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Case Study - Actors Gymnasium Professional Circus Program
Skills showcased: Spanish Web, Partner Acrobatics/Duo Trapeze/Juggling
Theater: Actors Gymnasium
Run time: June 1, 2
Skills showcased: Spanish Web, Partner Acrobatics/Duo Trapeze/Juggling
Theater: Actors Gymnasium
Run time: June 1, 2
Into the Breeches
Role: June Bennett
Theater: Northlight Theater
Director: Jessica Thebus
Run time: May17 - June 16
Role: June Bennett
Theater: Northlight Theater
Director: Jessica Thebus
Run time: May17 - June 16
New modeling sessions available!
Molly recently added modeling to her bag of tricks and loves working with new people! Her favorite sessions include location shots and playing with her environment. Molly uses her aerial arts background quite a bit when she models and is always looking to better herself and her craft. See more information below!
Molly recently added modeling to her bag of tricks and loves working with new people! Her favorite sessions include location shots and playing with her environment. Molly uses her aerial arts background quite a bit when she models and is always looking to better herself and her craft. See more information below!
Press
Masterclass - Sophie de Palma; Timeline theater dir. Nick bowling
"The hugely talented young actress Molly Hernandez, who already has impressed at Theo Ubique and elsewhere, is terrific as the first student of the night, hoping for protection from the pianist (the terrific Stephen Boyer), the only potential buffer from the dangers of Callas, unleashed." - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune (Full Review)
"The first is Sophie, portrayed by lovely, talented Molly Hernandez, who was last seen in “Buddy—The Buddy Holly Story,” the recent multiple Jeff Award-winner for Best Musical and Ensemble." - Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review (Full Review)
"The first soprano, Sophie, played by Molly Hernández, barely gets a note out but utterly charms us as Callas’ unworldly foil." - Amy Muncie, Picture This Post (Full Review)
"Eric Anthony Lopez, Molly Hernàndez, and Keirsten Hodgens prove solid counterparts, each showcasing their stunning vocal prowess." - Emily Schmidt, The Hawk Chicago (Full Review)
"Hernandez is delightful as the soprano." - Ed Tracy, Pickinsix (Full Review)
"Molly Hernández, Keirsten Hodgens, and Eric Anthony Lopez are excellent as the students, alternately inspired and intimidated by an aging star who reigned supreme when they were still in diapers." - Albert Williams, Chicago Reader (Full Review)
"While Brooks’s acting abilities are in a class of their own, her fellow ensemble members meet the high bar she sets. Molly Hernández is convincingly meek and flustered as Callas’s first “victim,” the First Soprano Sophie. Though as written Sophie is clearly meant to be the kind of character who shall remain in the wings, Hernández demonstrates that she knows just how to play it. She also has a stunning, crystalline voice." - Rachel Weinberg, Rachel Weinberg Reviews (Full Review)
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story - Maria elena; american blues Theater dir. lili-anne brown
"Beautiful, talented Molly Hernandez, who impressed as Rosabella in Theo Ubique’s “The Most Happy Fella,” is terrific as Holly’s loving wife, Maria Elena, while also joining Ms. Chidester, musicians Ann Delaney and Lauren Vogel as zesty, joyful teenage backup singers and dancers." - Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review (Full Review)
"Molly Hernandez is alluring as she plays Maria Elena, the woman who enjoyed a whirlwind romance with Buddy and a tragically short marriage to him, as well." - CJ Burroughs, Buzz Center Stage (Full Review)
"Particular plaudits to Chidester and Hernandez for Jeff-consideration-worthy performances." - Barry Rezel, Chicagoland Musical Theater (Full Review)
"It also captures Buddy’s whirlwind romance and marriage to Maria Elena Santiago (the lovely Molly Hernandez), the Latina receptionist he meets in his New York record producer’s office." - Hedy Weiss, Chicago Tonight WTTW (Full Review)
"A deft turn from Molly Hernandez as Buddy’s wife." - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune (Full Review)
"Molly Hernandez... also nails the endearing role of Maria Elena." - Ed Tracy, Picsinsix (Full Review)
"Hernández and Stevenson aptly bring their passionate, brief romance to life." - Taryn Smith, Picture This Post (Full Review)
"Molly Hernandez is alluring as she plays Maria Elena, the woman who enjoyed a whirlwind romance with Buddy and a tragically short marriage to him, as well." - CJ Burroughs, Buzz Center Stage (Full Review)
