Jennifer Lafleur
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Do-Deca Pentathlon
Currently filming in New Orleans, Jennifer is one of the lead actors in the Duplass Brothers latest film "Do-Deca Pentathlon". Mark and Jay Duplass are award-winning filmmakers, and also the directors of the Sony Pictures Classics film "Baghead" in which she played the small role of festival director Kristin Thompson. Do-Deca is about 25 events, 2 brothers, and 1 winner. Hijinks ensue!
To be released in 2009.
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Shoetube.tv is now up and running!
"Shoetube is an online community for women who love their shoes. Live life, love shoes."
Jennifer is the NYC host for Shoetube and can be seen in various existing and upcoming videos interviewing designers, stalking people on the street getting them to show her their shoes, and checking out the latest styles in the hottest boutiques around New York.
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Sundance Film Festival 2008
"Baghead" was a huge hit at Sundance amongst critics and audiences alike-- even being called the "breakout film of the festival"! It was quickly snapped up by Sony Pictures Classics and will have a wide theater release across the country starting in June. If it comes to a theater near you, go check out this great indie film by Mark and Jay Duplass.
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The GRID THEATER and Brittany O'Neill Proudly Present
DOGS by Norman Lasca
"Stranded in a world where each day has twenty hours of light, each
home has a mile between it and the next, and each dog has his own
loyalties, two brothers are forced to identify where their allegiance
lies. Through distortion and deceit, Dogs challenges the notion of
man's best friend."
Directed by Justin Ball
Starring Jennifer Lafleur, Joshua Leonard and Ross Partridge
WHEN:
Thursday, December 6th- Saturday, December 22nd
Schedule: Thursday-Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
WHERE:
The DUO Theater
62 East 4th St
NYC
HOW:
Tickets are only $18 and are now available online at
www.theatermania.com or by calling 212-352-3101. Tickets may also be
purchased in-person at the Theatre Box Office, 1 hour prior to show
time.
We are working on a new website that should be up soon. Visit
www.gridtheater.com for information on Grid Theater.
INTERVIEW with actors Jennifer Lafleur and Ross Partridge on Broadway Bullet:
http://www.pupuplatters.com/pupuplayer/video/player_quicktime_dark.php?&wi=0&hi=15&videourl=http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://media.libsyn.com/media/broadwaybullet/vol136bbaaac.m4a&podcast=Broadway%20Bullet%20-%20Enhanced%20AAC%20Version&item=Vol.136-Act%20I-Broadway%20Bullet
SUPPORT:
To help the Grid continue to produce independent non-profit theater in
New York City, you can make a TAX-DEDUCTIBLE donation by:
* going to www.thefield.org/t-sponsoranartist.aspx (list The Grid
Theater as the artist)
* making a check out to The Field and listing The Grid Theater on the
memo line. Checks may be mailed to:
The Grid Theater Company/ Justin Ball
440 Lafayette Street, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10003.
The Grid Theater Company is a sponsored artist of The Field.
The Field is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization
serving the New York City performing arts community. Contributions
made to The Field and earmarked for Grid Theater are tax deductible to
the extent allowed by law. For more information about The Field
contact: The Field, 161 6th Avenue, New York NY 10013, (212)691-6969,
fax: (212)255-2053, www.thefield.org. e-mail: info@thefield.org.
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2007 has already proved to be a busy one! Highlights include:
1) Recurring appearances on CBS' Guiding Light as "Nurse Judy".
2) Several films in post-production, including "Baghead" directed by Mark and Jay Duplass and "Police Man" directed by Ross Partridge and Judd Frankel-- both under consideration for Sundance Film Festival.
3) Recently shot the pilot as the NYC host for Shoetube.tv (launching soon)
4) Award Hostess for The International Emmy's on November 19th. go to: www.iemmys.tv/awards.aspx to see pictures and videos from the evening.
5) Travels around Britain for the summer creating the original theatre piece "Caught on Tape" with the Putney Players performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
5) Performing in the Grid Theaters upcoming production of "Dogs", written by Norman Lasca, at the Duo Theater from Dec 6th- Dec 22nd.
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Heading to Texas... Yee-haw!
Jennifer will be heading to Austin, TX to work with the very talented Duplass Brothers (makers of "The Puffy Chair") on their next film, "Baghead".
