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Unveiling the Unseen in "Secret Invasion": Charlayne Woodard as Priscilla Fury
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) never fails to surprise its fans. This time, it's with the addition of Charlayne Woodard to the cast of the latest Disney+ miniseries, "Secret Invasion". Known for her remarkable performances in "Pose" and "Animal Kingdom", Woodard has now stepped into the shoes of Priscilla Fury, the wife of the iconic character, Nick Fury1.
"Secret Invasion" is an American television miniseries based on the Marvel Comics storyline of the same name. It is the ninth television series in the MCU produced by Marvel Studios, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. The show follows Nick Fury and Talos as they uncover a conspiracy by a group of shapeshifting Skrulls planning to invade Earth2.
Priscilla Fury, a character set to make her MCU debut in "Secret Invasion", adds a fresh layer to the narrative. While fans have had ample opportunities to witness Nick Fury's professional life, his personal life has largely remained under wraps. Charlayne Woodard's role as Priscilla Fury promises to open a window into this unexplored dimension.
Priscilla is also revealed to be a Skrull, the alien race known for its shapeshifting abilities. This revelation adds a fascinating twist to her character and hints at intriguing developments in the series. As the wife of Nick Fury, her character becomes an integral part of the series' main arc, which revolves around the Skrulls' conspiracy to gain control of Earth2.
Woodard's casting as Priscilla Fury is a testament to her versatility as an actor. Having proven her mettle in diverse roles across various genres, she brings a unique blend of talent and experience to the MCU. Her addition to the "Secret Invasion" cast is sure to enhance the depth and complexity of the narrative.
Overall, the introduction of Priscilla Fury, played by Charlayne Woodard, in "Secret Invasion" is a promising development. It not only enriches Nick Fury's character but also adds a new layer to the overall narrative of the MCU. As fans eagerly await the unraveling of the Skrulls' secret invasion, they can also look forward to witnessing a fresh side of the MCU through the lens of Priscilla Fury.
"Secret Invasion" is an American television miniseries based on the Marvel Comics storyline of the same name. It is the ninth television series in the MCU produced by Marvel Studios, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. The show follows Nick Fury and Talos as they uncover a conspiracy by a group of shapeshifting Skrulls planning to invade Earth2.
Priscilla Fury, a character set to make her MCU debut in "Secret Invasion", adds a fresh layer to the narrative. While fans have had ample opportunities to witness Nick Fury's professional life, his personal life has largely remained under wraps. Charlayne Woodard's role as Priscilla Fury promises to open a window into this unexplored dimension.
Priscilla is also revealed to be a Skrull, the alien race known for its shapeshifting abilities. This revelation adds a fascinating twist to her character and hints at intriguing developments in the series. As the wife of Nick Fury, her character becomes an integral part of the series' main arc, which revolves around the Skrulls' conspiracy to gain control of Earth2.
Woodard's casting as Priscilla Fury is a testament to her versatility as an actor. Having proven her mettle in diverse roles across various genres, she brings a unique blend of talent and experience to the MCU. Her addition to the "Secret Invasion" cast is sure to enhance the depth and complexity of the narrative.
Overall, the introduction of Priscilla Fury, played by Charlayne Woodard, in "Secret Invasion" is a promising development. It not only enriches Nick Fury's character but also adds a new layer to the overall narrative of the MCU. As fans eagerly await the unraveling of the Skrulls' secret invasion, they can also look forward to witnessing a fresh side of the MCU through the lens of Priscilla Fury.
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09.28.2021
REVIEW: The San Diego Union-Tribune: La Jolla Playhouse’s ‘The Garden’ a deep and powerful return to live performance For 90 magical minutes on Sunday, La Jolla Playhouse’s season-opening world premiere of Charlayne Woodard’s play held the audience suspended in pin-drop silence. Theater-goers leaned forward in their seats to catch every word, they audibly gasped at several reveals in the story and leapt to their feet to applaud before the actors came out for their bows. Read full article here. |
Charlayne Woodard, left, and Stephanie Berry in La Jolla Playhouse’s world premiere play “The Garden.”(Rich Soublet II)
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09.20.2021
World premiere of Charlayne Woodard’s latest play, “The Garden” to hit the stage this fall.
