WORLD PREMIER OF MAEV'ES POST-COLONIAL 12TH HOUSE PARTY AT HOLLYWOOD FRINGE

Maeve's Post Colonial 12th House Party

WORD PREMIER OF SOLO SHOW, “MAEVE’S POST-COLONIAL 12TH HOUSE PARTY” TO OPEN AT 2024 HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL
LOS ANGELES (May 1, 2024) — Award-winning actress Jennifer H Caldwell’s new solo show, “ Maeve’s Post-Colonial 12th House Party”, will have its’ world premier at the Hollywood Fringe Festival on June 8, 5:30 pm at the Henry Murray Stage at the Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046. The festival will feature the show three times, the other dates being June 14, 8:30 pm and June 22, 8:00 pm
The show runs 30 minutes and has a content warning as it contains descriptions and discussions of racism, genocide, sexually contracted disease, drug use and slavery.
Caldwell says, “Integrating the elements of post-colonialism and a discussion of the nature of the astrological 12th house into an entertaining show was a challenge. It’s big fun. People will learn something about astrology and how colonialists have tried to co-opt it. They’ll also have a good laugh and a lot to think about too.”
Caldwell met director, Keri Bruno while doing scene work in Brad Barnes’ signature course in Los Angeles, where he teaches Adrienne Weiss’ “Tools” method. This workshop focuses on giving actors and directors the opportunity to collaborate in creating the very best takes from scenes selected by the directors. “Jennifer is a brilliant actress. I was thrilled when she asked me to direct this piece. It was a challenge at first because I was finishing up a very intense shooting schedule on a television show, but it’s coming together beautifully. I’ve always wanted to direct a theater piece. I’m so excited to share it with audiences at the Hollywood Fringe.”
A long time but sometime student of astrology, Jennifer was inspired to write “Maeve’s Post-Colonial 12th House Party” after reading Alice Sparkly Kat’s groundbreaking book, “Post-Colonial Astrology” this past winter. Another source of inspiration, Scottish astrologist Alice Whitaker’s blog, “Writing from the 12th House” also played heavily in writing the script.
Caldwell draws on real life characters from history for the scene work, including her own character Maeve, from the legends of Irish mythology.
About Jennifer Caldwell
Jennifer H Caldwell is a SAG-AFTRA actress, a writer, and photographer. She is active in her union, serving on the local board of the New Mexico local where she lives most of the time. Earthy and funny, Jennifer plays anything from grounded and warm characters to the badass straight-shooter. She’s Meisner trained on both coasts and studied theater and psychology in the UK. With extensive film credits, her work has been seen in film festivals across the country and around the world. She earned her SAG card on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” in 2001, and was a Winner of the Audience Choice Award at the LA 48-Hour Film Festival for “How do you Spell Love? ” Jennifer is a former columnist and contributor to City Watch LA and Hollywood Progressive . She was a four year member of Meow Woof! Improv in Hollywood prior to the pandemic. She studies in classes with Brad Barnes ( Columbia, NYU, New School ) and worked with guest directors, including Scott Hornbacher ( “The Sopranos,” “Mad Men” ), Joy Gohring ( “9-1-1” ) and Tracie Laymon ( SXSW ).

Links:
https://jenniferhcaldwell.com
https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/10930

Media Contact:
Jennifer H. Caldwell 323-559-1959 [email protected]