Jacqueline Jones
"Top-notch Talent"
"Comic Gold."
"Masterful"
"High-Octane"
"A Powerhouse"
"Divine"
Jacqueline Jones is "One of the few actresses who can
make a slow walk across the stage a riveting theatrical moment."
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There was lots of energy- and I mean energy like cut-these-people-off-the-Starbucks energy. But it was fun and it worked because Jackie Jones grounded the show with her fabulous version of the evil Don Jon offering the correct contrast to everyone else's Tom Foolery. She was a hundred times better than Keanu Reeves who played Don Jon in the Kenneth Branagh film version. Much Ado About Nothing (Henley Street Theatre Company, Richmond, VA) — UnOfficial Rave by Style Weekly Critic Mary Burruss, guest writer on Style Weekly Critic David Timberline's Personal Theater Blog: http://richmondvatheater.blogspot.com/2008/03/much-ado-about-cafine.html/ March 23, 2008 |
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"[Director Dawn Westbrook] gives her villains -- the hilarious Jacqueline Jones as the Queen Mother and Matthew James as the Duke of Bonfire -- loads of funny business to do."
Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter (Theatre IV, Richmond, VA) — Reviewed by Susan Haubenstock, Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 26, 2008 |
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Hopefully this Risk will Turn to Gold for Theatre IV "[daughter] Elinor thought it was wonderful too ... She commented several times on the hilariously wicked duo of Jackie Jones and Matt James as the Queen Mother and the Duke of Bonfire. Jackie your costume has started a fashion war in our house. I know it is not your fault but honey, you do wear that -is it Versache inspired?- neo disco outfit so well! I know you are having fun in that, girl. I could tell by your wicked evil laugh." "
Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter (Theatre IV, Richmond, VA) — UnOfficial Rave by Style Weekly Critic Mary Burruss, guest writer on Style Weekly Critic David Timberline's Personal Theatre Blog: http://richmondvatheater.blogspot.com/2008_01_01_archive.html, Sunday, January 26, 2008 |
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"Even if you don't have kids, it is worth your time to get in on this one. There was much adult laughter throughout last night. I just about busted a gut when the amazing Jackie Jones came out. Jackie - you were fierce honey!"
Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter (Theatre IV, Richmond, VA) — Stacy, in response to Hopefully this Risk will Turn to Gold for Theatre IV https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=29175306&postID=8860107279263945630 , Sunday, January 26, 2008 |
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"I don't know what your weekend plans are (or plans up until February 10th) but if you get a chance I STRONGLY recommend you take the kids, and Bob if he'll go, to see Theater IV's production of "Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter." We went tonight and really enjoyed ourselves. And, as a bonus, your friend Jackie has a really sizeable role and she's fantastic!"
Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter (Theatre IV, Richmond, VA) — Word of E-Mouth: Tammy to Karen, January 24, 2008 |
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"Jacqueline Jones puts in another of her high-octane performances as Miss Shields, Ralphie's teacher."
A Christmas Story (Theatre IV, Richmond, VA) — Reviewed by Susan Haubenstock, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Dec 02, 2007 |
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"... with standout performances by Jacqueline Jones as Miss Shields ... Jones is obviously having a ball as the prim Miss Shields, giving a scene-stopping wicked-witch scream during a fantasy sequence."
A Christmas Story (Theatre IV, Richmond, VA) — Reviewed by Mary Burruss, Style Weekly, December 19, 2007 |
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" ... top-notch talent ... Jacqueline Jones portrays the food-obsessed Gramma Aida with a breezy good humor that blossoms into true wisdom during the second act."
Over the River and Through the Woods (Barksdale, Richmond, VA) - Reviewed by David Timberline, Style Weekly, November 22, 2006 |
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" ... gem of a production ... Frank played by David Bridgewater, Grandfather Nunzio, played by Matthew Costello, and the two Nans, played by Jacqueline Jones and Jolene Carroll are all delightful ... Director Bruce Miller has brought together a terrific ensemble cast who light up the intimate setting of Hanover Tavern ... the grandparents have the look of people who found a sense of style and stayed with it the rest of their lives ... four actors ... gift of the Italian language, not just being able to create an accent, but to be able to recreate the sounds and feelings attached with an entire culture."
Over the River and Through the Woods (Barksdale, Richmond, VA) - Reviewed by John Porter, NPR - WCVE, November 24, 2006 |
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"The talented members of director Tom Width's cast keep things together ... The glue holding the whole operation together, though, is Jacqueline Jones, who imbues the half-dozen or so parts she plays with remarkable style. She's one of the few actresses who can make a slow walk across the stage a riveting theatrical moment."
Das Barbecü (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) — Reviewed by David Timberline, Style Weekly, November 16, 2005 |
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"Its biggest assets are the five people in the cast. These actors play five or more roles each and throw themselves into even the very silliest ones with lovable abandon. Each one is endowed with a voice that can belt the big country tunes ... Busiest and funniest of all is Jacqueline Jones ... She's a powerhouse"
Das Barbecü (Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights, VA) — Reviewed by Susan Haubenstock, Richmond Times-Dispatch, November, 2005 |