2014
Jessica Sherr – who has an uncanny resemblance to the young starlet – plays a disillusioned, Bette Davis, on the evening the young actress loses the 1939 Academy Award for Best Actress in Dark Victory to Vivian Leigh’s Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind. Audiences meet a frustrated Davis who, having decided to leave the 12th Academy Award ceremony early, at home, disillusioned and frustrated; grappling with memories of past lovers, confidants and mentors. With humor and unabashed frankness Jessica Sherr journey’s into Bette Davis’ battle to win freedom from the grip and control of the Hollywood studio moguls studio executives and mother Ruthie.
PERFORMANCES:October 15, 16, 17, 18 at 8pm October 19 at 7:30pm
LENGTH OF SHOW:60 Min.
PRICE:$18.00
At IRT:154 Christopher st. NYC #3B (third floor)
JESSICA SHERR (Actress/Playwright): Sweet, Petite, Kooky and Upbeat. Jessica grew up in El Cajon, California and has long been called a creative. At age 3, she found herself tap dancing to “Frosty the Snowman” and by age 5 she was choreographing dance pieces to Mickey Mouse’s Splash Dance. Jessica recently filmed Columbia Pictures, ANNIE staring Jamie Foxx, playing Mary Gillen. Jessica wrote and has performed BETTE DAVIS AIN’T FOR SISSIES in the Westend at The St. James Theatre London, Edinburgh Fringe (Assembly Rooms 2014/2013), 59E59 2013/2014, FringeNYC, Laurie Beechman and Stage 72 / The Triad. She played leading lady Alexa Vere De Vere in As Bees in Honey Drown (Hudson Theatre Ensemble), Jordan in The Great Gatsby (Hudson Theatre Ensemble), and The Blue Room directed by Carl Ford. Jessica has appeared in HBO’s Flight of the Conchords, Team Toon as Miss Faltine (Cartoon Networks 2013), Rock Dove (Winner at Flagstaff and Washington Gorge Film Festivals). She studies with Wynn Handman and holds a BA in English and Dramatic Arts. Jessica wears two pairs of gloves, one belonged to Bette Davis, can you guess which one?
www.BetteDavisAintForSissies.net
ANTONY RAYMOND (Director). His written works produced in New York City include Gin And Milk (CSV Flamboyan), The Autobiography Of A Guy Who Knew Me Part One (LaMama), Elsinore County (Theatre Row and Cherry Lane Studio Theatre), Yeah, I Met This Girl (Zipper Factory) and the upcoming production of Lustyness: Plays About This Guy Named Lou (St. Marks Theatre) also all directed by him. Anthony Raymond studied with Uta Hagen, Austin Pendleton, and Barry Edelstein. www.Elsinorecounty.com
Reviews
“5 Stars –Sherr is mesmerizing to watch – a dynamic performance reflecting both the vanity and vulnerability. Here is Bette Davis on stage: the sultry voice, sensual smile, iconic sparkling eyes, glamorously portrayed with compassion, vivacity and pure wit”—Edinburgh Guide
“5 Stars — Brilliant hour of Theater. A performance that was worthy of an Oscar”—Mumble Theatre
“4 Stars — She is sardonic, sultry, sexy, vicious and vivacious, dominating the stage from word one (Bette would’ve been proud)”—Broadway Baby
“4 Stars — “Sherr delivers a wonderful performance”—Remote Goat
“Highly Recommended Show — Bearing an uncanny resemblance to the young Bette Davis, Jessica Sherr shines in this one woman show”—Fringe Review
“Sherr is a compelling presence. She gives a heartfelt, committed performance”—NYTheater.com
“Sherr is pitch perfect as Davis, down to her mannerisms and vocal tone”--Big Vision Empty Wallet