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: Hartford Stage’s THE WHIPPING MAN - A Stunning Surprise Through March 18
March 5, 2012
March 5, 2012
Director Hana Sharif steers Matthew Lopez's terrific drama with an assured hand.
BWW Reviews: EVERYTHING I REALLY NEED TO KNOW… Teaches Life Lessons at Playhouse on Park
March 2, 2012
March 2, 2012
Playhouse on Park schools us with KINDERGARTEN through March 11.
BWW Reviews: ODYSSEUS D.O.A. Sets Sail at Connecticut Repertory Theatre
February 29, 2012
February 29, 2012
Stephen Svoboda's AIDS-era take on 'The Odyssey' is an epic and intimate journey.
BWW Reviews: ADDAMS FAMILY Neither Trick Nor Treat at The Bushnell Through February 26
February 22, 2012
February 22, 2012
Rebooted National Tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY lurches into Hartford.
BWW Reviews: The Opera House Players Offer Razzle Re-Dazzle with CHICAGO through February 26
February 20, 2012
February 20, 2012
Broad Brook Opera House production of CHICAGO offers deja vu dames.
BWW ReviewsL Little Theatre of Manchester’s LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR Emits Chuckles through March 4
February 20, 2012
February 20, 2012
LTM's take on Neil Simon's memory play is not always 'Your Show of Shows.'
Long Wharf’s MACBETH 1969 is Much Toil and Trouble through February 12
February 5, 2012
February 5, 2012
Shakespeare's infamous MACBETH tunes in and drops out in 1969 at Long Wharf.
BWW Reviews: THE BOY IN THE BATHROOM Is a Touching Musical at Spirit of Broadway
January 30, 2012
January 30, 2012
The new musical THE BOY IN THE BATHROOM at Spirit of Broadway Theater is a poignant trip to the potty.
BWW Reviews: Camp Classic THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP Haunts Playhouse on Park
January 23, 2012
January 23, 2012
Charles Ludlam's Ridiculous monsterpiece revived at West Hartford's Playhouse on Park.
BWW Reviews: Hartford Stage’s Achieves Comic Lift-off with BOEING-BOEING through February 12
January 19, 2012
January 19, 2012
High-spirited hijinks make for a sexy, silly BOEING-BOEING at Hartford Stage.
Hartford Children’s Theatre brings LITTLE WOMEN to life through January 29
January 14, 2012
January 14, 2012
Louisa May Alcott classic gets Broadway makeover in Hartford Children's Theatre production of 'Little Women'
BWW: MEMPHIS Filled with Rock and Soul at The Bushnell through January 15
January 12, 2012
January 12, 2012
Although not as memorable as some of its forebears, MEMPHIS packs plenty of R&B sass.
BWW Reviews: Playhouse on Park Makes Great COMPANY Through December 18
December 16, 2011
December 16, 2011
Playhouse on Park gives us Love American Style with Sondheim's 'Company'
BWW Review: “Simpsons” Scribe Premieres I’M CONNECTICUT at Connecticut Repertory Theatre
December 12, 2011
December 12, 2011
Connecticut Repertory Theatre debuts far-from-bland comedy that gets Connecticut laughing at itself.
BWW Reviews: Cross-dressing for Kids: HAIRSPRAY and PETER PAN in Hartford
November 28, 2011
November 28, 2011
Hartford Children's Theatre's 'Hairspray' and Cathy Rigby's 'Peter Pan' at The Bushnell show that cross-dressing is not just for adults through November 27.
Voting Now Open for BWW Connecticut's 2011 Awards!
November 8, 2011
November 8, 2011
With hundreds of nominations received in over a dozen categories, voting is now open to determine the best in Connecticut theatre 2011.
BroadwayWorld readers invited to nominate best of Connecticut Theatre
October 31, 2011
October 31, 2011
Get ready to nominate the best Connecticut stages have to offer for the 2011 BroadwayWorld Awards!
PINKALICIOUS Closes 10/16 at Hartford Children’s Theatre
October 16, 2011
October 16, 2011
Hartford's theatre for children and families is in the pink with PINKALICIOUS.
Occupy Norway comes to Playhouse on Park with AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE through October 30
October 15, 2011
October 15, 2011
Ibsen's startling drama resonates today at Playhouse on Park.
BroadwayWorld readers invited to nominate best of Connecticut Theatre
October 12, 2011
October 12, 2011
Connecticut audiences have their say with 2011 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Theatre Award nominations!
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