Acting
“Jillian brought great longing and vulnerability to the character… Jillian is very talented and is composed and strong on stage. Her performances are thoughtful. Jillian has a great attitude, a good sense of humor and a keen understanding of what is required of the most compelling characters. “
– Kevin Confoy, Director & Producer of Off-Broadway & Regional plays and musicals
“An excellent, intelligent, intuitive actress, who was unofficially chosen by Producing Director David Emmes as ‘best PI student’ of 2007”
– Karen Hensel, Program Director of South Coast Rep Professional Intensive Program
Singing:
“To summarize my impression after she sang the first song [in the studio], which incidentally caused me to briefly weep, in acting terms, her singing performance would make the musical equivalent to Meryl Streep look bad on her best screen day”
– Wade Martin, Music Producer
“Jillian’s emotional directness, clear voice, and appealing persona were on full display in her performances. She demonstrates poise and assurance in a variety of styles and always has a very strong impact on the audience.”
– Dave Mcree, Director
“Jillian has a wonderfully natural, well-placed, vocal instrument and sings with such ease.”
– Gail Nelson Holgate, Broadway Singer
“Jillian’s clearly a young woman who thinks deeply and possesses a strong intellect and focus. She possesses a voice that is multi-faceted in color and timbre and is blessed with clear pitch and an innate musicality. “
– Susan Eichorn, Opera singer
Reviews
Fishnet
“We learn the real depth of the relationship between Sulie and her mother in scenes that are nearly hanky-worthy in their sincerity and sheer power.”
– Danielle Riendeau, MTV’s Afterellen.com
“The relationship between Sulie and Trixie is the biggest draw. Both actresses are gorgeous, and have sexy, sweet chemistry as a couple. They also talk like a real couple, sparring playfully at times and swapping love and kisses at others. It doesn’t hurt that they’re both fabulous dancers as well.”
– Danielle Riendeau, MTV’s Afterellen.com
Fishnet is an outrageous, burlesque-fueled romp that combines elements of Thelma and Louise and Sister Act, with a camp factor approaching near-John Waters levels. With a delightfully over-the-top cast and a plot that would make any 80s screenwriter proud, it’s the goofiest lesbian movie this side of Better Than Chocolate. It’s also one of the most fun, with a surprisingly touching story tucked behind all the jokes and theatrical posturing.
– Danielle Riendeau, MTV’s Afterellen.com
99 Impossible Things
“Nearly every character enters cutely awkward, as if they were all as unfamiliar to one another as they are to the viewer, and with the studied quirkiness and self-consciousness of an Indie Film… particularly the Sea Monkey, adorably and adroitly played by Jillian Easton”
– Richard A. Becker, www. worldofstage.com
“The resolution between the Sea Monkey [Jillian Easton] & Eddy is the best in the show”
– Jose Ruiz, reviewplays.com
Swinging Sisters Cabaret
“Raw talent, lots of potential, and charming personality”
– Goldstar Review
“A perfect pair of talents. These lovely ladies are a perfect match. You’ll laugh along with the Sisters tales of romance and parties, then that universal connection of heartbreak and hope for love will leave you breathless…Now the show itself is refreshing. The Sisters will leave a smile on your face. They journey through past loves and friendship in song. Yes, song. Eyes do water from cast and house about broken hearts, but then in true partnership, the other Sister will be there. Pat on the back with an understanding nod then lift the spirits of everybody in the room.”
– Goldstar Review
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