July 2008: Temporary
Jennifer Massey - on-screen credit for "One Tree Hill", episode entitled "Cryin' Won't Help You Now", role of Female Executive
November 2007: Film - "Terminus"
Jennifer Massey plays the lead role in Lucas Krost's "48 Hour Film Project" (48HFP) entitled Terminus.
Director Krost and his film company, The Branching, created Terminus to enter in round two of the 2007 48HFP contest. Krost's original entry, ?Decisive Moment? won Richmond's BEST IN CITY award, ranked nationally in the top 47 of over 1800 other films, and won Krost the chance to compete in the Fall Shootout against the winners from 47 other cities. Hence, Terminus was born.
Terminus explores the comedy/action/adventure genre and stars Massey as a rockin' and powerful super hero.
For more details or to view the film, visit www.48hourfilm.com.
ABOUT THE "48 HOUR FILM PROJECT" (48HFP)
The 48HFP is an on-going contest held in various cities around the globe. Filmmakers are given EXACTLY 48 HOURS to make a five-to-seven-minute film from start to finish. The final films are screened and judged at local festivals, and the winners go on to compete for national and international recognition. Each year, the top winners are screened at the Cannes Film Festival in France. For more information, visit www.48hourfilm.com.
Director Krost and his film company, The Branching, created Terminus to enter in round two of the 2007 48HFP contest. Krost's original entry, ?Decisive Moment? won Richmond's BEST IN CITY award, ranked nationally in the top 47 of over 1800 other films, and won Krost the chance to compete in the Fall Shootout against the winners from 47 other cities. Hence, Terminus was born.
Terminus explores the comedy/action/adventure genre and stars Massey as a rockin' and powerful super hero.
For more details or to view the film, visit www.48hourfilm.com.
ABOUT THE "48 HOUR FILM PROJECT" (48HFP)
The 48HFP is an on-going contest held in various cities around the globe. Filmmakers are given EXACTLY 48 HOURS to make a five-to-seven-minute film from start to finish. The final films are screened and judged at local festivals, and the winners go on to compete for national and international recognition. Each year, the top winners are screened at the Cannes Film Festival in France. For more information, visit www.48hourfilm.com.
October 2007: TV - Comcast "Newsmakers"
Jennifer Massey is back for her second year as host of "Comcast Newsmakers" in Richmond, VA.
The community talk show, produced and sponsored by Comcast, features 5-minute interviews with elected officials, public servants and community leaders, connecting Comcast viewers to the important issues, events and organizations shaping their communities.
As host of the program, Jennifer is responsible for researching each guest and welcoming them to the program. She also writes and presents all her own introductions and interview questions.
The show airs regularly on Comcast's local CNN Headline News stations across the country.
For more information about "Comcast Newsmakers", visit www.cn8.tv.
The community talk show, produced and sponsored by Comcast, features 5-minute interviews with elected officials, public servants and community leaders, connecting Comcast viewers to the important issues, events and organizations shaping their communities.
As host of the program, Jennifer is responsible for researching each guest and welcoming them to the program. She also writes and presents all her own introductions and interview questions.
The show airs regularly on Comcast's local CNN Headline News stations across the country.
For more information about "Comcast Newsmakers", visit www.cn8.tv.
September 2007: Stage - "Rabbit Hole" (Staged Reading)
Jennifer recently performed in a staged reading of Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire.
The play, which won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, tells the story of Becca and Howie Corbett -? a couple who have everything a family could want until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart.
The staged reading was directed by Billy-Christopher Maupin and featured Jennifer Massey (as Becca) as well as other local performers, John Moon (as Howie), Irene Ziegler, Erin Thomas and Jacob Pennington.
Rabbit Hole is currently in consideration for full production in the 2008-2009 season at the Firehouse Theatre Project. Look for details by visiting http://www.firehousetheatre.org/.
The play, which won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, tells the story of Becca and Howie Corbett -? a couple who have everything a family could want until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart.
The staged reading was directed by Billy-Christopher Maupin and featured Jennifer Massey (as Becca) as well as other local performers, John Moon (as Howie), Irene Ziegler, Erin Thomas and Jacob Pennington.
Rabbit Hole is currently in consideration for full production in the 2008-2009 season at the Firehouse Theatre Project. Look for details by visiting http://www.firehousetheatre.org/.
August 2007: Commercial - "Virginia State Fair"
Jennifer Massey is the new face for the Virginia State Fair.
This year's rather sublime ad campaign, created by Siddall, Inc. and produced by Richmond's Park Group, features a Mom wistfully opening mason jars to release the sounds and smells of the fair. The memories waft about her as she looks forward to the upcoming event.
Director, Scott Young, creates an ambience of warmth and light and as Jennifer (in the role of Mom) relishes the joy of fairs past and future.
The campaign is set to run this year and next.
This year's rather sublime ad campaign, created by Siddall, Inc. and produced by Richmond's Park Group, features a Mom wistfully opening mason jars to release the sounds and smells of the fair. The memories waft about her as she looks forward to the upcoming event.
Director, Scott Young, creates an ambience of warmth and light and as Jennifer (in the role of Mom) relishes the joy of fairs past and future.
The campaign is set to run this year and next.
July 2007: Film - Richmond 48-Hour Film Project
Jennifer Massey participated in the FIRST annual Richmond 48 Hour Film Project.
The "48 Hour Film Project" (48HFP) is an on-going contest held in various cities around the globe. It originated in Washington, DC in May 2001 when DC filmmaker, Mark Ruppert, decided to see if he could make a film in 48 hours. Since then, the project has exploded into a worldwide competition.
