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Jacquelyn is a San Diego based director, actor and coach. For SRT, she has directed Lost in YonkersAnd Neither Have I Wings to Fly, Communicating Doors, Accomplice, and next spring, Kate Hamill's Vanity Fair. Last summer she appeared in Lempicka at La Jolla Playhouse as the Baroness, directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin. She works extensively at North Coast Rep, where she recently performed the title role in the World Premier Annabella in July. Regionally: Goodman Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Asolo Center, and the Kennedy Center in Sondheim’s Bounce (dir. Harold Prince). She is a member of AEA and SAG/AFTRA

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“Without wonder and insight, acting is just a business. With it, it becomes creation.” — Bette Davis

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“Her keen insight and ability to create a playful atmosphere will excite any actor to reach new levels of exploration and discovery.”

-Charles Peters  

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“Working with Jackie was a pivotal step in my evolution as an actress.“  

- Sibongile Ngako

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"Jacquelyn Ritz gives a heartbreaking performance."

-Pam Kragen 

San Diego Union Tribune

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"You have probably seen students rush up to her.  She truly cares about each child and welcomes them with a warm hug."

- Continuing Service Award Pomerado PTA 

PAST SHOWCASES

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