Lynne Jassem
Latest News on Lynne Jassem:
Lynne Jassem Brings TAP DANCING WITH MY PRONOUNS to BRAVA! (Sep 27, 2024)
TAP DANCING WITH MY PRONOUNS: THE HE/SHE LIFE OF RICHARD GREENE Comes To BRAVA! For Women in the Arts (Aug 7, 2024)
Previews: BEING RICHARD GREENE at The Revolution Stage Company (Apr 22, 2024)
Lynne Jassem Brings TAP DANCING WITH MY PRONOUNS to BRAVA! (Sep 27, 2024)
TAP DANCING WITH MY PRONOUNS: THE HE/SHE LIFE OF RICHARD GREENE Comes To BRAVA! For Women in the Arts (Aug 7, 2024)
Previews: BEING RICHARD GREENE at The Revolution Stage Company (Apr 22, 2024)
BIO
Lynne Jassem: (comic, tap dancer, monologist, singer, physical comedian) - is a native New Yorker. She broke into show business at the age of 10 on the Perry Como TV Show in 1957. She also performed in the “Borscht Belt” (Catskill Mountains), and on the soap opera ‘The Edge Of Night’’. Lynne has toured internationally with the Claude Kipnis Mime Theatre – performing at The White House, The Boston Pops on PBS, The Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. In 1981 she formed her own company Manhattan Mime Theatre and toured the tri-state area. Ms. Jassem was one of the 5 founding members of the American Tap Dance Orchestra and performed in several venues including Dance on PBS with tap legend Gregory Hines. Lynne has performed her one-woman shows “Billy” and “Rhythm Anonymous” across the USA and Europe. Lynne was produced by the San Francisco Dance Theatre to perform “Tapestry…A Story of an Artist Trapped In The Corporate World” in 2000. She formed her own Tap Theatre Company, Stepfire, in 1999, performing and teaching in multiple venues throughout the SF Bay Area.
News
Lynne Jassem Brings TAP DANCING WITH MY PRONOUNS to BRAVA!
It’s a boy! It’s a girl! No, it’s the award winning Lynne Jassem in “Tap Dancing with my Pronouns: The He/She Life of Richard Greene” at San Francisco’s acclaimed BRAVA! For Women in the Arts (2781 24th Street in SF’s Mission District).
It’s a boy! It’s a girl! No, it’s the award winning Lynne Jassem in “Tap Dancing with my Pronouns: The He/She Life of Richard Greene” at San Francisco’s acclaimed BRAVA! For Women in the Arts (2781 24th Street in SF’s Mission District).
TAP DANCING WITH MY PRONOUNS: THE HE/SHE LIFE OF RICHARD GREENE Comes To BRAVA! For Women in the Arts
It’s a boy! It’s a girl! No, it’s the award winning Lynne Jassem in “Tap Dancing with my Pronouns: The He/She Life of Richard Greene” at San Francisco’s acclaimed BRAVA! For Women in the Arts (2781 24th Street in SF’s Mission District).
It’s a boy! It’s a girl! No, it’s the award winning Lynne Jassem in “Tap Dancing with my Pronouns: The He/She Life of Richard Greene” at San Francisco’s acclaimed BRAVA! For Women in the Arts (2781 24th Street in SF’s Mission District).
Previews: BEING RICHARD GREENE at The Revolution Stage Company
It’s a boy! It’s a girl! No, it’s BEING RICHARD GREENE, a laugh-‘til-you cry intimate exploration of one “person’s” intimate journey of gender identity.
It’s a boy! It’s a girl! No, it’s BEING RICHARD GREENE, a laugh-‘til-you cry intimate exploration of one “person’s” intimate journey of gender identity.
Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Empowerment Weekend to Be Held in September
Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival will present its Tenth Annual Empowerment Weekend, of workshops and panels tailored to empower and enhance the careers of solo performers in particular, and an informative event to benefit all performers.
Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival will present its Tenth Annual Empowerment Weekend, of workshops and panels tailored to empower and enhance the careers of solo performers in particular, and an informative event to benefit all performers.
LOS ANGELES WOMEN'S THEATRE FESTIVAL to Open at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in March
The longest-running Annual Solo Festival for women in Los Angeles, LAWTF will take place March 23- March 26 at Barnsdall Art Park Gallery Theatre.
