Sweet Delilah Swim Club
by Jones, Hope, Wooten
Swift Creek Mill Theatre,
17401 Route 1
South Chesterfield, VA 23834
May 25-Jul 1, 2023
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“The characters are relatable and made especially lovable and genuine by fabulous acting from Joy Williams, Kathy Parker, Donna Marie Miller, Jacqueline Jones, and Robin Arthur. The ensemble is so tight, it’s impossible to highlight one performance over another. The material – the show is written by Jesse Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten – rolls off the actors’ tongues like it’s second nature. The comic timing is impeccable, especially important in a venue as cozy as Swift Creek Mill where you might feel like you’re in an actual beach cottage. … The number of giggles, chuckles, and full-on belly laughs you will experience while taking in The Sweet Delilah Swim Club at Swift Creek Mill Theatre will far exceed the ticket price for this delightful show.”
Richmond Family Magazine,
May 31, 2023
“For my #adventure today I was back in my happy place, a #theater. Tonight was #openingnight of the Sweet Delilah Swim Club at @scmtheatre, and it was delightful. I can’t remember when I have laughed that hard. This is #TheGoldenGirls on steroids, with each character claiming a place of her own. Five middle aged women (who originally met in a college swim team) gather once a year at a cottage on the beach to reconnect and take a swim. As decades go by their circumstances change, but their friendship remains the same. They navigate divorce, marriage, childbirth, disease, and everything in between, until the inevitable. #TheSweetDelilahSwimClub – Joy Williams, Kathy Parker, Donna Marie Miller, Jacqueline Jones, and Robin Arthur – work together like a well oiled machine, or a swim team (pun intended), and there isn’t a weak link to be found. In fact, they each squeeze the laughs – and the deeper meaning – out of every moment, thanks to a strong script and excellent direction. I laughed, I cried, I had a moment. This is a #donotmiss. Playing until July 1. #femaleempowerment #takingrisks”
LILY MERCER,
Theatre Alliance Panel (TAPs) of the
Richmond Theatre Community Circle
(formerly Richmond Theatre Critics Circle)
Lily’s Dinner Theatre Salon, Playwright,
Producer, Director, Actor, Textile Artist
Richmond, Virginia,
May 27, 2023
“As the weather gets warmer, school closes and vacations begin, no one really wants to spend much time inside. But, you would want to make time to visit with the ‘The Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ at Swift Creek Mill Theatre! The show is fun and funny and acted by five of THE BEST comedic actors in RVA. Donna Marie Miller, Jacqueline Jones, Kathy Northrop Parker, Joy Williams and Robin Arthur, directed by Tom Width, play the characters that will keep you in stitches and still show so much heart! It is really a “feel good” event that is going to be a favorite you would want to see again and again and with your friends and family, as well! Go to see it, and send me a ‘Thank you’ for pointing you in the right direction!”
THOMAS NOWLIN,
Theatre Alliance Panel (TAPs) of the
Richmond Theatre Community Circle
(formerly Richmond Theatre Critics Circle)
Actor, Artist
Richmond, Virginia,
May 28, 2023
“Cheers to the entire cast and crew of The Sweet Delilah Swim Club at Swift Creek Mill Theatre on a superb opening night! The five stars in this cast are a brilliant constellation of talent—do not miss it!!“
Facebook Endorsement from
Audience Member
EMILY COLE-JONES,
Director of Development at Virginia Repertory
Theatre, Musician, Singer, Actor, Artist,
May 27, 2023
“[The Sweet Delilah Swim Club] was a really fantastic play. Go see it! It will make you laugh out loud! I attended with 9 wonderful ladies and it was so much fun, we laughed all night! It was comparable to Designing Women, Golden Girls, and Steel Magnolias. I had the best time. These actresses played such good characters. Don’t wait get your tickets!“
Facebook Endorsement from
Audience Member
SANDY TUCK,
May 27, 2023
“I can’t say enough good things about this production!!! Went to see Sweet Delilah Swim Club last night for opening night and I cannot begin to tell you how awesome it was!!! Run, don’t walk to see this show “
Facebook Endorsement from
Audience Member
LISA MONTGOMERY HARRUP,
May 28, 2023
“Had a fabulous time at Swift Creek Mill Theatre, recently….HUMOR abounds in ‘The Sweet Delilah Swim Club,‘ a play that your funny bone needs to see!”
Facebook Endorsement from
Audience Member
NANCY WRIGHT BEASELY,
Author and freelance writer at NWB Wordsmith, LLC,
Former Columnist and Contributing Editor at Richmond Magazine,
Former State Correspondent at The Richmond News Leader,
June 2, 2023
Miracle on South
Division Street
by Tom Dudzick
Swift Creek Mill Theatre,
Colonial Heights, VA
“Veteran Jacqueline Jones gives a standout performance as Clara Nowak, confident and expressive in a dominant role. She is ably supported by Audra Honaker as Ruth, Donna Marie Miller as Bev, and Neal Gallini-Burdick as Jimmy. These fine actors engage and enthrall the audience to the very end of the no intermission play … The opening night audience gave the cast a well-deserved standing ovation.”
UNA HARRISON,
Village News,
Chester, Virginia,
November 30, 2022
“Jones uses her expert comic timing to score the show’s biggest laughs. Tom Width’s insightful direction … precisely sets up the plot points in Tom Dudzick’s fast moving script. “Miracle” even manages to effortlessly slip in messages of forgiveness and inclusion as it cascades uproariously along to its satisfying conclusion … A tight, intermission-free 90 minutes thanks to a clever script, skillful direction and a flawless performance at its core.
DAVID TIMBERLINE,
Style Weekly,
Co-Founder, Richmond Theatre Community Circle
(formerly Richmond Theatre Critics Circle)
December 5, 2022
“Today for my #adventure I went to see a play at Swift Creek Mill Theatre. I have been to Swift Creek many times, but the play tonight – #miracleonSouthDivisionStreet – was one of the best productions I have seen there – or at any theatre in the Richmond area. Everything worked. The ensemble (Audra Honaker, Jacqueline Jones, Neal Gallini-Burdick, and Donna Marie Miller) was incredible, the set was darling and the #story gave me all the feels. In 1942 a Catholic #barber in Buffalo, NY has a vision in his barbershop, and then erects a statue to honor the #holymother – a statue which has since become quite famous. Now one of his granddaughters, as aspiring actress, wants to do a one woman show about the event, but turns out she wants to tell a more realistic version of the story. And there’s the rub. The truth about the statue turns the family upside down – in both hilarious and touching ways. Thanks to four talented #actors who work together seemlessly, I laughed, I cried, I had all the feels. Congratulations to director Tom Width. I just loved it. #agoodstorywelltold playing until the end of December. #femaleempowerment #takingrisksisliving“
LILY MERCER,
Theatre Alliance Panel (TAPs) of the
Richmond Theatre Community Circle
(formerly Richmond Theatre Critics Circle)
Lily’s Dinner Theatre Salon,
Playwright, Producer, Textile Artist,
Richmond, Virginia,
November 25, 2022
“Enjoyed the show tonight. Great ensemble!!! They’re just dumplings!!!!!!!“
[Humorous spoilers redacted from this excerpt!]
AMY BERLIN,
Theatre Alliance Panel (TAPs) of the
Richmond Theatre Community Circle
(formerly Richmond Theatre Critics Circle)
Playwright, Director, Improv Artist,
Richmond, Virginia,
November 25, 2022
“The show was perfectly cast with four top-notch actors … Jacqueline Jones, the family’s matriarch, has a slew of local and national productions under her belt, and once again is a joy to watch … you’ll likely see bits of your own family in the Nowaks and will leave with a smile on your face and a warmth in your heart.”
MARGARET THOMPSON,
Richmond Family Magazine,
November 29, 2022
“I saw ‘Miracle’ on Saturday night. You were perfection in the role! And I totally believed the four of you were a family, filled with love and bickering – you know – like a real family! There was one tiny moment I noticed where you prepared a plate of fruit for the son, and it seemed you put only grapes on the plate. That is SUCH a mom thing to do! I loved everything about the production.”
Facebook Endorsement from
Audience Member
LINDA SNYDER,
Actor, Puppeteer, Storyteller,
Playwright, Copywriter
Richmond, Virginia,
December 5, 2022
“Shriners’ convention… Morning after thoughts: This is one of my favorite plays, and this production is superb. Memorable performances by every cast member with excellent comic timing and interplay through all the twists and turns. [Pre-show dinner in the dining room at the theatre was good, too. We enjoyed it with a nice bottle of wine from the Ashton Creek Winery just up the highway.] Treat yourself this holiday season to a visit with the Nowak family of Buffalo, New York!.”
Facebook Endorsement from
Audience Member
TOM DRISCOLL,
Founder, President at Chleire Consulting, Inc.
Biologist
Richmond, Virginia,
December 2, 2022
“It was fabulous. We were on the front row Sat night. We lovvvved it.”
Facebook Endorsement from
Audience Members
MARILYN AND ROBERT FLAX,
Richmond, Virginia,
November 27, 2022
“I saw you in Miracle last Friday night with my girlfriend. We were sitting in the front row and enjoyed your play so much! It was so fabulous, we are going again! I thought you were brilliant! Truly, fabulous job!! You ARE fabulous. Thank you for such a great performance.”
Facebook Endorsement from
Audience Member
KATHY GARRISON,
Vice President/ Safety Consultant
at Hermitage Safety Consultants
Richmond, Virginia,
December 1, 2022
“The show was amazing! Loved it all and each character was perfect! Everyone must go and see your performance!”
Fan Mail from
Audience Member
ROSE FOXWORTH,
Retired, RichFoods
December 4, 2022
“I wanted to say you were excellent tonight in the show. My wife and I were in the front row and loved it. All of you did a spectacular job. “
Facebook Endorsement from
Audience Member
TOMMY DOUKAS,
Director of Private Wealth Planning
Financial Advisory Associates
A Capitas Financial Partner
November 19, 2022
“Heidi and I just loved the play and you and your character in Miracle tonight – I rarely see Heidi laugh as much as she did this evening. You and the whole cast were a delight! “
Facebook Endorsement from
Audience Member
HAL VAUGHAN,
Screenwriter/Producer, Emeritus
at Flights of Fancy Films, Ltd.
November 26, 2022
Ann
by Holland Taylor
Firehouse Theatre,
Richmond, VA
“Jones brought Richards to life … The humor, the perfect delivery of Richard’s famous one-liners, even a naughty joke, all worked together to create a sense of intimacy that was entirely captivating. … Scattered as we were, for social distancing, it felt as if Jones/Richards was speaking directly to each of us … Firehouse Producing Artistic Director Joel Bassin asked audience members to share their experiences and memories of Governor Richards; comments ranged from graceful, humorous, and forceful to ‘wouldn’t take no for an answer.’ Jones gave us all of that. … We are gifted with 100 minutes of compelling storytelling, wit, history, and inspiration. … Quite remarkable is the way Jones kept up her energy and the connection with the audience, given the limited number of people … But this play, with this actor, and this director – Billy Christopher Maupin, who starred in the Firehouse’s first pandemic-style contactless show – did more than just make do. They made beautiful theater. Kudos to costumer Ruth Hedberg. The photos do not do justice to Jones, who looked radiant throughout this production”
JULINDA LEWIS, RVArt,
Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Theatre Critic Emeritas,
Richmond Theatre Critics Circle,
September 26, 2020
“Jacqueline Jones once again uses her considerable acting skills and innate comic timing to create a memorable. performance. Director Billy Christopher Maupin has kept the staging simple to allow Jones’ talent to shine thru. Jacqueline Jones embodies this feisty character with pluck and charm. She’s completely captivating and highly entertaining (not to mention addressing subjects that are highly relevant going into this election).”
JERRY WILLIAMS,
TVJerry / Sifter / WRIR /
Richmond Theatre Critics Circle,
RichmondMagazine.com
October 1, 2020
“The larger-than-life former Governor of Texas is channeled by Jaqueline Jones who transforms into Governor Richards before our eyes. Jones’ trademark sense of humor and exceptional acting talent are on full display as she gives the audience a glimpse into the life of the boisterous, opinionated, and feminist advocate for the people. … In addition to Jones’ truly rich performance, kudos go out to the top notch production team. Billy Christopher Maupin’s direction was seamless, and Todd Labelle’s lighting was spot on (pun intended). Granted, she had a load of talent to work with, but Erica Hughes’ did a phenomenal job as dialect coach. I watched the 1988 Democratic Convention, and I could sit back, close my eyes and believe I was hearing Governor Richards’ voice.”
JULIE TURNER, Inkqueery,
GayRVA Theatre Critic Emeritas
Richmond Theatre Critics Circle
October 1, 2020
“”I felt like I was in the governor’s office. Jones’ best performance yet!”
MARY BURRUS, Co-Founder of
Richmond Theatre Critics Circle,
former Style Weekly Theatre Critic,
Columnist for Virginia Living,
Columnist for C=VILLE Weekly
September 26, 2020
“What a fabulous performance!! I remember Ann and completely forgot that you weren’t her! Thanks so much for such a timely production!”
Facebook Endorsement from
Audience Member, JODY SMITH
September 30, 2020
“Jones does a pitch perfect job, so much so that if you closed your eyes you’d swear Richards was in the room. … This is 100 minutes of #femaleempowerment, delivered by a pro.”
Facebook Endorsement from
Audience Member, LILY MERCER,
Playwright, Producer, Textile Artist
September 30, 2020
“Jacqueline Jones as Ann (Richards) under the wonderful direction of Billy Christopher Maupin at Firehouse Theatre is an absolute tour de force. Congratulations to cast and staff.”
Facebook Endorsement from
SHIRLEY KAGAN, Award-winning Director, Actor,
Professor of Fine Arts – Theatre Hampden-Sydney College
“How magnificent… How absolutely MAGNIFICENT your performance was in the play that I saw today via live stream! What a beautiful show. And your performance was absolutely EXQUISITE, Jackie!”
