As a part of Femme Feast, produced by The Waverly Writers Collective and Wanderlust Collective, Tess performed ”Connecticut,” a one-woman piece, by playwright Bekah Brunstetter and directed by Michelle Bossy (Artistic Associate, Primary Stages). Sold-Out performances were held on May 10th, 11th, and 12th at Manhattan Theater Source. Check out more of Bekah’s work at www.bekahbrunstetter.com.
Tess shot two scenes for an upcoming episode of Law and Order: Criminal Intent on USA. Be on the lookout for Tess as the “Nurse” in the episode titled, “Playing Dead.” The episode guest stars Kathy Baker and was directed by Michael Smith. Many thanks to Anne Davison at Lynn Kressel Casting!
Tess performed in Broadway Backwards 4, the annual gender-bending concert of show tune favorites, benefiting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. Tess appeared in the number “Officer Krupke,” singing and dancing alongside Whoopi Goldberg, and Broadway Vets; Jenn Colella and Nancy Anderson. The concert was held at the American Airlines Theatre on February 9th, 2009. Click here to view photos on BroadwayWorld.com
Tess would like to thank Bob Bartley, Penny Ayn Maas, and Dan Whitman for this incredible opportunity!
Tess will appear in the episode, “I Agree, It Wasn’t Funny” playing the role of a Secretary in a scene with Glenn Close.The episode will air on February 4th at 10PM on F/X.
Catch Tess as the spokesperson in a new promo now airing on the Planet Green Network. Tess traveled to Baltimore, MD to shoot the spot with the advertising and production team from Discovery and Cerebral Lounge, including Director Lee Konen. Tess had a blast while showing off her green screen and teleprompter skills. Thanks to Beth Melsky Casting!
Tess returned to the set of All My Children as an Under-5 Nurse in the Pine Valley hospital. This episode will air on January 19, 2009.
Tess was in Pine Valley today, shooting an Under 5 as the OR Nurse on All My Children. As always, Tess had a great time on set. This episode will air on November 25th, 2008. Thank you to Associate Casting Director, Bob Lambert.
Look out for Tess on the new NBC show, “Kings” to debut in Spring 2009. Tess landed a Co-Star as the UNN Reporter in Episode 1:05 and had the pleasure of being directed by Adam Davidson. Thanks to Bowling/Miscia casting for this opportunity!
Tess shot a scene with Academy Award Winner, Glenn Close for the critically-acclaimed drama, DAMAGES on the FX Network. Be on the lookout for Tess as the “Secretary” in Episode # 205 (to air in February 2009). The episode was directed by Tate Donovan. Thanks to Maria Higgins, Julie Tucker Casting for this amazing opportunity. It was a dream come true!
Check out the 2009 McGraw Hill LSAT practice test book with Tess on the cover, on bookshelves now!
Tess won “Best Actress” on Sunday, at the 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout Awards Presentation at the Asia Society, as a part of the Asian American International Film Festival in New York City, presented by AsianCinevision and AAFilm Lab. For her prize, Tess will have a one-on-one meeting with Marci Phillips, Executive Director of Primetime Casting for ABC Entertainment who served on the judging panel for the competition.
Tess acted and co-produced the film, “Cold War” with the team Color TV (http://www.colortvproductions.com). The film also took home 2nd Runner Up in the overall competition, and the award for “Most Original Use of Theme.” For more information about the competition, check out http://www.72hourfilmshootout.com
Tess appears in the We Network promo for their hit show, Bridezillas. The commercial is now airing on the We TV and on Youtube. Print ads featuring Tess are currently running in national magazines—including People and Ok! Weekly -- as well as numerous billboards across the country. The spot was directed by Jim Tozzi, produced by THEM Productions, and cast by Caroline Sinclair Casting.
Tess went all the way to a producer’s session for Law and Order: Criminal Intent and read for the role of “Nurse Anne.” A big THANK YOU goes out to legit agent, Michael Rodriguez. Tess has recently begun freelancing with him at UGLY TALENT.
Tess shot a print and industrial project for Microsoft. She was thrilled at the privilege to work with the amazingly talented photographer, Tim Tadder and the fabulous agency team from Wunderman. (Donna Grossman Casting)
April 5th, WNBC at 7PM. Tess was featured in a segment with her friends at Three Custom Color Specialists. She modeled custom blended lipstick, created for her by Three Custom Co-Founder, Chad Hayduk. Check out the clip here.
April 4th, Izod Center, NJ Meadowlands
Tess performed the National Anthem to open the IFL Championship Event. Thanks to Ramona Pitera and Heather Saikowski from Gilla Roos for cheering her on! Thank you to Jason Alan Caine for the opportunity!
Tess shot a commercial for the new XY Game by Technosource. The project wass cast by Chantiles Vigneault Casting and produced by Private Idaho. View it here