Show Details
Thursday, March 21 - 7:30 PM & Friday, March 22 - 5:00 PM
Written and performed by Lynne Jassem
Directed by Wendy Hammers
Show duration: 60 minutes
Is She a He? Or is He a She? In 1949 feeling like a boy, yet looking like a girl was never thought about or, heaven forbid, ever spoken of. Lynne Jassem brings us an intimate, highly entertaining (and often hilarious) exploration of gender identity in this impactful autobiographical story, as she discovers how she/he fits in with the world, with every strange situation she encounters bringing her closer to her truth.
You will be witness to an ancient theme, still highly relevant today. This tragicomic solo show - brilliantly performed by 77-year old veteran actor Lynne Jassem - will captivate and delight you, full of laughter, poignancy, and wit.
A spectacular performer for over 40 years, Lynne's story is told through an exciting mix of tap dance, spoken mime, characterizations, multi-media and love. A perspective from yesteryear when gender was rigid and cemented at birth. You will laugh and cry as the decades roll by!
Producer's Note: Lynne is a consummate, veteran performer. Her story is unique, funny, touching, heart-warming and sometimes tough. Her use of tap dancing and pantomime to weave her story are impeccable, and her use of multi-media clever and delightful. You'll really enjoy this show!
PRAISE
"A wonderful storyteller with indomitable style and wonderful comedic charm. A powerhouse of energy, with absolutely hilarious anecdotes, never shying away from the truth… Brava!”
Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros, NoHo Arts News, 2023
"An imaginative, beautifully performed one-person show that explores the challenge of learning to love and accept ourselves just as we are." Eli Hans, Producer SMA Solo Fest
"With only a slight body move, she shape-shifts from character to character, changing the mood, the intention, and brings the audience right along with her.”
- Crandall Rogers, APAP Conference Co-Chair
"Lynne is Brilliantly talented!” - Barbara Brownell, Broadway actress, singer and dancer.
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About Lynne Jassem
Lynne Jassem has been performing her entire life. She broke into showbiz in the 50s as a 10 year-old "Comoette" on the Perry Como TV Show. In her twenties she traveled the country for three years with the Claude Kipnis Mime Theatre playing such notable venues as the White House, Lincoln and Kennedy Centers. Next she morphed into writing, choreographing and directing 40+ Industrial Shows.
Lynne became one of the five Founders of The American Tap Dance Orchestra, who appeared on PBS and at The Cotton Club with Gregory Hines and Tommy Tune.
Onward to the world of solo shows.
She toured her solo show "Rhythm Anonymous" all over Germany, teaching and conducting master classes. Her show "Tapestry" received the Bay Area Theatre Award.
"From Como to Homo" had 26 performances at Edinburgh Fringe to 5-star critical acclaim, received San Francisco Best of Fringe Performance and Best Story Teller from San Diego Fringe."Tapping My Way to The Nuthouse” debuted to great reviews and she is now thrilled to return to San Miguel de Allende with her wonderful new show "Being Richard Greene.”
Hope you enjoy it!
