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BIOGRAPHY
CHRIS JORIE |
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Chris Jorie is originally from Upstate New York, and he brings over 35 years of experience
to his work in theatre, film, and television.
Chris has directed Off-Broadway on Theatre Row, and nationally for the Coronet, West Coast Ensemble,
and Court Theatres in Los Angeles; Oldcastle Theatre in Vermont; and Theatre Aspen, in
Colorado.
Chris has directed the Regional Premiere of Athol Fugard’s EXITS AND ENTRANCES for the award-winning
New Repertory Theatre in Boston. He also directed the world premiere of SAVAGES by Anne Nelson
off-Broadway for Backhouse Productions, the national premiere SOUVENIR direct from its Broadway run, as well
as DOUBT, A BODY OF WATER, COYOTE ON A FENCE, BOSTON MARRIAGE, PROOF, SPINNING INTO BUTTER and
WIT, for Orlando Theatre Project where he worked as a Resident Company Member. WIT received the Lillie
Stoates Award for best production for the 2000-2001 Season for professional theatre in Central Florida.
Additional credits include the regional premieres of THE GUYS for The Vine Theatre, and John Henry
Redwood’s, THE OLD SETTLER, for The People’s Theatre in Central Florida. As Artistic Director of Orlando
Rep he directed regional premieres of SEE ROCK CITY, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, JUST SO, and UNDER
THE BRIDGE. As Producing Artistic Director and Associate Artist for the Civic Theatres of Central Florida he directed
the regional premieres of HAVING OUR SAY, A QUESTION OF MERCY, and PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, winner of
the Lillie Award for best production of the 1998-99 Season in Central Florida.
As a nationally recognized acting coach, Chris has worked on the sets of productions for Disney, Nickelodeon,
Buena Vista TV, ABC, and PBS.
He has been a producer for the LA Stage and Film Company, sister company to the critically acclaimed N.Y.
Stage and Film Company in summer residence at Vassar College; Resident Director at San Francisco's
New Conservatory Theatre; and Director of Education for Los Angeles's Serendipity Theatre -
an Equity Children's Theatre Company named Best New Children's Theatre in the United States by the
American Alliance for Theatre and Education in 1994.
Chris helped launch CityKids, LA, in association with CityKids, New York, and worked as a Guest
Artist Director and Education Director for Aspen Theatre in the Park, Aspen Colorado; The Lancaster
Drama Workshop sponsored by the New York State Arts Council; as well as a Guest Artist Instructor for the
California Arts Council Artist in the Schools Program.
A recipient of the first-ever REVELS Fellowship for writing and directing during 2007-2008, Chris was also a
semifinalist in the Drama League’s New Directors/New Works Series, and the Malibu International
Playwrighting Festival for his most recent play, THE REAL ME - a story about children with disabilities.
THE REAL ME has been translated into the Moldovan language by playwright and Peace Corps volunteer, Rebecca
Worthington, and was performed at the Cultural Center of Moldova in Eastern Europe during the fall of 2008.
Selected as a semifinalist in the National Endowment for the Arts/Theatre Communications Group
Career Development Program for Directors for the spring, 2000, Chris was a also a semifinalist in the
Drama League's New Directors/New Works Series in 1999 for his original script, I TOUCH THE FUTURE -
based on the life and words of Christa McAuliffe, (the teacher aboard NASA's Challenger Mission). The play was
honored by United Arts of Central Florida and toured The Los Angeles Schools along with Jorie's play, THE SPIRIT
IN MY SOUL - the voices of Rosa Parks & Harriet Tubman produced by Enrichment Works. In
addition to his work as a playwright, he is a writer of fiction, non-fiction, songs, lyrics, and screenplays.
Chris has performed for the past thirty years in off-Broadway and regional theatre, as well as television and film,
working with such distinguished talents as George C. Scott, Charlton Heston, Mary McDonnell, Laura San Giacomo,
Ellen Barkin, James Woods, Robert Guillame, Gary Marshall, and John Ritter.
After majoring in Theatre Arts at the State University of New York, Fredonia, Chris continued his studies at San
Francisco State University where he received the George Heller Scholarship from AFTRA for his Special Major
Program, Dramatic Concepts in Social Responsibility, from the Film, Writing, and Social Science Departments.
He graduated Cum Laude from the University. He is a proud member of AEA, AFTRA, SAG, The Dramatists Guild,
and The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.
