The Joy Jones

01/04/2022

Happy 2022! SHARE: WarnerMedia has their own diversity showcase now: https://warnermediaaccess.submittable.com/submit This round is particularly focused on performers with disabilities and performers from Indigenous, MENA (Middle Eastern/North African) and Transgender communities.

Welcome to WarnerMedia Access!Where Talent Meets Access. At WarnerMedia we believe in authentic, meaningful connection - to each other, to culture, and to our consumer.  That's why we empower fearless storytellers who bring our world into focus - and create cultural touchstones with the power to d...

12/28/2021

This actress/sci-fan/daughter of a NASA engineer wishes a Happy Birthday to Nichelle Nichols!

Nichelle Nichols (born Grace Dell Nichols) is an American actress, singer, and voice artist best known for her portrayal of Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series, and its film sequels. Nichols' portrayal of Uhura was ground-breaking for African American female characters on American television.

From 1977 to 2015, Nichols volunteered her time to promote NASA's programs, and to recruit diverse astronauts, including women and ethnic minorities. As of 2021, Nichols is one of four surviving members of the original cast of Star Trek.

12/09/2021

'Seven Guitars' strums on (until 12/26/21). Here's the Arena Stage promotional video:

The lives of seven friends are irrevocably changed when their old friend and blues singer Floyd Barton reappears with a chance of a lifetime. Infused with de...

11/03/2020

Take care of yourselves this Election Night 2020, Friends! The storefront plywood has me on alert, but my ( ) antidote is pretty potent: Trek. See you in the future!

10/02/2020

Need distraction from this WILD week?! I co-star in the premiere of , the new Hulu horror anthology series. Look for me at 04:35 and 19:20 with episode lead Kaitlyn Dever. I made the most of my frustrated babysitter role, once I got over the AGING MAKEUP I was given.

09/24/2020

Need an IG snack? I'll be sharing 'Love & Light' with on IG Live today, 3 EST/12 PST, discussing my recent project, , my upcoming gig on and other acting milestones. Please continue to take care of yourselves! Maybe you're like little-kid-Joy and 'taking care' means having an actual snack on hand.

09/17/2020

My latest project: the monologue docudrama "The 51st State" is now out!

NOW STREAMING the world-premiere film "The 51st State."

Watch Now > https://www.arenastage.org/tickets/51st-state/

09/16/2020

- my first COVID-era film project - debuts at Arena Stage later this week. Acting in and designing my self-tapes keep me busy (+ bemused) in the meantime: a dining-room corner stands in for a doctor's office, and a greasy eyelid let's you know this character is up to no good...