Jessica
Olarte-Velez
 
 
Vice President 2007-08
 
 
 
 
Class of 2008
 
States '07
 
Closing night for "The Crucible"
 
Getting a Superior at States with Kelsey ('08)
 
"AAAAGHGH!!!!!"
Thespian Points : 88 Jessica is always on the lookout for trouble, even as Jesus in "Bible in 30 Minutes or Less" (2006) Jessica with the amazing trick she always does, thereby earning her the nickname "Cuppy" (2006) Favorite Thespian Moments

 GRADUATED with THESPIAN HONORS MAY, 2008

More About Jessica Production Credits Drama Class & Other Credits
Favorite Movies
Garden State
The Fox and the Hound
 
Favorite Actor
Tom Hanks
Adam Brody
 
Favorite Actress
Natalie Portman
Keira Knightly
 
Best TV Show
Ever Made
The O.C.
Everybody Loves Raymond
 
Who do you look
up to, and why?
"My little sister, Elizabeth, because of her strength and confidence."
 
Why did you become
a Thespian?
"I had always wanted to be a part of the creativity, excitement, and fun that is Thespians."
 
What is one final thought or piece of advice you'd like to leave behind?
"Be inspired by the pieces you perform.  Don't say the lines just to say them: work hard and put everything you've got into everything you do, and be happy with the outcome.  Have fun and be yourself."

 

"Hello, Dolly!" [2005]
6th Annual Film Festival [2006]
Our Town
[2006]
 
"Winter Comedy Festival"
[2006]
 
Drama I  2004-05
 
Acting I  2005-06
Showcase Star 3x, "Trapped w/One Can of Food," "Conv w/My Dogs", "Christmas Morning"
 
Acting II  2006-7
 
Acting III  2007-8
 
2007-08
Drama Room Reconstruction
States Showcase, "Loose Ends"
Prom Promise
Senior Showcase
 
Community Theater
Arts in Motion, 2007
"Seussical the Musical"
 
Usher
 
FILM FINALIST
"Saved By Grace"
performed as
SALLY CRAIG
"Least Offensive Play in the Whole Darn World"
performed as
BENVOLIO
 
"The Bible in 30 Minutes or Less"
performed as
ENSEMBLE
(Jesus)
 
"Did Someone Say, Murder?"
[2007]
7th Annual Film Festival [2007]
 "Orientation Assembly"
[2007]
 "Winter One Acts 2007"
[2007]
performed as
WAITRESS
 
BEST PICTURE
"Only in Dreams"
"Follow the Dress Code"
performed as EDUCATIONAL ROLE MODEL
 
Makeup Crew
 
"The Booby Trap"
performed as MOLLY
 
"Love of Three Oranges"
performed as CELIO
 
8th Annual Film Festival [2008] "The Crucible" [2008]    
FILM FINALIST
"Miles to Go"
 
Festival Host
performed as
DEP. GOVERNOR DANFORTH
 
   
District Competitions State Competitions
2007 2008   2007 2008  
EXCELLENT
One Act Competition
"The Bible in 30 Minutes or Less"
performed as
ENSEMBLE
(Jesus)
 
EXCELLENT
Duet Acting,
"Anything for You"
 
EXCELLENT
Large Group Musical,
"Forget About the Boy" from "Thoroughly Modern Millie"
 
 
SUPERIOR
Duet Acting,
"Loose Ends"
 
EXCELLENT
Pantomime,
"Girl Scouts Go Camping"
 
EXCELLENT
Duet Acting,
"Anything for You"
 
SUPERIOR
Duet Acting,
"Loose Ends"