Biography

THERESA DERN

Theresa has been acting since high school, first getting involved in Children’s Theater Workshop with Diane Purdy. From there she moved on to community theater with roles in such plays as “Present Laughter” by Noel Coward in the role of Daphne, “Steel Magnolias” as Ouiser, and “Last Roar Gilded Lion” as Julia. She also performed in a sketch comedy ensemble called “The New Cruelty”.
She has made the transition to film with lead and supporting roles in several independent films in the Boston area. Most notably she recently had the supporting role of Gina in the horror film “Murder University’ from Scorpio Film Releasing, in which she played a college student who meets an untimely demise. It has recently been picked up for worldwide distribution. She is currently filming a sci-fi/fantasy film called “Falcyyr” with Unicovia Pictures in Maine. Theresa also hosted a web series called “Theresa TV”.
Acting is Theresa’s life-long passion and she is extremely grateful for every opportunity.

2010 - present

Film

The Audience Day Player Rory Gory dir.
The Women of Harry Supporting Seth Chitwood, dir.
Redemption Lead Nancy West, dir.
Murder University Supporting Richard Griffin, dir.
Dudleytown Curse – The 49th Key Day Player Doug Kirkpartrick, dir.
Human Nature Day Player Christopher Feirrera, dir.
Regrets Lead Rebecca Gomez, dir.
The Letter Lead Erin Francis, dir.
Full Moon Fever Supporting John Ellsworth, dir.
Welcome To Hell Lead John Ellsworth, dir.

Television

Theresa TV Host Duchess Productions

Oldbury Hill Supporting OurTVSpace

Protectors of the Innocent CoHost Adelphia Los Angeles
Untold Stories of the ER Day Player TLC / GRB Entertainment
Sanctuary Host QCTV
A Cup of Insanity Ensemble QCTV

Theater

Steel Magnolias Ouiser Quincy Alumni Theater
Last Roar Gilded Lion Julia Fenway Players
Present Laughter Daphne Milton Players
The New Cruelty Ensemble Quincy Alumni Theater
Cinderella Wicked Stepmother CTW

Training & Workshops

Boston Casting Acting for Camera Michael Fennimore

South Shore Casting Adult Acting Jodi Purdy
American Repertory Theater Shakespeare Acting Workshop Jeremy Geidt, Ryan McKittrick
American Repertory Theater Advanced Acting Marcus Stern
The Actor’s Workshop Advanced Film Acting Kim Mansfield
Bova Actor’s Workshop The Eric Morris Method Anthony Vincent Bova
Actor’s Edge Academy Acting for Film & Television Christina Ferra