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.
Hartford Stage Bids Farewell to Michael Wilson with Star-Studded Tribute
June 21, 2011
June 21, 2011
Hartford Stage Artistic Director Michael Wilson feted in star-studded farewell performance June 20th.
BWW Interviews: Rob Ruggiero Captains New Streamlined SHOW BOAT at Goodspeed Musicals
June 21, 2011
June 21, 2011
Rob Ruggiero returns to Goodspeed Musicals to steer SHOW BOAT, the granddaddy of all musicals, through safe waters.
BWW Reviews: SEUSSICAL Packs Fun and Pep at Connecticut Rep
June 20, 2011
June 20, 2011
With 'Seussical' CRT has a hit even the Grinch could enjoy.
BWW Reviews: FRAULEIN MARIA Leaps Ev’ry Mountain at Hartford Stage
June 17, 2011
June 17, 2011
Trippy dancing Von Trapps dazzle and delight in FRAULEIN MARIA at Hartford Stage.
BWW Reviews: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Stumbles at Ivoryton Playhouse
June 17, 2011
June 17, 2011
Neil Simon's 1963 classic at Ivoryton Playhouse is a strenuous walk in the park.
BWW Interviews: AARON KUBEY Signs off as CEO of National Theatre of the Deaf
June 16, 2011
June 16, 2011
National Theatre of the Deaf President Aaron Kubey parts ways with Tony Award-winning company after 3-plus years tenure.
BWW Reviews: SANDRA BERNHARD Rocks and Talks in New Tour at Infinity Hall
June 9, 2011
June 9, 2011
Sandra Bernhard's out-of-town tryout for new tour at Norfolk's Infinity Hall highlights the lady's madcap mind.
GUYS AND DOLLS is a sure bet at Connecticut Repertory Theatre through June 12
June 5, 2011
June 5, 2011
Director Vincent Cardinal wins big with classic revival of GUYS AND DOLLS at CRT.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre SEUSSICAL stars Steve Hayes and Bradford Scobie go on topsy-turvy journey through June 26
June 3, 2011
June 3, 2011
Two fixtures of the Manhattan comedy scene put their own twist on Cat in the Hat and Horton Hears a Who with CRT Seussical revival.
Connecticut High School Musical Theater Awards Shine Spotlight on Tomorrow's Talent on June 6
June 3, 2011
June 3, 2011
Brett Bernardini showcases Nutmeg State high school talent with annual Connecticut High School Musical Theater Awards.
SNOW drifts at Spirit of Broadway through June 5
May 30, 2011
May 30, 2011
With a melodic score and a dizzying 1960s backdrop, SNOW blows into Norwich's The Spirit of Broadway.
MY ONE AND ONLY is s'wonderful at Goodspeed Musicals through June 25
May 30, 2011
May 30, 2011
Tony Yazbeck achieves lift-off as lovestruck aviator in S'wonderful revival of 'My One and Only' at Goodspeed Musicals.
BWW Interviews: Tazewell Thompson Starts Difficult Conversation on RACE at TheaterWorks
May 27, 2011
May 27, 2011
Director Tazewell Thompson talks about his upcoming production of David Mamet's controversial play RACE at TheaterWorks in Hartford, CT.
BWW Reviews: Hartford Stage’s GEM OF THE OCEAN Struggles with the Weight of History
May 26, 2011
May 26, 2011
Hartford Stage's sturdy revival of part #1 of Wilson's 'Pittsburgh Cycle' finds the play unwieldy.
BWW Reviews: WEST SIDE STORY National Tour at Bushnell Has it Both Ways
May 25, 2011
May 25, 2011
Book writer Laurents' final revival of this classic musical manages to be faithful and flawed.
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