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Colleen Smith Wallnau, M.F.A., Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, B.A., The College of New Jersey. Colleen has taught, lectured, and conducted workshops at Centenary College, Drew University, Gately-Poole Studios, the George School, and the New Jersey Governor’s School for Theatre Scholars in Acting, Voice and Articulation, Film Appreciation, and Audition Skills. She is presently on the Voice and Speech faculty at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre where she is an Instructor of Speech. She has worked in the professional theatre for over 30 years on Broadway, off-Broadway, regionally and internationally.

Broadway; Crazy for You, Off-Broadway; Joseph Papp Public Theatre (Through Darkest Ohio), SoHo Rep (On The Verge), Peccadillo Theatre (Beggar on Horseback), and the Mint Theatre (The Flattering Word and Oroonoko) among others. Regional theatre; Paper Mill Playhouse (An Ideal Husband), Asolo Repertory Theatre (The Dark of the Moon, The Winslow Boy, The Dining Room) and Meadowbrook Theatre (A View from the Bridge) among others.

Colleen appeared in the one-woman show Mary Todd: A Woman Apart both regionally for the Centenary Stage Company and in its off-Broadway run at the Samuel Beckett Theatre.

William Esper, Bobby Lewis and Vivian Matalon shaped her acting training. And she credits Patsy Rodenburg, Catherine Fitzmaurice, Kristen Linklater, Louis Colaianni, Andrea Haring, Dudley Knight and Phil Thompson for their expertise in shaping her voice and speech technique and teaching. She is currently working toward her Speech certification in the Knight/Thompson Technique.

Colleen is a proud member of (VASTA) Voice and Speech Trainers Assoc., Actor’s Equity, Screen Actors Guild and AFTRA. Colleen received her MFA in Acting is from Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts and her BA. in Theatre Arts and English Education from The College of New Jersey.

Colleen Smith Wallnau STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Patricia [Replacement]

Mother (Understudy) [Replacement]


Colleen Smith Wallnau News


Review: LADYKILLERS at Centenary Stage Company through 3/5 is a Hilarious Crowd Pleaser


Ladykillers, now being performed at Centenary Stage Company, is an intriguing, exciting madcap comedy that entertains from the first minute the actors step on stage to the last scene. 

Centenary Stage Company Presents THE LADYKILLERS By Graham Linehan


 Next onstage at Centenary Stage Company is The Ladykillers by Graham Linehan. Performances will run February 17 – March 5 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.

Centenary Stage Company Announces Cast for THE LADYKILLERS


The cast has been announced for Centenary Stage Company's production of The Ladykillers. Performances of The Ladykillers will run February 17 – March 5 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.

BWW Review: ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at Centenary Stage is a Powerful and Important Show for Our Times


Henrik Ibsen's 'Enemy of the People' is now being presented by Centenary Stage Company (CSC) through March 3. The play is adapted by John Alan Wyatt and splendidly directed by Anne Occhiogrosso. The CSC production of Ibsen's classic, yet timeless tale is praiseworthy for its excellent staging and outstanding cast.

BWW Review: APPLES IN WINTER at Centenary Stage is a Compelling and Insightful One-Woman Show


Centenary Stage Company continues their successful 20182019 theatrical season with the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Jennifer Fawcett's award-winning play Apples in Winter. The one-woman show features excellent direction by Mikaela Kafka and a stunning performance by Colleen Smith Wallnau.

APPLES IN WINTER Continues with Guest Speakers


Centenary Stage Company's National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Jennifer Fawcett's "Apples in Winter" heads into its final weekend of performances. Performances run Wednesday, November 14 at 2PM; Thursday, November 15 at 7:30PM; Friday, November 16 at 8PM; Saturday, November 17 at 8PM and Sunday, November 18 at 2PM. Guest speakers will join the cast and creative team to participate in a post-show talkback with the audience on Thursday, November 15 after the 7:30PM performance.

APPLES IN WINTER Opens at Cent. Stage Co.


The National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Jennifer Fawcett's award winning Apples in Winter opens this weekend at Centenary Stage Company. The limited performances run November 8 through November 18 in the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue Hackettstown, NJ. Directed by Mikaela Kafka, the production stars Colleen Smith Wallnau.

APPLES IN WINTER Opens at Cent. Stage Co.


The National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Jennifer Fawcett's award winning Apples in Winter opens this weekend at Centenary Stage Company. The limited performances run November 8 through November 18 in the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue Hackettstown, NJ. Directed by Mikaela Kafka, the production stars Colleen Smith Wallnau.

