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ADRIENNE NELSON AEA/SAG-AFTRA Adrienne Co-Starred on “House of Cards” (Chapter 29) as part of the Russian delegation and coached Lars Mikkelsen/PETROV (Russian dialect) during Seasons 3, 4, 5 and 6, coached the accent adjustments for Alexander Sokovikov/MORYAKOV for 5 episodes in Season 3 and helped coach the Russian for Patricia Clarkson in S 6. She’s also coached Russian dialects for Jewish Plays Project in NYC, Theater J, Adventure Theatre, University of Maryland’s Graduate Opera Program, The Actors Salon and many wonderful individual actors. She played GRIGOR ANDOLOV’S (John Malkovich’s) Russian Ex- Wife on “Billions”on Showtime in S3 and S 4. For more coaching testimonials, vo, TV, Film, producing and teaching credits and reviews check out www.adrienne-nelson.com

On stage Adrienne has performed with Arena Stage in All the Way (Lurleen Wallace, Muriel Humphrey, LBJ’s secretary and others) directed by Kyle Donnelly. She played Helen in Marja-Lewis Ryan’s play One in the Chamber, directed by Michael Piazza, and Helena in Occupied Territories (Theater Alliance and Martha’s Vineyard productions), directed by Mollye Maxner for which she received a Helen Hayes nomination for her work with her cast for Outstanding Ensemble. Adrienne has also has performed with Rorschach Theatre, Forum Theatre, The Kennedy Center, Folger Theatre, SCENA Theater, Source Theater, and Washington Shakespeare Company in Richard III, Richard II, Equus, Kafka’s Dick, and Jumpers. Some of her favorite projects include playing Emma in the DC premiere of The God of Hell, Mephistopheles in Faustus (Best of Fringe Award, 2007), helping to devise and perform Swampoodle in Ireland and DC for Dublin’s Performance Corporation directed by Jo Mangan, playing Betsy in Jacqueline E. Lawton’s play Anna K, directed by Shirley Serotsky, and playing Carla Carla in Swimming in the Shallows with Catalyst Theater. With Catalyst, she received a Helen Hayes nomination for Outstanding Choreography with her cast and director Kathleen Akerley for their work in shkspr prjct, a Grotowski-fueled deconstruction of Macbeth. Adrienne was a Theatre Major/Russian Minor at Macalester College and is honored to have taught and helped to create programming for Capitol Hill Day School, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Smithsonian Associates, Young Playwrights’ Theater, Helen Hayes Awards Legacy Project, Encore Stage and Studio, Educational Theatre Company, NCDA, Washington National Opera, The Actor’s Center and Arena Stage among others. She has co - produced and performed in a benefit reading of Eve Ensler’s “Necessary Targets” for forum theatre, associate produced the Unity Ball with Edward Daniels after the Women’s March, and co produced the critically acclaimed production of Marja-Lewis Ryan’s “One in the Chamber” at Flashpoint. Adrienne also helped produce and appear on a segment on “Aret der gik” in Denmark which featured Lars Mikkelsen and the Russian song she coached him to sing on Netflix’s “House of Cards.”

She recently played BELLA in “Cousin Bella Whore of Minsk” (adapted by Carolyn Griffith and Nick Olcott from Sherman Yellen’s memoir) at the Kennedy Center’s Page to Stage Festival with the divine Rick Foucheux. Look for her as VERA MILLS in Season 2 of Amazon Prime’s “THESPIAN” available now and upcoming readings with Jewish Plays Project and Mosaic/Theatre J Benefit for Ukraine. Feel free to go to www.adrienne-nelson.com to keep in touch about future performances and news!

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Review: THE LAST MATCH at 1st Stage


The Last Match provides an intimate look into the tribulations of two tennis titans, Tim (Drew Kopas) and Sergei (Ethan Miller), who are fighting to achieve greatness both on-and-off the court. This non-chronological story inspires the audience to reflect upon existential struggles that are persistent and timeless.

Jewish Plays Project Announces Podcast Series And Live Event In June


The Jewish Plays Project has announced its first-ever podcast series, inviting national participation in the 11th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest . Available today at jewishplaysproject.org/podcast, audiences can listen to short audio plays excerpted from the seven finalist plays and vote for their favorites.

The Jewish Plays Project Extends National Jewish Playwriting Contest With Its First-ever Podcast Series


The Jewish Plays Project is proud to announce its first-ever podcast series, inviting national participation in the 11th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest. 