Fan Mail from Audience Member
WALKER JONES, Actor (WICKED National Tour),
MusicIan, Music Director, Composer
October 25, 2020
“You were born to play that role! … Very impressive!”
Facebook Endorsement from
Audience Member,
PATRICE DURESKY
“Jackie, Ann and I attended your performance of “ANN” last evening and you were fabulous. You were engaging, your accent was spot on as well as your timing and everything. I felt I was actually in the room with Ann Richards. I also really appreciate how Firehouse handled Covid restrictions to allow it to happen. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening of live theater. Sending much love and respect.
Fan Mail from Audience Member
DR. ELLIOT EISENBERG
October 24, 2020
“Your performance in ANN was mesmerizing! I didn’t want it end! Felt speechless! And wanted to jump up and down for you!”
Fan Mail from Audience Member,
DIANE BRAUNS
October 11, 2020
“I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your performance yesterday. You WERE Ann, and what a tremendous amount of work that was! I loved being able to stream it, because I felt as if I was onstage with you. It’s wonderful that you (and the Firehouse folks) are making this format available to those of us who have to be extra careful. I laughed, cried, visited the ladies’ room when you did, and marveled at this incredible, major multi-tasker all by myself. And I gave you a “Brava” when you closed your folder.Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
Fan Mail from Audience Member,
BARBARA DANIEL PATERSON
October 5, 2020
“Your performance tops Taylor Holland’s. … you brought more reality, warmth and love to the role than she did.”
Fan Mail from Audience Member,
MARY JANE WALSH, Playwright
October 25, 2020
“You were phenomenal. I love Ann’s character as portrayed in the play, and you brought tremendous energy, heart, grit, and humor to her. It was a joy from start to finish to watch you perform. I also wanted to say I felt very comfortable with the precautions the theater took for our safety and comfort. Great job! The only issue I had with it was that there weren’t enough of us in [socially distanced] audience to applaud you appropriately! I can imagine it was a bit tricky to play to such a small house with so few responses. Quite a different situation. But you were really terrific! Despite our quiet response. I promise you, it wasn’t an indication of our enjoyment!”
Fan Mail from Audience Member,
SUSAN SINGER, Visual Artist
October 19, 2020
“Jacqueline Jones and Firehouse Theatre presented a wonderful look at the life of Texas Governor Richards in ANN. It was truly a delight. The live run has been recently extended with streaming options too.”
SCOTT GARKA,
president of CultureWorks,
the arts and culture service &
leadership organization for RVA
“Saw the streaming version of the show tonight, and you did a fantastic job! Had not seen that show before and it was terrific. Consider this a ‘virtual’ bouquet of roses for a job well done. … Congrats on a great piece of work, and all the best for the rest of the run.”
Personal Fan Mail,
TONY FARRELL
Richmond Times-Dispatch, Critic Emeritus
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In the meantime, enjoy the “archives” below.
ADMISSIONS by Joshua Harmon
ADMISSIONS by Joshua Harmon
(TheatreLAB, RVA)
“Jacqueline Jones starts the show with a delightful comic character and brings more humor every time she returns.”
ADMISSIONS by Joshua Harmon (TheatreLAB, RVA) –
Reviewed by Jerry Williams, TVJerry / Sifter / WRIR /
RichmondMagazine.com
September 15, 2019
“Roberta [Jacqueline Jones] is an undercover racist who couches her racism under the smoke screen of “I don’t see color.” Wearing stylish red eyeglass frames, Jones milks a scene … before flouncing out of the office.”
ADMISSIONS by Joshua Harmon (TheatreLAB, RVA) –
Reviewed by Julinda Lewis, RVArt,
Richmond Times-Dispatch, Theatre Critic Emeritus,
September 14, 2019
“Jacqueline Jones is a national treasure.”
ADMISSIONS by Joshua Harmon (TheatreLAB, RVA) –
Facebook Review by Audience Member, Patrick Held,
High School Principal, RVA Theatre Arts Supporter,
and apparently a fan of my work!
September 14, 2019
THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY
THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY
(Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA)
“[Director Tom] Width has assembled a fabulous cast who exuded such warm and natural chemistry on opening night one can only imagine how tightly knit they will be halfway through the run … The laugh-a-minute first act imperceptibly morphs into more serious situations as life encroaches on these lovely ladies, and just as it seems the second act is about to end on a sad and introspective note, the writers toss in a happy surprise ending. Rather than feeling cheated – as one would if this had been a drama – this is a vindication of both the genre and the geography. The Savannah Sipping Society has the pacing and staging of a situation comedy. The audience even sounded like a sitcom laugh track, offering frequent and loud outbursts of sometimes raucous laughter.”
The Savannah Sipping Society (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) –
Reviewed by Julinda Lewis, RVArt,
Richmond Times-Dispatch, Theatre Critic Emeritus,
June 1, 2019
“The quartet of actors is comfortable with their characters, each other and the comedy. Audiences who appreciate a sitcom on the stage will be entertained with big gulps of comic fun and a few sips of sweetness. Director Tom Width has kept things moving with a bright, sunny pace that matches the lovely yellow veranda set.”
The Savannah Sipping Society (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) –
Reviewed by Jerry Williams, TVJerry / Sifter / WRIR /
RichmondMagazine.com
June 16, 2019
”Tom Width’s direction is spot-on for this kind of material. The physical comedy is fun and fast-paced and all of the actresses are all great in their roles. Width’s set is excellent, with bright yellows and blues, palm trees and wicker porch furniture. We get to see inside the house through the windows and doors, allowing for added layers of visual humor onstage. This production is really well executed. I certainly appreciate the play’s overall message about female friendships and the ways in which women support each other.”
The Savannah Sipping Society (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) –
Reviewed by Claire Boswell, Style Weekly,
June 4, 2019
“It was a joy to see such expert character actresses on that stage. You all work so well together. I laughed and laughed. And you looked beautiful. [Costumer Maura Cravey] has you in some lovely outfits and you shine. Everyone does. All superb! “
The Savannah Sipping Society (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) –
Facebook Review by Audience Member, AnnaMarie Rossi
June 2, 2019
“Don’t go see Savannah Sipping Society at Swift Creek Mill Theatre unless you want to spend the night smiling and laughing and maybe shedding a few tears. I loved it!”
The Savannah Sipping Society (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) –
Facebook Review by Audience Member, Terri Moore
June 1, 2019
“Savannah Sipping Society! A must see! We all need a laugh a minute! Joy Williams was spectacularly hilarious especially her facial expressions! Jacqueline Jones was once again filled with surprising moments of comical liberations and revelations! Another stellar performance. The four woman cast brought such poignancy and value to friendships! If you loved The Dixie Swim Club, you’ll love The Savannah Sipping Society! Get your tickets early! It’s sure to a sell-out before July 13!”
The Savannah Sipping Society (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) –
Facebook Review by Audience Member, Beth Highton Carter
June 1, 2019
“Omg! I love love loved your show. It was hilarious. You are amazing (as always)! My husband said that he really enjoyed it. He was excited to see you in the play! Please tell the cast that I enjoyed them all!”
The Savannah Sipping Society (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) –
Facebook Review by Audience Member, Shalandis Wheeler-Smith
June 1, 2019
Golda’s Balcony
(2010 Jewish Family Theatre Guest Artist, Weinstein Jewish Community Center, Richmond, VA)
(2019 The Women’s Theatre Festival, a co-production by 5th Wall Theatre, TheatreLAB, and Jewish Family Theatre, Richmond, VA)
| My 2010 Guest Artist stint in Jewish Family Theatre’s Golda’s Balcony was not covered by the media. In its limited run, my 2019 Golda’s Balcony appearance in The Women’s Theatre Festival, co-produced by TheatreLAB and 5th Wall Theatre, received limited media coverage; however, here are some treasures I savor … |
| “You were absolutely incredible as Golda! Your performance left me breathless – it was so excellent. You captured her so completely, and all of the others in her life, as well. Congratulations on what has to become the role of a lifetime! Yesha Koach as you finish the run.”
Golda’s Balcony (Jewish Family Theatre Guest Artist, Richmond, VA) – FOLLOW UP: We saw Golda’s Balcony. Jacqueline Jones was just plain wonderful. Don’t miss it! Golda’s Balcony (TheatreLAB, Richmond, VA) – “Jacqueline Jones plays Meir with great energy, shifting effectively between bone-chilling gravity and grandmotherly humor. She commands the stage, depicting a smart, outspoken woman with immense power. The tension of the war is matched by the character’s internal tension between her role as a mother and a wife and her role as a leader of state.” Golda’s Balcony (TheatreLAB, Richmond, VA) – “Meir, played with heart and gusto by none other than Jacqueline Jones … Jones owns this role … her performance was both emotionally charged and historically eye-opening. The story-telling was both a powerful tribute to women, and a heartfelt performance by Jones.” Golda’s Balcony (TheatreLAB, Richmond, VA) – Richmond Times-Dispatch, Theatre Critic Emeritus, “A wonderful performance tonight! [Jones] mastered a very challenging task with great craft and heart.” Golda’s Balcony (TheatreLAB, Richmond, VA) – David Sennett, David Sennett, Producer, Director, Actor, Founder of Richmond Ensemble Theatre March 28, 2019 “Completely impressed that [Jones] can memorize all those facts; an enjoyable and intriguing evening and theatre with profound depth and skill.“ Golda’s Balcony (TheatreLAB, Richmond, VA) – Mary Burruss, Co-Founder of Richmond Theatre Critics Circle, former Style Weekly theatre critic, Columnist for Virginia Living, Columnist for C-VILLE Weekly March 29, 2019 “Golda’s Balcony was wonderful! … a powerful production of a relevant and educational piece of theatre.” Golda’s Balcony (TheatreLAB, Richmond, VA) – Karen Moody, Theatre Professional, Theatre Educator April 14, 2019 “Jackie- You were wonderful tonight. I learned plenty AND had my interest piqued- research to do! I admire your passion and compassion.” Golda’s Balcony (TheatreLAB, Richmond, VA) – Andrew Etheredge, Theatre Professional: Director, Actor, Choreographer, Dancer April 18, 2019 “Jacqueline Jones is one of Richmond?s most accomplished actors and she does a commendable job in the one-woman show.” Golda’s Balcony (TheatreLAB, Richmond, VA) – Jerry Williams, TVJerry / Sifter / WRIR / RichmondMagazine.com April 4, 2019 |
| “You were so totally immersed in its many dimensions — and so assured as you negotiated the script’s many twists and turns. What a prodigious feat for you to learn all those lines! What pleasure for us to bask in them!”
Golda’s Balcony (Jewish Family Theatre Guest Artist, Richmond, VA) – |
| “GOLDA’S BALCONY starring Richmond favorite Jackie Jones is a star turn that never becomes that. Never in this “one woman tour de force” does Jones have a moment of “I’m a star, I don’t have to work for this”; she gives us something in every moment and we get to be there for the ride. 95 minutes of Golda Meir (an incredible woman) and colleagues, portrayed by Jones. Closing on the 14th!”
Golda’s Balcony (Jewish Family Theatre Guest Artist, Richmond, VA) – Co-Founder of 5th Wall Theatre |
| “Last evening, Linda and I attended the Jewish Family Theater’s opening night performance of “Golda’s Balcony”…a one woman show depicting parts of the life of Golda Meier…one of the most amazing women of our time. The play and the performance was nothing short of fantastic. Jackie Jones, the actor portraying Ms. Meier, did a truly magnificent job in the role. Golda truly came alive for those in the audience. I urge you to see this show at the Weinstein JCC during this weekend and next weekend as well. It is a show not to be missed! Trust me!…..it will be a wonderful experience!”
Golda’s Balcony (Jewish Family Theatre Guest Artist, Richmond, VA) – |
| “It is a shame for theater goers that the weather will prevent them from experiencing your performance tonight. Having had the pleasure of seeing the opening night, all I can say to them is this: “WHEN THE CURTAIN FINALLY RISES AGAIN, MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE AUDIENCE FOR AN INSPIRING DELIVERY OF A CHALLENGING ROLE! Dig yourself out of your driveways … make this a MUST-SEE!”
Golda’s Balcony (Jewish Family Theatre Guest Artist, Richmond, VA) – |
| “You were absolutely amazing as Golda! We were transfixed throughout the entire play. It really was haunting; you transformed. And for the record, I was in the next to last row, saying back to you, “Shalom. Shalom. Shalom.” The Facebook wall is the wrong place to say it, but thank you for an unforgettable performance.”
Golda’s Balcony (Jewish Family Theatre Guest Artist, Richmond, VA) – |
| “I didn’t have time to wait for you yesterday after the show and probably wouldn’t have really been able to tell you how much you moved me. You know I think you ‘clone’ yourself and are doing more than one role in different theatres at the same time. I know I’m not seeing every role you do but THIS is one for ‘the books.’ You were magnificent–you just blew me away! … R.H.–who just can’t imagine Richmond theatre without you…(thanks for a lovely Valentine’s Day gift)”
Golda’s Balcony (Jewish Family Theatre Guest Artist, Richmond, VA) – |
| “I truly, truly, truly enjoyed your performance last night in Golda’s Balcony. Thank you so much”
Golda’s Balcony (Jewish Family Theatre Guest Artist, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Powerful! I am now motivated to read her biography, a book I have had since 1992.”
Golda’s Balcony (Jewish Family Theatre Guest Artist, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Bravo Jackie! Your performance in tonight’s opening of ‘Golda’s Balcony’ was truly spectacular.”
Golda’s Balcony (Jewish Family Theatre Guest Artist, Richmond, VA) – |
Thoughts on Golda’s Balcony from Va-Rep Artistic Director, Bruce Miller:
| In the Barksdale Buzz post “Richmond Theatre Critics Circle Awards” Bruce Miller highlighted performances he opined should have received recognition at the 2010 Artsies, “Jackie Jones was particularly noteworthy playing Golda Meir in her one woman show at the JCC.”
