Name:	Olena Jatsyshyn
Talent ID:	MTS7212
Location:	Canada, ON, Toronto
Age:	68 years old
Height:	5’7”
Shoe Size:	10
Jacket/Dress size:	20
Eye Color:	blue
Hair Color:	brown
About Me: OLENA JATSYSHYN, BIO 62 Pintail Crescent Toronto, Ontario M3A 2Y6 Mobile: 647-455-1665 Email: jspiritwhisper@gmail.com I LIVE TO INSPIRE I have been a professional singer for over 35 years and have been acting, singing on stage at various times throughout my life since childhood. I began film work as background actor w/ upgrades back in the 1980s, but was working full time with professional choir, the Elmer Iseler Singers, and made the choice to continue full time singing and travelling with this professional choir of 20. Now I am on a new journey into film, television and theatre. I plan to launch “ArtsInspire” website in summer/fall of 2018 to include highlights of all of my professional activities and interests. FILM: PRINCIPAL PERFORMER, 2016-2018 --Brocks Windows, commercial, MJM Productions/shopper/client: BROCK WINDOWS COMMERCIAL, March 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF1gXB9GOSI --The Mind Institute; training video; Donald Currie, director; female client in therapy for anxiety/ Feb. 2018 in production --Humber College Student Short Film: "ESL - English as a Second Language"; Leoj Christian David, creator/director; Cameron Rooney, producer; Mrs. Davis - Dean of esteemed college; Feb. 12 screening/ release. --Westmeath Music Video: "WESTMEATH" by Joseph Shabason; Max McCabe-Lokos, director; Mom; Oct./Nov. 2017 release. -- Waiting for Cointreau -web series - "Episode 5 - Herpstralian"; Matthew Odette, director; customer in restaurant. --LOOK VIBRANT, Music Video: "Last One to Survive", Justin Lazarus; Max Parr, director; Mom; Oct. 2017 release --Raindance & Crazy Creatives, Short Film, DELUSIONS; nosy neighbor in pink (June/July 2017 release) -Aga Khan Museum & Harkeerat Mangat, RECORDING RITUALS for HERE short film exhibit; Actor & Supporting Musician; Showing at Aga Khan Museum from August, 2017 through January, 2018; https://vimeo.com/228330964 password: gould -York University, Jack Wu: LAVENDER, Silent short film, Katherine, April 2017; Link: https://youtu.be/4lxaEKAnvE4e -University of Toronto/Yee Hong Centre collaboration: Training/teaching VIDEO (May, 2017 ) on Play Intervention for Dementia (PID), dementia patient Link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bwk3xZs2EAJzcEhUeER4Mkczekk -Link to brief audition clip w/Olena Jatsyshyn and Irene Bobrowsky: https://splice.gopro.com/v? id=V1oM8nX6L BACKGROUND ACTOR, 2016: Man Seeking Woman; Conviction; Designated Survivor; Kim's Convenience; Saving Hope; Orphan Black; Taken; La Boda de Valentina; Mike JB Sky, AGAINST THE GRAIN - Promotion Video; Many Happy Returns, CBS 1986, upgrade receptionist - and other bg roles in various films. Background Vocals, Voice overs: -Ryerson Partner Thesis Short Film/The Dark Studio Sound Company Inc./ mother, Sunny - voice over - Agnes of God, Schindler's List (w/Elmer Iseler Singers) COMMERCIALS Vocals/jingles for several Mazda commercials in the 1980s TELEVISION -CBC documentaries for Man Alive with Elmer Iseler Singers, 1980-1994 -CBC documentary, Elmer Iseler w/ Elmer Iseler Singers STAGE - Festival of the Sound, Parry Sound, ON, 2010: Pirates of Penzance, daughter, professional chorus - Soundstreams Canada, Toronto, ON, 2009: Staged performances: The Sealed Angel -Tapestry: DARK STAR REQUIEM: Juno Award 2017- Classical Composition of the Year -Toronto Music Festival, University of Toronto, 2006: Barber of Seville, bridesmaid, professional chorus Ohio State Theatre for Cleveland Orchestra donors, 2003: Red Usher Giant puppet, 2003 Beck Centre for the Arts/Lakewood Little Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio, 1978: Sound of Music: Sister Sophia (received Thespian Award), Elsa, Mother Abbess Ohio State Theatre Lobby: Coronation of Poppea, angel TRAINING - Music Education & Performance at Cleveland State University, 1973-1978 Major roles in The Magic Flute, 3rd Lady; Hansel & Gretel, Hansel; The Old Maid and the Thief; chorus member in many other operas and operettas; Summer Opera Program at Kent State