Genevieve Adams

     Genevieve Adams is a New York based actor, writer, director and producer. She wrote, produced and stars in "I'm Obsessed With You (But You've Got To Leave Me Alone)". Genevieve wrote, produced, directs and stars in "Simchas and Sorrows" - an independent romantic dramedy in which she acts alongside Hari Nef, Thomas McDonell, and John Cullum. The film premiered virtually at Cinequest as a part of their Spotlight category, and had its in person premiere at Geena Davis' Bentonville Film Festival. "Simchas and Sorrows" was also selected by the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival and is being distributed digitally by Gravitas Ventures. The film enjoyed a theatrical run in Los Angeles at the Laemmle Theater.       

     As an actor, Genevieve has appeared in featured roles in the following films:  Pascale Ferran's "Bird People" , "The Skeleton Twins", "A Walk Among the Tombstones", "How To Be Single",  Jason Bateman's "The Family Fang",  Ang Lee's "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk", and Jodie Foster's "Money Monster".  Television credits include: "The OA" (Netflix), and a recurring role on Marti Noxon's "Dietland" (AMC). Genevieve graduated from Dartmouth College with honors, and a BA in English Literature. She is currently working on directing a staged reading of an original rock musical that she wrote with composer Johanna Samuels, about the life of Margaret Wise Brown, titled, "Margaret."

 

     A series of Adams' original comedy sketches can be viewed at: Funnyordie.com/GenevieveAdams, and at https://vimeo.com/genevieveadams 

 

    In addition to her work as a screenwriter and playwright, Genevieve has contributed to the Huff Post:  https://www.huffpost.com/entry/overcoming-anxiety-with-art_b_2686766