Actor-playwright Charlayne Woodard makes her home in Los Angeles, but this fall, she’s back in her favorite theatrical home at La Jolla Playhouse, co-starring in the world premiere of her latest play, “The Garden.”
Read full article here.
World premiere of Charlayne Woodard’s latest play, “The Garden” to hit the stage this fall.
Actor-playwright Charlayne Woodard makes her home in Los Angeles, but this fall, she’s back in her favorite theatrical home at La Jolla Playhouse, co-starring in the world premiere of her latest play, “The Garden.”
Read full article here.
02.17.2021
Due to popular demand, Primary Stages are offering an encore presentation of THE NIGHT WATCHER available for streaming on demand. Charlayne’s auto-biographical, one-woman play was originally presented at 59E59 Theaters in our 2009/2010 Season. Simultaneously a best friend, advisor, confidant, and sage to the many young people who call her “Auntie,” Charlayne Woodard is childless only by biological standards. Told with penetrating grace and candor, Woodard beautifully weaves together stories of the ordinary and extraordinary ways she has mentored the children in her life. Declared “thoughtful, vivid, entertaining, and poignant” in its original run, THE NIGHT WATCHER is an intimate look at the various definitions of parenthood.
Watch here for free.
11.22.2020
Primary Stages presents: Virtual Master Class with Charlayne WoodardCharlayne Woodard (The Night Watcher, "Pose", Ain't Misbehavin' on Broadway) discusses her work on The Night Watcher, advice for BIPOC young people and artists, and her career journey.
Watch it here.
07.22.2020
The New York Times Review:
Reliving ‘Private Lives,’ This Time Mostly Women’s: Eight short plays take cues from the 1930 Noël Coward comedy — but now the stakes are different.
Read review here.
06.28.2020
In honor of PRIDE, Billy Porter and Mj Rodriguez, along with the cast and producers of Pose, came together for a one-hour virtual event in partnership with GLSEN, Hetrick-Martin Institute, and Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund. Celebrate Pride with the POSE family at http://www.poseathon.com.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/v-eNJc49gXc
Also available on FX on Hulu.
06.27.2020
Micki Grant & Charlayne Woodard
Charlayne Woodard joins Micki Grant for an intimate conversation about writing and performing in the American Theater for The Legacy Project: Volume III Produced by the Dramatists Guild Foundation, the Legacy Project is a series of interviews featuring prominent contemporary American playwrights, lyricists, and composers. Each interview offers an intimate look into the lives and creative process of these writers of the theater. Watch the entire video here: https://youtu.be/HgDB48esu1g
12.07.18
"Glass", the 3rd movie of the trilogy that includes "Unbreakable" and "Split" opens in January. Charlayne plays the mother of Samuel Jackson’s character in both Unbreakable and Glass.
See the new trailer here: https://youtu.be/Q7ztHi9ejp4
12.03.18
POSE: Many critics have hailed it as one of the best tv shows of 2017. Shooting for season 2 of POSE starts in March 2019.
Watch Charlayne in a scene from POSE here.
Charlayne will also be a recurring character on Sneaky Pete (Amazon series) next season.
06.07.18
Review:
CURTAIN'S UP: Taking "Flight" At Long Beach Playhouse by by Chris Carpenter Theater Critic
05.29.18
Charlayne stars in the new upcoming series Pose. A musical dance drama television series created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Steven Canals. It is set to premiere on June 3, 2018, on FX.
Watch the trailer here.
05.14.18
"Flight" opens this week at the Long Beach Playhouse, CA
For more info click here.
Reviews
01.10.18
"Flight" in Long Beach, CA - May. 19 — Jun. 16, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
The Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater is producing Charlayne's multli-character play, FLIGHT, from May 19th to June 16th, 2018. Directed by Rovin Jay.