University in collaboration with the Cleveland Orchestra, 1978 - Ukrainian Theatre in Cleveland: many roles in various plays and operettas as main character from Grade school through university LANGUAGES: Speak fluent English, Ukrainian; Conversational German -Understand most Slavic languages -Have sung and can read: English, Ukrainian, Polish, German, Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese -Can read and sing using transliterations of: Greek, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Croatian, Serbian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Hebrew, Korean, Turkish, Arabic, Danish, African, Bulgarian, Hawaiian, Native Cree, Tagalog, Armenian, Tamil WORK AND LIFE EXPERIENCES: -Self-employed February, 2016 until present. -Maxx Global Concepts: MaxxGlobal.com: 2017 to present: International Business Development Manager -Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto: 2012 – 2016, General Manager. -Kingsway Lambton United Church, Toronto, ON: 2011-2014, alto soloist -Alto soloist sub in various churches throughout GTA: 2005 to present; 1979 - 1990 -Elmer Iseler Singers (EIS): 2005 - 2012, Outreach & Communications consultant & assistant to General Manager, Jessie Iseler /prof. singer w/ EIS from 2005 - 2011 and from 1979 -1994 -St. Demetrius Ukrainian Byzantine Church, Toronto, ON: 1990 - 1995, conductor -Europaisches Müsikfest, Internationale bachakademie Stuttgart, Germany: 1994 - 6 week conducting with Helmut Rilling and recording w/the Gächinger Cantorei. -Assisted in founding “Musicus Bortnianskii”, semi-professional choir and organization with innovative approach to fusing Ukrainian and other classical works and bringing to Toronto stage; recording and CBC broadcasts; 1980-1990 -Area Temps, Cleveland, OH: 1999 -2003 Outside and Inside Sales Manager - Won sales trips to Lake Chatauqua, New York and and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. -Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, OH: 1999-2004; 1973-1979, alto soloist -Owner of store “Curio City” in St. Jacobs, ON: 1994 - 1999; Special activities included Old World Crafts; Healing and Chakra Workshops; Giant Town Puppet Parade; Workshops and treasure hunts w/school children at St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre; Illustrating self-published books and collaboration w/ storytelling; Arts and Crafts Festivals. -Hobby Sheep Farm and B&B, Paradise Farm, St. Clements, ON: 1992 - 1999; Organized special breakfasts, dinners, activities, treasure hunts and campfires for guests and university professor sabbaticals/retreats on 160 acre property. -Exhibitor for Ukrainian Egg (Pysanka) decorating with a special shows and presentations from 1970s through 2005 in Toronto, ON (Ontario Science Centre, The Bay, Eaton Centre)/various Ukrainian festivals/Cleveland and other USA cities (Ukrainian Archives Museum, the Flats, various large department stores). -CHARACTER: Obna Antonivna from Centre of de Veellage Square - Storyteller, Arteest, KnoweetAll • TV child commercials in the US for various ethnic foods + talk show for Ukrainian egg decorating. • Stage acting from childhood years through 1973: Various main roles in operettas and plays in Ukrainian theatre. • Choral singer in shows for various holidays on ABC and local shows. • Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar. • Director and Narrator (1970 - 1977) for various drama productions for children for St. Nicholas Day and for other special occasions. • Ukrainian Nursery School teacher (1970 - 1978) • PLAST Ukrainian Scouting: Lifetime member; Improvised campfire skits - alone and with children, organized treasure hunts and other camping experiences for children. -Represented by non-exclusive acting, modelling and talent agents: Model and Talent Services International; MaxAgency, Toronto; non- exclusive background acting agencies, ML Talent and Toronto FIlm Extras, both in GTA. Hobbies: walking, hiking, volleyball, baseball, arts and crafts, Therapeutic Touch, healing energy, the healing arts and chakras, relaxation, pressure point chair massages, Ukrainian embroidery, painting, films, Ukrainian Pysanky and much more. Thank you, Olena