MEDIA

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS :

THE CHERRY ORCHARD by Anton Chekhov September 21 - Oct. 7, 2006 at Manbites Dog Theater, Durham NEW: The Trailer for The Cherry Orchard: YouTube Video An all-Black production of Chekhov's final play about a crumbling aristocratic family forced to face reality when it can no longer hold on to its delusions. Set in Russia in 1900, this production explores a classical text with a fresh take by an excellent African-American cast. Jackie will be portraying Lyubov Ranevskya in this classic tale. With Donnis Collins, Thaddaeus Edwards, Leigh Holmes, Byron Jennings II, Joan J., Chaunesti Lyon, Jackie Marriott, Holmes Morrison, Lamont Reed, Geraud Staton, TeKay, Timothy Wingate and LaMark Wright. Directed by Jay O’Berski Designed by David Fellerath, Dana Marks, Steve Tell and Elijah Vick At Manbites Dog Theater: 703 Foster St., Durham September 21-23, September 27-October 1, October 4-7 8:15pm (2pm Sunday matinee, October 1) Tickets $10-15: (919) 682-3343  www.manbitesdogtheater.org Presented as part of Manbites Dog’s OTHER VOICES series Please see web site for more details. http://www.littlegreenpig.com Here's what the press is saying about this show: 1.) We garnered a rare 5-Star review from Byron Woods in the Independent Weekly: http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A37633 2.) We were featured on WUNC's radio interview show The State of Things: http://wunc.org/tsot/archive/sot0928b.mp3 3.) Nicole Quenelle's article, "Black Voices", was just published on our website featuring quotes from our cast members: http://littlegreenpig.com/working/articles/RaceTheaterActing

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LATEST THEATRE PROJECTS (PRESENT PERFORMANCES IN RED / PAST PERFORMANCES IN GREY):

A RAISIN IN THE SUN

An American classic by Lorraine Hansberry
Directed by Linda O'Day Young
February 9 – 25, 2007
Stage: Cantey V. Sutton Theatre / Raleigh Little Theater

This intensely affecting drama chronicles how a financial windfall touches the lives of an African-American family living in Chicago in the late 50s. A simple desire for a home of their own becomes the touchstone of their integrity. Their story is built on sacrifice, heartbreak, trust, love and the heroic struggle to hold the family together.

“Best Play of the Year”– N.Y. Drama Critic’s Circle Award
“Pivotal play in the history of the American Black Theatre” – Newsweek

“A milestone in the American theatre” – Ebony

Jackie Marriott will play the role of Ruth Younger in this American Classic. See the website below for location and ticket information.

www.raleighlittletheatre.org

BROOMS: A PLAY ABOUT SAYING YES
Written by Cheryl Chamblee and Tamara Kissane
(co-founders of both hands theatre company)
July 2006

Scripted with layered text, brooms shows us four women who are given an unusual opportunity to make a life-changing decision.
both hands theatre company, a new and provocative voice in Triangle theatre, is committed to developing work in a highly collaborative process, using the passions and preoccupations of the contributing artists as a springboard for creating original theatre. brooms : a play about saying yes is the fifth new work created by both hands theatre company.
Jackie will be portraying Dahlia in this lyrical text. See Manbites Dog web site for additional details.

http://www.manbitesdogtheater.org/162/ 

STILL LIFE
Workshop performance May 8th at Shaw University and full production on
September 14, 15, 16 and 22 at Cardinal Gibbons Performing Arts Center.
 
This compelling piece of documentation is based on actual interviews of N.C. families’first hand experience with Death Row.
Jackie will be portraying the roles of Cherisse, Peggy and Female Syriana.

See web site for more details:

http://www.thejusticetheaterproject.org

HE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN
By Bertolt Brecht
Directed by: Paul Frellick
May 4 - 27, 2006

The classic story of a young woman determined to do good, even if she needs the help of her hard-hearted businessman cousin to do so. A fable for our time. Jackie will be portraying Ms. Yang and God #1 in this fantastic fable. Please see web site for more information.

http://www.deepdishtheater.org

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LATEST FILM PROJECTS (PRESENT PERFORMANCES IN RED / PAST PERFORMANCES IN GREY):

DIVINE INTERVENTION
Dr. Love Theater Group in association with Moe Media Productions presents the MOVIE….

'DIVINE INTERVENTION'
The Rev. Dexter Pratt is a rich and successful television evangelist. However, he has a skeleton in his closet. Before he was saved, he lived a life addicted to crack. He abandoned his family when his son was only two years old. Fourteen years has passed, and he finds out that his son is in a gang and selling drugs on the street. At the risk of losing his current family, his followers, and his TV show, he ventures back to his old neighborhood to save his son from a life of destruction. To do this, he must deal with a vicious drug lord who has a grip on his son. Can he save a street wise kid, who doesn’t know him or respect him? And will he make it back home alive. His current wife and his son’s mother Cynthia Banks ( Jackie Marriott ) are praying for a miracle.

Please see website for details on how to purchase this compelling story.
www.divineinterventiondvd.com

New Docudrama Film - After The Peak

After The Peak is a docudrama in the form of a simple local TV News broadcast. Our talented cast delivers the news about how the end of cheap oil is hurting people and institutions in so many different ways. And, as they deliver this news, they gradually bring the audience to a deep undercurrent of concern and even sadness about these events.

Jackie will be portraying the principal role of Anchor, Gail Sun, in this docudrama. Filming to begin in June. Please see web site for details.

http://turnipvideo.com/

New Independent Film - A Deadly Season

Jackie Marriott will play the role of Assistant District Attorney, Victoria Creed in the new thriller "A Deadly Season" . The film is scheduled to shoot in the first week of June in the Raleigh, Durham, and Charlotte area. Please review complete cast of characters, synopsis and details of the release date on the web site below.

http://www.adeadlyseason.com/