For more info and tickets click here.
10.20.14
"Grace", a solo musical with libretto by Charlayne Woodard
GRACE, a solo musical with libretto by Charlayne Woodard and music composed by Kirsten Childs, directed by Shirley Jo Finney and starring Andrea Fierson is being performed through November 2, 2014 at The Barrow Group Theatre, 312 West 36th St., N.Y.C. For tickets, friends & family should use code IVFF!* at 212.868.4444.
10.17.14
"Zealot" in Costa Mesa, CA
Charlayne is appearing in Zealot by Theresa Rebeck at South Coast Repertory Theatre from October 17 - November 16. For tickets, visit SCR.org.
Read it here.
04.29.14
Great "Substance of Fire" Review in the New York Times!
featuring standout performances by the Australian actor John Noble and the ever-vibrant Charlayne Woodard!
Read it here.
04.22.14
New York City: "Substance of Fire" now @ 2econd Stage Theatre
New York City. PERFORMANCE ALERT: Charlayne will be performinginwith John Noble in "Substance of Fire" at 2econd Stage
Theatre" from April 22nd - May 25th 2014!!
Buy Tickets here
09.17.13
"The Night Watcher" In Washington D.C. Oct .23 - Nov. 17th
Washington D.C. PERFORMANCE ALERT: Charlayne will be performing the Night Watcherat the Studio Theatre in Washington D.C. from October 23, 2013 to November 17, 2013!!
Buy Tickets here.
09.17.12
"Flight" in Fort Worth, TX - from September 21st to October 21st.
The Jubilee Theatre is producing Charlayne's multli-character play, FLIGHT, from September 21st to October 21st.
For more info and to buy Tickets click here.
09.14.12
"The Night Watcher" In Los Angeles-Oct 18 - 21
LOS ANGELES PERFORMANCE ALERT: Charlayne will be performing the Night Watcher for Los Angeles TheatreWorks from October 18 - 21 at the James Bridges Theatre at UCLA!!!!!
Buy Tickets here.
03.20.12
Charlayne Woodard Wins Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards
The winners of the 2011 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards have been announced. The prizes were presented in a ceremony held on March 19 at A Noise Within in Pasadena.
Award winners include Charlayne Woodard, who has won Solo Performance The Night Watcher.
Read more
11.20.11
"The Night Watcher" In Los Angeles-NOW PLAYING!
CHARLAYNE OPENED HER PLAY "THE NIGHT WATCHER" AT THE KIRK DOUGLAS THEATER IN CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA TODAY. PERFORMANCES BEGIN RUN THROUGH DECEMBER 18TH!
read more
01.11.11
NEW YORK PERFORMANCE ALERT!!!!!
CHARLAYNE PLAYS THE TITLE ROLE IN THE WITCH OF EDMONTON. LIMITED RUN. PERFORMANCES BEGIN ON JANUARY 25TH AND RUN THROUGH FEBRUARY 13TH!
Click here for more info.
07.21.10
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Charlayne is performing in A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Christopher Ashley, at LaJolla Playhouse, July 20 thru August 22nd.
Click here for more info.
08.4.09
Crumbs from The Table Of Joy
Los Angeles Performance Alert!! Charlayne and Russell Hornsby in Los Angeles Theatreworks Production of “Crumbs from The Table Of Joy” by Lynn Nottage – December 7 – 13. more...
08.4.09
Reviews Are In
The Night Watcher Opens At Primary Stages In New York, Reviews Are In!!!!!
"Good lighting is even more necessary onstage than it is in life. But a few fortunate actors require little in the way of flattering illumination. Instead of reflecting light, their faces seem to emit it.
Charlayne Woodard is among them. I don’t want to steal any credit from her lighting designer, Geoff Korf, but in her latest solo performance, “The Night Watcher,” Ms. Woodard roams the stage of the 59E59 Theaters like a human searchlight, casting a permanent glow that reaches all the way to the back rows.
