JOY JONES
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Joy Jones: Drama Demo (TV) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Joy's recent network TV credits: WE OWN THIS CITY (HBO), BLUE BLOODS (CBS), MONSTERLAND (HULU).
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WE OWN THIS CITY (HBO): Principled staffer defends urban youth (Performance Video) Quicktime
An honest, principled, articulate, respectful city staffer defends the needs of urban youth during a tense meeting. Scene with series lead Wunmi Mosaku (LOKI, LOVECRAFT COUNTRY).
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BLUE BLOODS (CBS) - Wary mother tells off officer (Performance Video) Quicktime
Protective, loving, suspicious mother discourages her son's friendship with a police officer. Scenes with series lead Will Estes.
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MONSTERLAND (HULU): Upset babysitter confronts another mother (Performance Video) Quicktime
Frustrated, upset, impatient babysitter mom confronts another mother about her misbehaving child. Two scenes with episode lead Kaitlyn Dever (BOOKSMART, DOPESKICK).
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CONNIVER (Indie): Wily attorney defends reputation (Performance Video) Quicktime
A wily, savvy, clever, defense attorney defends her clients and her reputation against accusations of wrongdoing.
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SESSIONS (Pilot): Psychologist pursues job (Performance Video) Quicktime
A determined, poised, frustrated psychologist lobbies her supervisor for a new job.
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MAILMAN (Indie): Sympathetic detective explains a (Performance Video) Quicktime
A kind, considerate, well-spoken, logical police detective lays out a legal case for a crime witness. Scene with Anwan Glover (THE WIRE, THE DEUCE).
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THE 51ST STATE (Web): Principled woman savors her faith (Performance Video) Quicktime
A warm, friendly, observant woman reflects on her faith and optimism during the 2020 protests (after George Floyd's death).
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YOU WEAR IT WELL (Indie): Savvy detective covers for rookie partner (Performance Video) Quicktime
Savvy, smart, tough detective gives a cover story to her rookie partner.
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SUBJECT 17 (Indie): Steely doctor coaxes reluctant subject (Performance Video) Quicktime
Analytical, chilly, accomplished doctor and scientist manipulates a subject in her eerie experiment.
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DC NOIR (Indie): Shaken informant warns fellow snitch (Performance Video) Quicktime
A streetwise woman urges a friend to avoid a neighborhood enforcer. Written/produced by George Pelecanos (THE DEUCE, THE WIRE, TREME).
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HIDE & SEEK (Indie): Cool rocker entices ex-bandmate (Performance Video) Quicktime
Charismatic, impulsive and cool lead-guitarist embraces her former bandmate.
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BROKEN CONTINENT (Web): Composed African warrior brings bad news (Performance Video) Quicktime
Composed, determined warrior helps others prepare for war.
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Voiceover Demo_Fall 2020 (Audio Tracks) Quicktime
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Josselyne Herman & Associates (NY) 212-355-3033 Marilyn's Inc. (NC) (336) 817-8483 / (336) 292-5950 Vie Agency (NJ) (201) 696-0332 |
FILM | ||
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DREAM FLIGHT |
Lead (Astronaut) |
Soroma Films |
CONNIVER |
Lead (Attorney) |
Charm City Filmmakers |
YOU WEAR IT WELL |
Lead (Detective) |
Charm City Filmmakers |
MAILMAN |
Supporting (Detective) |
Smokeshow/Nick Pelecanos |
DC NOIR |
Supporting (Informant) |
Pictureshow/George Pelecanos |
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT |
Supporting (Informant) |
Pictureshow Productions |
OPEN HOUSE |
Supporting (Homebuyer) |
Solvana Productions |
HIDE & SEEK |
Supporting (Rock Guitarist) |
Robin's Nest Productions |
AUGUSTUS |
Supporting (Mother) |
iEG Films |
SUBJECT 17 |
Supporting (Doctor) |
ABCG Productions |
TELEVISION / NEW MEDIA | ||
BLUE BLOODS |
Guest Star (Mother) |
CBS/David Barrett |
WE OWN THIS CITY |
Co-Star (City Staffer) |
HBO/Reinaldo Marcus Green |
MONSTERLAND |
Co-Star (Mother) |
Hulu/Anne Sewitsky |
LITTLE AMERICA |
Co-Star (Neighbor) |
Apple TV/Nima Nourizadeh |
THE SESSIONS (Pilot) |
Co-Star (Doctor) |
Pilot/Vince Eisenson |
TANTALUS |
Co-Star (Self) |
PBS |
THE BROKEN CONTINENT |
Co-Star (Warrior) |
Ciscovaras Productions |
NEW YORK THEATRE - SELECTED ROLES | ||
REASON FOR LEAVING (WS) |
Martine |
The Public Theatre/Liz Diamond |
WHISPER (WS) |
Nreti |
Playwrights Hor./Robert O'Hara |
REGIONAL THEATRE - SELECTED ROLES | ||
SEVEN GUITARS |
Vera Dotson |
Arena Stage/Tazewell Thompson |
THE CHAMPION |
Nina Simone |
TheatreSquared/Reg Douglas |
DISGRACED |
Jory |
Virginia Stage/Khanisha Foster |
CLOUD 9 |
Maud/Lin |
Studio Theatre/Michael Kahn |
BELLEVILLE |
Amina |
Studio Theatre/David Muse |
RUINED |
Josephine |
Denver Center/Seret Scott |
MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM |
Hippolyta/Titania |
Triad Stage/Preston Lane |
TRAINING | ||
MFA Acting |
UNC-Chapel Hill/PlayMakers Rep |
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On-Camera Acting |
Vera Katz; Capital Coaching |
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Classical Acting |
British American Drama Academy |
John Barton, Fiona Shaw |
WEB - https://thejoyjones.com | ||
RELATED SKILLS | ||
DIALECTS |
British, French, West Indian, African |
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SINGING |
Mezzo (10 yrs-Legit/Jazz) |
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INSTRUMENTS |
Classical Violin (Basic) |
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STAGE COMBAT |
Rapier, dagger, quarterstaff, hand-to-ha |
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DANCE |
Basic Jazz, Ballroom, African |
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SPORTS |
Cycling, Track, Basketball |
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Physical Characteristics / Measurements |
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Height: 5'9" |
Weight: 135 lbs |
Eyes: Brown |
Hair Color: Black |
Hair Length: Long |
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Juggling, Stage Combat, Tai Chi, Aerobics, Basketball, Combat - Stage, Cycling, Swimming - ability - general, Track & Field, Yoga, Dance Ballroom, Dance Salsa, Licensed Driver, Violin, Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano, Vocal Style: Legit, African Accent, American - New York Accent, American - Southern Accent, British - BBC English Accent, British - Cockney Accent, Jamaican Accent, West Indian Accent
GUEST STAR: BLUE BLOODS (CBS) CO-STARS: WE OWN THIS CITY (HBO), MONSTERLAND (Hulu); LITTLE AMERICA (Apple TV). LEAD FILM: DREAM FLIGHT (Astronaut - Soroma Films); CONNIVER (Attorney - Charm City) SUPPORTING: MAILMAN (Detective - George Pelecanos), OPEN HOUSE (Homebuyer - Solvana Productions) TYPE: smart, warm, regal, vulnerable, resilient women: detectives, scientists, wives, mothers, etc.