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Jodie Markell

Birth Place: Memphis TN.

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BIO

JODIE MARKELL received an OBIE award for her performance in MACHINAL directed by Michael Greif at Joseph Papp’s Public Theater. Other New York theater includes: David Marshall Grant’s SNAKEBIT; David Lindsay-Abaire’s KIMBERLY AKIMBO - Manhattan Theatre Club; BALM IN GILEAD directed by John Malkovich - Circle Rep; ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION directed by John Patrick Shanley - Manhattan Theatre Club. ROAD and UBU at Lincoln Center. Will Scheffer’s EASTER and Odet's CLASH BY NIGHT both directed by Richard Caliban at Naked Angels (company member). She also played Karla Faye Tucker in Steve Earle's KARLA. Regional theater includes: Tom Waits’ FRANK’S WILD YEARS – Steppenwolf; STREET SCENE – Williamstown; SCENES FROM AN EXECUTION – Mark Taper Forum; Theresa Rebeck’s SPIKE HEELS – NY Stage and Film. Film includes: Woody Allen's HOLLYWOOD ENDING; Todd Haynes’ SAFE; Jim Jarmusch’s MYSTERY TRAIN and his soon to be released THE DEAD DON’T DIE; Barry Levinson’s JIMMY HOLLYWOOD; TRAPPED; QUEEN’S LOGIC; TWELVE AND HOLDING; SWEET LAND; JOSHUA and Ira Sach’s KEEP THE LIGHTS ON. Television includes: LAW AND ORDER; SVU; THE GOOD WIFE; and Wendy Hunt in the HBO series BIG LOVE. She also directed the feature film of Tennessee Williams’ THE LOSS OF A TEARDROP DIAMOND starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Evans, and Ellen Burstyn. http://jodiemarkell.com/

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Keen Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Pattie

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Jennifer

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Tiny/Divina

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Young Woman

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Voices

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Mere Ubu

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Performer (Understudy)


Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 1991 - Performance

Jodie Markell, Machinal

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Theater for the New City to Present D*CKHEAD by Gil Kofman

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY will present a funny, chilling, dark, satirical, macabre play by Gil Kofman, directed by Richard Caliban. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht to Star in IRONWEED at BAM

On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THIS IS NOT A DREAM Reading Set For Next Month From Vineyard Theatre

Vineyard Theatre will present This Is Not A Dream, the first New York reading of seven ten-minute plays from Young Playwrights Ukraine, written during a mentorship project on Zoom.
Brave New World Rep To Present the World Premiere Award-Winning Play, LENI'S LAST LAMENT

Explore the controversial legacy of Leni Riefenstahl in the one-woman play that won top awards at United Solo Fest. Presented at Brooklyn’s Brave New World Rep from March 15-30.
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre Kicks Off 2024 with World Premiere LENI'S LAST LAMENT

Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre has announced its 2024 season debut with the world premiere of Leni's Last Lament, a new play that took three top honors at the one-night-only presentation at United Solo Festival in March 2023.
World Premiere of LENI'S LAST LAMENT to Open at Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre

Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present its 2024 season debut with the world premiere of Leni's Last Lament, a new play that took three top honors at the one-night-only presentation at United Solo Festival in March 2023.
LENI'S LAST LAMENT, Jackie Smook & More Receive Awards at United Solo Spring 2023 Gala

This year, the Festival launched an all-new Spring Season to expand United Solo’s solo performances at Theatre Row in New York City ahead of its Fall 2023 Festival.
United Solo Theatre's Inaugural Spring Festival to Kick Off in March at Theatre Row

United Solo Theatre Festival’s new spring festival is coming to Theatre Row in New York Cityfrom March 7 through March 26, 2023.
Leni Riefenstahl Comedy Premieres at UNITED SOLOFEST 2023

Picture Pending Productions present the World Premiere of LENI'S LAST LAMENT, by Gil Kofman. Directed by Richard Caliban (OBIE and Outer Critics Circle award-winning production of Mac Wellman's Crowbar) and starring OBIE winner Jodie Markell. Part of the United SoloFest Saturday March 25th at 7pm on Theater Row, 410 W. 42nd St. NYC. 
New Show THE BUILDING: UNDER LOCKDOWN Portrays NYC in March 2020