Perhaps a porch light is a better analogy, for Ms. Woodard is a performer as warm and inviting as she is luminous. In “The Night Watcher,” presented by Primary Stages, she tells ta les of her many brushes with near-motherhood, inflecting each with the mixture of exuberant feeling and sly humor that have marked her three previous autobiographical shows. (You might think Ms. Woodard would be running dry of stories by now, but she seems to be a woman who collects colorful experience the way the rest of us pile up cans and bottles for the recycling bin.) - New York Times (Isherwood) (Read full review more)
"Charlayne Woodard's new solo piece, "The Night Watcher," lands in town polished to a high shine after regional showings at Seattle Rep, La Jolla and the Ojai Playwrights Conference. Calling up her own experiences, the childless thesp recounts how she assumed the role of "Auntie" -- with its attendant duties of friend, confidante and meddling substitute mom -- to her friends' kids. Protean performer gives voice to all her charges, from squalling infants to troubled teens, along with their hapless, harried, often clueless parents. Each story, hilarious or heartbreaking, speaks to the joy and sadness of being Auntie to many, mother to none. " - Daily Variety (Read full review more)
"Charlayne Woodard's solo show 'The Night Watcher' is a singular sensation.
Her name is the only one in the cast list, but Charlayne Woodard isn't alone onstage in "The Night Watcher," her brightly polished and poignant new autobiographical play." - Daily News(Read full review more)
"Sometimes people decide not to have children. When that happens, it's not unusual for loved ones to object or resist. Still, it's for no one to judge, as Charlayne Woodard's exquisitely written, beautifully performed "The Night Watcher" makes clear." - Backstage(Read full review more)
"Charlayne Woodard's new solo show The Night Watcher, playing at 59E59 Theaters, not only features some marvelous storytelling, it also give some terrific insight into the sort of unconditional love it takes to rear a child in today's world. And the show, directed with graceful ease by Daniel Sullivan, proves to be a truly affecting piece of theater." - Theatermania (Read full review more)
08.4.09
The Night Watcher New York Premiere
Running from September 22 - October 31, 2009
Read more about it on Primary Stages.
03.01.09
Stunning in New York City: Dates for Upcoming Perfomances Announced!
LCT3, Lincoln Center Theater's new initiative devoted to producing work of emerging playwrights, directors and designers, will produce STUNNING, a new play by David Adjmi, directed by Anne Kauffman, as the second offering of its inaugural season. STUNNING will be presented June 1 - 27, 2009 at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project, (229 W. 42 Street).
Set in the insular Syrian-Jewish community in Midwood, Brooklyn STUNNING tells the story of Lily, a teenager newly married to a much older man, whose sheltered life is disrupted when Blanche, an African-American housekeeper enters her life.
STUNNING will feature Charlayne Woodard as Blanche and will have sets by David Korins, costumes by Miranda Hoffman, lighting by Japhy Weideman and sound by Rob Kaplowitz.
Running from June 1, 2009 - June 27, 2009.
02.27.09
Seattle Repertory Theatre Feature:
Former artistic director Dan Sullivan is directing the new Charlayne Woodard play "The Night Watcher." - Read the full Seattle Times Article here.
10.12.08
THE NIGHT WATCHER REVIEWS ARE IN!!
The reviews have started coming in about The Night Watcher, and they are amazing. I feel really proud of the work we've put in to get this show up and running.
Read some of the wonderful reviews below:
"Thoughtful and engrossing, entertaining and poignant...Woodard proves what a rare, glowing actor she is." - The Seattle Times (Read full review here)
"Extremely engaging, beautiful, dynamic, witty and visceral, Charlayne as a performer holds an audience captive." - Seattle P-I theater blog (Read full review here)
The Audience says:
"Woodard's performance alone is worth the price of admission."
"A lovely rich evening in the theatre. It was continuously poignant, delightful, and the stories were always interesting."
