Singer is a gripping, emotional, deeply personal portrait of a young woman struggling to find her voice and her balance in a deafening, turbulent world. Marnie Andrews’ heartbreak is rooted in life and her survival is rooted in music.

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As written by Richard Strand and acted by Marnie Andrews, Emily Linder is the brilliant realization of all the irritating, demanding, hypercritical old ladies that we know and can’t help loving. After the play, you won’t forget Emily Linder..

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There are all kinds of laughs and “The Realization of Emily Linder” at the New Jersey Repertory Company gives us the best kind – the laughter of recognition. We know these characters. We know them from our own families – with all of the usual tensions, rivalries and see-saw emotions. We know them because they are so deftly introduced. They draw themselves so clearly from the very start that we can’t help but keep recognizing them in their actions and interactions throughout the play. This gives us pause and makes us laugh out loud, along with everyone else in the audience. Congratulations to NJ Rep on another world premiere. This theater in Long Branch has a remarkable record for introducing plays that go places. Well-conceived, well-written, well-directed, well-acted, well-staged, no one will be surprised if “The Realization of Emily Linder” extends that reputation. Everything is set in motion when the mother, Emily, played with expertise and cunning by Marnie Andrews….

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Marnie Andrews does a perfect portrayal of Emily mastering the determined, brutally honest character who struggles with the strain of poor health and a fear of dependency. This World Premiere play is written by award-winning playwright Richard Strand and directed by the theatre’s Artistic Director, Suzanne Barabas. Strand has created a compelling story with very relatable characters. And with Barabas’ excellent direction, this play is a must-see for the metro area audience.

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Marnie Andrews, as Emily, is a savvy actress, even when only listening. Watching her face as she silently reacts to Margaret reading a first draft of the eulogy is a treat — the harder this impatient woman tries to cover up her dismay, the funnier she becomes.

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It’s hard to imagine anyone else as Lila but Andrews, who has a casual grace in both looks and movement. With body language and sharply delivered dialogue, she reveals the exasperation, weariness, and restlessness of her character.

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She crafts the stories she tells with precision and grace, always making sure everyone is driven, invested, and working their hardest to bring the experience to life. Her work with actors is delicate and caring, but still yields wonderful results.” “Her fun-loving attitude is a breath of fresh air for any actor, crew member, or producer, and she possesses a full and rich knowledge of every aspect of the theatrical world, from writing to performing to directing.

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…it came up that I had hired Marnie to teach at UAlbany and that we had worked together on a production she directed and I designed. The lead (an Equity actor in a production she designed,) immediately began to tell me at length about how wonderful Marnie Andrews is, and how terrific and generous she is as a member of any cast or show. This was a completely unsolicited and glowing endorsement from a fellow acting professional and I offer it as one small example of Marnie’s ability to command the appreciation and respect of everyone wth whom she comes into contact.

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Through all my interactions with Marnie, I have found her to be exceptionally talented, patient, resourceful, responsible, empathetic, passionate and fun.

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It is an honor and a pleasure to give high praise to Marnie Andrews. A gifted actor, director, and teacher, she is devoted to high artistic standards and true collaboration

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