"Particular plaudits to Chidester and Hernandez for Jeff-consideration-worthy performances." - Barry Rezel, Chicagoland Musical Theater (Full Review)
"It also captures Buddy’s whirlwind romance and marriage to Maria Elena Santiago (the lovely Molly Hernandez), the Latina receptionist he meets in his New York record producer’s office." - Hedy Weiss, Chicago Tonight WTTW (Full Review)
"A deft turn from Molly Hernandez as Buddy’s wife." - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune (Full Review)
"Molly Hernandez... also nails the endearing role of Maria Elena." - Ed Tracy, Picsinsix (Full Review)
"Hernández and Stevenson aptly bring their passionate, brief romance to life." - Taryn Smith, Picture This Post (Full Review)
Chris Jones "Fresh Faces" of Chicago
Meet our Hot New Faces of Chicago Theater, Class of 2017: "Molly Hernandez has not yet graduated from Loyola University, but she’s already received an award of excellence from the Illinois Theatre Association. Although Hernandez, 20, has been acting professionally in and around Chicago since the age of 9 (and we saw her in “Wait Until Dark” a decade ago), the Glen Ellyn native really came to our attention after her moving and impassioned work as Rosabella, the waitress who falls in love with a vineyard foreman, in the Theo Ubique production of “The Most Happy Fella.” Up next: Concentrating on school and hoping for December graduation." - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune (Full Article and Pictures)
"How can summer end without our annual celebration of exciting new talent blossoming before our eyes in Chicago theater? The Hot New Faces, Class of 2017, photographed by Tribune photojournalist Armando Sanchez, is a reminder that Chicago theater is in constant renewal. Many of these faces graduated from area colleges and universities, a crucial pipeline of creativity. But some came from far away, attracted by the chance to toil on projects in the heart of one of the best theater cities in the world. Get out there and see them work." - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune (Full Article and Pictures)
"How can summer end without our annual celebration of exciting new talent blossoming before our eyes in Chicago theater? The Hot New Faces, Class of 2017, photographed by Tribune photojournalist Armando Sanchez, is a reminder that Chicago theater is in constant renewal. Many of these faces graduated from area colleges and universities, a crucial pipeline of creativity. But some came from far away, attracted by the chance to toil on projects in the heart of one of the best theater cities in the world. Get out there and see them work." - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune (Full Article and Pictures)
Carousel - Julie Jordan; Timber Lake Playhouse dir. James Beaudry
"Resident performer Molly Hernandez shines as Julie Jordan, a "queer" young lady that falls for the wrong type of man, but loves him just the same. Her hauntingly sad performance of "What's The Use of Wonderin'" brings tears to a theater-goer’s eyes." - Samantha Pidde, My Carroll County News (Full Review)
"After her mean Irish Jig in “Scapino!” Molly Hernandez fully blooms in “Carousel” as Julie Jordan. Her delicate appearance and delicate delivery of each vibrato-filled note carries the role. She is well cast to be starry-eyed about love and real about each twist and turn that it delivers." - Sue Langenberg, The Write Hag (Full Review)
"After her mean Irish Jig in “Scapino!” Molly Hernandez fully blooms in “Carousel” as Julie Jordan. Her delicate appearance and delicate delivery of each vibrato-filled note carries the role. She is well cast to be starry-eyed about love and real about each twist and turn that it delivers." - Sue Langenberg, The Write Hag (Full Review)
The Most Happy Fella - Rosabella; Theo Ubique dir. Fred Anzevino
"Hernandez, a very young singer who still is in college, offers up a truly gorgeous performance in the lead role, aided no doubt by Ramey's musical direction, but not least because of the richness of her attention to her character's innate sadness. Hernandez — look out for that name — is a huge talent. I was knocked out by the Act 2 scene that seems to require her sad Rosabella to do little more than sit on a bus out of town, but Hernandez seems to carry the world on her young shoulders." - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune (Full Review)
"Hernandez , a superb young actress with a magical soprano voice and a lovely, expressive face, is a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago, but her star power is undeniable."; "Hernandez must play the whole gamut of emotions in her vocally demanding arias and she nails each and every shift." - Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times (Full Review)
