Today we’d like to introduce you to Andrea Geones
Hi Andrea, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I feel like the arts are in my blood. I was classically trained on the piano starting at the age of five. When I was nine, I auditioned for “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” and was cast as Snoopy. As soon as I stepped on that stage, I knew it was where I belonged. I started acting and singing lessons not long after and picked up a few more instruments. After I graduated high school, I booked my first national tour of a musical. The next year, I booked my second national tour. I then turned my focus more towards film and TV. My entire life, no matter what was going on or where I was, I could never untangle myself from the arts.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
No, it has not been a smooth road. I am in a cutthroat industry where work is scarce and relationships are the most valuable asset, even more than talent, work ethic, or dedication. When one job ends, you don’t know when, or even if, you’ll ever work again. It’s frustrating, disheartening, and sometimes even heartbreaking. The biggest struggle for me is to not let the coldness of the industry distract me from my love for the craft, because my love for what I do is the only thing that can keep me going. If you don’t remember why you love it, then being in this industry is pointless. But, it’s all worth it when I have a new script in my hands.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am an actor, writer, and singer. I’ve done two national tours of musicals, lent my voice to TV, and starred in many independent films. Some of my favorite roles that I’ve played have been the voice of Bridget the baby alien in the TV show “Resident Alien” and Laura in a production of “The Glass Menagerie”. In my writing career, I’m so proud to have had two TV movies produced, one I co-wrote with my writing partner Cat Hammons called “Valentine’s Town” (available on Amazon, Roku, Tubi, and more) and one called “Get Rich or Die Trying”, to premier on Lifetime in 2025. I think what sets me apart from others is that I’ve made the decision to work on projects that I think are interesting and with artists that I believe in instead of taking any job that comes my way. This has focused my goals and fueled my passion for my artistic endeavors even more.
Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
As an actor, I was always told how important it is to meet casting directors, producers, and directors. But, what has been even more important in my career has been meeting people in acting class. Those are the people with whom you’ll grow. They’re the ones who will collaborate with you to create films and plays. Your acting class friends will be true connections and allies, and you can help each other rise in the industry. Through my friends from acting class, I’ve been able to make more connections than anywhere else. This has also been immensely helpful as a writer because I’ve been able to get my scripts produced with the help of my multi-talented friends. Create your community and stay in touch with the people that you meet because you never know what may come of it.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://andreageones.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreageones/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@andreageones
- Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4821790/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_andrea%2520geones
Image Credits
Tandem Photography
TRN Media
Matt Marra
