… a commanding and attractive presence on stage with an expressive voice of great beauty and power… an accomplished actress… -Baltimore Sun
Happy New Year!
2026 started with … a bloody hospital gown! From time to time I’m fortunate to work on camera, and this opportunity to shoot a short film (which also happened to be a horror musical) proved to be quite an exhilarating adventure. It was my first opportunity to play a ghost, and I was not disappointed! I learned a lot working on this film, and also met so many talented people, from the cast to the writer/director, camera operators, makeup artist, assistant director. It truly takes a village to make a good horror film 🙂
About last fall…
It was quite a bit of work but always loads of fun to get all the words out cleanly to the sassy song, “Don’t Spill The Tea,” sung by the character Eurycleia (played by yours truly), in the new musical, “Twelve Maids,” by Amanda Fischler and Adam Gloc. It was my 54 Below Debut as an uber talented cast and the writers shared this show for the first time at this famous venue in August. Keep your eyes and ears pealed – this show will be presented again at Green Room 42 in the spring!
About Michelle
Whether playing the supportive mom, the bossy stage diva or the all-knowing head of a convent, I’ve brought my messy life experience to my many roles on the stage and on camera. Whether a new project or classic tale, I’m passionate about collaborating with other artists and building complex characters to share timeless, universal stories.
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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 show creators 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…