Book, music, & lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
Based on the novel by Kate DiCamillo and the Universal Pictures animated film
Directed by Marc Bruni, PigPen Theatre Co.
Choreographed by Jennifer Jancuska
Sound Design by Nevin Steinberg
Set Design by Jason Sherwood
Costume Design by Anita Yavich
Lighting Design by Don Holder
Puppetry by Lydia Fine & Nick Lehane
Music Directed by Christopher Jahnke
The Old Globe Theatre
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
“Charming and inventive! Beautifully realized, intricately staged, and smartly conceived.” - Critic’s Choice, The San Diego Union-Tribune
”The Tale of Despereaux reinvents the American musical.” - Patch
“This thoroughly enchanting musical reminds us… in a captivating, highly theatrical way… the importance of empathy and understanding. The production is superb.” - Times of San Diego
HAMILTON, January 2017.
THE BRINGABOUT RESIDENCY
LOST CITY RADIO by
Benjamin Velez, Joél Pérez
The BringAbout CREATIVE ARTISTS
Jarred Bedgood
Kassandra Cruz
Alex Finke
Shawn Fisher
Melissa Rose Hirsch
Joomin Hwang
Taylor Iman Jones
Eddy Lee
Nick Lehane
Bianca Norwood
Sarah Parker
Mason Reeves
Avery Sobczak
Michelle Vientimilla
The BringAbout TEAM MUSIC
Sharon Ahn
Scott Wasserman
Ian Miller
The BringAbout ACTION IMPACT FELLOWS
Sharon Ahn
Kassandra Cruz
The BringAbout VID PRO
S.C. Lucier
Jeremy Davidson
Erika Kramer
Gaston Martinez
Pictures by Full Out Creative
JENNIFER JANCUSKA + THE BRINGABOUT
Conceived by Jennifer Jancuska
Creative Director, Jennifer Jancuska
"BC Beat...step into the spotlight and reimagine the possibilities for dance in musical theatre" - New York Times
BCBeat.net
Concept & Direction by Jennifer Jancuska
In collaboration with Photographer by Eli Fendelman and BC Beat Artists
Music, Lyrics, and Book by Joel Henry Stein
Book and additional lyrics by
Doug Kreeger and Elizabeth Yng-Wong
Directed by Shaun Peknic
Choreographed by Jennifer Jancuska
A cross between Alice In Wonderland, The Wiz, and Dante’s Inferno, The Demise is the story of Harry Haller, a young, tormented, wannabe-rock-star who takes a trip uptown through the magical underbelly of a skewed version of NYC in search of Devachan: “the greatest rock club of all time.” Harry is guided on his journey by a mysterious, omnipresent, master-of-ceremonies and meets a variety of provocative and enchanting characters who challenge him to consider a brand new perspective.
On his quest, Harry discovers far more than he bargained for: Himself.
Photo credit: John Mazlish, Jennifer Jancuska
Jennifer Jancuska + The BringAbout
In residency with Douglas Waterbury-Tieman
The Drama League
Jennifer Jancuska & The BringAbout is a company of artists, which activates new musicals or plays with a diverse, yet cohesive, bundle of instinct, skill, language, and movement. Their talents have surged in development of new work and performances, from Broadway to the most outrageous concerts, videos, live events and beyond. Collaborators of The BringAbout include Pig Pen Theatre, Alexander Sage Oyen, Elliah Heifetz, Rebekah Allen, Zach Zadek, Matte O’Brien, Matt Vinson, Bobby Cronin, Adam Gwon, Sarah Hammond and more!
Contact Jennifer with questions and ideas for collaboration!
