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Hi!
I'm Debra. I'm a New York based Actor, Singer, and Instrumentalist.
I love helping my fellow actors. I'm an insightful reader and have a way of making people feel relaxed. Love to cold read and have Improv training from the PIT, including musical improv.
I'm Available for quick read-throughs, self-tapes, rehearsal, whatever you need. I'm here to help you shine!
If you want input, I'm happy to offer, but it's up to you.
I've worked Off-Broadway, National Tour, Regional Theatre, Short film, and Network Television.
I'm a member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA.
I'm also a singer and can help you with acting your song. I'm also a trained opera singer and can help with diction in English, Italian, French, German, Latin, and Yiddish.
Tips are always welcomed and appreciated!
I look forward to working with you!
To schedule in advance: wassum.debdiva@gmail.com
IG@wassumpossum
VENMO @Debra-Wassum. Preferred to avoid PayPal fees.
ZELLE dwassum@aol.com
Born in West Virginia, Debra pursued training in her first love, music. She received a BFA in vocal performance and studied with Jane Hobson. She always had a love for acting and sought to meld the two. While pursing a graduate degree at West Virginia University, she did just that. She was cast in a production of Twelfth Night, with guest director Robert Brewer. She was a lady in waiting and sang and acted in the production. He welcomed her to watch as many rehearsals as possible and it was a great learning experience. While performing with an early music ensemble in Boston, MA, the opportunity to live in NYC presented itself, and she took it. Upon arrival, she landed an international tour of Man Of La Mancha, playing The Housekeeper. The television bug hit when she was cast on the hit NBC show, ED, with Tom Cavanagh. She was cast as Ms. Cassell in the short film, Like Your Brother, which screened at The Cannes Film Festival. She was cast in the semi-improv web series, Method Or Madness as Joan, The Therapist.
Amazing thank you "
Calm , and patient Debra helped me a lot with my self tape! "
So patient! "
Enjoyed interacting with Debra on a tricky script! "
Wonderful reader! "
Lovely Reader, so patient "
Astute and responsive. "
Debra was great.. Thank you! "
I had a lot of fun working with Debra. She is so sweet and patient and gives great direction! "
Love working with Debra!! "So reliable and professional! "So reliable and professional. "So helpful and patient! "So insightful! "
Lovely person and great reader. "So helpful and great with accents! "Helped me nail a Texas accent! So helpful! "
Fantastic. "
Fabu "
Debra is really friendly! "
Debra was very patient and helpful with my self tape. Wonderful reader! "
Superb reader! Helped me execute an emotionally challenging scene! 10 stars! "
Debra, thank you! You are a wonderful reader. I appreciate your helping so much! Will definitely look for you again. "
Excellent reader!! Great actress with wonderful reader skills. "
Very good reader "
So patient and friendly :) "Debra is just fantastic. every time. "
Thank you!!! "Always great!!! "
Very professional and talented. Kind and patient. "
Fantastic reader! "Awesome! Great reader and very nice will definitely use her again! "
Debra really does just have a way of making you feel so comfortable, making her very easy to work with, and she's a great reader who gives you lots to work off of. "
She's a delight! "Great reader! So fun to work with! "
Great reader! Patient and got the scene in great shape. Highly recommend. "
So lovely to work with a great cold reader! Highly recommend working with her :) "
Extraordinary, very present and giving! "
Lovely, kind, nice energy. Thank you, Debra! "
Star quality from A - Z. Debra is a valuable addition to We Audition. Welcome to the family! "
Such a lovely, encouraging scene partner and human. Grateful "
She is such a kind person, thank you Debra! So easy to work with and able to jump right in and play. "
Debra was wonderful to work with! "
Wonderfully kind and helpful! Thank you! "
She's very good! and great energy! "
Debra was great!! She picked up right away and was a super fun and positive reader. "
Quick and Easy, able to go right in which is great when the dog's being quiet, leaf blower has stopped etc "Thumbs up "
Thanks Debra. Nice job "
Debra was awesome. I really enjoyed working with her. I will definitely work with her again! "
Easy going! A great read, thank you, Debra! "
Debra was such a helpful reader! Thank you Debra! great notes :) "
Debra was extremely helpful, nice and accommodating. : Thank you! "
Debra is a pleasure to work with. Fun reading session. Makes you feel like you are reading with a friend. "
I could not have asked for a better partner. Supportive and with me all the way. Book her! "
Debra is so easy to work with and a great reader. "
So HELPFUL! She is professional and full of creative ideas. "
Loved working with Debra! a great reader! "
Debra is the best! Kind and easy to work with and a great actor! "Super wonderful human being who is so supportive and lovely. Debra is an amazing actress who has great insight! "
Such a wonderful reader!! A great actress who will compliment your self-tape. Book her! "
Brilliant patient KIND. Couldn’t be better!! "
Debra is fantastic! Patient, kind, and present. "
So supportive, book her! "The patience of a saint! "What a joy to read with her, great woman! "
Great reader! Thank you Debra! "
Debra was a fantastic collaborator and I would definitely use her again! "
Such a great person. I would definitely work with her again. "
