Before I ever picked up a mic or learned about “the game”, “callbacks” or “the rule of three” (just used it there, didn’t I) I was taught how to make my waist smaller. Saran wrap, starvation, and laxatives. All glamour, baby. I specifically remember my runway coach telling me to look sexier when I walked, to which I replied, “I’m still teething.” I was eleven and already making fun of this. I made a whole career out of being photoshopped and hungry. I mastered the “bitch” face and walked in heels so high they made my nose bleed. Don’t misunderstand,…
Author: Shelley Dennis
Shelley Dennis
From the farm to the catwalk, Shelley Dennis’ experiences have provided her with the ability to create multifaceted characters with unique points of view. Shelley grew up in small town Oklahoma, population: 700. She quickly fell in love with theatre and bringing compelling characters to life. As early as elementary school she was writing her own plays. When her third grade class was “good,” the teacher allowed Shelley to grace the class with her performance. She took a brief time-out when she was scouted by a modeling agency and flown halfway across the world to Milan, where she made a living for two years by being tall and hungry. Now, as a RECOVERING MODEL, Shelley has rehabilitated herself on the improv stage at Groundlings and UCB, as well as performed standup all over the country. She has written for Disney and toured alongside Wayne Brady, doing both standup and improv.