You can find out more about these fantastic film-making brothers and their recent work at:
www.duplassbrothers.com
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After a successful run of Jesse Kellerman's award-winning "Things Beyond Our Control", Jennifer is in the midst of a reading series with The Grid Theater to determine their next production.
Jennifer has also been busy performing and teaching at-risk high school students throughout New York City with The Shakespeare Society.
She is delighted to be heading to the Berkshires for the summer to teach Acting and Theater Production in Williamstown, MA.
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Jennifer is now back in New York City and starting rehearsals for her next show, the world premiere of "Things Beyond Our Control" (winner of the Princess Grace Foundation Playwrighting Award), by Jesse Kellerman. The production marks the inauguration of The Grid Theater Company, of which she is the Artistic Producer.
Things Beyond Our Control
by Jesse Kellerman
directed by Justin Ball
January 17-28
The Linhart Theater (across street from Public Theatre)
440 Lafayette Street, 3rd floor
Call: 212-279-4200 for reservations
www.gridtheater.com
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Romeo and Juliet Press Excerpts:
"Jennifer Lafleur's Juliet is thrilling to watch. She's no shrinking violet, and though both she and Romeo start out as inexperienced children, both develop an inner strength and resolve that keeps us wrapped up in their world. Juliet's debate over whether to take Friar Lawrence's potion was never so frightening."
Terry Byrne, Boston Herald
"Jennifer Lafleur as Juliet is exquisite. She is loving, exuberant, a little bratty, and a little spoiled in her scenes with her childhood nurse... and later with Romeo she alternates between teasing and teeming with joy. As fate and the warring families conspire against her and she must choose between life without Romeo or death, Lafleur’s Juliet becomes a woman of conviction and determination. She is the foundation upon which this production is built, and her performance is rock solid. " Jan Nargi, Broadway World
"As the star-crossed lovers, Lucas Hall and Jennifer Lafleur are young enough to be credible and yet have the acting skills to make the "Shakespearean-ness" of the play instantly disappear. Both have a directness, an emotional transparency, that lets us see them as real young people, with all the overwhelming emotions of adolescence... Lafleur has plenty of starry-eyed girlishness, and yet at the same time the intelligence, emotional fire and moral courage to elevate the play from soap opera to tragedy."
Jon Lehman, The Patriot Ledger
"Lafleur is quite good as Juliet, brimming with innocence yet filled with a fiery determination to follow her heart."
Nick Dussault, Metro
"Rick Lombardo has done very well with his two young professionals, who've found ways to conjure up the star-crossed lovers and make their juvenile passion believable and their versifying creditable. Lucas Hall and Jennifer Lafleur manage to sound very much like young romantics who don't quite understand the dangers their flights of fancy have led them into. This adds to the poignancy of their fate... Her breathy teenage impatience with the world is engaging... and handles verse with speed and clarity, one of the hallmarks of this production."
Will Stackman, Theatre Mirror
"Stirringly acted by the fine, large and accomplished cast with strong performances by Lucas Hall as the passionate Romeo and Jennifer Lafleur as the spirited Juliet."
Review by Norm Gross, PMP Network
"Lafleur's intense focus on her character is one of the actress's strenths", (director) Lombardo says. "What I discovered about Jennifer when I was directing her... was that she physically and viscerally throws herself into a role."
Maureen Dezell, Boston Globe
"Lombardo had very specific ideas of what he was looking for in his Romeo and Juliet... "Emotionally, intellectually and physically, they have to be the best of us." His search for Juliet took him all the way to New York. And back. Back to his production of "Scapin," in which Jennifer Lafleur played the ingenue. "I auditioned every young actress in Boston and just about every available young actress in New York," he says, "and Jen just kept rising to the top."
Alexander Stevens, Boston Herald/ The Tab
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Back to Boston!!!
Jennifer is absolutely thrilled to be playing Juliet in the New Repertory Theatre's production of "Romeo & Juliet".
This is a momentous occasion for New Rep, as it will be the inaugural production in their new theatre at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown.
Rick Lombardo will direct a sprawling production that uses every inch of the theatre, celebrating New Rep’s arrival in its new home. This passionate and sexy production will explore the layers of human emotion - love, hate, loyalty, vengeance - of Shakespeare’s classic love story.
September 18th- October 9th
visit www.newrep.org for developing details
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The final week of July, Jennifer will be performing in New York City in Neil LaBute's "Bash" as Sue in "Gaggle Of Saints."