Cent. Stage Co. Hosts Rolling World Premiere of APPLES IN WINTER


Centenary Stage Company's 2018 - 19 theatrical season continues with the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Jennifer Fawcett's award winning Apples in Winter.

Cent. Stage Co. Hosts Rolling World Premiere of APPLES IN WINTER


Centenary Stage Company's 2018 - 19 theatrical season continues with the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Jennifer Fawcett's award winning Apples in Winter.

Cent. Stage Co. Announces Fall Acting & Dance Worskhops


Centenary Stage Company, the not for profit professionally producing Equity Theatre in residency on the campus of Centenary University will be holding a variety of educational opportunities during the fall of 2018. Continuing its tradition of cultivating a vibrant arts community, Centenary Stage Company will be offer the fall Conservatory of Dance, as well as, the Adult Acting Workshop. Both programs are open to the public with registration deadlines of August 24, 2018.

Centenary Stage Company Offers A Variety Of Educational Opportunities To The General Public


Centenary Stage Company, the not for profit professionally producing Equity Theatre in residency on the campus of Centenary University will be holding a variety of educational opportunities during the fall of 2018. Continuing its tradition of cultivating a vibrant arts community, Centenary Stage Company will be offer the fall Conservatory of Dance, as well as, the Adult Acting Workshop. Both programs are open to the public with registration deadlines of August 24, 2018.

Steven L. Barron to Lead Centenary Stage Company's HARVEY; Cast Announced


Centenary Stage Company has announced the cast of Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize winning comedy, Harvey, running October 3rd through the 19th in the Sitnik Theater located in the David and Carol Lackland Center on the campus of Centenary College.

Photo Flash: First Look at Centenary Stage's DEATHTRAP


Running through October 20th, Centenary Stage Company's professional production of Ira Levin's Deathtrap is fit for the Halloween season. One of the most popular successes in Broadway history, this theatrical triumph with gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter, is a chilling murder-mystery mixed with a healthy dose of humor. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Centenary Stage's DEATHTRAP, Opening Tonight


One of the most popular successes in Broadway history, a theatrical triumph with gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter, Ira Levin's Deathtrap is a chilling murder-mystery running tonight, October 4- 20 at The Centenary Stage Company in The David and Carol Lackland Center. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Centenary Stage's DEATHTRAP


One of the most popular successes in Broadway history, a theatrical triumph with gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter, Ira Levin's Deathtrap is a chilling murder-mystery running October 4- 20 at The Centenary Stage Company in The David and Carol Lackland Center. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

THE ENGLISH BRIDE to Make New York Premiere at 59E59 Theaters, 10/23-11/17


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Centenary Stage Company with the NYC premiere of THE ENGLISH BRIDE, written by Lucile Lichtblau and directed by Carl Wallnau. THE ENGLISH BRIDE begins performances on Wednesday, October 23 for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 17. Press opening is Wednesday, October 30 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at 8:30 PM; and Saturday at 2:30 PM & 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.

Photo Flash: First Look at Justin Bohon, Colleen Wallnau and More in MILK FOR MRS. STONE at FringeNYC


The 17th Annual New York International Fringe Festival Presents Milk for Mrs. Stone, A New Play by Charles Gershman, directed by Eli Taylor and featuring Broadway actors Justin Bohon and Colleen Wallnau. The show will run today, August 16-22, 2013 (5 Performances). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Justin Bohon, Colleen Wallnau and More in MILK FOR MRS. STONE at FringeNYC


The 17th Annual New York International Fringe Festival Presents Milk for Mrs. Stone, A New Play by Charles Gershman, directed by Eli Taylor and featuring Broadway actors Justin Bohon and Colleen Wallnau. The show will run August 16-22, 2013 (5 Performances). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Justin Bohon, Colleen Smith Wallnau & More to Lead MILK FOR MRS. STONE at FringeNYC; Full Cast Announced


The 17th Annual New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) presents Milk for Mrs. Stone, a new play by Charles Gershman about a family struggling to accept that life doesn't always go as planned. Eli Taylor directs a cast of four, including Sophia Bishop, Justin Bohon* (B'way: The Book of Mormon, Oklahoma, Producers, All Shook Up, 9 to 5), Katharine Heller* (FringeNYC: Naked in a Fishbowl, The Boy in the Basement), and Colleen Smith Wallnau* (B'way: Crazy for You). Performances will be staged at Venue #16: Robert Moss Theatre at 440 Studios,440 Lafayette Street in NYC for five performances from August 16-22, 2013. *Member AEA. Appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.

Colleen Smith Wallnau FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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