Martha Wigmore
Last updated
August 21, 2018Martha’s current news
Completed in January 2018 - her 12th production with Lyric Arts Main Stage, Anoka MN, as Lady Boyle in Tracy Lett's 'Superior Donut.'
Biography
In the past 13 years Martha has performed a rich blend of major dramatic roles and classically funny characters in the Twin Cities theatre scene.
"Of special note, a homeless woman named Lady (Martha Wigmore) wanders in and out of the donut shop imparting her unique wisdom. She's a treasure in this play...Wigmore gives her impressive dignity and will steal the audience's heart in the final scenes" - Peggy Sue Dunigan, Broadway World Minneapolis - SUPERIOR DONUTS
"...The glue of this family, Linda Loman, the mother and wife, heartbreakingly portrayed by Martha Wigmore was nothing short of brilliant" - Roxy Orcutt - DEATH OF A SALESMAN
"Another shining moment during this act is the first appearance of Big Mama...[Wigmore] infuses the role with boundless energy and charm...The final act is a delight as Wigmore brings to bear all the energy of Big Mama. She transforms her character as she asserts herself in protection of Big Daddy..." - Mindy Mateuszczyk - CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
"Their mother Flo (played by Martha Wigmore) also gave an excellent performance, torn as she was between what's best for her daughters and her own regrets." - T. James Belich - PICNIC
"...the wizened, saddened, somewhat long-in-the-tooth (but ultimately redeemed) shelter supervisor, Martha Wigmore, stealing the show" - G. Dawson - THE POUND: A MUSICAL FOR THE DOGS
Résumé
THEATRE HIGHLIGHTS since 2005 --
Superior Donuts - Lady Boyle - Lyric Arts Main Stage, Dir. Matt McNabb
The Spitfire Grill - Hannah Ferguson - Lyric Arts Main Stage, Dir. Scott Ford
Death of a Salesman - Linda Loman - Bloomington Civic Theatre, Dir. Robert Neu
Role Reprised: Lyric Arts Main Stage, Dir. Robert Neu
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - Big Mama Pollitt - Lyric Arts Main Stage, Dir. Scott Ford
Over the River and Through the Woods - Aida Gianelli - Lyric Arts Main Stage, Dir. Scott Ford
Role Reprised: Seasons Dinner Theatre, Dir. Thomas McCarthy
The Pound: A Musical for the Dogs - Ms. Hargreave - Imagined Theatre at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, Dir. Phil & Jules Darg
Major Barbara - Lady Britomart - Anoka Ramsey Community College Theatre, Dir. Blayne Lemke
Taming of the Shrew - female Baptista - Lakeshore Players Theatre, Dir. Stephen P. Peterson
Picnic - Flo - Lakeshore Players Theatre, Dir. Connie Mills
Romeo and Juliet - Lady Capulet - Rosetown Playhouse, Dir. Philip Bologna
Arsenic and Old Lace - Aunt Martha Brewster - Elk River Community Theatre, Dir. Douglas Johnson
The Laramie Project - Several roles - Lyric Arts Main Stage, Dir. Robert Neu
Guys and Dolls - Arlene (Arvide) - Elk River Community Theatre, Dir. Warren Schueneman
Leading Ladies - Florence - Lyric Arts Main Stage, Dir. Robert Neu
Lend Me a Tenor - Julia Leverett - Lyric Arts Main Stage, Dir. Philip Bologna
Murder on the Nile - Miss ffoliot-foulkes - Lakeshore Players Theatre, Dir. Brian Sherman
Harvey - Mrs. Betty Chumley - Lakeshore Players Theatre, Dir. Mik Mikula
You Can't Take It With You - Mrs. Kirby - Lyric Arts Main Stage, Dir. Joe Hendren
Last Days of Wonder - Mother - Eden Prairie Players, Dir. Warren Sampson
Porch Revival - Martha Mae Thompson - Lakeshore Players 10MPF, Dir. Joe Hendren
Danny is Going to Die - Catherine Murphy - Minneapolis Fringe Festival, Dir. Nikki Wakal
Cheaper By The Dozen - Lillian Gilbreth - Lyric Arts Main Stage, Dir. Philip Bologna
Gold, No Sense, and Brrr... - Rosalie Anderson - Seasons Dinner Theatre, Dir. Thomas & Patti McCarthy
Working - Rose Hoffman - Lakeshore Players Theatre, Dir. Stephen P. Peterson
Rapture (Workshop) - Ann - Savage Umbrella, Dir. Heidi Jedlicka
VOCAL and VOICEWORK --
Contract Soloist - (2003 to present) - First Church of Christ, Scientist, Excelsior
'Radio Talking Book' Reader - MN State Services for the Blind
EDUCATION
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Region 5 Festival 44 (2012):
Song Performance Workshop - Lynne Rothrock, Nashville
Monologue Workshop - Amy Attaway, Actors Theatre of Louisville
Anoka Ramsey Community College Theatre Department:
Acting Movement (2011) - Blayne Lemke
TRAINING
Singers Jam Sessions - Vicky Mountain, MacPhail Center for Music
Monologue Workshop - Robert Neu
Audition Workshop - Robert Neu
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