"Bash" is a collection of three stunning one acts exploring unblinking portraits of the complexities of evil in everyday life.
Performances will run:
July 26th - July 30th at 8pm
July 31st at 2pm
The Stella Adler Theatre
31 West 27th St
New York, NY 10011
Tickets are $15 at the door.
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4/15/05
Jennifer is now back in New York City, after Measure for Measure closed last weekend. The show had a fabulous run with rave reviews from audiences and critics alike!
Review Excerpts:
"You simply must go...It's all priceless." Louise Kennedy, Boston Globe
"Brilliant production...unexpected immediacy. This excellent company of actors play it for all their characters are worth." Terry Byrne, Boston Herald
"... as Mariana, Jennifer Lafleur is a lovely, and lovely-sounding, throwback to the lost art of the Ingénue." Carl A. Rossi, Theatre Mirror
"...as Mariana is Jennifer Lafleur, in a touching performance." Steve Vineberg, Boston Phoenix
"Recent Brandeis MFA, Jennifer Lafleur... shines as Mariana." Will Stackman, On The Aisle
"To name outstanding performances would be but to read out the cast-list --- and read it twice, too, for each actor here wears many clothes... There is a notable performance by Jennifer Lafleur who doubles as Claudio's very pregnant girlfriend and Mariana, Angelo's old flame who helps effect his downfall." Theatre Mania
"Among the delights of this production are composer/musician Cameron Willard's haunting, rock-ish setting of the Shakespeare song, and Jennifer Lafleur's passionate singing of it. I believed for a moment that I really was in a seedy and seamy nightclub." Jon Lehman, The Patriot Ledger
"Jennifer Lafleur first appears as a knocked-up fiancee, Juliet, and later as Mariana, Angelo’s sub rosa wife – who, astoundingly yet convincingly, cares for the closet cad... Leave your schoolroom notions of Shakespeare behind, as artistic director Benjamin Evett’s brilliant ensemble has done, and you’ll find yourself sitting on the edge of your seat." Sandy MacDonald, EDGE Boston
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In February, Jennifer will be returning to Boston to begin rehearsals for "Measure For Measure" as Mariana with the Actors Shakespeare Project. She will be splitting her time between NYC and Boston until the show closes, when she will return to NYC.
Performances will run March 16th to April 10
visit www.actorsshakespeareproject.org for developing details
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April 30- May 30, 2004 Jennifer will be appearing as Hyacynthia in the new musical translation of "Scapin" by Moliere at New Repertory Theatre.
Review Excerpts:
"The young lovers are the true high point of the show... As Hyacinthia, Jennifer Lafleur is an effervescent soubrette with terrific presence, timing, and a voice that should take her anywhere she wants to go." Sandy MacDonald, Theatre Mania
"Jennifer Lafleur is a find - adept with comedy, blessed with a pleasing
singing voice and beautiful. Local audiences will be the winner if she
decides to stay in the area after finishing her MFA in acting at Brandeis."
Alexander Stevens, Metro West News
"Among the hand-picked, sparkling ensemble, I particularly enjoyed Jennifer
Lafleur as the ditzy object of his affections..." Carl A Rossi, Theatre
Mirror
"Hyacinthia, played by an aptly namely comedienne, Jennifer Lafleur, combines
the traditional ingenue with a touch of Valley Girl to make one ditzy
heroine." Will Stackman, AISLE SAY Boston
"Even when the material isn't funny, the cast is... Jennifer Lafleur is a
daffy Marie Antoinette hovering on hysteria" Carolyn Clay, Boston Phoenix
Visit www.newrep.org for tickets and more information.
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Now on tour with New Rep Theatre, Jennifer is playing the role of Scout in the high school youth tour of “To Kill A Mockingbird”.
There will be a special benefit performance at the New Repertory Theatre in Newton, MA on Monday, May 3, 2004.
For more information go to www.newrep.org
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Come see the 2004 Brandeis MFA Actor’s Showcase!!
Boston Showcase: Monday, February 23, 4pm @ the Shapiro Theatre, Brandeis
New York Showcase: Monday March 8, 1pm,6pm,& 8pm@ The Producers Club
358 West 44th St, Manhattan
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February 10-15, 2004 Jennifer can be seen as Hermione in “The Winter’s Tale”, directed by Shakespeare and Co. artistic director Tina Packer, at the Spingold Theatre in Waltham.
Call 781-736-3400 for tickets.
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