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Jana Lapel’s Showbiz Credits: (How I spent my life so far!) As an actress/singer/radio & television producer-host-interviewer/voiceover-narrator-jingle singer-writer-recording artist/voice teacher/speaker/impersonator /clown & certified laughter leader Theatre Goodman Theatre/Chicago: “Adrianna” in The Boys from Syracuse In the Round Dinner Playhouse/Chicago: “Hedy LaRue” in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying & “Mrs. Malloy” in Hello Dolly, and In the Round Children’s Repertory Theatre (numerous productions/roles) Encore Theatre/Chicago: “Eliza” in My Fair Lady The Village Players/Chicago (Oak Park): Numerous roles The Citadel Theatre/Edmonton, Alberta: “Miss Hannigan” in Annie Stage West/Edmonton, Alberta: “the girlfriend” with Dean Stockwell in Come Blow Your Horn, multiple roles with Jamie Farr in Send me No Flowers, and “Arlene” with Jamie Farr in Murder at the Howard Johnson St. Paul Musical Theatre/St. Paul, Minnesota: “ daughter” in Life Goes On Christy Clown & Friends: since 1975, Edmonton, Alberta, founder & writer, producer, director & performer…shows in Minnesota and Alberta for schools, daycares, churches, corporate, private parties, theme and seasonal shows, promotional events. (CD project features the troupe’s original material) National Industrial Shows (Chicago) Whirlpool (2 years touring), Beatrice Foods, Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Thomas Lighting, National Music Dealers, (plus local promotional shows/events) Voice Over – Radio & Television – Film & Writing Credits Jingles, radio and television commercials in the Chicago, Minneapolis, Phoenix and Edmonton, national and local markets…character voices, narrations for industrial, educational and commercial projects Creator/host/interviewer for children’s series “Recess” on QCTV, Edmonton Host/Producer/Interviewer: “Edmonton Now” magazine shows on QCTV National TV Host for Superchannel’s “Movie Week”, Edmonton SCTV with John Candy, Andrea Martin, and the SCTV cast, Guest singer & talk show guest Chicago (i.e. Jack Eigen with Phyllis Diller) Guest singer & talk show guest Edmonton (i.e. Tommy Banks Show with Della Reese & Rosie Grier) CBC Television network, educational junior high series “The Communicators” National Film Board docu-drama “Anniversary” (suicide prevention) role of mother Access Television Network -Alberta educational and government TV & film Feature Film “Powderheads” with Leslie Neilson shot in Alberta Feature Film Anne Wheeler’s “Angel Square”, role of Mrs. Lister, Alberta CBS-Time-Life Film shot in Alberta, “Conspiracy of Silence” speaking role CKER Radio host/interviewer/copywriter/morning show “personality” Crossroads Television Network (Ontario) interview guest and singer on “100 Huntley Street” Voice Teaching/Coaching (since 1976) (my training: Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, La Scala Opera Coach, Madame Palma, Italy, and Eileen Deneen Chicago Fine Arts Conservatory) I have taught students at: Grant MacEwan College and my own private studio, Edmonton, Alberta Twin Cities Vocal Academy, Minneapolis, Minnesota Other Special “Assignments” CD release: “I’m So Glad” , Citadel Theatre, Edmonton, Alberta CD release: “Christy Clown & Friends” A Trunkful of Twenty Tunes & Tales …a Celebration of Love, Family, Friendship & Fun! Singing for the Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Andrew at the 1978 Commonwealth Games, Fort Edmonton reception EXPO ‘86/Alberta Pavilion (Vancouver, B.C.) “Jana Lapel & Company”, jazz/musical theatre shows with my ten year old daughter, Melissa and our jazz trio Touring North America with my own night club act singing Beattles to Bacharach/pop/jazz/musical theatre (i.e. Royal York Hotel, Toronto, The Executive Penthouse, Ottawa, Rodney Dangerfields, New York, The Improv, New York (showcased with Bette Midler & the Ace Trucking Co.) The Phister Hotel, Milwaukee, The Lake Geneva Playboy Club, The Chicago Hilton, The Indie 500 with the Dukes of Dixieland, etc. “Broadway to Gospel” customized programs with my “comedy ladies” impressions for conventions, banquets, senior residences, churches, community groups, volunteer appreciation events MY PERSONAL GOALS (My Mission Statement:) To be a “JOY SPREADER” …a promoter of LAUGHTER & to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
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