Oedipus | Antigone Closing!

Tonight we said goodbye to ancient Greece. The reviews and feedback from the show have been fantastic. It has been great to work with a new group of artists dedicated to the classics. Although I have enjoyed the challenge and the process, I must say that I am ready to leave Oedipus | Antigone behind. I am emotionally and physically exhausted from night after night of high tragedy. It's been an experience worthy of Sophocles.

 

The fates have spoken! Read the reviews...

"The Archway Theatre went all out, the costumes were fabulous, the setting sparse, inventive and perfectly suited to the wild storyline and the passionate Greek characters. And the actors where so committed to the style and technique specific to Greek theatre that you could have heard a pin drop the audience was so entranced...

Each and every cast member was brilliant. The Greek chorus a dream, masks and all..."

- NoHoArtsDistrict.com (Full Review)

"Archway Theater's revamped productions of Sophocles' 'Oedipus-Antigone' demonstrates that though challenging to portray, the classics still have power and potential for the audience of today. Adapted and directed by Archway's Artistic Director Steven Sabel, this new production manages to rest on the foundations of the original Greek style, yet present it in a fashion relatable to the modern audience."

- Examiner.com (Full Review)

Raised in Captivity Closing!

Jamie Sowers & Robert Dean Nuñez

Yesterday the lights went out on Raised in Captivity at STAGEStheatre to a full house. This show has been challenging, maddening, exhausting - and highly fulfilling. I am so blessed to work with such talented artists. We were presented with one of the most difficult scripts I have worked on to date, and I believe that every one of us rose to the occasion. I am very proud of this show and the boldness of our work. Raised in Captivity had been emotionally grueling and demanding, but in the end I wouldn't have it any other way. I send thanks to our fearless leader, director Jack Millis, and the brilliant words of our playwright Nicky Silver. What a beautiful experience!

Oedipus | Antigone Casting!

I am excited to be invited to perform as a guest artist in the resident company production of Oedipus | Antigone at Archway Studio/Theatre. I am reuniting with producing artistic director Steven Sabel for this special adaptation of Sophocles' works. We previously worked together on 2 back-to-back season at the Redlands Shakespeare Festival, where I play such roles as Viola (Twelfth Night), Arial (The Tempest), and Isabella (Measure for Measure). I will be playing the Priestess (traditionally the Priest of Zeus) as well as a central part of the Chorus. I am thrilled to be brushing up on my Greek tragedy and dive into this classical text.

Raised in Captivity Opening!

Raised in Captivity has been and continues to be one of the most challenging projects I have ever been a part of for many reasons. First, the playwright delves into serious subject matters with demanding language. Second, the range of emotions is startling. My character is a completely different person by the end of the play. On opening night, I was frankly afraid of taking the audience on this tumultuous journey. I try to practice my craft with a little fear as possible, but this experience required the element of fear and in the same breath demanded bravery. I am so proud of this show and the entire cast for their courageous performances this weekend. Here are just a few things the critics are saying:

"I admire the fearlessness of Silver’s plotting –his willingness to take the characters and the audience way, way out of their comfort zones.... All of the actors are superb.  Each of them have tough roles to play, and they rise to the occasion."

–The Orange Curtain Review (read the full article here)

"...Millis and company take moments to focus on the halting attempts at honesty and intimacy these insular, incredibly fucked-up people are yearning for. That gives this very dark and, at times, uncomfortable play moments of deep poignancy, and it makes the play's final image between two hopelessly flawed individuals resonate."

–OC Weekly (read the full article here)

"If the ideal “Captivity” cast exists, Millis has certainly created it."

–The Orange County Register (read the full article here)

Raised in Captivity Casting!

I am happy to announce that my first play of the new year will be Raised in Captivity at STAGEStheatre. I will be playing the mordantly witty and scathing Bernadette Dixon in this black comedy about guilt, self-punishment, and redemption. I am excited to dive into this dysfunctional, warped, and insanely funny family. I welcome this new challenge with open arms. What a great start to 2016!

The Incarnation Premiere

Jamie Sowers & Julina Creamer

Tonight was the premiere party for The Incarnation. This is the first time I have seen one of my projects on the big screen and I have to say that it was very special. 

It was great to reunite with creator and actress Julina Creamer on the red carpet (pictured).

I am looking forward to promoting the film during the festival season. Check back soon for more details!

The 39 Steps Closing

There is nothing I will miss more than the fabulous cast and crew of this show. In performance, we just clicked. I am so very proud of our show and the audience appreciation we received during our run. Our closing weekend was oversold. The laughter from the audience filled my heart and soul. Although we were not critically reviewed outside of the local community newspaper, we were well received by our patrons - and that is all that really matter to me. After the final performance, we cleared the space with record speed and I left the theatre without grandeur, but still feeling a great sense of accomplishment. Sometimes the greatest learning experiences come from the humblest of places. Thank you for a magical ride.