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TANNA FREDERICK (BA 99) having worked with Hollywood director Henry Jaglom on stage, is now playing the leading role in his newest film, Hollywood Dreams. She stars with Justin Kirk (Angels in America) and veteran actress Karen Black in the film, about a young actress from Iowa hoping to make it big in Hollywood. Principal photography will begin in December, 2004 with Alan Caudillo as cinematographer. Ms. Frederick most recently starred in Mr. Jaglom's play, A Safe Place in its 4-month Los Angeles premiere run, but Hollywood Dreams will be her screen debut.

 
The reality of 'Hollywood Dreams'

Source: Mason City Globe Gazette

Tanna Frederick, a 1995 graduate of Mason City High School, is fulfilling a dream - she is starring in a Hollywood movie.

 
A Safe Place

Source: Back Stage West

Tanna Frederick is Noonie, part siren, part maiden, luring Fred with intangible magnetism and keeping him at bay with tangible purity.

 
A Safe Place

Source: The Daily Iowan

While the rest of the University of Iowa gears up for final exams and stresses over research papers, theatre students have had the week off from classes.

 
'Jack and Jill' a tart addition to holiday offerings

Source: Press-Citizen

...the real joy of this production comes in watching Tanna Frederick, a young actress who practices her craft with the skill that many don't acquire by the ends of long careers.