"The Night Watcher was very moving, and affirmed that what I am doing-- both as an auntie and as a teacher-- are good reasons to be on this planet and to appreciate life...I left the theater thinking, 'It's just so good to be alive.'
Meet Charlayne!
09.08.08
THE NIGHT WATCHER
September 25, 2008 - October 26, 2008
Seattle Repertory Theatre
Charlayne enlivens the stage in this magical, crazy and funny ride about the true meaning of family with a high-octane, engaging one-woman performance.
Written by and Starring Charlayne Woodard
more info
02.02.08
THE NIGHT WATCHER
July 1 - July 27, 2008
Mandell Weiss Forum
Charlayne enlivens the stage in this magical, crazy and funny ride about the true meaning of family with a high-octane, engaging one-woman performance.
Written by and Starring Charlayne Woodard
more info
02.01.08
Charlayne's multi-character play, "Flight," will be performed at the City Theatre in Pittsburgh from March 13, 2008 to April 6, 2008.
more info
01.10.07
Great Review of "Taming Of The Shrew" in Washington Post
On this past Friday there was a great review for Taming Of The Shrew in the Washington Post. It's available at washingtonpost.com (registration required).
more info
08.30.07
Charlayne at the Ojai Playwrights Conference
Charlayne recently performed the first incarnation of her new solo play, "The Night Watchman," at the Ojai Playwrights Conference. It was directed by Keith Bunin. "The Night Watchman" explores the difficulties faced by young people as they struggle to find themselves and their place in this demanding, media-driven world.
more info
08.28.07
From September 25, 2007 to November 18, 2007, Charlayne is performing Katherina in Shakespeare's "The Taming Of The Shrew" at The Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington DC. The production, at the Lansburgh Theatre is directed by Rebecca Taichman.
more info
08.28.07
Now available on line: Ms. Woodard's Portfolio Reel:
Watch Charlayne in some of her most memorable roles in Film and TV.
(click here to watch video of Charlayne's reel)
06.10.06
School of Music & The Theatre School Commencement in Chicago
DePaul University awarded Charlayne an honorary doctorate of humane letters at the 108th Commencement of the graduating class of 2006, specifically the Theatre School and the School of Music. The ceremony was held at the Civic Opera House in Chicago, Illinois on June 10th, 2006.
(click here to watch video of Charlayne's speech)
(click here to download/print Charlayne's speech)
Due to popular demand, Primary Stages are offering an encore presentation of THE NIGHT WATCHER available for streaming on demand. Charlayne’s auto-biographical, one-woman play was originally presented at 59E59 Theaters in our 2009/2010 Season. Simultaneously a best friend, advisor, confidant, and sage to the many young people who call her “Auntie,” Charlayne Woodard is childless only by biological standards. Told with penetrating grace and candor, Woodard beautifully weaves together stories of the ordinary and extraordinary ways she has mentored the children in her life. Declared “thoughtful, vivid, entertaining, and poignant” in its original run, THE NIGHT WATCHER is an intimate look at the various definitions of parenthood.
Watch here for free.
11.22.2020
Primary Stages presents: Virtual Master Class with Charlayne WoodardCharlayne Woodard (The Night Watcher, "Pose", Ain't Misbehavin' on Broadway) discusses her work on The Night Watcher, advice for BIPOC young people and artists, and her career journey.
Watch it here.
07.22.2020
The New York Times Review:
Reliving ‘Private Lives,’ This Time Mostly Women’s: Eight short plays take cues from the 1930 Noël Coward comedy — but now the stakes are different.
Read review here.
06.28.2020
In honor of PRIDE, Billy Porter and Mj Rodriguez, along with the cast and producers of Pose, came together for a one-hour virtual event in partnership with GLSEN, Hetrick-Martin Institute, and Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund. Celebrate Pride with the POSE family at http://www.poseathon.com.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/v-eNJc49gXc
Also available on FX on Hulu.
