Of the three companies I would want to be on stage with, this one was at the top. If you’re ever in Minneapolis, go see a show by these terrific pranksters. I appeared in an election year satire Ubu for President, based on the Ubu Roi plays by Alfred Jarry. The important thing was that I played Ma Ubu, which meant a lot of stage combat in pumps and a six foot drop onto a wrestling mat wearing a corset. Best three months ever.
The photo on the projects page features the amazing Steven Epp and Vincent (Vinny) Gracieux in THE MISER. This show was happening and winning awards at the same time that I was at Jeune Lune. I helped put up that set and I can easily say that it was the heaviest thing I have ever carried. Vinny was my host (and my husband in the play) for most of my stay in Minneapolis and it was an honor to perform with him.
Me as Ma Ubu:
