10 Things about Jessy Schram

Jessy, you are in "Falling Skies" - a show loved by many fans. Understanding that the show is produced by Speilberg, the name itself gives the show so much prestige. What did you think about the show before even stepping foot into production? Were there things you learned from the show that you didn't know beforehand? Things about the cast, the crew, the show itself? Or even career lessons in general.

In the past I've always said, 'That's it! I'm going on vacation- I'm out of town- booked out! Unless Spielberg calls...' I had just been offered my first TV movie and was supposed to be on a flight to Chicago the next day, when the audition came in with no script attached. DreamWorks was producing with TNT and I fell in love with Karen from the few pages I had on her. I had taken a chance by declining the movie just to audition for "Falling Skies" and rescheduled my flight. It's not often you get to play a dirt bike riding, scout in a post apocalyptic world. Yes, there is a romantic relationship that happens, but there's a story of survival and purpose that overrides chasing after a boy. It's not often roles come along that don't include falling at the foot of a love interest or that TNT and DreamWorks give you an opportunity.

The process of making "Falling Skies" has been going on for about 3 years now, though you've only begun seeing the 2nd season, it's taught me so much about being part of a television series, the entertainment business and most of all myself! I've been able to grow as an actress with being able to hold onto a character, and from the support of the entire cast. I have a profound respect and admiration for that cast and crew. That cast is genuine.

So 10 Things is about figuring out who YOU are. Tell us, what is something that people don't generally know about you? Whether big or small.

I'm a wanderer. I love to walk. I will walk for hours and never even go into a store or sit down. If given the opportunity and time, I'd walk everywhere.

What place in your everyday life would you describe as the most YOU besides your home?

My car. It's where I've spent most of my time from a young age- so I think there's something comforting about it. Half my day is spent in it when in LA - so you get to see me. Messy yet organized, efficient without being fancy and available at all hours for car dancing and jam sessions on the steering wheel.

Everyone has pet peeves. What are things you just detest?

Someone mentioned to me that people cutting finger nails in public was their pet peeve and I have to say, I was standing next to someone recently boarding a plane and she cutting her nails. One hit me. I didn't enjoy that. I [also] detest being around people who have a sense of entitlement they use to put themselves above others. And guilt trips. Using guilt trips knowingly is selfish.

If you were to be in a band, any band whether still active or not, which would it be and what instrument would you play?

Oh there's not one answer for that! I'd like to BE Joni Mitchel or stand in on a session with The Doors to experience Jim Morrison. I'd like to be part of the Civil Wars (Joy Williams and John Paul White) and use my voice to create the duets they do. Play guitar and make people dance like Rodrigo y Gabriela or play and write like Dylan or Ani DiFranco. But stick me in the Jackson 5. They're one of a kind and posses an odd circus- like feel to their life and work.

Do you happen to have any odd tendencies that your friends or family have noticed?

I'm told I text like Yoda.

Your top must watch shows this fall are...

"Last Resort." "Once Upon A Time." "Two Broke Girls."

What are five things that are a must have when you travel?

5 things when I fly around; My cell phone, iPad, sketch pad, scarf and a piece of paper with my favorite prayer.

What is your ideal romantic date?

Something random and simple. To me, a romantic date is when you get to experience the person, be together. The setting just helps bring out the nature of each other. Cooking, getting canvas and painting, dancing in the living room, shooting things at an arcade, jumping in the ocean, watching a movie... It's romantic if its personal and you can be you with the other person.

Where do you see yourself in the next 5-10 years? What kinds of excitement are you looking to take on?

I think ahead and I get excited. I see adventure in travel for work and personal. Success in television as well as being part of some quality movies. A directing or producer credit along with song writing. I see creating a foundation that will serve the different charities and causes close to my heart, that other people can be involved in. Maybe by year 10, I'll get a dog. Things might be more settled by then.

