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Jennifer Christa Palmer

Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA

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Jennifer Christa Palmer (aka JCP) is an award-winning actor, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is known for her height and intimidating presence. She holds a BA in Theatre from Penn State University and has received 2 Recommended Passes from the Society of American Fight Directors in Rapier & Dagger and Unarmed stage combat. She is currently based in Atlanta and trains with Jason MacDonald (Advanced On Camera) and Alex Collins (On Camera, From Audition to Set) at Drama Inc. The fastest way to a man's heart is by tearing a hole through his ribcage.
JCP was awarded OUTSTANDING FEATURED ACTRESS, PLAY by Theatre Tampa Bay for her role as Miss Prism Zombie Hunter in the World Premiere of The Importance of Being Earnest with Zombies at freeFall Theatre. This marks her 2nd award win from Theatre Tampa Bay - her 1st Theatre Tampa Bay award was for her work as Tybalt/Lady Capulet/Gregory/Peter in Romeo + Juliet at freeFall Theatre in 2013. She was also voted BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR by thedailycity.com for her role as Amanda Prynne in Private Lives (Mad Cow Theatre). Other Regional Theatre credits include: Joy O'Malley in The Tin Woman (Actors' Playhouse - Florida Premiere), Courtney in One Slight Hitch by Lewis Black (American Stage), Dr. Rosalind Franklin in Photograph 51 (Mad Cow Theatre), Miss Eve Montaigne in Scott and Hem by Mark St. Germain (Actor's Playhouse - Florida Premiere), Anna Borisovna in The Letters (Mad Cow Theatre) and Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream (freeFall Theatre).
SAFD training includes a Recommended Pass in both rapier & dagger and unarmed stage combat with CT Geoffrey Kent, adjudicated by Dale Girard. Her fight skills also include single rapier, rapier & dagger, rapier & buckler, case of rapier, smallsword, unarmed, broadsword and quarterstaff. She has served as fight captain in several AEA regional theatre productions.
Television credits include Naomi (CW), The Falcon and the Winter Solider (Disney+), Cobra Kai (Netflix), Dynasty (CW), The Outsider (HBO), and Black Lightning (CW), among others.
JCP is a grateful member of Actor's Equity Association and is SAG-AFTRA eligible.

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Review: Mat Smart's THE AGITATORS at FreeFall Theatre Company


The Agitators is a play that was created in 2017 by playwright Mat Smart, which was then later turned into a podcast. Commissioned by the New York State Council on the Arts, the play shows the friendly/and not-so-friendly relationship between Susan B. Anthony and Fredrick Douglass over the course of 45 years leading up to Douglass’s death. The play itself opens with Douglass playing the violin and Susan B. Anthony is at a picnic. After premiering shortly following the lifting of restrictions following the COVID-19 Pandemic, and being produced by the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in 2020. The play won the Edgerton Award in 2017 for New Play.

THE AGITATORS Comes To freeFall Beginning This Month


freeFall starts off 2023 with a new play by Mat Smart. The Agitators tells of the enduring but tempestuous friendship of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass.

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre's South Florida Premiere of THE TIN WOMAN Begins This Week


Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is proud to present the South Florida premiere of The Tin Woman playing May 18 - June 12, 2016.

BWW Review: Romance is Reborn at THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES


After my breakup with the dreaded ex, I'd completely sworn off dating, but then I met George. He must've known that I had a weakness for Oscar Wilde and the theatre. So despite being advised against it, I decided to go on my very first date with a zombie.

BWW Review: freeFall Theatre's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES


This production is a fascinating twist on a classic, always thrilling, but is it necessary?

freeFall's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES Begins Tonight


freeFall Theatre's production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES begins previews tonight, October 2, 2015 and will run through November 1, 2015 opening freeFall's new season. This world premiere production is adapted by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis from the play by Oscar Wilde. Davis also directs.

freeFall Theatre's EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES Begins 10/2


freeFall Theatre's production of The Importance of Being Earnest With Zombies begins previews on October 2, 2015 and runs through November 1, 2015 officially opening freeFall's new season. This world premiere production is adapted by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis from the play by Oscar Wilde. Davis also directs.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES Opens FreeFall Theatre's Fall Season


freeFall Theatre's production of The Importance of Being Earnest With Zombies begins previews on October 2, 2015 and runs through November 1, 2015 officially opening freeFall's new season. This world premiere production is adapted by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis from the play by Oscar Wilde. Davis also directs.

freeFall to Stage THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES This Fall


Full casting has now been announced for freeFall Theatre's production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES, which begins previews on October 2, 2015 and will run through November 1, 2015 opening freeFall's new season.

BWW Reviews: Lewis Black's ONE SLIGHT HITCH at American Stage


A marvelous cast and an incredible set can't mask some of the problems with the script.

BWW Review: Talented Cast Shows there Is More than Science to Mad Cow's PHOTOGRAPH 51


In the last two years, Orlando's Mad Cow Theatre has assumed the mantle as one of the Southeast's leaders in producing 'Science Plays.' In addition to their Second Annual Science Play Festival, which begins Friday, February 27th, the Church Street theatre recently premiered Anna Ziegler's affecting play PHOTOGRAPH 51, about the race to discover the structure of DNA. On first blush, such a technical topic doesn't seem like the most obvious choice for a compelling drama, but what Ziegler and director Denise Gillman obviously understand is that a good play, no matter its subject, is best when focused on human relationships and emotions. PHOTOGRAPH 51, which seems as if it was written for Mad Cow's intimate Zehngebot-Stonerock Theatre, provides plenty of science, but truly excels when the actors pull back the layers on their characters' intricacies.

Mad Cow Theatre's PHOTOGRAPH 51 Opens Tonight


Mad Cow Theatre presents Photograph 51, by Anna Ziegler, opening tonight, February 20, 2015 in The Zehngebot-Stonerock Theatre as part of Season 18.

Mad Cow Theatre Sets PHOTOGRAPH 51 Cast, Opening 2/20


Mad Cow Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming run of Photograph 51, by Anna Ziegler, set to open February 20, 2015 in The Zehngebot-Stonerock Theatre as part of Season 18.

Last Chance to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards


It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Orlando Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!

Time is Ticking to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards


Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Orlando Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!

Final Two Weeks of Voting for the BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards - Sara Catherine Barnes Leads!


Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Orlando Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.

Unwrap the Latest Voting Update for the BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards - Sara Catherine Barnes Leads!


Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Orlando Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.

2014 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards Update 11/25 - Sara Catherine Barnes, Spencer Morrow Tied for Best Choreography!


Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Orlando Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 25th.

Orlando Shakespeare Kicks Off PLAYFEST This Weekend


Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF dares audiences to take a risk on new plays at PlayFest from this weekend, November 1 - 3, 2014. Presented by Harriett's Charitable Trust, the fast-paced weekend is packed with lively discussions, engaging playwright panels, and new play readings, along with a keynote speech from playwright Mark St. Germain. This season's event marks the twelfth festival of new plays at the Theater.

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