Filmmakers are given EXACTLY 48 HOURS to make a seven-minute film from start to finish -- including writing the script, casting the actors, filming the story, editing the footage, as well as adding any music, sound effects or other post production elements.
The final films are screened and judged at local festivals, and the winners go on to compete for national and international recognition. Each year, the top winners are screened at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
In Richmond, Jennifer competed with the filmmaking team Provident Media as both screenwriter and actor. Jennifer also stars in the film short, entitled "One Down" -- the story of a lonely woman, looking for love in all the wrong places.
To read more about the 48-Hour Film Project, and to watch Jennifer's film and other 48-Hour film submissions, visit www.48hourfilm.com.
The "48 Hour Film Project" (48HFP) is an on-going contest held in various cities around the globe. It originated in Washington, DC in May 2001 when DC filmmaker, Mark Ruppert, decided to see if he could make a film in 48 hours. Since then, the project has exploded into a worldwide competition.
Filmmakers are given EXACTLY 48 HOURS to make a seven-minute film from start to finish -- including writing the script, casting the actors, filming the story, editing the footage, as well as adding any music, sound effects or other post production elements.
The final films are screened and judged at local festivals, and the winners go on to compete for national and international recognition. Each year, the top winners are screened at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
In Richmond, Jennifer competed with the filmmaking team Provident Media as both screenwriter and actor. Jennifer also stars in the film short, entitled "One Down" -- the story of a lonely woman, looking for love in all the wrong places.
To read more about the 48-Hour Film Project, and to watch Jennifer's film and other 48-Hour film submissions, visit www.48hourfilm.com.
April 2007: Stage - "Intimate Apparel"
Jennifer Massey appears as Mrs. Van Buren in Barksdale Theatre's production of "Intimate Apparel".
The story, written by Lynn Nottage, takes place in 1905 and revolves around a 35-year-old unmarried black seamstress, named Esther, who struggles to make it on her own in New York City by creating beautiful lingerie for the ladies of Lower Manhattan. Massey plays one of Esther's high society customers... seeking companionship as well as couture.
"In her role as Mrs. Van Buren, Jennifer Massey adeptly channels the inner pain and uncertainty of a woman married to a man who treats her with disdain. She fills the stage with her presence and is as convincing as she is surprising."
-- Richmond.com
(April 18, 2007)
(April 18, 2007)
"Intimate Apparel" runs April 13 through May 20 at Barksdale Theatre. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 804-282-2620.
March 2007: Stage/Voiceover - "Virginia Arts & Letters Live"
Jennifer participated in the 2007 Virginia Arts & Letter's Live event in Richmond, VA.
This popular event brings together music, literature, and live performance in one exciting evening where Virginia actors read short stories written by Virginia authors. Jennifer read "What Is Visible" by Kimberly Elkins, while also performing the dialogue in sign language.
Jennifer's vocal performance is now featured on the 2-CD set of "The Best of Virginia Arts & Letters LIVE, Volume 1" which is now available online. For more information and to purchase CDs visit www.barksdalerichmond.org/all.html. (All sales proceeds benefit the James River Writers.)
This popular event brings together music, literature, and live performance in one exciting evening where Virginia actors read short stories written by Virginia authors. Jennifer read "What Is Visible" by Kimberly Elkins, while also performing the dialogue in sign language.
Jennifer's vocal performance is now featured on the 2-CD set of "The Best of Virginia Arts & Letters LIVE, Volume 1" which is now available online. For more information and to purchase CDs visit www.barksdalerichmond.org/all.html. (All sales proceeds benefit the James River Writers.)
January 2007: Stage - "The Vagina Monologues"
Jennifer is appearing in this year's benefit performance of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" at the Firehouse Theatre.
Proceeds from this year?s "Vagina Monologues" shows benefit Safe Harbor, which provides housing and rehabilitation services for abused women and children.
This year?s Vagina Monologues is directed by Jessica Fulbright, and features other favorite Richmond actresses such as Erin Martin, Jacqui O?Connor, Melissa Johnston Price, Laine Satterfield, Heidi Vaiksnoras, Ashley Wright, and more! Tickets are $20. To purchase tickets online, please visit The Firehouse Theatre.
Thursday & Friday, February 1 & 2, 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:30)
V-Day is a global movement to end violence against women and girls, and raises funds and awareness through benefit productions of Playwright/Founder Eve Ensler?s award winning play The Vagina Monologues. Visit www.vday.org to learn more about this monumental event.
Proceeds from this year?s "Vagina Monologues" shows benefit Safe Harbor, which provides housing and rehabilitation services for abused women and children.
This year?s Vagina Monologues is directed by Jessica Fulbright, and features other favorite Richmond actresses such as Erin Martin, Jacqui O?Connor, Melissa Johnston Price, Laine Satterfield, Heidi Vaiksnoras, Ashley Wright, and more! Tickets are $20. To purchase tickets online, please visit The Firehouse Theatre.
Thursday & Friday, February 1 & 2, 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:30)
V-Day is a global movement to end violence against women and girls, and raises funds and awareness through benefit productions of Playwright/Founder Eve Ensler?s award winning play The Vagina Monologues. Visit www.vday.org to learn more about this monumental event.
December 2006: Film - "Beast of Burden"
Jennifer just completed shooting on the independent film "Beast of Burden", starring opposite actor/producer Mark Joy.
The film is slated for upcoming festival releases and private distribution.
For more movie information or to purchase a copy of the upcoming film, visit BeastofBurdenthemovie.com.
The film is slated for upcoming festival releases and private distribution.
For more movie information or to purchase a copy of the upcoming film, visit BeastofBurdenthemovie.com.