The longest-running Annual Solo Festival for women in Los Angeles, LAWTF will take place March 23- March 26 at Barnsdall Art Park Gallery Theatre.
Binge Free Festival Kicks Off This October
Santa Monica Playhouse has been a cultural treasure in the seaside community for 62 years. Now, the Playhouse is giving love back with its Seventh Annual Binge Free Festival, three weeks of free performances, workshops, and music in Santa Monica's ONLY fringe festival. The BFF's primary focus is on Santa Monica and Los Angeles-based artists, but there will be exciting international artists on view as well.
Santa Monica Playhouse has been a cultural treasure in the seaside community for 62 years. Now, the Playhouse is giving love back with its Seventh Annual Binge Free Festival, three weeks of free performances, workshops, and music in Santa Monica's ONLY fringe festival. The BFF's primary focus is on Santa Monica and Los Angeles-based artists, but there will be exciting international artists on view as well.
BEING RICHARD GREENE Stream Begins Tonight
Being Richard Greene, written and performed by Lynne Jassem, and directed by Wendy Hammers, begins streaming tonight, March 21, on Vimeo.
Being Richard Greene, written and performed by Lynne Jassem, and directed by Wendy Hammers, begins streaming tonight, March 21, on Vimeo.
Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Announces Updated Schedule
The longest-running Annual Solo Festival for women in Los Angeles, LAWTF will take place March 24- March 27, 2022. The Festival will be presented virtually again this year. The overall theme of the Festival is Beyond Boundaries.
The longest-running Annual Solo Festival for women in Los Angeles, LAWTF will take place March 24- March 27, 2022. The Festival will be presented virtually again this year. The overall theme of the Festival is Beyond Boundaries.
World Premiere Of BEING RICHARD GREENE Comes to Whitefire SoloFest 2022
The World Premiere of Lynne Jassem's Being Richard Greene, directed by Wendy Hammers features original music and dance with musical direction by Lynne Jassem & Jane Getz and choreography by Lynne Jassem.
The World Premiere of Lynne Jassem's Being Richard Greene, directed by Wendy Hammers features original music and dance with musical direction by Lynne Jassem & Jane Getz and choreography by Lynne Jassem.
Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Opens March 25
Last March, the Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival was just two weeks away from opening when we were forced to postpone because of the emerging coronavirus pandemic, which shuttered live performance venues across the country.
Last March, the Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival was just two weeks away from opening when we were forced to postpone because of the emerging coronavirus pandemic, which shuttered live performance venues across the country.
TRIUMPH! Presents Women's Stories Virtually in November
The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival is presenting an exceptional slate of theatre, dance and storytelling by remarkable performers that you can enjoy in a new virtual program, Triumph!
The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival is presenting an exceptional slate of theatre, dance and storytelling by remarkable performers that you can enjoy in a new virtual program, Triumph!
VIRTUAL HOT OFF THE PRESS Presents New Works Performed in Staged Readings
Hot Off the Press is a program of new solo writings presented by talented scribes in staged readings. Usually presented in a theatre with a live audience, our newest show will be performed in a virtual presentation live via Zoom, to conform with current considerations of public health and safety.
Hot Off the Press is a program of new solo writings presented by talented scribes in staged readings. Usually presented in a theatre with a live audience, our newest show will be performed in a virtual presentation live via Zoom, to conform with current considerations of public health and safety.
BWW Review: TAPPING MY WAY TO THE NUTHOUSE - AND BACK at The Lounge Theatre
Lynne Jassem, a tiny, diminutive but feisty woman, tells and taps out the story of her life as a child performer, overly-smothered and pushed relentlessly by a stage-mom, who was once a Rockette, that led her into much turmoil in her following years. She re-enacts her childhood dance classes, portraying both herself as a scared little girl and all of the elders she comes in contact with, the first being her dance teacher, Charlie, who has a gruff voice while spouting commands at her to perform overtly, which upsets her greatly, crying, singing, tap dancing and shaking her way through 'Sweet Little Alice Blue Gown,' as her mother watches critically from the corner.
