Jessica Danov plays secretary Maisie, and blonde bombshell Jeannie in the upcoming production of His Girl Friday; this is her first show with Bygone.
Bio: Jessica is thrilled to be making her debut with Bygone Theatre in ‘His Girl Friday’! A graduate of George Brown and Fanshawe College, Jessica has continued studying and working steadily. Some of her favourite roles include Lisa in Wine, Women, and Song (LIVEact Theatre), Tyler in Some Girl (s) (Tarragon Extra Space), and Natalie in Jenny’s House of Joy (Scarborough Players). Recent film and television credits include The Miracle of People, A Very Candid Game (Bronze Remi-award winner at the WorldFest-Houston Film Festival), and Haunted Case Files, where Jessica portrays real life paranormal investigator Marie Yates. She is currently producing and acting in her first original short film ‘Bad Vegan’ slated for release this fall.
How did you hear about Bygone Theatre and this production of His Girl Friday?
A friend saw the posting and knew it’d be right up my alley so they passed it along to me.
What made you want to be involved? What do you love about the story?
I’m a big fan of the classics. Sometimes I feel like I was born in the wrong era! What’s not to love about the story? It has everything! Madcap humour, romance, and a sprinkling of suspense and drama. It’s great fun.
What’s your favourite old movie?
I have to pick just one? Alright, I’ll have to go with ‘Bringing up Baby’ with Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. It’s a fantastic, fast-paced, screwball comedy. I grew up watching old movies with my grandmother and her favourites were with Katharine Hepburn. She always wanted to see me play Katherine. Though that opportunity hasn’t arisen (yet!), I think she would’ve really loved this play.
Have you been in a show like this before? What else might people have seen you in recently?
I’ve never done anything like this up until this point, which is why I’m so thrilled to be getting the chance now! The last play I did was called ‘Wine, Women, and Song’, a fun comedy where my character was described as a cross between Jessica Rabbit and Cruella DeVille! As far as film and television go, I’ve recently played a recurring role on the series ‘Haunted Case Files’ and am filming a short called ‘Bad Vegan’ slated for release in the fall.
Why should people come and see the show?
With a stellar cast and classic laughter-inducing story full of heart, it’s guaranteed to be a great night out!
His Girl Friday runs March 2-5 at the Aki Studio, Daniels Spectrum, Toronto. Buy tickets here.
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