Jessica Arjet
The Hideout Theatre
"It is super important for me to understand how people work and what motivates them. So just listening to people in general is super important. "
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Jessica's work combines: Acting & Theatre, Education, and Upholding a Cause and Belief
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
LBJ
Bachelor's Degree
BA in History
The University of Texas at Austin
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Producers & Directors:
Bachelor's Degree: Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
I wanted to be a lawyer, but my learning differences made that impossible at the time. So, stopped at a BA in history.
2.
I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, so I traveled Europe and Africa working as a maid or english teacher.
3.
I had a career in social work for a few years. I loved helping people but it was too draining on me.
4.
I was a stay at home mom for a few years. During this time I was very active in my church and learned more leadership skills.
5.
I was a professional clown for 18 years. It was a great job, but very hard and not very financially rewarding. I wanted to go to Circus School, but was told I was too old.
6.
I started taking improv classes to help with Clowning, through that I started children's classes and shows.
7.
I joined two others in buying an improv theater, I brought my already running children's program to the table. This business has expanded and grown significantly.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Friends:
My abilities to run a business and lead were frequently questioned - usually in backhanded ways that were covered as concern.
How I responded:
I realized that they were not business owners and had no actual experience. When it came down to it, I knew more about my job than they did.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I don't have a lot of money and never have had. Instead of getting more education which I couldn't afford, I worked in my field. It was very helpful.
I have severe learning disabilities. I spell check everything. When I'm analyzing any numbers I turn them into colorful graphs so I can see the patterns better.