Tessa DeJeet .                        

performer | writer | director

Hey!

I am Tessa DeJeet, an interdisciplinary creative artist and fitness enthusiast from Pittsburgh, PA. In my artistry, I embrace the authentic and unexpected. I have a passion for creative storytelling and new work production. I’m graduating this spring from Missouri State University’s BFA Acting for Stage and Screen program with certificates in: Non-Profit Leadership, Acting on Camera, and Writing for TV/Film.

Let’s create outside the box.

What I’m interested in: new work development, experimental theater, on-camera, movement-based pieces, and musicals.

Currently located and based out of Springfield, MO.

| NEWS |

  • On November 16th, 2024, I will be featured as Arminy and in the ensemble of 'Carousel' for The Springfield Symphony as a part of their "Lullaby of Broadway" Series! Directed by and featuring Josh Young as Billy Bigelow and Emily Padgett-Young as Julie Jordan.

    Click HERE for more info and tickets! One night only!

  • My one-act play, We Should Probably Stop, is being produced by Tabula Rasa Theater Company at Missouri State!

    I am so pleased to be directing once again for their Night of Original One-Acts.

    Show dates: November 1st and 2nd

  • Earlier this month, I received my NCAA Accredited Personal Trainer Certification from NASM! I am so thrilled to start this new chapter and to share my passion for fitness. Follow me on insta (@tessadejeet) to find out how to train with me!

  • Spring 2025

    check back for more details

  • CURTAIN is an official selection of New York Cine Fest, the Jersey Shore Film Festival, and the University Film & Video Association (UFVA) Conference in Cleveland.

    CURTAIN was awarded an Honorable Mention for Best Musical Film Short at the Rome Music Video Awards !

    It is now also available to stream on RiseFlix.

    Click HERE for the trailer + other content!

  • a short film created/produced by Arden Dickson & Julia Fallert.

    Click HERE to learn more + bts + teasers !

| RECENT WORK |

  • "We Should Probably Stop" promo poster design by me

    Writer & Director

    premiered November 2024

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    Edna Krabappel- 'Mr. Burns...' at Missouri State University

    February 29th- March 3rd 2024

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    Vi - 'All love to U' short film

    coming soon

  • Arminy/Ens. - 'Carousel: in Concert'

    Springfield Symphony/MSU - Nov. 16th 2024

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    Chastity - 'Anything Goes' at Tent Theatre

    Summer 2023 - Dir/Chor: Sara Edwards

  • Fig - 'If We Had More Time' Short Film

    Premiere Fall 2023

Recently on IG

| @ tessadejeet |

Recently on IG | @ tessadejeet |

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View fullsize carousel: in concert 🎠✨ @sgfmosymphony in collaboration with @msutheatredance my final collegiate performance, and a stunning production to say the least. incredibly grateful to have shared the stage with these amazing artists and musicians. thank
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View fullsize mark your calendars!💨🕹ī¸ there's a super goofy awesome play premiering THIS FRIDAY and SATURDAY ONLY! message me or follow @msu_tabularasa for more details. it's gonna be a fun one, come on out and support new works!
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catch my vibe

move and groove.

creation comes from the soul.

do what feels good.

connection and collaboration first.

there are no wrong answers.

kindness matters.

explore and be open to the unknown.

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