JORDAN FRIEND
Actor | Singer | Musician
Credit: Jeffrey Mosier Photography
Credit: Jeffrey Mosier Photography
As Isaac in DISGRACED NextStop Theatre Company Credit: Lock and Company
Credit: Jeffrey Mosier Photography
Misfits and Mavericks
Jordan loves playing characters who march to their own beat, for good or otherwise. His ease with language and fast wit make him at home as dreamers and plotters, and his mix of warmth and intensity lends itself to both misfits and authority figures (sometimes self-declared). Jordan is also a dynamic vocalist, at home singing both rock and legit, and a multi-instrumentalist with composing/arranging experience. He holds a BFA in Acting from Ithaca College, a Diploma in Classical Acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, and was a Senior Fellow in Cabaret and Performance at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center
Up Next
Jordan recently played Lonny in ROCK OF AGES at Sharon Playhouse (directed by Tony nominee Hunter Foster), Robert in COMPANY at The Spot Sun Valley, and originated The Spirit of Hanukkah Present in the world premiere of A HANUKKAH CAROL: OR, GELT TRIP! THE MUSICAL at Round House Theatre.
Next, Jordan will be a repertory cast member, as well as music director/composer, for the summer season at the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, VA. He will play Leontes in THE WINTER'S TALE, and Colonel Brandon in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY.
Press for A HANUKKAH CAROL
"Jordan Friend's Ghost of Hanukkah Present is a gleefully whimsical creation."
-The Washington Post
"The Ghost of Hanukkah Present (is) played jovially and hilariously by Jordan Friend."
-Berkshire Edge
Press for ROCK OF AGES
"The glue that keeps the show together is the charismatic and awesome performance by Jordan Friend as Lonny...his voracious personality enraptures the audience with a devilish, decadent glee."
-One Man's Opinion
"(Friend) is a delight to watch and listen to...his off-hand relationship with the audience is the making of the piece."
-Berkshire Edge
Press for MYSTIC PIZZA
“Mr. Friend, a consummate vocalist, punches out “Addicted to Love,” with revved up passion, telling us just how committed he is to Ms. Yanelli’s Jojo…their Berlin duet “Take My Breath Away”, highlights their exquisite vocals and undeniable chemistry."
-The Show Report
“Bolstered by an eminently likable performance from Jordan Friend.”
-Stage Raw
"Friend is terrific too as the bearded, burly, brokenhearted Bill"
-Stage Scene LA
"The relationship between Jordan Friend, who played Bill Montijo, and Yanelli, deserves its own praise as both actors charmingly bring to stage passion and humor."
-Los Cerritos News.
Press for A DELICATE SHIP
"Friend commands the space with his velvety voice and unparalleled presence. He demands the attention of the audience and those onstage in such a truthful manner that despite Nate’s somewhat delusional proclamations about life, death and love, we see the core of his person shine through the illusion of his words."
-DC Theater Arts
"It’s a tribute to Ziegler’s writing and Friend’s performance that the emotional underpinnings of his delusions are so understandable, and perhaps more relatable than most are comfortable admitting.
-Washington City Paper
"riend absolutely revels in the character’s flaws so much so that you start to love him precisely for those flaws."
-Maryland Theatre Guide