Golda’s Balcony was produced by Jewish Family Theatre, a “community theatre.” As a guest artist at JFT, Jackie’s Golda Meir stint was ineligible for an Richmond Theatre Critics Circle Award. However she was honored and thankful Bruce posted his generous compliment for all to see. Golda’s Balcony (Jewish Family Theatre Guest Artist, Richmond, VA) – |
CYRANO DE BERGERAC
CYRANO DE BERGERAC
(Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA)
“The ensemble players in this production, all of whom portray multiple characters throughout the show, are also excellent. In particular, Debra Wagoner and Jacqueline Jones both absolutely shine.”
Cyrano de Bergerac (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) –
Reviewed by Claire Boswell, Style Weekly,
January 29, 2019
“It’s always gratifying when a theatre succeeds in reviving a timeless play. Featuring a fine Matt Bloch in the title role, this production demonstrates the power of a great story well told.“
Cyrano de Bergerac (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) –
Reviewed by Jerry Williams,
TVJerry / Sifter / WRIR /
RichmondMagazine.com
January 27, 2019
“Alternately funny, dramatic, witty, touching and tragic, Frankel’s adaptation makes this wonderful story accessible to everyone.“
Cyrano de Bergerac (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) –
Reviewed by Margaret Thompson, Richmond Family Magazine
January 30, 2019
ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID
Always A Bridesmaid
(Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA)
| “The roles … are assumed by five of the most entrancing pillars of the Richmond Theatre Community in its vibrant and captivating longevity. Jacqueline Jones plays Libby Ruth, the eternal optimist of said cadre, with a cheery calm.” Always A Bridesmaid (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Jacqueline Jones is Libby Ruth, who in good southern form is always referred to by both names. For most of the play, Libby Ruth is the level-headed, perpetually cheerful member of the group, the one who always sees the bright side of things and finds a solution to every problem. But in the final scene, when it’s her own daughter who is getting married, she folds up like a lace fan.” Always A Bridesmaid (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “There are lots of laughs to be had, and the talented cast has its collective comedic timing down to a T. … Longtime Swift Creek Mill regular Jacqueline Jones plays the hopeless romantic Libby Ruth, and is, for the most part, the calming force in the group. Every group of friends has this character.”
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| “Width’s casting is smart, too. This production boasts a cast of strong comedic actresses who each do an excellent job embodying their respective character types … Some of the best actresses in Richmond can be seen here, flexing their comedic muscles … Jacqueline Jones is syrupy-sweet and thoroughly Southern as the hopeless romantic Libby Ruth.”
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| “Like ‘The Golden Girls’ [Always a Bridesmaid] abounds with one-liners and dramatic entrances and exits. … Six very talented actresses under the brilliant direction of Tom Width keep the audience in stitches right to the end.” Always A Bridesmaid (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “A wonderful show with incredible acting! Congratulations on the casting for this show – you nailed it!! Jacqueline Jones, we all need laughter in our lives and this show was just what the ‘doctor ordered!!'”
Always A Bridesmaid (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – Administrative Director – Virginia Commonwealth University Dept. of Music and Music Director/Organist at Pine Street Baptist Church, June 9, 2018 |
BRAVE NEW WORLD
“Jacqueline Jones chewed up scenery as Linda, the savage’s mother, but then when isn’t she magnificent in whatever role she’s playing?”
Brave New World
(Quill Theatre, Richmond, VA) –
Reviewed by Karen Newton, Freelance Writer /
Blogger: “I Could Go On and On”,
March 11, 2018
THE SANTALAND DIARIES AND SEASON’S GREETINGS
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings
(2017 Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA)
(2009 Sycamore Rouge, Petersburg, VA)
(2004 Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA)
ART “Best Actress in a Comedy” 2004 (Richmond Triangle Players’ Production)
| “Tonight we close (with one last sold-out show – I would ask you to come but we are totally sold out … as we have been for six weeks) “The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings” the most highly successful holiday presentation in RTP’s history. Thank you to our amazing actors, Jacqueline Jones and Robert Throckmorton for bringing David Sedaris’s wacky characters to life. Thanks to our director Thomas Ross Cooley Aitken for guiding the way, and to the creative team of David A Ballas, Michael Maddix, Alex Valentin, Andrew Bonniwelll, Lucian Restivo, Andrew Santalla and Hannah Adaway for creating the magical world of the show (as well as quick-change artist extraordinaire Alex Farnsworth). And thanks to everyone who saw it … because you are the ones who took it to your hearts!”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – Closing PR from Philip Crosby, Award-winning Producer and Managing Director of Richmond Triangle Players December 22, 2017 |
| “I just got to witness two of Richmond’s best slay some David Sedaris at their first preview! Put a little twist on your holiday season and go bask in the brilliance that is Jacqueline Jones and Robert Throckmorton. Watching these two is a master class in comedy!”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – Facebook Endorsement by Billy Christopher Maupin, Award-winning Producer, Director, Actor, Singer and Founding Associate Artistic Director of 5th Wall Theatre, November 15, 2017 |
| “Jacqueline Jones and Robert Throckmorton are utterly brilliant!!! Congratulations to the two of you, as well as [director] T. Ross Aitken and the rest of the team. Go see this, y’all. You’ll laugh a lot.”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – Facebook Endorsement by Tim Goad, Award-winning Visual Artist, Actor, Educator November 17, 2017 |
| “’Season’s Greetings’ featured the consistently excellent Jacqueline Jones as Jocelyn, the opinionated matriarch of a suburban family dictating the annual Christmas newsletter for friends and families, circa 1995. Jones is a master at skirting that line between sweet as pie and judgmental as hell, always with a smile on her face. “
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – Reviewed by Karen Newton, Freelance Writer / Blogger: “I Could Go On and On”, November 26, 2017 |
| “Jones is believable as Mrs. Dunbar, a suburban grandmother who fills burlap gift bags with oranges and candy canes as she records the family’s annual Christmas message. As sweet as she seems, startlingly inappropriate and prejudiced utterances as well as ominous hints of impending horror occasionally escape her lips. And there’s that vague, early reference to her family’s legal problems. The juxtaposition of Jones’ sweet demeanor and the casual way she reveals the gruesome reason for the aforementioned legal problems gives this story a powerful and lasting impact. Later you may feel uneasy and a bit guilty for having laughed earlier.”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – Reviewed by Julinda Lewis, Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 18, 2017 |
| “Act One features Jacqueline Jones as a demure housewife dictating her annual Christmas letter. It starts out sweet, but takes a dark turn. Jones comfortably chats with the audience, making even the character’s offhand racism seem almost harmless. She mines every opportunity for the (mostly genteel) laffs.”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – Reviewed by Jerry Williams, TVJerry / Sifter / WRIR / RichmondMagazine.com November 17, 2017 |
| “When you’re at the theatre and an incredibly talented actress is in the middle of her monologue and a phone in the audience rings…..and said actress doesn’t miss a beat and (completely in character) says “Please turn that off” <ring> “Seriously, turn that off I’m in the middle of a story.” <ring> “I’ll wait.” ….. thank you ma’am. You deserved the applause you got for that! Jacqueline Jones last night at Richmond Triangle Players. She was absolutely brilliant!”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – Facebook Endorsement by Don Warren, Jr., Financial Advisor, Costume Designer November 24, 2017 FOLLOW UP from jj: I am happy to report that Phone Man private-messaged me a beautiful note of apology, appreciation, and admiration. In short, I admitted to him that I could hear the phone, yet between the darkened house and my lack of glasses during performances, I would never have known it was him had he not fessed up. After I thanked him for standing in as my “whipping boy,” Phone Man reiterated that his feelings were not hurt and continued, “I again applaud your seamless movement from dialogue to chastising my phone back to dialogue.” He’d already recommended the Richmond Triangle Players show on his Facebook wall and he intends to pay a return visit to Santaland! All’s well that ends well! |
| “Jones is cheerfully demented as Jocelyn, all sweetness as she describes the terrible circumstances she’s both endured and perpetuated. It’s a testament to both director T. Ross Aiken’s pacing and Sedaris’ skill as a writer that the one-act’s plot turns come off as funny and surprising instead of just upsetting. Jocelyn’s racist impressions of her Vietnamese stepdaughter surely won’t win her any awards for political correctness, but spouted by such an unhinged narrator, it still comes off as more funny than offensive … As this show demonstrates, perhaps we all need a little bit more soot in our stockings this Christmas.”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – Reviewed by Rich Griset, Style Weekly, November 28, 2017 |
| “Both Jones and Throckmorton knock it out of the park with excellent performances … Jacqueline Jones plays the role to the hilt, and despite being onstage by herself in a folksy kitchen setting, she keeps the escalating drama of the narrative rolling … My attention never wavered … I hung on her every word … The ending delivered in a big way.”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – Reviewed by Marilyn Drew Necci, GayRVA, December 4, 2017 |
| “I attended this production the night after Thanksgiving! I urge you to get yourself and a friend tickets before the run is over! It is so well done … funny … and just a very enjoyable way to spend your time (and money).”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – Facebook Endorsement by Audience Member, Catherine Jones-Hatcher, December 7, 2017 |
| The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings
(2017 Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) |
| “For dessert, there’s Jacqueline Jones … Jones shows us how Jocelyn keeps it together, using Christmas spirits of the alcoholic variety. With the slightest shake or tilt of the head the actress conveys volumes; her crisp diction and flawless timing keep the humor sharp. She’s wickedly funny … convincing as a devoted Southern mom.”
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| “In Season’s Greetings local theater doyenne Jackie Jones takes what looks to be yet another groan-inducing holiday “news” letter and turns it into a lacerating indictment of so-called family values that ends with a rather grotesque climax. That Jones makes the journey so funny is a credit to her total understanding of her character and certain aspects of America’s unsung desperate housewives.”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings |
| “Jacqueline Jones is hilarious as the middle-class Jocelyn, matriarch of the Dunbar family, who’s doing her best to create a cheerful holiday letter despite an unusually humiliating year. Jones is a seasoned pro who brings this character to convincing life.”
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| “Tommy Schoffler and Jacqueline Jones, perform separate and hilarious monologues in Sycamore Rouge’s latest offering. [Director] kb Saine is lauded for piecing together two very different monologues with a great deal of creativity … Season’s Greetings, a dark comedy, was well spoken by Jacqueline Jones as Jocelyn … Even though the show was malevolent at times, it also was hilarious …Jones’ voice, facial expressions, diction and timing were delightful.”
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| The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings
(2017 Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) |
| “‘Greetings’ stars Jacqueline Jones as the just-a-bit too cheerful housewife, Jocelyn Dunbar … Impeccably performed by Jones, Jocelyn’s catty asides and increasingly unbelievable holiday cheer are comic gold … Mostly director T. Ross Aitken keeps things simple. He lets his two talented performers run, and armed with Sedaris’ finely crafted hilarity, they provide a whole holiday season’s share of merriment in a single night of theater.”
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| “Perfect is Director T. Ross Aitken’s choice of actors. The two – Jacqueline Jones who plays Jocelyn Dunbar, the housewife in “Season’s Greetings” and Robert Throckmorton, David, an elf in “The Santaland Diaries” – are the perfect voices for Sedaris’ thoughts. Throckmorton and Jones are masterful in their use of inflection, timing and facial expressions. Each brings a sense of realness to the character that sometimes flirts with the darkest parts of our minds. Their portrayals are flawless, unlike their characters.”
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SOMETHING’S AFOOT
Something’s Afoot
(Swift Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA)
| “An excellent cast includes seasoned actors. I particularly enjoyed the flawless performance of Jacqueline Jones as Ms. Tweed.”
Reviewed by Karen Newton, Freelance Writer / Blogger: “I Could Go On and On”, April 23, 2017 |
| “An excellent cast includes seasoned actors. I particularly enjoyed the flawless performance of Jacqueline Jones as Ms. Tweed.” Something’s Afoot (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “The central role of Miss Tweed, the amateur detective is perfectly played by Jacqueline Jones. Her movements and impressive English accent bring out all the comedy in the role.”
