Today we’d like to introduce you to Sydney Jones.
Hi Sydney, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’m a born and raised upstate New York girly, who played sports my whole life. Soccer, basketball, and softball all year round. Acting and performing was something I did in the background when I was younger as I played sports. Towards the end of my junior year of high-school I was offered a scholarship to play softball at the division 2 level. This is where I attended college for two years until COVID hit. I was forced to go online and graduate early with my bachelors in communications. After graduating I took a year off school and was teaching in NY. This is where I decided communications wasn’t my desired path. Performing was what my heart wanted. So I applied to SCAD here is Savannah last year and have been loving life ever since. Since enrolling in SCAD I’ve had a lead role in the musical this year (Ronnette -little shop of horrors), done some improv shows at Front Porch Improv, and recently just found out I will be apart of the cast for the 2024-2025 acting and musical theatre showcase at SCAD. It honestly is such a blessing and I’m so excited to get to work! After this year I plan on applying to Yale’s performing arts program and get my masters in acting.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The road has never been smooth but it sure has been adventurous. I’ve always struggled with body issues and mental health whether I knew it or not. And at the time it really hindered how I looked at myself and my ability to pursue the things I wanted. It allowed me to let my health decline and get into an abusive relationship, and led me down a dark road. I truly hit rock bottom. But this also allowed me to come back so much stronger and confident in who I am, and what I provide as a woman.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a performer. An actress first and foremost, but I also sing and dance. I also loveeee comedy, it’s definitely my niche. I love doing improv as well, and I’m hoping I get brave enough to do some standup in the near future. I would say I’m known for my talent as a jack of all trades right now. I don’t have enough on my resume to be known for just one thing yet, but I would say my humor and my ability to make anyone feel comfortable is my best attribute at the moment.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
What I like most about this city is its walk-ability. To me it feels like a more spread out and slower version of New York. People are always walking around, and hanging at the park. There’s always something new to do, and new food to try. I love that aspect. Unfortunately, this heat is something I do NOT enjoy at all lol. I enjoy summer time and summer time activities, but I don’t enjoy walking outside and immediately sweating out 3 pounds. The humidity is something else. My Virgo self loves the nice cool air of fall too much.
Contact Info:
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