I am in an Off-Broadway play written by the hilarious and talented Molly Smith Metzler and directed by the incredible Leigh Silverman. It stars David Hyde Pierce, Rosie Perez, Michael Chernus, Colby Minifie and of course, me.

We open on December 19th and run until the first week of February. Here is the link with a synopsis and ticket information…I better see you all there! http://www.nycitycenter.org/tickets/productionNew.aspx?performanceNumber=6317

In addition to rehearsals for CLOSE UP SPACE I have kept myself busy these last three months with Voiceovers and a few short films.

I am also very excited to announce that my website has been updated!! Check out…News, Bio, Resume, Productions Photos and Three Brand New Reels!

Here is the link for the Reels. Enjoy! http://www.jessicadigiovanni.com/reel.html

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend filled with laughs, absurd amounts of food and most of all, love.

Wishing you all the best!

Jessica

Jessica shared a quote, which Alycia Kaback loves: “Belief in oneself is the key to a successful career, and indeed, self-destructive behavior comes from a lack of belief in oneself”-Frank Langella

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How are you? I just wanted to thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to go to the VIP Talent Connect Summit on Saturday. I had such a great time and learnt so much. It’s crazy to think that Teri and lots of casting directors now have my headshot and bio!

Thank you so much,

Andrea B

I am not one for writing letters, but my most recent experience at the VIP Talent Connect was worthy of doing so.

The VIP Talent Connect Summit was a “Great” experience for me and anyone who wants to make a difference in their lives and others. I was deeply touched by so many amazing, talented and established entertainers who came together as one big family to shape and mold the up and coming entertainers of tomorrow.

Throughout the seminar there were several brilliant quotes stated such as: “stand out from the rest, be natural, be real”, “don’t give up, be prepared”, “be authentic, and make it your own”. The quote that caught my attention and stuck with me was “take risk, there is more than one way to get in”, “NO DON’T ALWAYS MEAN NO, JUST NOT NOW”, was stated by: Mr. Stephen DeAngelelis, who has cast over 3000 network television and radio commercial.

The seminar was very informative, and uplifting. I recommend the VIP Talent Connect to anyone who dares to take a bite of success, it was truly amazing!!!

Thank You,

Kim MR

I hadn’t yet had a chance to email you, so I left work early to come home and do so.  What you guys are doing is truly a gift from above. I made some great connections with some great people. I am so excited to begin my new journey on the path to my dreams. And now because of you all, I have the chance. It was a life changing event for me. I now have the assurance that my talent will be seen and heard by the right people thanks to you. I was in tears while writing the email to Alycia Kaback, because as I was typing my thoughts it hit me just how real this is for me now. Robert Galinsky, Patrick Quaqgliano, Antionette Sutton and Phil Cassese were the most receptive. As well as Sara Conte and Stephanie Hunter. The stories from the artist Chelsea Krost and  the two Nikki’s were heart wrenching and inspiring. They all reminded me of myself, people with big talent and big hearts to go with it. We are people who’s sole purpose in life is to serve humanity and enjoy their work while doing it. I’m sorry for being so long winded, but there’s just so much to tell. I just got off the phone with Patrick and I’m planning to meet with him this Saturday to discuss options for instruction with him. Next I plan on contacting Robert Galinsky to get more information on his workshops so that I may attend. Then I will talk to Valarie Smaldone to discuss voice over options. I’m so excited, I just hope to be able to fit all this into my schedule.

You’ll be seeing me again soon. I’m sure. I cant thank you guys enough.Talk to you soon.

I can never repay you for the opportunity you gave me by allowing be to attend the VIP summit in NY.  Mike, you looked beyond my situation and recognized the talent in me and helped make it possible for me to be apart of the summit.  I truly was in my element throughout the whole event, I got to meet the top decision makers in the industry that I have wanted to meet my whole career. VIP Talent Connect is such a great vehicle for entertainers to be recognized, and had to have been created by someone with great passion and love for entertainers. So again I say thank you to the beautiful visionary, Aly, and the VIP management and staff who were so helpful and respectful to all of us no matter where we are in our careers, we were treated with the same respect. I know this movement will make a big difference in my life and career. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

JCurtis

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As one of America’s Next Top Models, Angelea has been able to walk through many doors. In fact, she says,“my story is a one in a million chance of a lifetime.” I was awkward and lived in an urban area.  Many boys called me a giraffe or bean stalk and it played on my insecurity. I knew I could be a model, but I was insecure because of my looks and my social circle, but my family encouraged me. When I was chosen to be on America’s Next Top Model, boys’ perceptions about me started to change. I started to look ‘fly’ to them. Now I don’t care about what other people’s opinions are about me. I am a free spirit.  As I started to change and develop into a fresh and fly young woman, the boys started to come on to me.”  Then, Angelea started to noticed she was indeed fly which ultimately gave her the confidence she needed to be successful.  She does not care about what other people’s opinions are. She insists that you must be a free spirit and you don’t need anyone’s attention to feel good about yourself. Her philosophy quickly became,

“If you want to fly with eagles, do not fly with ducks!”

Read the full story here.

IFV speaks with Robert Galinsky – Actor, Producer, Founder of The New York Reality TV School – about the business of reality television and more. Interview conducted at Alycia Kaback’s 1st Annual NYC Women’s Empowerment Summit.

Robert has spent his career creating provocative art and entertainment in theater, television, and on the internet.  He is the host and producer of the online radio/TV show Robert Galinsky’s Reality Wanted on CBS Digital every Wednesday 6-8pm.  Robert is currently featured in the Sundance Award Winning film We Live In Public and he is a facilitator and founding member of the We Are Family Foundation’s Three Dot Dash initiative created by Grammy winning producer and musician Nile Rodgers.  Robert performs and lectures nationally and internationally, and is the co-creator and co-host of the bi-coastal phenomenon: The Manhattan Monologue Slam .  Robert is also a highly sought-after director/producer who recently directed the acclaimed online web series, “MySpace Rants” with over 1 milllion views.  Robert continues to develop, produce, and direct promotions for CBS, VH1, NBC, FOX TV, American Express, MSN and others. He recently co-MC’d the We Are Family Gala at the Hammerstein Ballroom helping to raise over $250,000 for teen social justice and peace efforts worldwide. He has appeared on stage in NYC at numerous venues as an actor and on television on HBO, CNN, and VH1.  His one man show The Bench: A Homeless Love Story ran at the Kitchen and Red Room in NYC, and was performed by invitation at the University of Aberswyth in Wales UK. Galinsky’s work stems from the heart, whether he is teaching, directing, performing or producing- his vision extends from caring about and trusting in people.

Robert is often and speaker at host at VIP Talent Connect Events.

Check out the video here.