Last year’s production of ‘End of the Rainbow’ as staged by Curtain Call Theatre and directed by Phil Rice found local leading luminary Jeannine M. Trimboli giving one of her trademark electrifying performances, in this case as Judy Garland. It was a role which pushed her to new heights, both in her acting prowess, and her own personal resonance to the woman she was portraying. A recent comic turn in ‘Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding’ proves her versatility, more than ample reason to highlight her as this Dazzler of the Day. She’s reached a point of wisdom and reflection in her life, as evidenced by this social media post she wrote, which speaks volumes more than any accolade I could conjure:
Never would have thought I could have left performing for a lifetime plus and returned better than when I left. Yet it’s the lifetimes in me that’s given me my spark back.Having lost so much keeps me humble and joyous for every moment I get to do this, wherever that is.It’s important to love the work because it never ends. The preparation for a moment that might never come.And that’s okay. Because there’s also the pure ecstasy of being a part of something. A show, a class, an audition. None of it is wasted time. None of it. ~ Jeannine M. Trimboli