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| “Jacqueline Jones is perfect as Miss Tweed, the detective character in the vein of [Agatha] Christie’s ‘Miss Marple.’“ Something’s Afoot (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – March 28, 2017 |
| “Solid comic acting, good musical numbers, and plenty of corpses with few remorses. And Jacqueline Jones was terrific in it. I’ve seen her do comedy before, but in this show, with the comedy and musical numbers, she stole the show.“ Something’s Afoot (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – March 25, 2017 |
| “Jacqueline Jones commands the proceedings with assurance.“ Something’s Afoot (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – March 12, 2017 |
| “Jacqueline Jones as Miss Tweed, the Miss Marple stand-in, [is] funny … The songs are murderous fun, and the performances are broadly amusing…a cheerful and tuneful evening of silliness.” Something’s Afoot (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “You didn’t tell me you were the STAR!!! I am truly in awe of how you do what you do. I had totally forgotten that your character is the lead! Or maybe it isn’t and you just made it. I am in awe of your work. … I am always head over heels with where you end up. … I hope that someday I’m as good at timing as you. Fantasies come true sometimes. “
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WISHING WELL
Wishing Well
(CAT Theatre, Richmond, VA)
| “Mrs. Cauthen, who is never referred to by her first name … makes Joan Crawford look like mother of the year. Those who know Jones as a sweet-tempered and caring member of the Richmond theater community will be all the more delighted to see her in this role. The fact that she does it with droll one-liners and outrageous humor makes this supporting role nearly overshadow [Kerrigan] Sullivan’s lead …” Wishing Well (CAT Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Jacqueline Jones plays the mother, Mrs. Cauthen and … her acting is palpable. She has ease of character, restrained physicality and noble bearing which gives gravitas to her unlikeable character. Jones draws her well enough that you understand her thinking even if you don’t join it.“ Wishing Well (CAT Theatre, Richmond, VA) – January 23, 2017 |
The Hallelujah Girls
(Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA)
| “The stage is filled with top notch talent … Jacqueline Jones scores some funny moments when she relates what’s going onstage to romance novels she’s read.“ The Hallelujah Girls (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – June 13, 2016 |
| “It is wonderful to see Jacqueline Jones back on the Swift Creek stage, playing Nita, a lady exasperated by and philosophical about her deadbeat son. Jackie seems never off the boards somewhere in the Richmond area and always gives her all to whatever character she is portraying.” The Hallelujah Girls (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “The Hallelujah Girls” succeeds by delivering heaps of authentic shaggy-dog wit that make us laugh in spite of ourselves … these skilled actors know just how to overact in ways that balance their characters’ outsized charisma with bittersweet reckonings about growing old and finding hope in life and love.“ The Hallelujah Girls (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “What a fun outing! … somewhere between the sarcasm and humor, The Hallelujah Girls cleverly reminds us to embrace our friends, follow our hearts, and always be on the look-out for life’s next opportunity.” The Hallelujah Girls (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “The perky group ably captures the rhythms and every punchline is delivered with a sledgehammer.” The Hallelujah Girls (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – June 12, 2016 |
| “This play is another wonderful production by the Mill. If you saw and enjoyed “The Dixie Swim Club” or if you liked the TV show “The Golden Girls” and still watch the reruns you will love this one. You will forget these ladies are acting … and imagine they have been friends forever.” The Hallelujah Girls (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – June 24, 2016 |
Shorts 2016
(K Dance, Richmond, VA)
| “The high point of the evening was ‘A Long Trip,’ in which [Jacqueline] Jones and [Alan] Sader portrayed a loving elderly couple. Sader gently coaxed Jones to remember their first kiss, as [Chris] Craig and [Tricia] Wiles simultaneously depicted the couple’s younger selves, slipping in and out of sync, a perfect metaphor for the wife’s memory. [Billy Christopher] Maupin directed this short play by Dan McGeehan with loving tenderness.” SHORTS 2016 (K Dance, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Most affecting was A Long Trip, by Dan McGeehan and directed by Maupin. Alan Sader and Jacqueline Jones play an older couple reminiscing about their first date and first kiss at the beginning of their relationship. Chris Craig and Tricia Wiles play their younger selves. Sader is gentle and sweet bringing his wife along the memory journey, because, as it turns out she has dementia, and is losing her past. Both Mr. Sader and Ms. Jones hit the stage with fully realized characters knowing that in the one act format, there is no time to ramp up.” SHORTS 2016 (K Dance, Richmond, VA) – March 28, 2016 |
| “I saw SHORTS this afternoon and it was wonderful! I loved all of the pieces, but especially “A Long Trip.” [Jacqueline] Jones, it was so beautiful you all had me in tears!” SHORTS 2016 (K Dance, Richmond, VA) – Actress, Arts supporter, Theatre Patron, |
| “I saw ‘Shorts’ last night with the fabulous Jackie Jones and rest of an outstanding cast. There were many highlights, but nothing could beat the delicacy of Jackie’s performance as an Alzheimer’s sufferer. It was real and touching.” SHORTS 2016 (K Dance, Richmond, VA) – Actress, Arts supporter, Theatre Patron, |
| “It was gorgeous. This cast (along with the stellar design team) was stunning. Thank you for this beautiful play.” [A Long Trip, by Dan McGeehan] SHORTS 2016 (K Dance, Richmond, VA) – Award-winning Producer, Director, Actor, Singer and Founding Associate Artistic Director of 5th Wall Theatre, March 28, 2016 |
| “The high point of the evening was ‘A Long Trip,’ in which Jacqueline Jones and Alan Sader portrayed a loving elderly couple. Sader gently coaxed Jones to remember their first kiss, as Chris Craig and Tricia Wiles simultaneously depicted the couple’s younger selves, slipping in and out of sync, a perfect metaphor for the wife’s memory. Billy Christopher Maupin directed this short play by Dan McGeehan with loving tenderness.” SHORTS 2016 (K Dance, Richmond, VA) – |
| “The high point of the evening was ‘A Long Trip,’ in which Jacqueline Jones and Alan Sader portrayed a loving elderly couple. Sader gently coaxed Jones to remember their first kiss, as Chris Craig and Tricia Wiles simultaneously depicted the couple’s younger selves, slipping in and out of sync, a perfect metaphor for the wife’s memory. Billy Christopher Maupin directed this short play by Dan McGeehan with loving tenderness.” SHORTS 2016 (K Dance, Richmond, VA) – |
| “The high point of the evening was ‘A Long Trip,’ in which Jacqueline Jones and Alan Sader portrayed a loving elderly couple. Sader gently coaxed Jones to remember their first kiss, as Chris Craig and Tricia Wiles simultaneously depicted the couple’s younger selves, slipping in and out of sync, a perfect metaphor for the wife’s memory. Billy Christopher Maupin directed this short play by Dan McGeehan with loving tenderness.” SHORTS 2016 (K Dance, Richmond, VA) – |
| “The high point of the evening was ‘A Long Trip,’ in which Jacqueline Jones and Alan Sader portrayed a loving elderly couple. Sader gently coaxed Jones to remember their first kiss, as Chris Craig and Tricia Wiles simultaneously depicted the couple’s younger selves, slipping in and out of sync, a perfect metaphor for the wife’s memory. Billy Christopher Maupin directed this short play by Dan McGeehan with loving tenderness.” SHORTS 2016 (K Dance, Richmond, VA) – |
The Fourth Wall
(Firehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA)
| “Jacqueline Jones was fabulous as the wife … .” The Fourth Wall (Firehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA) – Reviewed by Karen Newton, Freelance Writer / Blogger: “I Could Go On and On”, January 20, 2016 |
| “Tonight I saw the preview of ‘The Fourth Wall’ at Firehouse Theatre. Don’t miss your chance to see this brilliantly funny, well-produced, well-directed, and well-acted show.” The Fourth Wall (Firehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Funny play, unique, stimulating, non-predictable … I will be back again.” The Fourth Wall (Firehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “A tour de force, brilliantly written, directed and acted. A huge and riotous BRAVO to cast and staff of A.R. Gurney’s ‘The Fourth Wall.’ What a terrific production of a provocative, hilarious, smart and humane play. “ The Fourth Wall (Firehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA) – Award-winning Director, Actor, Professor of Fine Arts – Theatre Hampden-Sydney College |
| “The Fourth Wall at Firehouse is a marvelous production of a brilliantly funny play … Bravo Michael Hawke, Jacqueline Jones, Annie Zannetti, Landon Nagel and Kerrigan Webb Sullivan. Damn fine theater.“ The Fourth Wall (Firehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA) – Award-winning Actor, Director |
| “Most of the this play’s humor comes from the theatrical traditions that are skewered. It’s a witty conceit that this quartet handles with assurance. As a bonus, they have good singing voices, which comes in handy for the Cole Porter tunes that are dropped in for an absurd flourish … informed audiences will appreciate the knowing theatrical illusions.” The Fourth Wall (Firehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “With Firehouse Theatre’s sleek, playful — if ultimately befuddling — “The Fourth Wall,” Gurney takes on his own oeuvre by tempting four suburban New Yorkers … four top-flight actors … Five swooning songs by Cole Porter, laugh lines that will tickle mainly the ears of drama geeks. Kerrigan Sullivan’s quickstep direction … Edwin Slipek’s elegant yet intentionally mismatched set … Under the flash of Andrew Bonniwell’s jump-start lighting, Peggy finally seizes her moment to break the fourth wall.” The Fourth Wall (Firehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
Uncanny Valley
(5th Wall Theatre, Richmond, VA)
| “Jones’ performance is so subtly authentic that we almost miss her own transition. Her shift from remote and controlled scientist to emotional human being – wife, mother and woman – is imperceptible and jarring ….“ Uncanny Valley (5th Wall Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “As Claire, Jones has toned down her natural sweetness to play a no-nonsense scientist with some personal troubles lurking beneath the surface. As much as her character tries to keep up a professional facade, her fractured relationship with her husband and daughter becomes a weapon with which Julian attempts to manipulate her.“ Uncanny Valley (5th Wall Theatre, Richmond, VA) – Reviewed by Rich Griset, Style Weekly, September 22, 2015 |
| “Alexander Sapp is brilliant as the robot being coached on human behavior by the maternalistic scientist played by the reliably-strong Jacqueline Jones … go see ‘Uncanny Valley’ because this is the very best kind of theater: beautifully acted, subtly directed and forcing us to look at some hard issues of personal ethics and technology.“
Reviewed by Karen Newton, Freelance Writer / Blogger: “I Could Go On and On” September 20, 2015 |
The Dixie Swim Club 2015 ~ REVIVAL
(Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA)
The Dixie Swim Club was one of the most successful shows in the theatre’s history with standing ovations at every performance. The entire 2014 cast will return for a Swift Creek Mill Theatre 2015-2016 Season add-on July 30 – August 29, 2015.
Box Office: 804-748-5203; Group rates are available.
| “Flawless performances by five gifted actresses … Sister Jeri Neal … has an interesting story to tell. Jacqueline Jones tells it to perfection, and her entrance is one of the show stopping moments of the evening. Her performance is funny and endearing.” The Dixie Swim Club (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Each of 5 actresses shines … Jacqueline Jones is endearing as Jeri, the former nun who surprises everyone with her stunning leap of faith and boat-rocking life changes.” The Dixie Swim Club (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Tom Width’s direction keeps the dialogue moving and the action flowing as the women throw out the frequent set-ups, zingers and one-liners … All the women display exceptional comedic timing … All five also admirably portray the women over 33 years … Jeri Neal (Jacqueline Jones) … the “Rose” of the group — sweet, naïve and optimistic.” The Dixie Swim Club (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “[Director Tom] Width definitely knows how to produce a comedy and the strong script allows the cast to really shine … Jones is charming as the former nun Jeri Neal, portraying her character as naïve and almost childlike.”
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| “You need actors who know how to land a punch line and this quintet nails every one (much to the audience’s delight) … These 5 talented women create a surefire audience pleaser that’s crammed with laughs.” The Dixie Swim Club (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Jackie, I saw this Sunday extension, great show, glad I didn’t miss it! All the one-liners and zingers were delivered with comic precision by the entire cast, including yourself! … Great show, and thanks to everyone involved for adding the extra show so I didn’t miss it!” The Dixie Swim Club (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “WOW!! What a run we’ve had with “The Dixie Swim Club”…..THANK YOU to our Mill audiences for making this one of the most successful shows in the theatre’s history! Standing ovations at every performance!! A thousand kudos to our cast, crew and staff for making this show soar!“ The Dixie Swim Club (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – Public Facebook Thank You, SCM Administration, Swift Creek Mill Theatre, August 3, 2014 at 4:38pm |
Quartet”
(CAT Theatre, Richmond, VA)
| “Jacqueline Jones is adorably ditzy as Cecily Robson.“
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| “Jacqueline Jones: sweetly dizzy.“
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SHORTS: “Beckett, Durang, Durang, Beckett”
(K Dance, Richmond, VA)
| “The evening gets off to a strong start with Jacqueline Jones as Durang?s Mrs. Sorken, a scatter-brained, overly-enthusiastic theatre-goer who introduces the evening’s events and gives a history of the etymology of the word drama. ‘We go to the drama seeking the metaphorical Dramamine that will cure us of our nausea of life.’ Jones is Richmond?s premier comedic actress, and her cameo as Mrs. Sorken is delightful.“
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| “Jacqueline Jones set the bar with her opening monologue, Christopher Durang’s ‘Mrs. Sorken.’ Jones portrayed a Connecticut matron with a love of theater who gave a non sequitur-filled homily on the etymology of drama. With her hair in a bun and her purse on her arm, Jones bustled about, overseeing the properties master during every subsequent scene change.“
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Songs From Bedlam
(Henley Street Theatre / Richmond Shakespeare, Richmond, VA)
| This staged reading of Songs From Bedlam, a play which gives voice to people with mental illness, was not reviewed by the media; however, here is a treasure I savor … |
| “I want to say that you are a magical performer except that I refuse to believe that theatre is created by talent but rather created by craft and so therefore, I feel that I should say you are such an incredibly skilled performer except that that doesn’t quite express what you do. You’re unbelievable. It was incredibly hard to watch you and yet impossible to not love you in every moment tonight. Probably the hardest and most lovable performance in the same package that I’ve ever witnessed … God, you’re so good … Congratulations on tonight. And thank you for a beautiful, gorgeous, performance that I was incredibly happy I went to see. Because of your performance. You’re so good. And I’m really honored that I get to know you. “
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The Lyons
(5th Wall Thteatre, Richmond, VA)
| “Jacqueline Jones has had an acting career loaded with varied and rich roles. This indomitable character is matched by Jacqueline’s powerhouse performance. Her flawless timing makes every moment of this horrible and hilarious woman continually funny and occasionally touching … Jacqueline Jones? performance is a highlight of the season and her career. Don’t miss it!“
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| “But it is Jacqueline Jones, as Rita, who commands The Lyons from start to finish. Mopping up the family mess without sentimentality ‘Even contempt is a connection,’ she says. Rita makes an unexpected move on a promising future. Anyone who has ever felt alone, alienated or at odds with the rest of their family will nod and cheer her on. Whoops. That would be all of us.“
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| “Jacqueline Jones chewed up the scenery and spit it out as Rita, the matriarch of the Lyons family … She will undoubtedly be honored come awards time next year for this part … Watching the widow tell her son and daughter that she’s decided to go on with her life in a manner that appalls them becomes one of the most satisfying moments in the play … that’s almost worth standing up to cheer for.“
The Lyons (5th Wall Theatre, Richmond, VA) – Blogger: “I Could Go On and On” |
| “The cast is first rate … The strength of [Jones’s] portrayal — as is the entire cast’s — is that you forget you’re watching a performance. She is Rita.“
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| “Director Billy Christopher Maupin wisely chose Jones for this marquee role and the local favorite propels the usual Jewish mother shtick into delightfully dark and kooky directions. Jones’ comic timing makes Rita …. particularly hilarious. The ultimate kiss-off she delivers near the end of the show could inspire frustrated parents to cheer from their seats.“
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| “Jones’ performance is as good as it gets . . . anywhere!“
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| “From the spot-on makeup and the incredible set, to the searing performances, particularly by Jones, who was sheer perfection, everything about this production was exceptional.“
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| “The cast is comprised of some of the best talent in the area: Alan Sader as the dying patriarch makes every non-sequiter and foul mouthed expression a declaration. His long suffering wife who can’t wait to be free is played by Jacqueline Jones who manages to walk the tightrope between apathy and celebrating her opportunity to start life anew. The two make an interesting bookend to their portrayals of Big Daddy and Big Mama in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.“
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See How They Run
(Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA)
| “But in the end, the show belonged to Jacqueline Jones and Liz Ballard Hamm. Jones plays the role of Miss Skillon, and one unfortunate but inevitable misunderstanding led the former teetotaler to drink an entire bottle of cooking sherry, which, in turn, initiated an ongoing and intimate relationship with the closet.”