06.27.2020
Micki Grant & Charlayne Woodard
Charlayne Woodard joins Micki Grant for an intimate conversation about writing and performing in the American Theater for The Legacy Project: Volume III Produced by the Dramatists Guild Foundation, the Legacy Project is a series of interviews featuring prominent contemporary American playwrights, lyricists, and composers. Each interview offers an intimate look into the lives and creative process of these writers of the theater. Watch the entire video here: https://youtu.be/HgDB48esu1g
12.07.18
"Glass", the 3rd movie of the trilogy that includes "Unbreakable" and "Split" opens in January. Charlayne plays the mother of Samuel Jackson’s character in both Unbreakable and Glass.
See the new trailer here: https://youtu.be/Q7ztHi9ejp4
12.03.18
POSE: Many critics have hailed it as one of the best tv shows of 2017. Shooting for season 2 of POSE starts in March 2019.
Watch Charlayne in a scene from POSE here.
Charlayne will also be a recurring character on Sneaky Pete (Amazon series) next season.
06.07.18
Review:
CURTAIN'S UP: Taking "Flight" At Long Beach Playhouse by by Chris Carpenter Theater Critic
05.29.18
Charlayne stars in the new upcoming series Pose. A musical dance drama television series created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Steven Canals. It is set to premiere on June 3, 2018, on FX.
Watch the trailer here.
05.14.18
"Flight" opens this week at the Long Beach Playhouse, CA
For more info click here.
Reviews
01.10.18
"Flight" in Long Beach, CA - May. 19 — Jun. 16, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
The Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage Theater is producing Charlayne's multli-character play, FLIGHT, from May 19th to June 16th, 2018. Directed by Rovin Jay.
For more info and tickets click here.
10.20.14
"Grace", a solo musical with libretto by Charlayne Woodard
GRACE, a solo musical with libretto by Charlayne Woodard and music composed by Kirsten Childs, directed by Shirley Jo Finney and starring Andrea Fierson is being performed through November 2, 2014 at The Barrow Group Theatre, 312 West 36th St., N.Y.C. For tickets, friends & family should use code IVFF!* at 212.868.4444.
10.17.14
"Zealot" in Costa Mesa, CA
Charlayne is appearing in Zealot by Theresa Rebeck at South Coast Repertory Theatre from October 17 - November 16. For tickets, visit SCR.org.
Read it here.
04.29.14
Great "Substance of Fire" Review in the New York Times!
featuring standout performances by the Australian actor John Noble and the ever-vibrant Charlayne Woodard!
Read it here.
04.22.14
New York City: "Substance of Fire" now @ 2econd Stage Theatre
New York City. PERFORMANCE ALERT: Charlayne will be performinginwith John Noble in "Substance of Fire" at 2econd Stage
Theatre" from April 22nd - May 25th 2014!!
Buy Tickets here
09.17.13
"The Night Watcher" In Washington D.C. Oct .23 - Nov. 17th
Washington D.C. PERFORMANCE ALERT: Charlayne will be performing the Night Watcherat the Studio Theatre in Washington D.C. from October 23, 2013 to November 17, 2013!!
Buy Tickets here.
09.17.12
"Flight" in Fort Worth, TX - from September 21st to October 21st.
The Jubilee Theatre is producing Charlayne's multli-character play, FLIGHT, from September 21st to October 21st.
For more info and to buy Tickets click here.
09.14.12
"The Night Watcher" In Los Angeles-Oct 18 - 21
LOS ANGELES PERFORMANCE ALERT: Charlayne will be performing the Night Watcher for Los Angeles TheatreWorks from October 18 - 21 at the James Bridges Theatre at UCLA!!!!!
Buy Tickets here.
03.20.12
Charlayne Woodard Wins Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards
The winners of the 2011 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards have been announced. The prizes were presented in a ceremony held on March 19 at A Noise Within in Pasadena.
Award winners include Charlayne Woodard, who has won Solo Performance The Night Watcher.
