Jess Brownell:

Performing Artist, Scientist, Teacher.

“This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.”

Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act I, Scene 3

Welcome! Shakespeare really knew what he was talking about, didn’t he? “To thine own self be true,” words to live by for sure.

Sharing stories like the ones Shakespeare so artfully crafted is one of my greatest passions. Everybody has a story, and the world should hear those stories. My job is to bring those stories to life, and I do that through acting, dancing, music, writing, and historical interpretation.

Another great passion of mine is science (no really, I even have a degree in Chemistry). I love learning how the world works, especially on the molecular and atomic level (chemistry is everywhere!). Particular areas of interest for me are environmental issues, sustainability, health and nutrition.

A “normal” life I do not live, and I wouldn’t have it any other way! By far, my greatest passion of all is helping people in any way that I can. My artistic and scientific endeavours might seem dichotomous, but when you boil it down, that’s what both fields are about, helping people. I would say that I have one of the best jobs ever! 🙂

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