"Tony’s better half is played with perfect youthfully bashful sensitivity by Loyola sophomore Molly Hernandez. She is a truly gifted singer and actress whose face would adorn a Times Square billboard if this show were being staged in New York. Hernandez carries the greatest burden of this dense songbook, truly shining in every song she sings. In particular, highlights for this reviewer include the duets with Roberts, “Happy to Make Your Acquaintance” and “My Heart is So Full of You,” and her solo performances “The Letter,” “Somebody, Somewhere,” “Aren’t You Glad,” “Warm All Over” and “Please Let Me Tell You,” among others." - Barry Reszel, Chicagoland Musical Theatre (Full Review)
"Molly Hernandez is a 19-year old college sophomore who delivers an incandescent Rosabella. Hernandez not only has a radiant voice but she endows the character with emotional shadings that transcend acting. In one late scene, Rosabella sits alone in a semi-dark corner of the stage while three other characters sing loudly and passionately. Without making a sound, her Rosabella hugs herself in pain and despair leading to joy and gratitude as Tony sings of his forgiveness. It’s as complete and unforced piece of acting as you’ll see on any local musical stage this season... and some day lucky attendees will reminisce with satisfaction that they saw the great Molly Hernandez when she was a teenager." - Dan Zeff, Chicagoland Theatre Review (Full Review)
"Roberts is matched by beautiful Molly Hernandez as Rosabella. This talented vocalist, miraculously just a college sophomore, is as gifted an actress as she is a singer...Molly soars in solos like “The Letter,” “Somebody, Somewhere,” “Warm All Over” and “Aren’t You Glad?” Since at the No Exit Cafe the audience is never far from the action, nary a glance, nor a subtle expression goes unnoticed. In this role, Ms. Hernandez delivers the performance of her life. Later, audiences will recall that they were present when Theo Ubique introduced this captivating new musical star at the beginning of her career." - Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review (Full Review)
"Molly Hernandez is... giving it her all as Rosabella... The actress practically carries this show’s emotional core on her shoulder. Her hopeless sense of desperation is both fascinating and compelling to watch. A very impressive performance for such a young actress still in college." - Justin LeClaire, Splash Magazine (Full Review)
"Theo Ubique’s staging in an intimate cabaret space brings out the best in Loesser’s finely shaded character development, an effect heightened by director Fred Anzevino’s preference for fine actors, like Molly Hernandez, who communicates volumes with a tiny movement of the hand or a slight twitch of the mouth." - Jack Helbig, Chicago Reader (Full Review)
"Fifteen unimprovable performers forge solid magic through three acts and 150 minutes."; At the beating heart of this lovely epic are Roberts’ magnificent baritone and concentrated honesty and Hernandez’s sweet soprano and open-eyed embrace of unexpected tenderness." - Lawrence Bommer, Stage and Cinema (Full Review)
"Fabulous voices fuel Loesser’s 'most operatic musical.'"; "Rosabella (the sweet Molly Hernandez)"; "Fella is about love and forgiveness as it plays out in spirited celebrations featuring rich vocals from Roberts, Hernandez and Singleton." - Tom Williams, Chicago Critic (Full Review)
"Hernandez , a superb young actress with a magical soprano voice and a lovely, expressive face, is a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago, but her star power is undeniable."; "Hernandez must play the whole gamut of emotions in her vocally demanding arias and she nails each and every shift." - Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times (Full Review)
"Tony’s better half is played with perfect youthfully bashful sensitivity by Loyola sophomore Molly Hernandez. She is a truly gifted singer and actress whose face would adorn a Times Square billboard if this show were being staged in New York. Hernandez carries the greatest burden of this dense songbook, truly shining in every song she sings. In particular, highlights for this reviewer include the duets with Roberts, “Happy to Make Your Acquaintance” and “My Heart is So Full of You,” and her solo performances “The Letter,” “Somebody, Somewhere,” “Aren’t You Glad,” “Warm All Over” and “Please Let Me Tell You,” among others." - Barry Reszel, Chicagoland Musical Theatre (Full Review)
