Martha Wigmore
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May 5, 2020Martha’s current news
Voices on the Piedmont at Jazz Central 6/18/20: Up and coming Twin Cities jazz vocalist Martha Wigmore is currently immersed in exploring the riches of the Jazz piedmont – the place of sophistication and the exceptional. Joined by Twin Cities favorites Jennifer Lund and Lori Bloomberg, with Ted Godbout on piano and Erik Lillestol on bass, and inspired by the heights of shared mentor, Vicky Mountain, Martha honors classic vintages and new creations, providing an enchanting evening of jazz.
Biography
In the past 15 years Martha has performed a rich blend of major dramatic roles and classically funny characters in the Twin Cities theatre scene, and performs frequently as Jazz and Church vocal soloist.
"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 --
Church Soloist - (2003 to present) - First Church of Christ, Scientist, Excelsior & Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Minneapolis
Jazz Vocals with Voices on the Piedmont - Shows at Jazz Central, Minneapolis, MN
'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
Jazz Vocal 'Singers Jam Session' course - since 2013, with Vicky Mountain at MacPhail Center for Music
Monologue Workshop - Robert Neu
Audition Workshop - Robert Neu
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