Written by playwright and television writer Ed Napier (TV’s Criminal Minds) with co-direction by Emmy-winning television producer Jesse William Green (Broadway Sandwich) and actress/filmmaker Jodie Markell with original music by David Van Tieghem (2007 Guggenheim Fellowship in Music Composition).
Kate Baldwin, Nick Blaemire, George Salazar and More Join Keen Company's HOLIDAY VARIETY HOUR

Today Keen Company announced the guests for Keen’s Holiday Variety Hour, written and directed by Billy Recce, and starring Kate Baldwin & Graham Rowat, Whitney Bashor & Jared Zirilli, Nick Blaemire, Kathleen Chalfant, Jasminn Johnson, Ted Koch & Leenya Rideout, Marsha Mason, and Brenda Pressley. Tune in Tuesday December 15th at 6:30pm.
THE BUILDING: UNDER LOCKDOWN to Be Presented via Zoom

Written by playwright and television writer Ed Napier with co-direction by Emmy winning television producer Jesse Green and actress/filmmaker Jodie Markell, the first episode of this love letter to New York launched on online on July 1st.
Keen Company's LATER LIFE Opens Tomorrow

Opening Night is Wednesday March 14th for A.R. Gurney's play Later Life starring Liam Craig, Barbara Garrick, Laurence Lau, and Jodie Markell, directed by Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein. 
Photo Flash: First Look at LATER LIFE Off-Broadway

Preview performances have begun for A.R. Gurney's play Later Life starring Liam Craig, Barbara Garrick, Laurence Lau, and Jodie Markell, directed by Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein.  Later Life will continue through Saturday April 14th, only, with opening night set for Wednesday March 14th.  The performance will run 90 minutes (including intermission).
Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Atlantic Theater Company's Composers' Choice Gala

Just last night, Atlantic Theater Company presented their Annual Gala at The Plaza (768 Fifth Avenue). Composers' Choice paid tribute to celebrated composers of the stage with a fabulous evening of unexpected songs, honoring Orin Wolf, John Styles, and John Hart for their contribution to American musical theater.
Liam Craig, Barbara Garrick, Laurence Lau And Jodie Markell Star In Keen's 25th Anniversary Production Of A.R. Gurney's LATER LIFE

Performances will begin tomorrow, Tuesday February 27th, for A.R. Gurney's play Later Life starring Liam Craig, Barbara Garrick, Laurence Lau, and Jodie Markell, directed by Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein. 
Brief 2/27: KIDS NIGHT ON BROADWAY, and More!

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Kids Night on Broadway occurs tonight, which allows kids to see Broadway shows for free with the purchase of an adult ticket, and more!
Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of LATER LIFE Off-Broadway!

In LATER LIFE, a middle-aged man and woman meet at a cocktail party and ponder beginning the relationship that eluded them 30 years ago. While the pair rediscover each other and themselves, a bevy of delightful guests rally behind them. With poignancy and laughs, this classic Gurney play reminds us of the infinite possibilities in life just waiting to be pursued. A romantic tale of missed connections and hope for new beginnings.
Liam Craig, Barbara Garrick, Laurence Lau, And Jodie Markell Star In Keen's LATER LIFE

Today Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced that A.R. Gurney's play Later Life would star Liam Craig, Barbara Garrick, Laurence Lau, and Jodie Markell, directed by Mr. Silverstein.
Richard Schiff, Asia Kate Dillon, Molly Ranson and More Sign on for Vassar & New York Stage and Film's 2017 Powerhouse Season

Vassar & New York Stage and Film have announced the latest wave of casting for their highly anticipated 33rd Powerhouse Season in Poughkeepsie, NY, which is currently running through July 30, 2017:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jodie Markell been nominated for?

and Performance (Obie Awards) for Machinal.

What awards has Jodie Markell won?

Jodie Markell has won an Obie Award for Performance for her role in Machinal.

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