"What you created gave shape to my ideas and dreams in a way that I didn't even know was possible." - Douglas Waterbury-Tieman
Music by Michael Friedman
Book by Itamar Moses
Conceived and Directed by Daniel Aukin
Choreographed by Camille Brown
Associate Choreographer Jennifer Jancuska
The Public Theater
Dallas Theater Center
New Year's Eve Concert
Directed & Choreographed by Lisa Shriver
Assistant Director/Choreographer Jennifer Jancuska
Lead Flyer Jennifer Jancuska
By Kait Kerrigan & Brian Lowdermilk
Direction by Stephen Brackett
Choreography by Jennifer Jancuska
2016 NYC Workshop
Produced by Evan Bernardin & Zach Zamchick
By Matte O'Brien and Matt Vinson
Choreography by Jennifer Jancuska
“The brand-new contemporary musical incorporates modern and bold choreography by Jennifer Jancuska. The choreography is intense, intricate, and intoxicating.”
- BroadwayWorld
“strikingly sharp choreography”
- Syracuse.com
Directed by Jenn Thompson
Choreographed by Jennifer Jancuska
Music Direction by Amanda Morton
Set by Wilson Chin
Lighting by Philip Rosenberg
Concept conceived by Jennifer Jancuska
Photographer Travis Magee
FUCK MARRY KILL
By James Presson
Directed by Sash Bischoff
Choreographed by Jennifer Jancuska
"Less Than Rent's irreverent creations are thoughtful, hilarious and a thrill to watch" - The New York Times
A new musical with
Music and Lyrics by Alexander Sage Oyen
Book by Sean Patrick Monahan
Directed by Daniel Goldstein
Choreographed by Jennifer Jancuska
Theater for the New City
New York, NY
By Jonathan Larson
Directed by Oliver Butler
Choreographed by Camille Brown
Associate Choreographer Jennifer Jancuska
"a playful sense of freshness and discovery" - New York Times
Off-Center Encores!
City Center, New York, NY
ONE HIT WONDER, A New Musical
The Araca Group
by Jeremy Desmond
Directed by Hunter Foster
Choreographed by Jennifer Jancuska
"By the time the number ended, I had been transported from the Lydia Mendelssohn theatre to a rock concert. It was hard to tell who was cheering more –– the actors playing Rick’s fans or the audience. And this level of passion and exuberance never died down."
"It’s rare to find a musical that excels like “One Hit Wonder.” From start to finish, the cast presented a stunning story of the power of love and the whimsy of second chances."
- MichiganDaily
By John O'Boyle
Direction by Danny Goldstein
Choreography by Jennifer Jancuska
New Dance Theatre Work
2016 Development with Support of
NYC EtM Choreographer + Composer Residency
A glimpse inside the creative process as we develop a new sonic platform to support song, text and choreography as a cohesive, theatrical narrative.
In collaboration with The BringAbout by Jennifer Jancuska:
Ali Marconi
Roddy Kennedy
Avery Sobczak
Melissa Hirsch
with
Shawn Fisher
Rachel Guest
Chloe Lafleur
Brian Gephart
Directed by Mark Brokaw
Choreographed by Jennifer Jancuska
Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Music, & lyrics by Lewis Flinn
Produced by Tom Kirdahy
Set Design by Adam Rigg
Lighting by Japhy Weideman
Costume Design by Asta Hostetter
Puppetry by Nick Lehane
Upcoming Spring 2020 production at Asolo Rep
Created by Jennifer Jancuska
Performed by Holly Heiser, Matthew Steffens, Fredric Odgaard, Avery Sobczak and Jennifer Jancuska
"Choreographer Jancuska built recognizable movements into a heightened, narrative meaning to tell the story of Little Red Riding Hood rejecting the fairy tale story constructed around her." - NewMusicalTheatre.com
ABOUT
The piece snaps to the middle of a chase for Little Red Riding Hood. Her sister and three brothers are searching for her. They are determined to make her the fairy tale character she is destined to be. However, Little Red desires her own path. She chooses independence… FREEDOM.