Read more
11.20.11
"The Night Watcher" In Los Angeles-NOW PLAYING!
CHARLAYNE OPENED HER PLAY "THE NIGHT WATCHER" AT THE KIRK DOUGLAS THEATER IN CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA TODAY. PERFORMANCES BEGIN RUN THROUGH DECEMBER 18TH!
read more
01.11.11
NEW YORK PERFORMANCE ALERT!!!!!
CHARLAYNE PLAYS THE TITLE ROLE IN THE WITCH OF EDMONTON. LIMITED RUN. PERFORMANCES BEGIN ON JANUARY 25TH AND RUN THROUGH FEBRUARY 13TH!
Click here for more info.
07.21.10
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Charlayne is performing in A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Christopher Ashley, at LaJolla Playhouse, July 20 thru August 22nd.
Click here for more info.
08.4.09
Crumbs from The Table Of Joy
Los Angeles Performance Alert!! Charlayne and Russell Hornsby in Los Angeles Theatreworks Production of “Crumbs from The Table Of Joy” by Lynn Nottage – December 7 – 13. more...
08.4.09
Reviews Are In
The Night Watcher Opens At Primary Stages In New York, Reviews Are In!!!!!
"Good lighting is even more necessary onstage than it is in life. But a few fortunate actors require little in the way of flattering illumination. Instead of reflecting light, their faces seem to emit it.
Charlayne Woodard is among them. I don’t want to steal any credit from her lighting designer, Geoff Korf, but in her latest solo performance, “The Night Watcher,” Ms. Woodard roams the stage of the 59E59 Theaters like a human searchlight, casting a permanent glow that reaches all the way to the back rows.
Perhaps a porch light is a better analogy, for Ms. Woodard is a performer as warm and inviting as she is luminous. In “The Night Watcher,” presented by Primary Stages, she tells ta les of her many brushes with near-motherhood, inflecting each with the mixture of exuberant feeling and sly humor that have marked her three previous autobiographical shows. (You might think Ms. Woodard would be running dry of stories by now, but she seems to be a woman who collects colorful experience the way the rest of us pile up cans and bottles for the recycling bin.) - New York Times (Isherwood) (Read full review more)
"Charlayne Woodard's new solo piece, "The Night Watcher," lands in town polished to a high shine after regional showings at Seattle Rep, La Jolla and the Ojai Playwrights Conference. Calling up her own experiences, the childless thesp recounts how she assumed the role of "Auntie" -- with its attendant duties of friend, confidante and meddling substitute mom -- to her friends' kids. Protean performer gives voice to all her charges, from squalling infants to troubled teens, along with their hapless, harried, often clueless parents. Each story, hilarious or heartbreaking, speaks to the joy and sadness of being Auntie to many, mother to none. " - Daily Variety (Read full review more)
"Charlayne Woodard's solo show 'The Night Watcher' is a singular sensation.
Her name is the only one in the cast list, but Charlayne Woodard isn't alone onstage in "The Night Watcher," her brightly polished and poignant new autobiographical play." - Daily News(Read full review more)
"Sometimes people decide not to have children. When that happens, it's not unusual for loved ones to object or resist. Still, it's for no one to judge, as Charlayne Woodard's exquisitely written, beautifully performed "The Night Watcher" makes clear." - Backstage(Read full review more)
"Charlayne Woodard's new solo show The Night Watcher, playing at 59E59 Theaters, not only features some marvelous storytelling, it also give some terrific insight into the sort of unconditional love it takes to rear a child in today's world. And the show, directed with graceful ease by Daniel Sullivan, proves to be a truly affecting piece of theater." - Theatermania (Read full review more)
08.4.09
The Night Watcher New York Premiere
Running from September 22 - October 31, 2009
Read more about it on Primary Stages.
03.01.09
Stunning in New York City: Dates for Upcoming Perfomances Announced!