"Molly Hernandez is a 19-year old college sophomore who delivers an incandescent Rosabella. Hernandez not only has a radiant voice but she endows the character with emotional shadings that transcend acting. In one late scene, Rosabella sits alone in a semi-dark corner of the stage while three other characters sing loudly and passionately. Without making a sound, her Rosabella hugs herself in pain and despair leading to joy and gratitude as Tony sings of his forgiveness. It’s as complete and unforced piece of acting as you’ll see on any local musical stage this season... and some day lucky attendees will reminisce with satisfaction that they saw the great Molly Hernandez when she was a teenager." - Dan Zeff, Chicagoland Theatre Review (Full Review)
"Roberts is matched by beautiful Molly Hernandez as Rosabella. This talented vocalist, miraculously just a college sophomore, is as gifted an actress as she is a singer...Molly soars in solos like “The Letter,” “Somebody, Somewhere,” “Warm All Over” and “Aren’t You Glad?” Since at the No Exit Cafe the audience is never far from the action, nary a glance, nor a subtle expression goes unnoticed. In this role, Ms. Hernandez delivers the performance of her life. Later, audiences will recall that they were present when Theo Ubique introduced this captivating new musical star at the beginning of her career." - Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review (Full Review)
"Molly Hernandez is... giving it her all as Rosabella... The actress practically carries this show’s emotional core on her shoulder. Her hopeless sense of desperation is both fascinating and compelling to watch. A very impressive performance for such a young actress still in college." - Justin LeClaire, Splash Magazine (Full Review)
"Theo Ubique’s staging in an intimate cabaret space brings out the best in Loesser’s finely shaded character development, an effect heightened by director Fred Anzevino’s preference for fine actors, like Molly Hernandez, who communicates volumes with a tiny movement of the hand or a slight twitch of the mouth." - Jack Helbig, Chicago Reader (Full Review)
"Fifteen unimprovable performers forge solid magic through three acts and 150 minutes."; At the beating heart of this lovely epic are Roberts’ magnificent baritone and concentrated honesty and Hernandez’s sweet soprano and open-eyed embrace of unexpected tenderness." - Lawrence Bommer, Stage and Cinema (Full Review)
"Fabulous voices fuel Loesser’s 'most operatic musical.'"; "Rosabella (the sweet Molly Hernandez)"; "Fella is about love and forgiveness as it plays out in spirited celebrations featuring rich vocals from Roberts, Hernandez and Singleton." - Tom Williams, Chicago Critic (Full Review)
Wait Until Dark - Gloria; The Court Theater dir. Ron OJ Parson
"The Liveliest performance comes from the kid onstage, Molly Hernandez, who steps out further than most of the adults" - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune (Full Review - scanned - available upon request)
"The play's strength rests with the lively little cat-and-mouse game around which it centers, and with the play's unexpected and subtly expressed humor, much of which comes courtesy of Glen Ellyn's own Molly Hernandez."; "Hernandez displays none of that insufferable precociousness embraced by many child actors. Instead, the young actress plays the character with an entirely credible combination of brattiness and awkwardness." - Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald (Full Review)
"Hernandez girls create a hysterically lovable addition to the show." - Venus Zarris, Chicago Stage Review (Full Review)
"Erin and Molly Hernandez share in their portrayal of Gloria, the 9 year old neighbor girl who delivers clever and well-timed comic relief." - Hyde Park Progress (Full Review)
"Sister acts are not rare in theater. But Molly Hernandez, 12, and her sister, Erin Hernandez, 9, of Glen Ellyn, have found an interesting twist on it." - Interview, Daily Herald (Full Interview)
"The play's strength rests with the lively little cat-and-mouse game around which it centers, and with the play's unexpected and subtly expressed humor, much of which comes courtesy of Glen Ellyn's own Molly Hernandez."; "Hernandez displays none of that insufferable precociousness embraced by many child actors. Instead, the young actress plays the character with an entirely credible combination of brattiness and awkwardness." - Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald (Full Review)
"Hernandez girls create a hysterically lovable addition to the show." - Venus Zarris, Chicago Stage Review (Full Review)
"Erin and Molly Hernandez share in their portrayal of Gloria, the 9 year old neighbor girl who delivers clever and well-timed comic relief." - Hyde Park Progress (Full Review)
"Sister acts are not rare in theater. But Molly Hernandez, 12, and her sister, Erin Hernandez, 9, of Glen Ellyn, have found an interesting twist on it." - Interview, Daily Herald (Full Interview)