THE WAITING ROOM by Lisa Loomer
World Premiere - Mark Taper Forum - Los Angeles, CA
Role of Wanda
“ Wanda is perhaps the most disturbing character of all. In a stunning performance by Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy, this is a Holly Golightly ... with the timing of a stand-up comic.”
Laurie Winer - LOS ANGELES TIMES
“Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy is splendid ...”
Ed Kaufman - THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“O’Shaughnessy is particularly good at matching herself to the rapid-fire background.”
LOS ANGELES READER
“Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy turns in a sensational portrayal.”
Shirle Gottlieb - DAMA-LOGUE
“Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy’s talent and charisma stands out as the brassy Wanda. This actress has all the qualities of a young Gena Rowlands - definitely one to watch!”
Diana F. Korten - ENCORE
“A strong performance by Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy.”
Lory Redikian - ON THE TOWN
“O’Shaughnessy creates a person who moves believably from ditsy blonde to enlightened feminist.”
Christopher Meeks - DAILY VARIETY
“Played with impeccable timing by Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy.”
L.A. VILLAGE VIEW
“Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy in a memorable performance.”
George Manet - THE LEISURE WORLD VOICE
DAMA-LOGUE AWARD
Critics Award for Outstanding Performance
DIMLY PERCEIVED THREATS TO THE SYSTEM -
Arena Stage - Washington, D.C.
by Jon Klein
Role of Marlys
“The success is due in large part to the finely-tuned acting of Ms. O’Shaughnessy, who with the appearance of almost effortless abandon, plays every note of her varied comic character with dead-on accuracy and verve.”
Review by Richard Gist for Townson.com
“The production is high-spirited and amusing, owing in large part to Wager’s first-rate cast. O’Shaughnessy falls to pieces with fine comic authority (and in her lustful moments resembles Lauren Bacall).“
THE WASHINGTON POST
“Jacalyn O'Shaughnessy is a high-anxiety cross between Doris Day and Hillary Rodham Clinton.”
THE BALTIMORE SUN
“Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy is funny and sympathetic as Marlys.”
METROPOLITAN TIMES
“Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy and Terrence Caza are faultless in their portrayals of the ambivalent parents ... Definitely a wining comedy that is highly recommended for a night of belly laughs.”
Bob Anthony, Arts Critic, WORLD WIDE WEB
SEPARATE TABLES by Terrance Rattigan - The Market Players, New York City
Role of Miss Cooper
“An exquisitely shaded portrayal of the hotel manageress by Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy is so luminous that it makes all the actors look better when she is onstage, and gives the audience a sense of how powerful the play can be.”
NEW YORK THEATRE REVIEW - Holly Hill
“Little of worth survives in this production except for the luminous performance of Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy as Miss cooper, the strong-minded hotel manager.“
WISDOM’S CHILD - Sy Syna
“The bittersweet drama was further distinguished by the briskly dynamic performance of Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy.”
AFTER DARK
“Miss Cooper is most ably and realistically played by Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy in a subtle and well-controlled performance.”
NEW YORK’S WEEKLY GUIDE - Ronn Mullen
BLACK COMEDY by Peter Shaffer
Role of Miss Furnival Ledges Playhouse, Lansing, Michigan
“Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy portrayed a frightened, uptight old woman with a most comical pair of rubber legs. Her journeys across stage caused the audience to applaud more than once. Her movements and pacing, most extraordinary.”
SPRINGTIME FOR HENRY by Benn W. Levy
Role of Mrs. Jelliwell
“Jacalyn O’Shaughnessy debuted as the austere, poised and thoroughly sophisticated Mrs. Jelliwell. Ms. O’Shaughnessy’s performance was professional and could be equalled only by the simpering, wide-eyed Monica Merryman, the prim and proper Miss Smith ....”
