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Director - Performer - Voice Over Artist
Meet Jessica
Jessica Schechter is an award-winning director, actor, performer, and producer in New York City. She has been performing, directing, and running drama programs for over 15 years while working alongside Tony and Emmy award- winning actors and directors. Jessica is currently producing and acting in the award- winning hit web series “Soon By You” and is an acclaimed speaker, improvisor, voice over artist, and stand-up comedian presenting at conferences and community centers around the country.
Coach
Striving to achieve a goal or a dream? I can help you get from where you are to where you want to be. Areas of expertise include Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, and Acting. Take your first step today.
Comedian & Performer
Are you sad? Morose? Bored? Or maybe just not at this very moment laughing your guts out? I can fix this. In the best, non-operative or prescriptive way. Entertaining and clean.
Director and Collaborator
Loved Soon By You? Working on something similarly awesome yourself? Bring Jessica on board to make it happen.
Voiceover
Comedy and performance
Ever since I took a comedy class my senior year at NYU, I was hooked. Who knew that being short, bad at dating, and un-cool in high school would be the key to making people laugh? I now do stand up at all types of events around the country, emcee dinners, and run improv workshops to help break the ice and bring people together. Give me a buzz to book me for your next event!
Coaching
Have an audition you are preparing for? A big presentation or an interview coming up? I can help you learn to master your skills so you can be ready and confident to be your best self. I have worked with actors and non-actors of all ages and abilities with great success and am confident that I can help you achieve your performance goals.
Using a wide range of techniques including Linklater voice training, theater games, and relaxation exercises I will give you the tools and the confidence to take the next step forward in your life and career.
I provide a comfortable, encouraging, and safe atmosphere for my coaching sessions and am very collaborative and open in my approach.
Directing and
creative collaboration
From Page to Stage: Director and Developer
I have over 15 years of experience directing shows and developing ideas with writers and collaborators. I work with artists, playwrights, singer songwriters, and performers of all kinds to take their visions and make them realities.
Have a project you want to get off the ground? Let's brainstorm and collaborate!
NEWS
Nellie and the Women of Blackwell
Directing Project: World premiere of the Documentary Immersive Theater Experience about groundbreaking reporter: Nelly Bly and her undercover journey through Blackwell’s Lunatic Asylum. An IVP Theater Co. production.
Beyond the Etchings
Directing Project: Written with a former Vietnam veteran, Beyond the Etchings explores the lives of those who fought and the ones they left behind. An IVP Theater Co. production.
Jewish People’s Choice Awards
It was an honor to be nominated for Jewish People’s Choice Awards for Making a Difference in the Workplace.
These Shining Lives
I co-directed the incredible story of the women who fought to ensure the safety and well being of all workplace employees. An IVP Theater Co. Production.
Contact
Want Jessica to come and perform for you? Be the voice of your brand? Master that audition or take that first step to becoming the confident speaker you’ve always dreamed of? It all starts here!