Photographer: Vince Trupsin Stylist: Morgan Bethel (MS Management) Hair Stylist: Brithney Lashaun (MS Management) Makeup Artist: Alexis Swain (Celestine Agency)

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John Gallagher Jr. - His New York Favorites

Broadway fans know him as Moritz from “Spring Awakening.” He’s now heading to the small screen in HBO's “Newsroom” starring as Jim Harper. Taking a break from work, Gallagher Jr. shows us around his favorite places in New York City.

Newsroom is the anticipated HBO show that has TV fanatics stirring in their seats. Being in a media outlet ourselves, we’re excited to see how this show will portray the work that we happen to go through each day. The show depicts a fictional cable news show in New York City entitled “News Night,” and the series follows the show’s staff who are balancing their work and personal lives. John Gallagher Jr., whose character joins News Night’s staff as the new senior producer, is a “workaholic and equal parts realist and idealist.”

After being on a handful of Broadway shows including our personal favorite “Spring Awakening,” Gallagher Jr. notes the difference in his newfound schedule. “The work ethic required for a Broadway schedule and a TV series schedule are very different in many ways but similar in a sense that they are both based around longevity. You know you’re going to have a long haul ahead of you but in theatre once you open the show you run that show eight times a week and settle in for the repetition. The show will no doubt vary from night to night as the run wears on but unlike television you won’t have to be constantly learning new dialogue and doing new scenes.”

He describes himself as somewhat of a “hermit” but also a “night owl” from time to time, embracing his diverse work schedule and making sure he is able to entertain and please an audience as the show kicks into people’s television must-watch list this summer season. And while he may be busy, he took some time off to bring us to his favorite places in New York City: the Brooklyn Bridge, Bleecker Street Records, Matt Umanov Guitars, Madison Square Park, and Frankies 570 Spuntino. “One of my favorite things about New York is that kind of accessibility. The ease with which you can float in and out of places.”

This Wilmington native then explains New York City from his perception: “The pace and the pulse of New York City is obviously much more intense than any American suburb which is why I think I’m drawn to it so much. Luckily it’s easy to escape to any number of locations where you can take a breath and recharge your batteries. I think my main trouble living in New York City is that there’s so much to do and so much to see that I’m constantly burning the candle at both ends to fit it all in. It can be exhausting but it’s awfully fun.”

Brooklyn Bride "This bridge is such a piece of genuine history and one of the most iconic New York locations and images and I love how readily available it is for anyone to enjoy. I probably walked across it about 15 times last year alone. It’s one of my favorite views in the city."

Madison Square Park "When I was 18 I signed with an agency that I’m still with whose offices are right off of Madison Square Park and I was living in Long Island City at the time, so I ended up spending a lot of time waiting in the park for meetings and tapings. That was when I first tried the Shake Shack and it’s been one of my favorite burgers place in New York ever since. The park is a great place to kill time in the grass and read a book. They also had a BBQ festival in there once that was pretty amazing."

Bleecker Street Records "I love records and have accrued a collection over the last year and a couple of choice contributions have been purchased at this record store. I found an amazing album there last fall called Delaware Garage. It was a compilation of all of the almost famous garage bands from Delaware in the 1960s. I grew up in Delaware so it was a real gem for me to find. In fact, when we went into the basement to take a few pictures for this shoot I found a used copy in great condition of a Bob Dylan record I’d been in search of for a while called New Morning. It was only five bucks."

Matt Umanov Guitars "I love guitars so sometimes I just like to go into this store and look at some of the vintage guitars they have. I bought a Fender roadworn series bass here that I play in a band with my friends Michael Esper and Gerard Canonico who were both in American Idiot with me on Broadway. New York has two truly amazing guitar stores to their name; this one and Mandolin Brothers on Staten Island."

Frankies 570 Spuntino "I used to live in Brooklyn and going to Frankie’s 457 on Court Street was one of my favorite night’s out at the time. After moving into Manhattan I started hardcore missing having a Frankie’s nearby and then only a few months later this location opened and there was much rejoicing. The buffalo mozzarella salad and the cavateli pasta with sausage are amazing dishes."

Photographed by Jason Goodrich