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| “Jacqueline Jones plays Miss Skillon to the hilarious hilt, in a role that shows the versatility and agility of this very talented actress. Her timing, both vocally and physically is spot on.”
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| “Jones is delightfully loony while she wanders from uptight churchgoer to lust-filled drunk.”
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| “Jones’ physicality and consistency bring non-stop laughs.”
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| “[Director] Tom Width has chocked this production full of clever comic bits … Some [actors] have timing that mines every moment (especially Jacqueline Jones & Steve King).”
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| “Andrew Hamm as Reverend Toop and Jacqueline Jones as Miss Skillon start as quintessential, proper, lip-pursing, flummoxed Brits. Jesse Mattes as Clive Winton and Louise Keeton as Penelope Toop shine as the carefree and cool Americans. All eventually morph into their wild and crazy alter-egos in this zany tale of clashing cultures and mishaps.”
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| “It was Jacqueline Jones at her most hysterical! Hilarious bits from start to finish!”
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| “Jacqueline Jones was a riot last night … brilliant!”
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| “Jacqueline Jones was HILARIOUS last night. I could not get enough!”
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The Dixie Swim Club
(Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA)
UPDATE: The Dixie Swim Club was one of the most successful shows in the theatre’s history with standing ovations at every performance. The entire cast will return for a Swift Creek Mill Theatre 2015-2016 Season add-on July 30 – August 29, 2015.
| “Flawless performances by five gifted actresses … Sister Jeri Neal … has an interesting story to tell. Jacqueline Jones tells it to perfection, and her entrance is one of the show stopping moments of the evening. Her performance is funny and endearing.”
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| “Each of 5 actresses shines … Jacqueline Jones is endearing as Jeri, the former nun who surprises everyone with her stunning leap of faith and boat-rocking life changes.”
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| “Tom Widths direction keeps the dialogue moving and the action flowing as the women throw out the frequent set-ups, zingers and one-liners … All the women display exceptional comedic timing … All five also admirably portray the women over 33 years … Jeri Neal (Jacqueline Jones) … the Rose of the group sweet, naïve and optimistic.”
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| “[Director Tom] Width definitely knows how to produce a comedy and the strong script allows the cast to really shine … Jones is charming as the former nun Jeri Neal, portraying her character as naïve and almost childlike.”
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| “You need actors who know how to land a punch line and this quintet nails every one (much to the audiences delight) … These 5 talented women create a surefire audience pleaser thats crammed with laughs.”
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| “Jackie, I saw this Sunday extension, great show, glad I didn’t miss it! All the one-liners and zingers were delivered with comic precision by the entire cast, including yourself! … Great show, and thanks to everyone involved for adding the extra show so I didn’t miss it!”
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| “WOW!! What a run we’ve had with “The Dixie Swim Club”…..THANK YOU to our Mill audiences for making this one of the most successful shows in the theatre’s history! Standing ovations at every performance!! A thousand kudos to our cast, crew and staff for making this show soar!“
August 3, 2014 at 4:38pm |
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings
(Sycamore Rouge, Petersburg, VA)
(Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA)
ART “Best Actress in a Comedy” 2004 (Richmond Triangle Players’ Production)
| “For dessert, there’s Jacqueline Jones … Jones shows us how Jocelyn keeps it together, using Christmas spirits of the alcoholic variety. With the slightest shake or tilt of the head the actress conveys volumes; her crisp diction and flawless timing keep the humor sharp. She’s wickedly funny … convincing as a devoted Southern mom.”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings |
| “In Season’s Greetings local theater doyenne Jackie Jones takes what looks to be yet another groan-inducing holiday “news” letter and turns it into a lacerating indictment of so-called family values that ends with a rather grotesque climax. That Jones makes the journey so funny is a credit to her total understanding of her character and certain aspects of America’s unsung desperate housewives.”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings |
| “Jacqueline Jones is hilarious as the middle-class Jocelyn, matriarch of the Dunbar family, who’s doing her best to create a cheerful holiday letter despite an unusually humiliating year. Jones is a seasoned pro who brings this character to convincing life.”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings |
| “Tommy Schoffler and Jacqueline Jones, perform separate and hilarious monologues in Sycamore Rouge’s latest offering. [Director] kb Saine is lauded for piecing together two very different monologues with a great deal of creativity … Season’s Greetings, a dark comedy, was well spoken by Jacqueline Jones as Jocelyn … Even though the show was malevolent at times, it also was hilarious …Jones’ voice, facial expressions, diction and timing were delightful.”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings |
| “‘Greetings’ stars Jacqueline Jones as the just-a-bit too cheerful housewife, Jocelyn Dunbar … Impeccably performed by Jones, Jocelyns catty asides and increasingly unbelievable holiday cheer are comic gold … Mostly director T. Ross Aitken keeps things simple. He lets his two talented performers run, and armed with Sedaris finely crafted hilarity, they provide a whole holiday seasons share of merriment in a single night of theater.”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings |
| “Perfect is Director T. Ross Aitken’s choice of actors. The two Jacqueline Jones who plays Jocelyn Dunbar, the housewife in “Season’s Greetings” and Robert Throckmorton, David, an elf in “The Santaland Diaries” are the perfect voices for Sedaris’ thoughts. Throckmorton and Jones are masterful in their use of inflection, timing and facial expressions. Each brings a sense of realness to the character that sometimes flirts with the darkest parts of our minds. Their portrayals are flawless, unlike their characters.”
The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings |
The Quality of Life
(HATTheatre, Richmond, VA)
| “BEST BET: Ultimately, this show belongs to Jacqueline Jones in an assured, low-key tour de force performance that features one of the most gut-wrenching climaxes I?ve seen on stage.“
The Quality of Life (HATTheatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “A gripping and heartfelt master class in acting ? The four veteran performers … unpack and deliver such raw emotion that audience members feel as if they are privileged visitors peeking into the lives of four individuals ? rather than spectators of a play. Neil and Jeannette [are] played to near perfection by Michael Hawke and Jacqueline Jones ? under the careful direction of Deejay Gray, the quartet delivers a tour de force performance that stirs even the most stoic souls in the audience ? Jacqueline Jones is masterful as Jeanette.“
The Quality of Life (HATTheatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “THE QUALITY OF LIFE … is one of the most powerful, thought provoking, affecting, and well-acted dramas that I?ve seen in this, or any other year. Yes, it is that good ? This quartet is on the top of their game and their acting style is so organic that the actors often create overlapping dialogue ? a very natural sound that is difficult to duplicate. Their energy is not just exciting during the fireworks, it?s sumptuous in the quiet moments as well. There are several extended scenes in the second act, usually when Jones is delivering one of her monologues, where the audience is absolutely silent ? no coughs, no throat clearing, just total focus on what?s happening on the stage. “
The Quality of Life (HATTheatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Peppy and matter-of-fact … [Jacqueline] Jones? Jeanette copes with her husband?s impending demise with the philosophical equivalent of a wrap-around hug.“
The Quality of Life (HATTheatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “It is the brilliant performances of Hawke and Jones which make it nearly impossible to not shed a tear or two … this is a flawless dramatic comedy that will leave you talking about both the performers and life itself, well after you leave the theater.“
The Quality of Life (HATTheatre, Richmond, VA) – |
The Drowsy Chaperone
(Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA)
| “Jacqueline Jones and Steve King play a mature couple straight out of vaudeville, complete with the most number of spit-takes ever delivered on the stage at Swift Creek … Put this one down in the ‘DON’T MISS IT’ category!“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “In a cast of real characters, Matt Shofner and Nicole Oberleitner stood out as Latin lover Aldolpho and ‘the Drowsy Chaperone.’ Jacqueline Jones and Steve King also had some excellent moments as Mrs. Tottendale and her butler … I give them a special ?Spitting Image? award, and will say no more, so you must see the show yourself to find out why.“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Jacqueline Jones, Steve King, Georgia Rogers Farmer and Matt Shofner, bring their funny roles wholeheartedly to life so that ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ in [Colonial Heights] feels like Broadway at our doorstep“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “BEST BET: There?s not one weak voice or performance in the big cast … This outstanding and joyful production is a delightful romp through musical appreciation. ?Chaperone? is the MOST must-see show in the area.”
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “‘Drowsy Chaperone? buries us with an avalanche of show-stopping musical numbers, loony stage antics, and sight and sound gags worthy of a magician?s bag of tricks. Tom Width?s snappy direction and masterful set design … gives ?Chaperone?s? 18 players, all of them leading lights on the Richmond theater scene, the chance to show off their singing, dancing and acting chops ? three distinct skills notoriously difficult to find in a single actor.“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Richard Koch is absolute perfection… The musical within the play is a delightfully dizzying spectacle, with hilariously over-the-top crooning, flawlessly timed comedy, dazzling choreography and seamless set design … Audience members were doubled over in their seats, unselfconsciously snorting at the quips that just kept coming. … There was not a disappointing performance in the bunch.“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Director Tom Width made a brilliant move by choosing this hilariously funny, toe-tapping musical … The whole cast is superb … The show is not a laugh a minute, it is a laugh a second … I laughed until my face ached.“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “I could go on forever about how amazing this show is … I?m here to tell you your new priority should be piling your butts into the car and heading down to Colonial Heights for some Off-Broadway magic with Swift Creek Mill?s ?The Drowsy Chaperone.? … you need to see it. Period.“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Swift Creek Mill Theatre has reopened, and … its first show this season ? “The Drowsy Chaperone” ? is filled to the brim with bells and whistles … this production has a number of impressive performances … its concept and execution is higher brow than most, and … are flawless.“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
The Drowsy Chaperone
(Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA)
| “Jacqueline Jones and Steve King play a mature couple straight out of vaudeville, complete with the most number of spit-takes ever delivered on the stage at Swift Creek … Put this one down in the ‘DON’T MISS IT’ category!“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “In a cast of real characters, Matt Shofner and Nicole Oberleitner stood out as Latin lover Aldolpho and ‘the Drowsy Chaperone.’ Jacqueline Jones and Steve King also had some excellent moments as Mrs. Tottendale and her butler … I give them a special Spitting Image award, and will say no more, so you must see the show yourself to find out why.“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Jacqueline Jones, Steve King, Georgia Rogers Farmer and Matt Shofner, bring their funny roles wholeheartedly to life so that ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ in [Colonial Heights] feels like Broadway at our doorstep“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “BEST BET: Theres not one weak voice or performance in the big cast … This outstanding and joyful production is a delightful romp through musical appreciation. Chaperone is the MOST must-see show in the area.”