Chris has recently completed shooting an episode of ABC’s THE MIDDLE, as well as the Independent film,
DAY LABOR |
RESUME
CHRIS JORIE Director
Member of SDC
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| Current Productions |
THE BIG BANG
by Graham & Feuer
Ocala Civic Theatre |
Feb, 2010 |
LEADIN LADIES
by Ken Ludwig
Ocala Civic Theatre |
Mar, 2010 |
Off-Broadway/NYC |
SAVAGES
by Anne Nelson
The Lion Theatre
Back House Productions |
Mar, 2006 |
Regional Premieres |
EXITS AND ENTRANCES
by Athol Fugard
New Repertory, Boston |
Feb, 2009 |
Orlando Theatre Project, Orlando Florida
an Actor’s Equity Company |
| DOUBT by John Patrick Shanley |
Mar/Apr 2008 |
| A BODY OF WATER by Lee Blessing |
Mar, 2007 |
| SOUVENIR by Stephen Temperley |
Oct 26-Nov, 2007 |
| COYOTE ON A FENCE by Bruce Graham |
Jan 6-24, 2005 |
| BOSTON MARRIAGE by David Mamet |
July 31-Aug, 2003 |
| PROOF by David Auburn |
Jan, 2-19, 2003 |
| SPINNING INTO BUTTER by Rebecca Gilman |
Nov 1-18, 2001 |
| WRONG FOR EACH OTHER by Norm Foster |
Jan 6-23, 2000 |
| WIT by Margaret Edson |
Nov 2-19, 2000 |
| WIT by Margaret Edson (revival) |
Oct 20- Nov 15 ‘05 |
Orlando Shakespeare Festival
an Actor’s Equity Company |
| SAVAGES by Anne Nelson |
Feb 2006* |
| ANGLO AMERICAN ALLIANCE by Anne Nelson |
Jan 2005* |
| THE LIVES OF BOSIE by John Wolfson |
Feb 2004* |
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*Workshops, as part of PLAYFEST new works festival |
Orlando Repertory Theatre
a developing Equity Theatre
in partnership with the University of Central Florida |
| SEE ROCK CITY by Arlene Hutton |
Apr 28-May 14, '06 |
| UNDER THE BRIDGE by Gifford & Pomeranz |
Dec 1-18, 2005 |
| JUST SO by Drewe & Stiles |
Sept 9- Oct 5, 2005 |
| A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD by W & R Reale |
Sept, 2004 |
The Vine Theatre, Orlando Florida - (AEA SPT) |
| THE GUYS by Anne Nelson |
Apr '03 & Sept '04 |
The People's Theatre, Orlando, Florida - (AEA SPT) |
| THE OLD SETTLER by John Henry Redwood |
June 27-July17, '02 |
Central Florida Civic Theatres, Orlando, Florida
a developing Equity Theatre |
| A QUESTION OF MERCY by David Rabe |
Apr 26-May 23, '99 |
| PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE by Steve Martin |
Oct 1-25, 1998 |
| HAVING OUR SAY by Emily Mann |
Oct 30,’97-Mar 15 ‘98 |
Theatre Aspen, Aspen Colorado - AEA Guest Artist |
| THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW by Aurand Harris |
July 12-Aug 23, 1998 |
MUSICAL THEATRE |
| THE BIG BANG |
Ocala Civic Theatre |
opens Feb 2010 |
| UNDER THE BRIDGE by Gifford & Pomeranz |
Orlando Repertory |
Dec 1-18, 2005 |
| JUST SO by Drewe & Stiles |
Orlando Repertory |
Sept 9- Oct 5, 2005 |
| SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK by Scott Ferguson |
Orlando Repertory |
June 2004 |
| A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD by W & R Reale |
Orlando Repertory |
Sept, 2004 |
| ALWAYS PATSY CLINE by Ted Swindley |
Mt. Dora Theatre CO, FL |
May, 2005 |
| HONK! by Drewe & Stiles |
Orlando Repertory |
May, 2004 |
| CAMELOT by Lerner & Lowe |
Orlando Broadway Theatre |
Apr/May, ‘04 |
| MY FAIR LADY by Lerner & Lowe |
Orlando Broadway Theatre |
Aug/Sept,'03 |
| GREASE by Jacobs & Casey |
Valencia Character CO, FL |
Feb 15-28,’01 |
| 1940’s RADIO HOUR by Walton Jones |
OYT, Orlando |
Dec 1-10, 2000 |
| ANNIE GET YOUR GUN by Irving Berlin |
OYT, Orlando |
Apr/May, 2000 |
| MAN OF LA MANCHA by Wasserman et… |
Ocala Civic Theatre, FL |
Sept/Oct '99 |
| OLIVER by Lionel Bart |
Lancaster Drama Workshop |
July 10-24,‘98 |
MAINSTAGE |
| MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS by Ron Hutchinson |
Orlando Civic Theatre, FL |
Jan, 2010 |
| THE DRAWER BOY by Michael Healey |
