… a commanding and attractive presence on stage with an expressive voice of great beauty and power… an accomplished actress… -Baltimore Sun
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It was “Perfectly Nice,” playing the comedic role of Mrs. Fairfax in the musical Jane Eyre, last month! I had lots of fun digging into the the personality of this big-hearted but often forgetful woman, which is quite different from the movie or book versions of Mrs. Fairfax. I relished how this show was full of strong female characters!
Few things are more exciting than singing a favorite Rodgers and Hammerstein song with a full orchestra! I had the pleasure of singing in a concert of favorites from their musicals with the amazing Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra in December!
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About Michelle
Music and acting have always been important in my life. I can’t say I was bit by the “bug,” as the bug just seemed to always be quietly growing on my shoulder. I started off singing hymns in four-part harmony at church with my siblings and parents (yes, we were that cheesy family), moved up to playing guitar…
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“Jennings as Nellie is an excellent contrast [to Loyd’s Emile]. She moves about the stage with a kind of gawky grace, as if literally feeling her way through the world.” – Tulsa World
Divas Unleashed
Divs Unleashed – The Benefit resulted from a conversation between Maria Todaro and Michelle Jennings about anecdotes regarding those in the opera industry. It didn’t take long to conclude that there was simply too much comedic material found in the lives of opera singers not to write a show about them…