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “‘Drowsy Chaperone buries us with an avalanche of show-stopping musical numbers, loony stage antics, and sight and sound gags worthy of a magicians bag of tricks. Tom Widths snappy direction and masterful set design … gives Chaperones 18 players, all of them leading lights on the Richmond theater scene, the chance to show off their singing, dancing and acting chops three distinct skills notoriously difficult to find in a single actor.“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Richard Koch is absolute perfection… The musical within the play is a delightfully dizzying spectacle, with hilariously over-the-top crooning, flawlessly timed comedy, dazzling choreography and seamless set design … Audience members were doubled over in their seats, unselfconsciously snorting at the quips that just kept coming. … There was not a disappointing performance in the bunch.“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Director Tom Width made a brilliant move by choosing this hilariously funny, toe-tapping musical … The whole cast is superb … The show is not a laugh a minute, it is a laugh a second … I laughed until my face ached.“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “I could go on forever about how amazing this show is … Im here to tell you your new priority should be piling your butts into the car and heading down to Colonial Heights for some Off-Broadway magic with Swift Creek Mills The Drowsy Chaperone. … you need to see it. Period.“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Swift Creek Mill Theatre has reopened, and … its first show this season “The Drowsy Chaperone” is filled to the brim with bells and whistles … this production has a number of impressive performances … its concept and execution is higher brow than most, and … are flawless.“
The Drowsy Chaperone (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
Steel Magnolias
(Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA
[previously Barksdale Theatre] at Hanover Tavern)
| “… the fabulous Jacqueline Jones re-creates her role as the wealthy Clairee Belcher … experience certainly brings out the best; Jones timing was flawless and her sometimes deadpan delivery of outrageously funny lines was spot on … Speaking of outrageous, the exchanges between Clairee and the curmudgeonly Ouiser Boudreaux (Catherine Shaffner) were the source of the most delightfully over-the-top moments of the evening … These six women are strong individually, and awesome as an ensemble.“
Steel Magnolias (Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA [previously Barksdale Theatre] at Hanover Tavern) – |
| “Jones makes the most of some of the best one-liners in the show as Clairee
With its humor, message of female camaraderie and excellent execution, Virginia Rep’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ passes the test with flying colors.“
Steel Magnolias (Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA [previously Barksdale Theatre] at Hanover Tavern) – August 13, 2013 |
| “What can you say about a perfect cast? Every one of these woman is an accomplished A-list actor and they all add another top-notch performance to their resumes. Not one comic opportunity is missed and the moments of drama are effective. Director Steve Perigard has confidently mounted a show with a flawless ensemble. The set adds to the on-target effect. You couldnt ask for a more perfect cast in this pitch-perfect production.“
Steel Magnolias (Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA [previously Barksdale Theatre] at Hanover Tavern) – |
| “Its a great ensemble that makes up the cast of STEEL MAGNOLIAS. … Clairee and Ouiser played by Jacqueline Jones and Catherine Shaffner respectively … their playful teasing and downright insulting matches provide much of the comic relief for the show … All are strong … but their true strength is revealed as a group … (Director, Steve Perigard’s) cast has risen to the task of connecting with each other and translating that sense of family to the audience.“
Steel Magnolias (Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA [previously Barksdale Theatre] at Hanover Tavern) – |
| “It was AWESOME! What a powerhouse cast!“
Steel Magnolias (Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA [previously Barksdale Theatre] at Hanover Tavern) – |
| “The script is filled with one liners and zingers, which all six actresses deliver with great skill
All six actresses are also stellar in creating characters who are not caricatures. They are quirky, funny and relatable. This makes the ending even more powerful as you feel their love for one another and their shared pain
As a reviewer, I have always wanted to say this youll laugh; youll cry! Most of all youll enjoy the heart-warming time spent with the lovely and talented women of Richmond, via Chinquapin, Louisiana.“
Steel Magnolias (Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA [previously Barksdale Theatre] at Hanover Tavern) – |
| “This company of actresses set up and delivered their lines with better timing, intonation, and enthusiasm than the film. There it is. Not a hint of pretense or over-acting; just superior writing brought to life by six talented, seasoned professionals … We left feeling good that there were people in our lives who cherished us as much as those six women cared for one another through death and new life. A sure feel-good evenings entertainment.“
Steel Magnolias (Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA [previously Barksdale Theatre] at Hanover Tavern) – |
Sons of the Prophet
(Cadence Theatre Company in partnership
with the Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA)
| “The supporting cast outside of the family each stand out in their performances as well. Jacqueline Jones [and] Kimberly Jones Clark in multiple roles … Each adds great comic ability and timing to their scenes. Jones and Clark are side-splittingly funny [as] soccer mom/school board members.“
Sons of the Prophet (Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with the Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “The cast was stellar, with some of Richmond’s best and some of its best up and coming actors … The versatile Jacqueline Jones played a host of roles, funny, empathetic, gossipy and disdainful. And her black curly wig was magnificent.“
Sons of the Prophet (Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with the Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA) – Blogger: “I Could Go On and On” |
| “Jacqueline Jones and Kimberly Jones-Clark locate the comedy in a few piquant cameos.“
Sons of the Prophet (Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with the Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Kimberly Jones-Clark and Jacqueline Jones breathe wonderful comic relief into this comedy-drama as the remaining characters throughout the show.“
Sons of the Prophet (Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with the Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “That the final scene between [Jacqueline Jones and Ryan Bechard] brought me to tears last night. What a show.“
Sons of the Prophet (Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with the Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Cadence Theatre Company’s production of SONS OF THE PROPHET is first rate. Perfectly cast, beautifully directed, and brave, fully fleshed out performances. I really, really enjoyed it. It’s the kind of theatre I’m drawn to and I’m so glad I went. See it.“
Sons of the Prophet (Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with the Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond, VA) – David Bridgewater, Award-winning actor of the stage, film & television, February 24, 2013 FOLLOW UP: February 24, 2013 |
Death of a Salesman
(Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA)
| “Rusty Wilson directs a powerhouse cast headed by the astounding Joe Inscoe and Jacqueline Jones, with an incredible Biff, Adrian Rieder, and Happy, Matt Bloch.“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – |
| “This is a tightly focused play, and [Director Rusty Wilson] has cast a tight and focused cast … As Willy?s devoted and long-suffering wife, Linda, Jacqueline Jones is initially all sweet 1940s housewife smiles. However, Jones adeptly reveals the ocean of fury and despair inside a woman content to live a small life forced to watch her husband unravel when he can?t do the same.“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Jacqueline Jones plays Willy?s ever understanding and patient wife, Linda, and having seen Jones perform in numerous productions I am always fascinated by her ability to play so many diverse roles with such ease.“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Jacqueline Jones (Linda Loman) was equally true to life as Willie?s long-suffering wife. She was Loman?s Edith Bunker to his Archie in her warmth, character and likeability, with a double helping of down to earth intelligence and strength (no dingbat there). Matt Bloch (Happy) and Adrian Rieder (Biff) performed at the same professional level as their stage parents. All four principal characters showed such a range of emotions and realistic pain that the audience was silently captivated throughout the show. That pain was not only evident in their voices … it was consistently evident in their faces and bodies. The strong performances were rewarded in the end with a heartfelt standing ovation. The supporting performances were equally strong. Especially noteworthy were Gordon Bass as Charley, Willie?s one true friend and Bill Patton as Willie?s late brother Uncle Ben … Director Rusty Wilson and Scenic Designer Phil Hayes worked amazingly with the small stage to denote separate spaces and present levels to the various rooms in the house and exterior scenes. Andrew Bonniwell?s lighting design further enhanced both the set and the mood throughout the play. Firehouse Theater Project?s mission is to promote contemporary American theater. Willie Loman?s mission is to leave a legacy and be liked. Both achieved their missions in this performance.“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – |
| “I saw your show last night and I was absolutely blown away by your performance! Of course you know how much I love the theatre and I have experienced the joy of many remarkable moments. But the effect on me watching your final moment on stage was absolutely stunning. I was caught, suspended and transported to a different space. I cried with you, I suffered with you. I knew that place. Thank you for creating that portal.“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – |
| “My name is Aaron Kremer and I am a journalist in Richmond. I saw you in the play last night. You were phenomenal. You stole the show. There was a nuance to your acting that I found so incredibly compelling I could feel it in my chest. I will have to go to more plays that you are in. Have a good day.“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – December 14, 2012 |
| “I loved what you did with the Linda role, understated yet firm, loving and vulnerable, a woman that has a lot to deal with yet goes about her days with determination. She defends her husband, no matter what! And has to deal with 2 grown sons that are a handful! … the Richmond audience will turn out to see a marvelous production! I feel lucky to live in a city that has the guts to put on a difficult play – and has the actors that can pull it off!“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – “Yes, Virginia – Dance” and “Yes! Dance Invitational” |
| “I have just been through an experience I will remember the rest of my life. I would to have stayed to talk, but there are no words. To the cast of Death of a Salesman, Joe Inscoe, Adrian Rieder, Jacqueline Jones, Dean Knight, Lauren Leinhaas-Cook, Jay Millman, Gordon Bass, Andrew Boothby, Rusty Wilson, and everyone involved. It was breathtaking!“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – Richmond Shakespeare and Co-Founder of the Richmond Shakespeare Festival December 14, 2012 |
| “Still a bit drained after the wonderful Firehouse Theatre Project’s production of ‘Death of a Salesman‘ last night. Huge kudos to Joe Inscoe, Adrian Rieder and Jacqueline Jones for their heart wrenching performances … you each did Arthur Miller proud. And a big thank you to [FTP Artistic Director] Carol Androski Piersol and [Death of a Salesman Director] Rusty Wilson for bringing this to us. I can always count on that combo for a wonderful night out.“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – American Red Cross, Senior Accountant, retired December 1, 2012 |
| “Saw the Firehouse Theatre’s production of Death of A Salesman tonight. Or perhaps I should say, ‘LIVED it.’ I am speechless. Absolutely speechless. Tremendous is too meager a word.“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – Retired Director of The National Welfare-To-Work Program December 1, 2012
FOLLOW UP: “My wife Pat and I came to Death of a Salesman last night and were bowled over. We saw that there’s going to be a talk back after today’s matinee, and we were wondering if we could sit in on that … We finally got through to the box office and they said fine.“ Private Message on Facebook December 2, 2012
“Hey Richmond and Washington, D.C. Facebook friends (and any from further away that love truly excellent theater)! The Firehouse Theater Project’s Death of a Salesman has been extended until December 15th. This is the MUST SEE show of the 2012 season. Please spread the word! Pat and I are going for a second time this Thursday the 13th.“ Public Post on Facebook December 11, 2012
“Second time seeing Death of a Salesman. The bravos going on from the audience were some of the best I’ve heard. Marvelous performance. Even better than the first time.“ Public Post on Facebook December 13, 2012 |
| “Well. “Salesman” was phenomenal! And although I came close to tears several times, I made it through the whole show dry eyed. Then you had to go and pull your little stunt at the very end, and I lost it. You little stinker! You were magnificent!“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – November 25, 2012 |
| “What an AMAZING performance of ‘Death of a Salesman‘ with a FABULOUS Cast (including Jacqueline Jones and Joe Inscoe) at the Firehouse Theatre! ARGS had the theatre filled – what a field trip!“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the arts and technology Public Post on Facebook December 4, 2012 |
| “A truly stunning performance at Firehouse Theatre of Death of a Salesman. Congratulations to all for a brilliant job. I was truly blown away by the show–so incredibly powerful–and I have been saying that to everyone who crosses my path.“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – Acting Artistic Director of Richmond Shakespeare Public Post on Facebook December 10, 2012 |
| “I saw Death of a Salesman tonight at the Firehouse. I think I know how the members of the congregation may have felt while Jonathan Edwards delivered his famous Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God sermon. Surely they knew that however harrowing the experience was, it was unforgettable and immensely powerful. I have known many of the performers for several decades, in the case of Adrian Rieder since he was the cutest little boy who ever lived. As an occasional actor myself, I knew exactly what these people were doing and how they did it. That took away not one scintilla of the amazement I felt at their achievement. We are so fortunate to have among us people who are capable of doing so well something this hard to do. If you missed it, I am so sorry, but if you live in Richmond, you have the privilege of future opportunities to experience the wonders that these people can do. Seize those opportunities. You have only one life, and the theatrical community in our old town can make it much the richer.“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – December 15, 2012 |
| “Don’t make the mistake of missing DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Firehouse Theatre Project! This is a great production of a great play. The cast is fantastic headed by the incomparable Joe Inscoe, the incandescent Adrian Rieder, and the heart-breaking Jacqueline Jones and Matt Bloch. We are so lucky to have such fine actors in Richmond.“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – Co-Founder of In Your Element Commerce Inc. Public Post on Facebook December 13, 2012 |
| “I can’t emphasize enough my recommendation to see the certain-to-be-historic production of Death of a Salesman at the Firehouse this Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. The uniformly stunning cast is at the top of their game, turning in indelible performances full of energy and brilliance and never to be forgotten.“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – Public Post on Facebook December 12, 2012 |
| “I want you to know that I think this is my most favorite role I’ve seen you do, and that is saying a lot. Wonderful“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – Founder and Editor of the Richmond Marquee November 25, 2012 |
| “Thankfully, I was able to get to this performance last night. What an amazing production!!! To the cast, crew, director and all involved – APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE!!!!!!!!!!“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – Public Post on Facebook December 15, 2012 |
| “CONGRATULATIONS Joe, Jackie, Gordon, and Heather and the entire company of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, on your outstanding performance last night. It was one of the most intense plays I have seen produced in Richmond. You continue to maintain the Firehouse tradition of quality theatre.“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – Public Post on Facebook December 14, 2012 |
| “Jacqueline Jones gracefully depicts Linda Loman’s last efforts to save her husband. Her quiet confidence and empathetic outlook shine through, making for an authentic and relatable performance … No matter how many years go by, this tragic tale will never become irrelevant.“
Death of a Salesman (Firehouse Theatre Project under Carol Piersol, Richmond, VA) – |
Blithe Spirit
(Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA)
| “Jones was a highlight of this production for me as her mannerisms, well placed giggles and over all ?silly-woman-ness? caused me to laugh out loud every time she was on stage. Maddox and Jones have a natural chemistry that makes their relationship feel authentic.“
Blithe Spirit (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Jacqueline Jones, a very experienced and versatile actress, plays the supporting role of Mrs Bradman, a somewhat feather-headed but charming and discreetly affectionate wife to her doctor husband.”
Blithe Spirit (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Dr. Bradman (John Storck Maddox) and his wife (Jacqueline Jones) complete the party with winking complicity … Tom Width is the estimable director of this madness, as well as its set designer and special effects master. He sets a pace that accommodates both the snappy repartee and the leisurely country-house feel. His cast is agile and amusing throughout.“
Blithe Spirit (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “John Storck Maddox and Jacqueline Jones round out the cast as the amusing Dr. and Mrs. Bradman. The tone and humor are pitch-perfect under Tom Width’s direction, and his special effects near the play’s end are worth the price of admission. “
Blithe Spirit (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Rounding out the cast are John Storck Maddox and Jacqueline Jones as Dr. and Mrs. Bradman, friends and accomplices in the s¿ance. Each gives a good performance in essentially a straight man role. … This is one of those plays that is best designed by a master magician, and make no mistake about it director Tom Width is one of the best. I have been a fan of magic since I first drew breath and have been fortunate enough to see many of the greats. Tom Width belongs in their company if not as a performer than as a designer and master manipulator. “
Blithe Spirit (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Blithe Spirit is full of the stuff of life. That is, drama, death, some good chuckles along the way. Blithe Spirit?s cast is small and delightful?each player brings a certain charm to each character. Directed by Tom Width, the play?s numerous who?s-on-first scenes are genuinely funny each time.”
