Performing
Simone is a performing artist. She does acting, dance, theater, spoken word, commercials, print, voice over, television, film, music videos and more.
Head shots, Performing Resume, and Representation link
Simone Bruyere Fraser
Photo by Allen Wyler
Simone Bruyere Fraser was educated at University of Washington, Ithaca College, and Cornell University; and de-educated through travel, art, and community service. She has a B.A. in Acting and Dance and a M.S in Communications.
She has been in numerous theatrical productions, commercials, television, films, voice over, music videos, and print work . She has worked in companies such as Saturn Films, Morgan Creek Productions, Creative Artists Agency, Benaroya Pictures, and Nike Imoru Casting.
She is the author of “The Eightfold Path of the Urban Samurai”, and “What a Fish Can Teach You: and Other Poems”.
She loves to act, dance, write, rap, and collaborate with others to make art that makes a difference. However, her true commitment is trying to do some good in this world by learning the art of living and helping others to live their dreams.
Mission: To use the divine power of artistic expression to nurture global healing and positive transformation.
PRESS and TESTIMONIALS
“She’s like Lady Gaga meets Eckhart Tolle…” Carol Walter, “The Seattle Times”
Press – Broadway World Review
“The performance’s other great pleasure is watching Simone Bruyere Fraser … Sometimes her dancing enhances Imoru’s narrative or emphasizes an emotion she’s trying to convey. Other times her movements undermine or complicate that narrative.” (Rich Smith, The Stranger)
Press – Ithaca Times – Music Video “Street Vitae”
“It is remarkable to watch Simone fearlessly inhabit a character. She brings boundless ability, energy and sensitivity to her work, all the while being a total team player who can roll with working on the fly. Her generosity extends to everyone on set, and it’s an absolute joy to work with such a pro.” (Esy Casey, Director)
“She performs it with actor-dancer Simone Bruyere Fraser. Fraser is mostly silent, but in many ways becomes the emotional center of Imoru’s narration…Her companion, Fraser, has one of the most expressive faces I have ever seen in my life! Every little emotion comes through in a counterpart to Imoru’s tales that could not seem as infinitely well done without her”. (Miryam Gordon, Writer for SGN)
Press – Seattle Chinese Times
” (She) has tremendous acting and production skills, as well as being an artist with jaw-dropping creativity. I use her for feedback on my novels. Her realistic analysis of my work help has been extraordinarily helpful. (My editor agrees wholeheartedly!) It is obvious that her artistic productivity spans a variety of media.”
Press – Seattle Refined News Clip
“I’ve known Simone now for over 10 years from being a lead actress in a feature film I directed to modeling on numerous fashion and fine art photo shoots of mine. She is the consummate collaborator and an incredible leader by example. Her wisdom, adaptability and big-picture focus contributed to incredibly successful creative projects in multiple media, while challenging other creatives on set (notwithstanding myself) to expand their artistic boundaries and capabilities. On top of that, Simone went above and beyond her given roles to advise me of marketing and promotional opportunities for my work. It is safe to say, she possesses an innate business savvy and is a forward thinker keenly able to blend art and commerce.”
Press – SGN
“Simone is a powerful source of creativity and inspiration for 250 children, many with special needs. Her compassion and love draws the children into her music, dance, creative drama as well as the biannual productions. Simone is a dynamic individual. She appears gentle, unruffled by life’s challenges. Yet, in her calm demeanor she commands great respect from anyone privileged to be her student or co-worker.”
Press – West Seattle Blog – Music Video “NutsKracker”
“Simone is an extremely thoughtful and talented artist. She is easy to work with and approaches her work with a combination of dedication and flexibility. She always tries to help others through her art, which is refreshing. I respect the work she has done with at risk populations. She finds ways to incorporate her art in the community, and finds community through making her art.”
Press – The Ithaca Voice – Music Video “Street Vitae”
“Seattle Urban Academy students are energized to work with Simone! Simone brings her passion for performance and enthusiasm to draw out the diverse talents of our youth. She engages students with professional artists and technicians at the school site and in recording studios to amplify their voice and give a platform for their gifts.”
Ithaca VC – Music Video “Street Vitae”
“Simone has amazing talent in pretty much whatever she decides to do. She is not only a wonderful person, but she is amazing to work with. Her creativity, honesty, and strong work ethic shine in her day to day life whether it be coming up with a new project to reach underprivileged youth or writing and starring in a commercial rap jingle to promote our salad restaurant in Seattle. Heck, she could even combine the two one day!”
Shoot on Line – Commercial “Trapped”
“Alas, we are not monks living on a majestic mountain. Sometimes it’s hard to reconcile a spiritual practice with traffic, subway smells, or that neighbor who doesn’t pick up his dog’s poop. (Simone’s) book is amazing at giving perspective on the “big picture” in little bites that make sense. A quick but hearty read, her book is a great way to keep your spiritual life going in the midst of the urban spectacle most of us call daily life.”
West Seattle Blog – Music Video “Lost at Sea”
‘In “Ode,” alongside dancer-collaborator Simone Bruyere Fraser as her kinetic alter-ego/subconscious, Imoru recaptures several harrowing and exultant events from her peripatetic past. The fervent, witty and sometimes gobsmackingly intense memoir is staged by British director John Britton, and it packs a visceral charge.’ (The Seattle Times)
“I’m asking her to do something way outside conventional acting or dancing. It requires a special skill and intelligence to tackle that ambiguity, talents that Simone amply brings to her performance.” – John Britton Ditector
Broadway World – Theater Production “ODE”
“Simone’s coaching reminds me to slow down and remember to look at the characters thoughts and inter-workings. How would this character act in this situation and she helps me talk it out how and also comes up with good ideas to make the scene more real. I’ve even booked a role after doing a self tape with her.”
Actress, Assistant Casting Director to Nike Imoru Casting
” Her (Simone’s) brilliance, wisdom, and strength have been such an inspiration, inviting me to remember the effortlessness of the creative process.” – Franca Baroni
SERVICES
Writing
Simone is a writer. She writes spoken word, songs, blogs, poems, short stories, books, and raps. She has two books currently for sale on Amazon.
BLOG: Illuminate the ART of Living with Simone Bruyere Fraser
Audio
Simone crafts poetry, spoken word, narration, and rap. She works with a team of artists to make music and audio that fits an array of projects.
Outreach
Simone believes that art change lives. She has taught classes from in the prisons of LA, New York, and urban areas of Seattle. She would love to teach in your community.
Artist, Business, and Non-Profit Resume
Public Speaking
Simone loves to come speak with groups. She speaks with youth, elders, businesses, rotaries, and non-profits. She loves to help inspire others to create art and live the life of their dreams.
Artist, Business, and Non-Profit Resume
Coaching
Simone directs and does private coaching. She coaches dance, acting, public speaking, performance, voice, and mindful practice that help prepare the body, mind, and soul for doing their best performance work.