Jacques Lamarre has worked in theatre for over 20 years. As a Public Relations/Marketing professional, he held positions at Hartford Stage, TheaterWorks Hartford and Yale Repertory Theatre/Yale School of Drama. As a playwright, he wrote "Gray Matters" which was premiered by Emerson Theater Collaborative at the Midtown International Theatre Festival (nominee, Outstanding Playwriting). His short play "Stool" was a finalist for the inaugural New Works New Britain Festival and a Top Ten finalist for the NY 15 Minute Play Festival. His short play "The Family Plan" was a finalist for the 2011 Fusion Theatre "The Seven" short play competition. Jacques has co-written seven shows for international drag chanteuse Varla Jean Merman, as well as the screenplay for her feature-length film comedy "Varla Jean and the Mushroomheads" (2011). He has written for Theater CT Magazine, Hartford Magazine and Yale Alumni Magazine. Jacques is currently the Director of Communications & Special Projects for The Mark Twain House & Museum.
BWW Reviews: FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL is a Splashy, Flashy Rehash at The Bushnell
October 16, 2013
October 16, 2013
I'm a maaaaniac, maaaaaaniac at The Bushnell!
BWW Reviews: Windsor Jesters' FUNNY MONEY a Tale of Big Bucks and Moderate Yucks
October 15, 2013
October 15, 2013
Cash in on a few laughs with Windsor community theatre
BWW Reviews: Playhouse on Park's Presents a Contemporary OTHELLO
October 9, 2013
October 9, 2013
PoP production of The Tragedy of the Moor of Venice tries to have sympathy for the devil.
BWW Reviews: Playhouse on Park Goes to the Edge with RED LIGHT WINTER
September 20, 2013
September 20, 2013
Adam Rapp's 2005 drama is stunningly revived in an all-too-brief run.
BWW Reviews: Hole in the Wall's WHISKEY TANGO Explores the Sordid Lives of New Britain Trailer Park Denizens
September 15, 2013
September 15, 2013
Hard hittin' New Britain mobile home mavens get a visit from Jesus.
BWW Reviews: Broad Brook's COMPANY Leaves Us Sorry-Grateful, Regretful-Happy
September 10, 2013
September 10, 2013
Sondheim's metrosexual musical gets a rural revival.
BWW Reviews: Capital Classics' THE WINTER'S TALE perfectly at home during the summer
July 29, 2013
July 29, 2013
Shakespeare gets the royal treatment with Capital Classics' THE WINTER'S TALE
BWW Reviews: Hole in the Wall's ANYTHING GOES Is a Pleasure Cruise on Choppy Seas
July 29, 2013
July 29, 2013
Cole Porter classic sails on some rough waters.
BWW Reviews: Playhouse on Park's CABARET is Delicious, Dark and 'Deja Vu'
June 15, 2013
June 15, 2013
Kander and Ebb classic a well-performed redux at Playhouse on Park.
BWW Reviews: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Little Theatre of Manchester Needs More Comic Fireworks
June 12, 2013
June 12, 2013
Kaufman and Hart classic is a slow burn at Little Theatre of Manchester
BWW Reviews: Farmington Valley Stage Co's DINNER WITH FRIENDS Dishes out Marital Distress
June 10, 2013
June 10, 2013
Margulies' intimate look at the hidden cracks in marriage foundation reveals a very solid play at Farmington Valley Stage Company.
BWW Reviews: POTTED POTTER at The Bushnell is Mischief Mangled
May 18, 2013
May 18, 2013
POTTED POTTER has critic taking Dolores Umbridge.
BWW Reviews: Hole in the Wall Theatre's HOUSE OF A YES is a Definite Maybe
May 18, 2013
May 18, 2013
Dark and twisted, Hole in the Wall's HOUSE OF YES is Jackie O No!
BWW Reviews: Broad Brook Opera House's NEXT TO NORMAL Challenges and Rewards
May 5, 2013
May 5, 2013
A harrowing journey into complex issues of mental illness is worthy theatre.
BWW Reviews: Suffield Players' AS YOU LIKE IT is As We Like It
May 3, 2013
May 3, 2013
After some big budget busts, the Bard bounces back.
BWW Reviews: Newington Mainstage PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Entertains for a Spell
April 28, 2013
April 28, 2013
Do I have to spell it out for you? This show is fun!
BWW Reviews: HartBeat Ensemble's RIDING THE TURNPIKE Drags the Strip
April 28, 2013
April 28, 2013
The Berlin Turnpike is home to hot meals, Home Depot and hookers.
BWW Reviews: Little Theatre of Manchester Brings OUR TOWN to Our Town
April 14, 2013
April 14, 2013
Timeless slice of life from Thornton Wilder still hits us where we live.
BWW Reviews: Connecticut Cabaret's LEND ME A TENOR Hits Some High Notes
April 13, 2013
April 13, 2013
Despite some sluggish pacing, CT Cabaret's TENOR sings a silly song.
BWW Reviews: Spirit of Broadway's CONVENIENCE Stores All the Drama You Can Handle
March 12, 2013
March 12, 2013
BroadwayWorld Connecticut correspondent gives CONVENIENCE some tough love and a few inconvenient truths.Spirit of Broadway's CONVENIENCE stores all the drama you can handle
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