Ocala Civic Theatre, FL |
Oct, 2006 |
| THE MIRACLE WORKER by Wm Gibson |
Orlando Repertory, FL |
Jan 2006 |
| NIGHT OF JANUARY 16 by Ayn Rand |
Valencia Character CO, FL |
Oct 7-17, 2004 |
| FENCES by August Wilson |
People’s Theatre, Orlando, FL |
Dec 5-15, 2004 |
| WIT by Margaret Edson |
Ocala Civic, Theatre, FL |
Oct 11-21, ‘01 |
| THE BOYS NEXT DOOR by Tom Griffin |
People’s Theatre, Orlando |
Sept 2001 |
| HAVING OUR SAY by Emily Mann |
Helen Stairs Theatre, FL |
June1-11, 2001 |
| DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER by Marc Camoletti |
Ice House Theatre, Mt. Dora |
May 9–Apr 1, '01 |
| SHIRLEY VALENTINE by Willy Russell |
Oldcastle, Bennington, VT |
Mar 5-10, 2001 |
| SHIRLEY VALENTINE by Willy Russell |
Orlando Theatre Project |
Jan 4-21, 2001 |
| LEND ME A TENOR by Ken Ludwig |
Mount Dora Theatre CO, FL |
Mar 2-26, 2000 |
| MY THREE ANGELS by S & B Spewack |
Ocala Civic Theatre, FL |
Nov 4-21,1999 |
| RECKLESS by Craig Lucas |
Central FL Civic Theatres |
July 1999 |
| TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by C. Sergel |
Central FL Civic Theatres |
Feb/Mar,1998 |
| MOON OVER BUFFALO by Ken Ludwig |
Central FL Civic Theatre |
Oct '97 |
| THE CHILDREN’S HOUR by L. Hellman |
Central FL Civic Theatres |
July15-20, 1997 |
TOURING |
| VOICES FROM THE MOUNTAIN |
Revels, Boston |
2009/2010 |
| AN AMERICAN JOURNEY |
Revels, Boston |
Oct, 2007 |
| HARVEST HOME |
Revels, Boston |
Sept, 2007 |
| STRAWBERRIES IN WINTER |
Revels, Boston |
Nov, 2007 |
NEW WORKS |
| INTERMISSION by Stephen Miller |
Orlando Fringe Festival |
May/June,‘04 |
| JACK KEROUAC by David McElroy |
Southern Winds Theatre |
Apr/Mar, ‘04 |
| THE LIVES OF BOSIEby John Wolfson |
Orlando Shakesphere |
Nov, 2003 |
| GIRL WITH THE PEARL EARRING by Dyer & Levine |
Orlando Shakesphere |
Apr, 2003 |
ORIGINAL WORKS |
| THE SPIRIT IN MY SOUL by Chris Jorie |
Orlando Shakesphere |
Feb '00-'08 |
| THE REAL ME by Chris Jorie |
Orlando Shakesphere |
10 ’01-2 ‘02 |
| SUPERHERO 101by Triggs & Mahoeny |
Orlando Theatre Project |
Jul '02 |
| WHO YOU IS ANYWAY?by Dyer & Levine |
Orlando Fringe Festival |
Apr/May '02 |
| KEEP BELIEVING by Chris Jorie |
Central FL Civic Theatres |
Feb 1999 |
| MERLIN THE WISE & THE BOY KING by Chris Jorie |
Central FL Civic Theatres |
Nov 1998 |
| TRUTH by Scottie Campbell |
Central FL Civic Theatres |
7 ' & 12 '07 |
| I TOUCH THE FUTURE by Chris Jorie |
Central FL Civic Theatres |
Oct 1998 |
| TALKING BOOKS LIVE by Chris Jorie |
Middle & High School Tour |
Apr 7- May 7, '98 |
| JOSEPH McCarthy by Chris Jorie |
Central FL Civic Theatres |
Apr 1997 |
| ALTERNATIVE SHAKESPEARE by Chris Jorie |
Central FL Civic Theatres |
Mar 1996 |
| MACGUFFINS original one acts |
Court Theatre, Los Angeles |
Sep 1992 |
| LITTLE WHITE LIES various authors |
West Coast Ensemble, LA |
Oct 1990 |
| KIDS CALLED CRAZY by Ron Jones |
New Conservatory, SF CA |
Apr/May 1998 |
AWARDS |
REVELS DIRECTING
FELLOW - 2007/2008 |
NEA/TCG CAREER DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM FOR DIRECTORS
– semifinalist, 2000 |
DRAMA LEAGUE, NEW YORK
– New Directors/New Works Series – semifinalist
2000 for THE REAL ME, dealing with childhood and disabilities
1999 for I TOUCH THE FUTURE, the story of Christa McAuliffe
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‘WIT’- Best Production of the 2000-2001
Season at the “Lillie Awards”
For Professional Theatre in Central Florida |
THE MALIBU INTERNATIONAL
PLAYWRIGHTING FESTIVAL
– semifinalist, 2001
For THE REAL ME |
PICASSO AT THE LAPIN
AGILE
– Best Production of the 1998-99 Season at the “Lillie Awards” for
Professional Theatre in Central Florida |
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