Sarah Jones (stage actress) facts for kids
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Sarah Jones
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Jones at the premiere of Sell/Buy/Date (2022)
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| Occupation | Playwright, actress, film director, and podcast host. |
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Bridge & Tunnel, Sell/Buy/Date, America, Who Hurt You? |
Sarah Jones is an American playwright, actress, and film director. She is also a podcast host. She is well-known for her amazing one-person shows. In these shows, she plays many different characters all by herself!
Her Broadway show, Bridge & Tunnel, won a special Tony Award in 2006. Famous actress Meryl Streep helped produce this show. Sarah Jones also wrote, directed, and starred in the 2022 film Sell/Buy/Date. This movie is based on her popular play with the same name.
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Sarah Jones's Creative Journey
Starting with Theater and Plays
Sarah Jones became famous for her play Bridge & Tunnel. In this show, she acted as more than a dozen different people. These characters came from immigrant and working-class communities. The show was praised for its deep feelings and how it talked about important social topics. It even broke box office records when it was performed Off-Broadway.
Before Bridge & Tunnel, Sarah created other plays. These included Surface Transit (1998). She also wrote special works for groups like Equality Now and the National Immigration Forum. These early works helped her develop the ideas for Bridge & Tunnel.
Making Films and Podcasts
In 2022, Sarah Jones directed, wrote, produced, and starred in the film Sell/Buy/Date. This movie is a mix of documentary and comedy. It first showed at the South by Southwest festival. Later, it was released in theaters and on Amazon Prime.
In 2024, Sarah launched a new podcast and live show series called America, Who Hurt You? (AWHY). This series explores what it means to be American. It does this through interviews and original character monologues. Her company, Foment Productions, produces the series. This project continues Sarah's goal of telling stories that help people understand society.
Advocacy and Global Work
Sarah Jones is the founder of Foment Productions. This is a media company that focuses on telling fair stories and helping communities heal. She has worked with many organizations. These include the Center for Reproductive Rights and Democracy Now!.
Sarah has performed in important places like the White House and the World Economic Forum. She has also given four popular TED Talks. She even served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, helping children around the world.
In 2001, a recording of her poem "Your Revolution" faced a challenge from the FCC. With help from the ACLU, she successfully defended her artistic expression.
About Sarah Jones's Life
Sarah Jones was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Her father was African American, and her mother had mixed European-American and Caribbean roots. She grew up in different cities, including Boston, Washington, D.C., and Queens, New York. Her diverse background has greatly influenced her creative work. Today, she lives in Los Angeles.
Selected Works by Sarah Jones
Theater Plays
- Surface Transit
- Bridge & Tunnel (2006)
- Sell/Buy/Date (play)
Movies
- Sell/Buy/Date (2022) – Sarah wrote, directed, and starred in this film.
Podcasts
- America, Who Hurt You? (2024–present)
Awards and Recognitions
- Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event – for Bridge & Tunnel (2006)
- Obie Award – for her writing and performances