Blithe Spirit (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
Steel Magnolias
(Sycamore Rouge, Petersburg, VA)
| “Clairee, a rich widow and widow of the former mayor, is played by Jacqueline Jones. Clairee banters wittily with her nemesis and neighbor Ouiser, providing much of the humor in the plot as the ladies join in, swapping repartee along with recipes and advice. Jacqueline Jones is excellent as always. The comic climax when Clairee offers a struggling Ouiser as a punching bag almost brought down the house.“
Steel Magnolias (Sycamore Rouge, Petersburg, VA) – |
| “In opposite corners, battling each other throughout the play with respect and love are Clairee and Ouiser played by Jacqueline Jones and Amy Berlin respectively. These are two character actors are at the top of their game.“
Steel Magnolias (Sycamore Rouge, Petersburg, VA) – |
| “It was a complete joy to watch a play filled to the stuffing point with strong, funny, complex female characters, played by an array of talented actresses from several generations … As the elder lady of the group, Clairee, Jacqueline Jones, is her usual dependably good self … Yet as good as they are individually, the greatest strength of “Steel Magnolias” is how the cast plays off one another. There?s wonderful chemistry and generosity between all of these actresses, and that makes the connections between the characters all the more satisfying and real.“
Steel Magnolias (Sycamore Rouge, Petersburg, VA) – |
| “The six women who make up the cast gave strong performances. It is the circle of women choosing to share life’s experiences together that makes this play, and this production, such a joyous experience. Jones is a voice of reason and a breath of life as wealthy friend Clairee, the late mayor’s wife.“
Steel Magnolias (Sycamore Rouge, Petersburg, VA) – |
| “The town’s token eccentric, rich widows, Clairee and Ouiser, played by Jacqueline Jones and Amy Berlin, were fun to watch and strong individually.“
Steel Magnolias (Sycamore Rouge, Petersburg, VA) – |
| “Jacqueline Jones brings a bit of fun to the proceedings as the football-loving widow Claire. Overall, Sycamore Rouge’s “Steel Magnolias” is a fine production. “
Steel Magnolias (Sycamore Rouge, Petersburg, VA) – |
Almighty Bob
(Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA)
| “You did a fabulous job directing Almighty Bob. I had been intrigued by the title and the concept, but when I heard you had directed it – I had to pop by! What a challenging piece to grab a hold of for a director. I thought you balanced the comedy, pathos, fantasy, and reality just beautifully. Of course, I’m not surprised by any of this! I’m convinced that you are one of those disgusting people who can do anything!!! Anyway, congrats again. Please pass on my kudos to your cast and crew as well.“
Almighty Bob (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| PREFACE from Sycamore Rouge Artistic Director, kb saine: i want to share this email from a board member of ours; she’s said you’re free to share it with the cast as well. i know you’ve gotten tremendous public responses, but one more is still a great reminder of what was obviously very exceptional work. congratulations to you & the entire cast!
“I could not wait to tell you about the show!!! OMG it was FANTASTIC and I did not want the show to end. I was so caught up in the story. They did a fabulous job, and I just wanted to share. If it’s not too late, PLEASE break away and go see it !!!“
Almighty Bob (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA) – Sycamore Rouge Board Member, “Amy B.” February 6, 2012 |
| “Congratulations to Jackie and the wonderful cast of ALMIGHTY BOB! for their spectacular performance last night. The show was expertly conceived, Jackie; it was great to see Anne act and sing (my first time) so well, and the humor was side-splitting. What a great inclusion in the Acts of Faith Festival.“
Almighty Bob (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Thank you for tonight. I had such a wonderful time. It was so fun. And so sweet. And laughter through tears IS my favorite emotion. Your guidance was so apparent and so wonderful. And the choreography too! I hope you’re really happy with it. You should be. I am so glad i got to come.“
Almighty Bob (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA) – Award-winning Producer, Director, Actor, Singer Founder of RVA Classic Stage February 2, 2012 |
| “I thoroughly enjoyed your show last nite! You did a splendid job! What a clever show! The effects were awesome, and the ending gave me chills as the light got brighter. I wish you much success! Bravo!“
Almighty Bob (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA) – January 21, 2012 |
| “I so very much enjoyed your production of Almighty Bob and as I mentioned, the cast’s trust in and love of each other really showed through making the play that much more special. You should be very proud of your work.”
Almighty Bob (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA) – Professor of Fine Arts – Theatre Hampden-Sydney College |
| “We enjoyed the play last night. I enjoyed the second half much more, as it was much funnier. Richard really enjoyed it, as he is a person of “Faith.” I, however, am not, so I just enjoyed the acting – very good, btw, and didn’t give it much thought afterwards, which he did. I also thought the singing before the show and the Yoga lessons were very cute and clever. You should be very proud of your accomplishment!”
Almighty Bob (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “We THOROUGHLY enjoyed Almighty Bob. ?Kate?s Dad? and the rest of the cast were a lot of fun. I wish that we?d gotten tickets earlier so that I would have had more time to ?plug? it.“
Almighty Bob (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA) – February 10, 2012 |
| “We loved the play. What a great job you did casting Will Vehrs and Donald Evans. The special effects were very impressive, too! And of course, I kept poking Sam saying, ?Hey, we painted those walls and the ceiling!? The set really did look different than when we were working. It all came together very nicely. Well done!“
Almighty Bob (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Thank you Jackie Jones and your cast for a wonderful production of ALMIGHTY BOB! We thoroughly enjoyed the play and the talk back session. But one question never got asked. How the heck did Bob’s fingers light up when he snapped his fingers a la God?“
Almighty Bob (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
| “We always enjoy everything CAT picks. I really need to let the board, etc., at CAT know that Almighty Bob was one of our favorite selections. In fact, I saw it twice, once on our season tickets, and then bought two more so I could bring my husband, who had been out of town. I am still angry about the ugly, ignorant review that the RTD saw fit to give column space to. I hope that all the people involved in the production will remember how Dorothy Parker reviewed a performance in the thirties – ‘Miss Hepburn ran the gamut of emotions from A to B.’“
Almighty Bob (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA) – October 15, 2012 |
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
(Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA)
EXTENDED through Oct 15, 2011!
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“This cast is uniformly strong … Jacqueline Jones’ Big Mama is exasperating and pitiable.“ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Scorches at the Firehouse … Jacqueline Jones takes on the role of Big Mama … Jones is a tremendous actress who always turns in a credible performance, and it is always a delight to see her on stage … she is ‘the iron fist inside a velvet glove.’“
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “As Big Mama, Jacqueline Jones skillfully portrays the character’s ongoing denial as well as her feelings of helplessness when Big Daddy becomes verbally and emotionally abusive.“
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Firehouse Theatre’s production of Tennessee Williams’ classic play is steaming up the stage … Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is just about purr-fect. … Even when Big Daddy rips her apart in a brutal speech in act two, Jacqueline Jones preserves a sense of dignity for Big Mama through her tears.“
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Alan Sader and Jacqueline Jones command every scene while portraying a booming ?Big Daddy? and silly, oblivious ?Big Mama? respectively. Jones? Big Mama is incredibly charismatic genuinely likable. She is a classic Williams? woman in that she is incredibly troubled and very strong at the same time … Big Mama?s costume [by Heather Hogg] highlighted her character, as the wife of a wealthy business man, her jewelry caught the stage lights perfectly. When Big Daddy refers to Big Mama as ?dripping in diamonds,? we see and believe it.“
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “A powerhouse cast at the Firehouse Theatre brings Tennessee Williams? southern tragedy to vibrant life. The American South is easy to get wrong. It?s almost always rendered in caricature, in capital G grits and accents so thick as to be satirical. It makes it all the more amazing then, how effortlessly Firehouse Theatre?s current production of Tennessee William?s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof gets it right, how subtly the director and playwright create an entire world … the cast [is] simply stacked with talent. Even the smaller roles are filled with dependably excellent names like Larry Cook as Gooper, Jacqueline Jones as Big Mama and Laura Rikard as Mae. Firehouse Theatre strikes the perfect balance with this production, just as Williams always did. “
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Yours was one of the BEST performances I’ve ever seen in Richmond. Really. I was captivated the entire time you were on stage. Congratulations. You were simply wonderful.“
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “I came to Cat on a Hot Tin Roof tonight. It was a terrific performance. You were wonderful. I hope you’re very proud. Thanks for a GREAT show … I especially appreciated YOUR performance. I thought you and Adrian [Rieder] could be doing the show on Broadway, you were that good. Thanks for sharing all your talent. “
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – FOLLOW UP: October 15, 2011 |
| “Big Mama and Big Daddy (Jacqueline Jones and Alan Sader) are worth the price of admission ALONE!“
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Alan Sader’s Big Daddy paired with Jacqueline Jones as Big Mama are completely compelling.“
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Sharing the stage with these actors in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof is such a huge pleasure! … Jacqueline Jones! there is no other Big Mama. She has power, vulnerability, command of the stage and is sheer fun to watch and work with … Our audiences seem to love it. The press has been good so far. Tickets are selling fast and in the words of Big Daddy ‘That’s no Crap!’“
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “‘The Perfect ‘Big Mama.’ Wow, you were fantastic – lighting up the stage with every entrance. How do you do it? I love your realism…so thank you for a wonderful evening! …Bravo and Merde for the rest of the run…and added performances.“
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Had the privilege to be a part of the audience at Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at Firehouse Theater. Truly breathtaking. You all gave me an amazing piece of theater tonight. I am humbled, grateful and privileged to know you.“
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Let me take this opportunity to compliment you to the utmost of my abilities on your wonderful performance in Cat … It is a remarkable production of a difficult and astounding play that I love dearly. The entire cast is spectacular and you are no exception. I loved your heartbreaking Big Momma.“
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “[Jacqueline Jones], you’re so damn good! You broke my heart. Over and over and over. Really beautiful. I can’t stop thinking about it … Congratulations to Adrian Rieder, Jacqueline Jones, Alan Sader, Laine Satterfield, [director] Rusty Wilson and all the rest (and the Skipper too) on an incredibly powerful piece of theatre. So grounded, so driven. I was pretty much a mess through the whole thing. Truly great theatre.”
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “FABULOUS JOB TONIGHT!!! Everyone and everything was amazing and perfect. I was totally riveted and couldn’t believe the time flew by. Incredible material, beautifully directed, perfectly brought to life. THANKS! (to the whole cast!)”
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| 9/17 “A phenomenal performance from one of my favorite people in my favorite play….what more can a fan of the theatre ask for!”
9/19 “I am in total agreement with the reviewer! I especially loved the performance by the actress playing Big Mama.” 9/27 “So good, I’m coming back tomorrow for seconds!” 9/28 “AMAZING………again!!!” 9/29 “Been thinking about a 3rd visit all day today. After all, I will be celebrating my Big Daddy BD in December. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to see my favorite play as often as I can ….especially when the production is this good!” 9/30 “Kudos to everyone involved in this production! You really wouldn’t want to take my blood pressure by the end of the show….the heart was pounding heavily. The film has always been in my Top 5 and you folks topped that. Each character became more real to me. Richmond theatre fans are truly blessed….thanks!” Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “We went to see Cat on a Hot Tin Roof @Firehouse Theater last night. Oh my goodness. My adrenalin is still pumped up from the tension and dysfunction on that stage. I tip my hat at Tennessee Williams for his ability to encapsulate an entire horrifying society in one brief play. Denial, disdain, alcoholism, repressed homosexuality, cancer, syncophantism – what more could a person want in a play? And all flawlessly acted by Adrian Rieder, Jackie Goldberg Jones, and the rest of the cast. Amazing. Truly amazing. “
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Jackie, this was such a powerful production – and not just because of the material. What a stellar cast – you and Alan embodied the most dysfunctional relationship I’ve ever seen onstage next to August: Osage County on Broadway! Adrien [Rieder], Laine [Satterfield], you, and Alan [Sader] created some of the most powerful theater I’ve ever seen locally or anywhere else. I’ll long remember you as Big Mama – especially the scene when you finally realize that Big Daddy is really dying. And your flawed relationship with Brick. It must have been a true joy to work with Adrien in those scenes. Thank you for such a meaningful gift to Richmond.”
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Oh my goodness you were so WONDERFUL – so regal and touching and heartbreaking – oh! I just loved watching you. Such an honor!“
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Darling, you were divine! One of the very BEST things I’ve ever seen you do. So complex, yet simply done. I loved Big Momma so much. Everyone was marvelous. So glad I came.“
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Steve and I caught the last performance of The Big Mama Show last night, and your fabulousness was everywhere. I only wish you had been on stage longer, but what there was was choice. Congratulations.“
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
Death of the Party
(Richmond 48 Hour Film Project 2011)
Chosen as one of the “Best of Richmond 2011”
& Audience Choice Award for its Division
| “All were Good, many were Great, but only a few could make the “Best of Richmond 2011” screening! These films [including “Death of the Party” by Team One] have been selected as the best from this year’s Richmond 48 Hour Film Project. All were made the weekend of July 22nd – 24th! Find out which will be named “Best Film of Richmond 2011” and will compete against the Best 48HFP Films from the other 100+ cities around the world. “
Death of the Party (Richmond 48 Hour Film Project 2011) – |
| “Jackie – GREAT job in Death of the Party!!! I loved your “Fraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank, get your puny pisser in here” line. You were the perfect shrew wife. And Matt’s [Director, Matthew J. Polson] extreme close-ups of your “Fraaaaaaaaaaank” lines were awesome. What a terrific job from your team. Had a great time watching it at the Byrd. Such great lines, such as putting the sherbet in the punch (old school), and the scene with the slap and then the hat on, hat off was terrific!”
Death of the Party (Richmond 48 Hour Film Project 2011) – |
| “Wonderful job in your film Jackie! You are hysterical!!!”
Death of the Party (Richmond 48 Hour Film Project 2011) – |
| “Oh Jackie, great job in the film! Oh what a fun wife you would make haha. Loved it!”
Death of the Party (Richmond 48 Hour Film Project 2011) – |
| “Our film has been chosen as one of the “Best of Richmond 2011″ and will be screened again [event details]. Awards will be announced after the screening, and we have no idea who is nominated for what, but I’m guessing we will be nominated for best acting for sure! You guys rock. Thank you all so much.”
Death of the Party (Richmond 48 Hour Film Project 2011) – |
Gruesome Playground Injuries
(Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA)
| As part of the Firehouse Theatre Project’s Readers’ Theatre Series, Gruesome Playground Injuries, in which I directed Molly Hood, Billy Christopher Maupin and Cooper Timberline, was not reviewed by the media; however, here are some treasures I savor … |
| “I just wanted to tell you again how much I enjoyed the show. It was truly one of the most enjoyable nights I have spent in a theatre in a long time. I can’t wait for the full production.”
Gruesome Playground Injuries (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “The little transition bit was masterful ? the whole reading moved well ? I was in suspense after each scene where this was all going.”