“Mad Men” Meets Brighton Beach In Jewish Plays Project Reading


The acclaimed Jewish Plays Project will bring an incredible story of intergenerational and cultural conflict to life in a workshop reading of 'How to Conquer America-A Mostly True History of Yogurt' on Monday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. General admission tickets are $15 and VIP tickets are $30, which also includes a pre-event reception with the JPP artistic director, David Winitsky, playwright David Myers, the cast, and Jeffrey Rothman, vice president of marketing & portfolio acceleration at Danone North America. Visit jccmanhattan.org or call 646.505.5708 to reserve your tickets.

Photo Flash: ALL THE WAY Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage


Robert Schenkkan's Tony Award-winning drama ALL THE WAY, about President Lyndon Baines Johnson's impassioned struggle to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964, makes its Washington, D.C. debut at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. ALL THE WAY runs now through May 8, 2016 in the Fichandler Stage. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

Photo Flash: Inside First Rehearsal for ALL THE WAY at Arena Stage


Robert Schenkkan's Tony Award-winning drama All the Way, about President Lyndon Baines Johnson's impassioned struggle to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964, makes its Washington, D.C. debut at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Kyle Donnelly, who has directed more than 20 productions at Arena Stage, returns to helm this 'sure-fire, action packed hit' (Huffington Post) about a country still reeling from the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the man tasked with calming the storm. Hailed as a 'sensational night of theater' (NPR), All the Way runs April 1-May 8, 2016 in the Fichandler Stage. Go inside the production's first rehearsal below!

Jack Willis to Lead Arena Stage's ALL THE WAY


Robert Schenkkan's Tony Award-winning drama All the Way, about President Lyndon Baines Johnson's impassioned struggle to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964, makes its Washington, D.C. debut at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Kyle Donnelly, who has directed more than 20 productions at Arena Stage, returns to helm this "sure-fire, action packed hit" (Huffington Post) about a country still reeling from the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the man tasked with calming the storm. Hailed as a "sensational night of theater" (NPR), All the Way runs April 1-May 8, 2016 in the Fichandler Stage.

BWW Reviews: ONE IN THE CHAMBER Plays at Mead Theatre Lab


One In The Chamber, being presented at the Mead Theatre Lab, does attempt to politicize this issue, or attempt to come to a resolution. Rather, the play (first produced last fall in Los Angeles), shows the aftermath of one of these families in a raw and gritty production.

Photo Flash: Michael Cerveris, Matthew Rauch, Stephen Spinella and More in Red Bull's THE TEMPEST Benefit Reading


Red Bull Theater's Revelations Readings kicked off its new season with a gala benefit reading of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S THE TEMPEST, featuring Michael Cerveris as Prospero. Directed by Jesse Berger the cast also included De'Adre Aziza, Gerry Bamman, Clifton Duncan,Angel Desai, Sean Patrick Doyle, Glenn Fleshler, Carman Lacivita, Drew Ledbetter, Matthew Rauch, Jay O. Sanders,Stephen Spinella, Raphael Nash Thompson, Auden Thornton,Michael Urie, Marc Vietor, and more. The Tempest featured original live music by Greg Pliska. It took place for one night only on October 20th at Playwrights Horizons, 416 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues. An exclusive party with the cast and special guests followed this benefit reading. Scroll down for photos from the festivities!

BWW Reviews: HEY, HEY, LBJ and BETHESDA Play the Capital Fringe


While 'Bethesda' and 'Hey, Hey LBJ' - the first two Fringe offerings I saw - don't fall into the category of being ready for primetime, there are several good elements in both pieces from which to build.

Forum Theatre Presents One-Night Benefit Performance of NECESSARY TARGETS, 5/6


Forum Theatre in conjunction with producers Adrienne Nelson and Ian Armstrong, present a Special Engagement of Eve Ensler's Necessary Targets. The evening will feature a light reception (with drinks and dessert) followed by a reading of Necessary Targets and a post-show discussion. VIP tickets (premium reserved seating) are $75 and General Admission tickets are $50. All proceeds will benefit the productions and artistic & community programming of Forum's 2012/2013 Season.

Performance Corp and Solas Nua Present SWAMPOODLE, Previews May 20


The Performance Corporation and Solas Nua Present SWAMPOODLE - the event by Tom Swift

Performance Corp and Solas Nua Present SWAMPOODLE, Previews May 20


The Performance Corporation and Solas Nua Present SWAMPOODLE - the event by Tom Swift

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