Lynne Jassem, a tiny, diminutive but feisty woman, tells and taps out the story of her life as a child performer, overly-smothered and pushed relentlessly by a stage-mom, who was once a Rockette, that led her into much turmoil in her following years. She re-enacts her childhood dance classes, portraying both herself as a scared little girl and all of the elders she comes in contact with, the first being her dance teacher, Charlie, who has a gruff voice while spouting commands at her to perform overtly, which upsets her greatly, crying, singing, tap dancing and shaking her way through 'Sweet Little Alice Blue Gown,' as her mother watches critically from the corner.
LA Premiere of TAPPING MY WAY TO THE NUTHOUSE Opens at Hollywood Fringe Fest June 8
Playwright Lynne Jassem's Los Angeles premiere Tapping My Way to the Nuthouse is a titillating tale of a five-year old burgeoning neurotic who finally ends up in the nuthouse after her rapid ascent through childhood stardom and eventual descent into craziness. Only tap dancing keeps her nose above the water line. Mix in some spoken mime and multimedia...and there you have the show... Will insanity Win???
Playwright Lynne Jassem's Los Angeles premiere Tapping My Way to the Nuthouse is a titillating tale of a five-year old burgeoning neurotic who finally ends up in the nuthouse after her rapid ascent through childhood stardom and eventual descent into craziness. Only tap dancing keeps her nose above the water line. Mix in some spoken mime and multimedia...and there you have the show... Will insanity Win???
Lynne Jassem's FROM COMO TO HOMO Begins at San Francisco Fringe Tonight
FROM COMO TO HOMO - Juggling a Stage Mom, Gender Confusion and Tap! - written and performed by Lynne Jassem and directed by Peter Michael Marin, will play four performances only as part of the San Francisco Fringe Festival next month.
FROM COMO TO HOMO - Juggling a Stage Mom, Gender Confusion and Tap! - written and performed by Lynne Jassem and directed by Peter Michael Marin, will play four performances only as part of the San Francisco Fringe Festival next month.
FROM COMO TO HOMO Set for San Francisco Fringe Fest, Now thru 9/25
FROM COMO TO HOMO - Juggling a Stage Mom, Gender Confusion and Tap! - written and performed by Lynne Jassem (comic, tap dancer, monologist, singer, physical comedian) - will have it's West Coast Premiere at the San Francisco Fringe Festival for a limited engagement, tonight, September 12, 13, 19 & 25, 2015 at Exit Theatre - Stage Left.
FROM COMO TO HOMO - Juggling a Stage Mom, Gender Confusion and Tap! - written and performed by Lynne Jassem (comic, tap dancer, monologist, singer, physical comedian) - will have it's West Coast Premiere at the San Francisco Fringe Festival for a limited engagement, tonight, September 12, 13, 19 & 25, 2015 at Exit Theatre - Stage Left.
Lynne Jassem's FROM COMO TO HOMO to Play San Francisco Fringe, 9/12-25
FROM COMO TO HOMO - Juggling a Stage Mom, Gender Confusion and Tap! - written and performed by Lynne Jassem and directed by Peter Michael Marin, will play four performances only as part of the San Francisco Fringe Festival next month.
FROM COMO TO HOMO - Juggling a Stage Mom, Gender Confusion and Tap! - written and performed by Lynne Jassem and directed by Peter Michael Marin, will play four performances only as part of the San Francisco Fringe Festival next month.
FROM COMO TO HOMO Set for San Francisco Fringe Fest, 9/12-25
FROM COMO TO HOMO - Juggling a Stage Mom, Gender Confusion and Tap! - written and performed by Lynne Jassem (comic, tap dancer, monologist, singer, physical comedian) - will have it's West Coast Premiere at the San Francisco Fringe Festival for a limited engagement, September 12, 13, 19 & 25, 2015 at Exit Theatre - Stage Left.
FROM COMO TO HOMO - Juggling a Stage Mom, Gender Confusion and Tap! - written and performed by Lynne Jassem (comic, tap dancer, monologist, singer, physical comedian) - will have it's West Coast Premiere at the San Francisco Fringe Festival for a limited engagement, September 12, 13, 19 & 25, 2015 at Exit Theatre - Stage Left.
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