“★★★★½…hilarious, and extremely skilled” - The Age (The Crocodile by Tom Basden, February 2023) “an artist to watch…★★★★½” - Mojo News (JSMR Digital, written & performed by Stanley, Oct 2021) “★★★★…a remarkable artist” - ArtsHub (Shut Up I’m a Vampire, written & performed by Stanley, Oct 2022) “gripping theatre... ★★★★” – The Age (Ménage, performed by Stanley, Sep 2016)
Jessica Stanley is an award-winning actor, writer, voice artist & marriage celebrant based in Naarm (Melbourne). Most recently she was awarded the Art Unbound Award at Melbourne Fringe 2021 for her solo creation, JSMR, Best Actor for Howard Fine’s Online Performance Project for her short film, Jafar, and longlisted for the Richell Prize 2022 for an early draft of her first novel. Her theatre company Spinning Plates Co. was nominated for a Green Room Award in 2023. Jess is known for her warm energy, strong period look, soothing voice, and fiery red locks.
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