LCT3, Lincoln Center Theater's new initiative devoted to producing work of emerging playwrights, directors and designers, will produce STUNNING, a new play by David Adjmi, directed by Anne Kauffman, as the second offering of its inaugural season. STUNNING will be presented June 1 - 27, 2009 at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project, (229 W. 42 Street).
Set in the insular Syrian-Jewish community in Midwood, Brooklyn STUNNING tells the story of Lily, a teenager newly married to a much older man, whose sheltered life is disrupted when Blanche, an African-American housekeeper enters her life.
STUNNING will feature Charlayne Woodard as Blanche and will have sets by David Korins, costumes by Miranda Hoffman, lighting by Japhy Weideman and sound by Rob Kaplowitz.
Running from June 1, 2009 - June 27, 2009.
02.27.09
Seattle Repertory Theatre Feature:
Former artistic director Dan Sullivan is directing the new Charlayne Woodard play "The Night Watcher." - Read the full Seattle Times Article here.
10.12.08
THE NIGHT WATCHER REVIEWS ARE IN!!
The reviews have started coming in about The Night Watcher, and they are amazing. I feel really proud of the work we've put in to get this show up and running.
Read some of the wonderful reviews below:
"Thoughtful and engrossing, entertaining and poignant...Woodard proves what a rare, glowing actor she is." - The Seattle Times (Read full review here)
"Extremely engaging, beautiful, dynamic, witty and visceral, Charlayne as a performer holds an audience captive." - Seattle P-I theater blog (Read full review here)
The Audience says:
"Woodard's performance alone is worth the price of admission."
"A lovely rich evening in the theatre. It was continuously poignant, delightful, and the stories were always interesting."
"The Night Watcher was very moving, and affirmed that what I am doing-- both as an auntie and as a teacher-- are good reasons to be on this planet and to appreciate life...I left the theater thinking, 'It's just so good to be alive.'
Meet Charlayne!
09.08.08
THE NIGHT WATCHER
September 25, 2008 - October 26, 2008
Seattle Repertory Theatre
Charlayne enlivens the stage in this magical, crazy and funny ride about the true meaning of family with a high-octane, engaging one-woman performance.
Written by and Starring Charlayne Woodard
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02.02.08
THE NIGHT WATCHER
July 1 - July 27, 2008
Mandell Weiss Forum
Charlayne enlivens the stage in this magical, crazy and funny ride about the true meaning of family with a high-octane, engaging one-woman performance.
Written by and Starring Charlayne Woodard
more info
02.01.08
Charlayne's multi-character play, "Flight," will be performed at the City Theatre in Pittsburgh from March 13, 2008 to April 6, 2008.
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01.10.07
Great Review of "Taming Of The Shrew" in Washington Post
On this past Friday there was a great review for Taming Of The Shrew in the Washington Post. It's available at washingtonpost.com (registration required).
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08.30.07
Charlayne at the Ojai Playwrights Conference
Charlayne recently performed the first incarnation of her new solo play, "The Night Watchman," at the Ojai Playwrights Conference. It was directed by Keith Bunin. "The Night Watchman" explores the difficulties faced by young people as they struggle to find themselves and their place in this demanding, media-driven world.
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08.28.07
From September 25, 2007 to November 18, 2007, Charlayne is performing Katherina in Shakespeare's "The Taming Of The Shrew" at The Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington DC. The production, at the Lansburgh Theatre is directed by Rebecca Taichman.
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08.28.07
Now available on line: Ms. Woodard's Portfolio Reel:
Watch Charlayne in some of her most memorable roles in Film and TV.
(click here to watch video of Charlayne's reel)
06.10.06
School of Music & The Theatre School Commencement in Chicago
DePaul University awarded Charlayne an honorary doctorate of humane letters at the 108th Commencement of the graduating class of 2006, specifically the Theatre School and the School of Music. The ceremony was held at the Civic Opera House in Chicago, Illinois on June 10th, 2006.
(click here to watch video of Charlayne's speech)
(click here to download/print Charlayne's speech)