Gruesome Playground Injuries (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “I was telling someone else this and figured I ought to tell you, too. In addition to directing an amazing reading of Gruesome Playground Injuries, you led one of the best talk-backs I’ve ever seen. You repeated the questions, gave clear, meaningful answers, and encouraged others on the stage to respond, as well. It really was like a warm conversation after the play – with 75 or 80 friends. Really a great experience.”
Gruesome Playground Injuries (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “I LOVED the performance and am so grateful you asked Cooper to serve as narrator. He really enjoyed being part of it and I love that he got to see Billy Christopher’s and Molly’s acting evolve under Jackie’s direction as the project moved forward. I was blown away by you two, BC and Molly. You brought those characters so completely and uniquely to life, and everything that transpired between them as the play unfolded made perfect sense – nothing seemed superfluous or half-hearted, and every exchange just seemed organic and connected. I have heard that good direction is invisible, so that must have been some REALLY good direction, Jackie!! You cupped the whole project in your hands and held it out to the audience – but we saw the PLAY and not you behind it. What a great piece. I hope you three are able to fully stage and produce it!”
Gruesome Playground Injuries (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Last night’s production was wonderful…..great job! … I should add that Cooper never ceases to amaze me….watching and listening to him during the talk-back was worth the price of admission.”
Gruesome Playground Injuries (Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond, VA) – |
Quilters (Sneak Peek Video)
(Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA)
Richmond Theatre Critics Circle Nomination for “Best Ensemble Acting” 2011
Richmond Theatre Critics Circle 2011 critic David Timberline writes, “Its fitting that this years slate of contenders for the Best Ensemble award is perhaps the most competitive ever. Each of the casts nominated was a true ensemble, each cast member shining in his or her own moments but also collaborating with and supporting cast mates to create a uniformly exceptional theater performance.”
| “Tom Width directs with a homespun feel on a rustic set that enables the women and their handiwork to take the focus … The cast consists of just one named character matriarch Sarah McKendree Bonham, played with bounteous maternal love by Jacqueline Jones … The women switch among ages, characters and emotions deftly and blend their remarkably pure voices for lovely harmony … Audra Honaker, Emily Cole … Ali Thibodeau, T’Arah Craig, Brittany Simmons and Katy Burke all show remarkable range and versatility in their many roles.“
Quilters (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “The seven actresses who play various roles in the vignettes male and female, adult and adolescent are incredibly talented. Their acting and vocal talents are top-notch …The performers are all strong. Two who stand out are Jacqueline Jones and Audra Honaker. Jones is very convincing as Sarah McKendree Bonham, the matriarch of the family. As one of the daughters, Honaker seamlessly shifts from character to character with ease..”
Quilters (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Pioneer matron Sarah McKendree Bonham (played with a matriarchs formidability by Jacqueline Jones) and her six daughters weave a family quilt together to transmit their story to future generations … It was non-stop chuckles for me as I watched this cohesive all-female cast pantomime Rocky Road to Jacqueline Jones vibrato Who Will Count The Stitches … This talented and sisterly ensemble sustains a dialogue that at times is lighthearted, playful, yet while at other times it is irreverently poignant and real. … this show is a gap tooth grin thatll steal your heart.“
Quilters (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Jackie Jones plays the matriarch of the family; always a strong performer, she is a joy to watch as she gets in and out of her numerous characters.”
Quilters (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “The Mills production is truly top-notch with a cast of very talented actresses … Ms. Jones was sweet and warm and motherly … The voices of this cast really come together beautifully, making a song like the already gorgeous Never Grow Old absolutely ache with tenderness and intensity … its a pretty darn good show.”
Quilters (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
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“What a great show! Maybe as the father of three strong young women, I’m just a sucker for stories like this. I loved the story and the music, and was truly moved by the talented actresses.” Quilters (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “This is my new favorite show. It is seriously awesome! Humorous, dramatic, and heartfelt. It drew me back to times and places long past. I didn’t want it to end!”
Quilters (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “We saw Swift Creek Mill Theatre Quilters last night. What a spectacular story, cast, music and scenery. It’s one not to miss.”
Quilters (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Our first time to the Theatre was last night for ‘Quilters.’ We would like to congratulate the actresses and the creative folks behind the play. It was a very enjoyable evening. Look forward to returning for future shows.”
Quilters (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Loved this show! The story is so interesting and magically told. The actors are fantastic and their singing is unbelievable. Thank you so much for a perfect evening with my best friend. I can’t wait to see what is happenning in your new season.”
Quilters (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Beautiful production of Quilters at Swift Creek Mill Playhouse. And the voices! Tremendous. Jackie Goldberg Jones, you were magnificent as Sarah. I couldn’t stop smiling at you.”
Quilters (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “I enjoyed this evening’s performance of ‘Quilters.’ The actresses were great. Very talented and funny. Thank you for a lovely evening. I look forward to my next visit.”
Quilters (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Quilters was Fantastic! Thank you all so much for your performance!”
Quilters (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
The Dixie Swim Club
(Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA)
CAT’s Annual Tabby Awards Nominee for “Best Actress” 2011:
Jacqueline Jones as Vernadette in The Dixie Swim Club
| “Laurie Follmer is the director, and she has cast the show perfectly. Crystal Oakley is completely believable as the relentless organizer; Sandra Clayton is every inch the well-scrubbed nun. Lelia Pendleton projects the intelligence and hidden vulnerability of Dinah …. Carolyn Hayes is brilliant and fearless as the self-centered cougar. But the marvelous Jacqueline Jones nails every laugh that poor, beleaguered Vernadette is entitled to and makes it look effortless.” The Dixie Swim Club (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA) – |
Jack and the Beanstalk
(Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre of Virginia, formerly Theatre IV, Richmond, VA)
Richmond Theatre Critic’s Circle “Best Locally-Developed Work” Nominee, 2010
| “We … met the lady of the house (Jacqueline Jones), we immediately fell in love with her … Directed by Billy Christopher Maupin, this perfectly-timed performance … is a must-see for Richmond families.”
Jack and the Beanstalk (Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre of Virginia, |
| “In a lovely bit of serendipity, the cast from the show’s 1988 world premiere is reunited for the show, this time under the direction of Billy Christopher Maupin … enjoy razor-sharp performances by the actors and imagine how the show might have looked and sounded 22 years ago. … Jacqueline Jones is amusing as Jack’s loving mother and the giant’s zany wife …”
Jack and the Beanstalk (Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre of Virginia, |
| “This little gem of a show delights adults and children … with a speedy pace, ingenious script and an all-star cast (the original world premiere cast from 1988) … A song and dance number, “It’s Good to be a Giant,” featuring the Giant (Gordon Bass) and his wife (Jacqueline Jones), renders vigorous applause. Jack and the Beanstalk is … a must see.”
Jack and the Beanstalk (Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre of Virginia, |
The New Century
(Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA)
Richmond Theatre Critic’s Circle “Best Actress in a Supporting Role Play” Nominee, 2010
| “Jacqueline Jones then takes the stage as Midwestern craft specialist Barbara Ellen Diggs. This is where I started howling with laughter and occasionally fought back the tears. Jones is on the top of her game and she elevates an already wonderful piece of theatre. She is able to transform the piece and the audience and ground us in a reality that is too easily overlooked in all the fun.”
The New Century (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Then the delightful Jacqueline Jones does her turn as Barbara Ellen, who’s pretty extreme in her own way, involving lots of yarn, sequins, glue and competitive cake decorating. Here Rudnick takes a cautious turn to the emotional side; there is a lovely shift of tone from nuttiness to nostalgia that is deftly navigated by Jones under Knapp’s sensitive direction.”
The New Century (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – |
| “The most complex character, Middle-American mom, Barbara Ellen Diggs, is delicately brought to life by Jacqueline Jones. Diggs finds meaning in the world of crafts ‘to create something worth dusting.’ The role is perhaps the most challenging of the play, and Jones’s rendering of a litany of crafts is especially impressive as a bathetic counterpoint to the underlying focus of Diggs’s monologue, the death of her son from AIDS.”
The New Century (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – |
| “‘Crafty’, the third short, features Jacqueline Jones as Barbara Ellen Diggs, queen of cheesy crafts from Decatur, Illinois (remember crocheted poodle toilet paper roll cozies?). Jones nails this character. She is so convincing and the script is so expertly crafted she has the audience laughing at one moment and tearing up the next as she describes her various craft projects and the death of her gay son from AIDS.”
The New Century (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – |
| “I liked … Every word that came out of Jackie Jones’s beautiful mouth. Not only do I love Jackie Jones, I also preferred her section of the play, entitled Crafty. It was sweet, and warm, and funny.”
The New Century (Richmond Triangle Players, Richmond, VA) – Artistic Director Theatre IV & Barksdale Theatres, Barksdale Buzz, October 19, 2009 |
Arsenic and Old Lace
(Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA)
Richmond Theatre Critic’s Circle “Best Actress in a Supporting Role Play” Nominee, 2010
| “Abby and Martha Brewster, the poisoned elderberry wine wielding elders are played with delight by Jolene Carroll and Jacqueline Jones … The two actresses are generally fun to watch individually, but together they are a force of nature and their sweet antics make the dark humor that much more fun.”
Arsenic and Old Lace (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Jolene Carroll and Jacqueline Jones play the old ladies with the requisite nutty charm.”
Arsenic and Old Lace (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
All My Sons
(Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, Richmond, VA)
| “Chamberlayne Actors’ “All My Sons” is a gem – “Jacqueline Jones is at her powerful best as Joe’s wife, Kate.”
All My Sons (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre Richmond, VA) – |
| “Kate’s waver from loving matriarch to fearful wife makes for an imposing acting challenge but Jones is magnificent in the role.”
All My Sons (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre Richmond, VA) – |
| “Jacqueline Jones gives a fine performance as wife Kate Keller… It is always a treat to catch one of Jones’ roles, and this one is especially powerful.”
All My Sons (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre Richmond, VA) – |
| “… Outstanding – what a great performance! … You were right on the money throughout … so real and natural.”
All My Sons (Chamberlayne Actors Theatre Richmond, VA) – |
Much Ado About Nothing
(Henley Street Theatre Company, Richmond, VA)
| “There was lots of energy- and I mean energy like cut-these-people-off-the-Starbucks energy. But it was fun and it worked because Jackie Jones grounded the show with her fabulous version of the evil Don Jon offering the correct contrast to everyone else’s Tom Foolery. She was a hundred times better than Keanu Reeves who played Don Jon in the Kenneth Branagh film version.“
Much Ado About Nothing (Henley Street Theatre Company, Richmond, VA) – |
Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter
(Theatre IV, Richmond, VA)
| “[Director Dawn Westbrook] gives her villains — the hilarious Jacqueline Jones as the Queen Mother and Matthew James as the Duke of Bonfire — loads of funny business to do.”
Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter (Theatre IV, Richmond, VA) – |
| Hopefully this Risk will Turn to Gold for Theatre IV “[daughter] Elinor thought it was wonderful too … She commented several times on the hilariously wicked duo of Jackie Jones and Matt James as the Queen Mother and the Duke of Bonfire. Jackie your costume has started a fashion war in our house. I know it is not your fault but honey, you do wear that -is it Versache inspired?- neo disco outfit so well! I know you are having fun in that, girl. I could tell by your wicked evil laugh.” Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter (Theatre IV, Richmond, VA) – |
| “Even if you don’t have kids, it is worth your time to get in on this one. There was much adult laughter throughout last night. I just about busted a gut when the amazing Jackie Jones came out. Jackie – you were fierce honey!”
Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter (Theatre IV, Richmond, VA) – |
| “I don’t know what your weekend plans are (or plans up until February 10th) but if you get a chance I STRONGLY recommend you take the kids, and Bob if he’ll go, to see Theater IV’s production of “Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter.” We went tonight and really enjoyed ourselves. And, as a bonus, your friend Jackie has a really sizeable role and she’s fantastic!”
Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter (Theatre IV, Richmond, VA) – |
A Christmas Story
(Theatre IV, Richmond, VA)
| “Jacqueline Jones puts in another of her high-octane performances as Miss Shields, Ralphie’s teacher.”
A Christmas Story (Theatre IV, Richmond, VA) – |
| “… with standout performances by Jacqueline Jones as Miss Shields … Jones is obviously having a ball as the prim Miss Shields, giving a scene-stopping wicked-witch scream during a fantasy sequence.”
A Christmas Story (Theatre IV, Richmond, VA) – |
Over the River and Through the Woods
(Barksdale, Richmond, VA)
ART “Best Comedy of 2006” 2006 (Barksdale Theatre’s Production)
| “… top-notch talent … Jacqueline Jones portrays the food-obsessed Gramma Aida with a breezy good humor that blossoms into true wisdom during the second act.”
Over the River and Through the Woods (Barksdale, Richmond, VA) – |
| “… gem of a production … Frank played by David Bridgewater, Grandfather Nunzio, played by Matthew Costello, and the two Nans, played by Jacqueline Jones and Jolene Carroll are all delightful … Director Bruce Miller has brought together a terrific ensemble cast who light up the intimate setting of Hanover Tavern … the grandparents have the look of people who found a sense of style and stayed with it the rest of their lives … four actors … gift of the Italian language, not just being able to create an accent, but to be able to recreate the sounds and feelings attached with an entire culture.”
Over the River and Through the Woods (Barksdale, Richmond, VA) – |
Das Barbecü
(Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA)
Richmond Times-Dispatch PHOEBE “Best Actress in a Musical” 1996
ART “Best Lead Actress in a Musical” 2005
| “The talented members of director Tom Width’s cast keep things together … The glue holding the whole operation together, though, is Jacqueline Jones, who imbues the half-dozen or so parts she plays with remarkable style. She’s one of the few actresses who can make a slow walk across the stage a riveting theatrical moment.”
Das Barbecü (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |
| “Its biggest assets are the five people in the cast. These actors play five or more roles each and throw themselves into even the very silliest ones with lovable abandon. Each one is endowed with a voice that can belt the big country tunes … Busiest and funniest of all is Jacqueline Jones … She’s a powerhouse.”
Das Barbecü (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) – |