Elizabeth Jones: Bay Area-Based Multidisciplinary Performance Artist
BIO
Elizabeth Jones is a multi-disciplinary performance artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Elizabeth grew up in the Bay Area and is a graduate of Howard University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts. She is creator and one of four hosts of Creatively Shaded Vlog/Podcast - A Black Artist’s POV on Bay Area Theatre! Elizabeth was recently seen in Mame as Vera Charles at 42nd Street Moon, S.F. Shakes production of Cymbeline as Pisanio/US Queen, The Scottsboro Boys at 42nd Street Moon, the world premiere of A.C.T.’s YA production of The Code by The Kilbanes, Claudette in Theatre Rhino’s How Black Mothers Say I Love You and many other memorable productions. When not performing on stage, Elizabeth is a teaching artist, enjoys reading, working out, and spending time with her daughter Caira.
Why are you participating in the Lit From The Black! 2024 fellowship
When I was in college, we were required to take two semesters of theatre production classes. To be completely honest, I thought it was a waste of time because I was there to perform! However, the requisite to receive my Bachelors said otherwise. So I begrudgingly took lighting and saved costuming for the latter half of the year. I acquired some skills and was eventually given the task of being a follow spot operator. Despite leaking light onto the audience during a performance, I passed the class with a good grade and buried the information in the deep recesses of my mind hoping to never call on those skills again. It worked. The only light that I can vaguely remember is ellipsoidal and don’t ask me what it does. Life has shown me that true artistry is embracing its multifaceted, ever evolving and expansive nature. I humbly ask for the opportunity to redeem myself as the young adult version didn’t have the capacity of artistic stewardship. Participating in “Lit from the Black” will be a second chance to become a more nuanced multi-hyphenate who will be an embodiment of authentic craftsmanship.
“I work hard and truly desire to enhance my craft! ” - Elizabeth Jones
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