Book by Abigail Carney
Music & Lyrics by Elliah Heifetz
Direction by Srda Vasiljevic
Choreography by Jennifer Jancuska
www.dustcantkillme.com
Drought, desperation, and a prophet’s promise of Paradise set a ragtag group of wayward souls on a Dust Bowl journey into the desert. When they arrive, their promised land is unlike anything they ever imagined, or anything they ever desired. Driven by a spirited band of actor-musicians and directed by SPRING AWAKENING’s Srda Vasiljevic, the new folk musical DUST CAN’T KILL ME asks what’s worth fighting for when all you've got is dust.
Creative Collaboration
Music and Lyrics by Drew Gasparini
Choreography and Staging by Jennifer Jancuska
"Jennifer. You are just a soul I feel good and safe when around. You did something amazing today. You have such vision and you love to PLAY which is the best part. You are magnificent. I was overwhelmed getting to watch it all come together and how fluid and beautiful it was." - Drew Gasparini
Development of the new musical CAKE
by Matte O'Brien and Matt Vinson
"Revolution" Choreographed and staged by Jennifer Jancuska
Performed by Candy Olsen, Luke Wyngodny, Brandon Leffler, Danielle Burdick, Avery Sobczak, Eddy Lee, Shawn Fisher, Stephanie Lo, and Jennifer Jancuska
Book by Sarah Hammond
Music & Lyrics by Adam Gwon
Creative Development
with choreography by Jennifer Jancuska
Opening production number conceived, directed and choreographed
by Jennifer Jancuska
With live musical performance
by Nick Blaemire
"All the thanks to you and your amazing dancers! I can't tell you how many compliments we received about how exciting it was and how it set the tone for the evening." - Jeffrey Shubart
Lucille Lortel Foundation
Skirball Theater
New York, NY
CATS
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
All New Choreography & Staging
by Jennifer Jancuska
"The most memorable element of this new "Cats,” is the superb original choreography by Jennifer Jancuska" - Citizen Times
The State Theater of North Carolina
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown Theater
Book by Claude-Michel Schönberg & Alain Boublil
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Directed by Vincent Marini
Choreography by Jennifer Jancuska
"Exhilarating numbers such as “At the End of the Day,” “Master of the House” and “Look Down” fill the space with complex, spirited choreography and dozens of performers as if square-footage were no obstacle." - Citizen Times
The State Theater of North Carolina
Flat Rock Playhouse
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics by Alain Boublil and Richard Maltby, Jr
Book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg
Directed by Vincent Marini
Choreography by Jennifer Jancuska
"Re-creating the iconic images of the fall of Saigon, director Vincent Marini, choreographer Jennifer Jancuska and designer Maulden stage amazing scenes... the magic of theater flourishes!" - Henderson Lighting
The State Theater of North Carolina
Flat Rock Playhouse
Music by Frank Wildhorn
Book & Lyrics by Jack Murphy
Directed by Vincent Marini
Original Choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler
Restaged by Jennifer Jancuska
Additional Choreography by Stephanie Klemons and Jennifer Jancuska
Directed & Choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler
Assistant Choreographer Jennifer Jancuska
By William Shakespeare
Staged & Choreographed by Jennifer Jancuska
We were curious and decided to play.
Cheers to daily exploration.
Two households, both alike in dignity,
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene,
From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,
Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
From forth the fatal loins of these two foes
A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life;
Whose misadventured piteous overthrows
Do with their death bury their parents' strife.
The fearful passage of their death-mark'd love,
And the continuance of their parents' rage,
Which, but their children's end, nought could remove,
Is now the two hours' traffic of our stage;
The which if YOU WITH PATIENT EARS attend,
What here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend.
Music and Lyrics by Harry Chapin
Book by Tom Key & Russell Treyz
Directed by Vincent Marini
Choreography by Jennifer Jancuska
"It wasn’t just that you choreographed it - it was as though your work gave the guys a distinctive and accurate way to move that anchored them with a physical signature in a specific time and place. Bravo." - Tom Key, writer of Cotton Patch Gospel
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Directed by Lillian King
Choreography by Jennifer Jancuska
New Hampshire Theatre Awards Nomination:
Best Musical
Best Choreography
New London Barn Playhouse
New London, NH
