While she may be best known for her role as Jackie on ‘Roseanne’ and ‘The Connors’, Laurie Metcalf is more appreciated in my world for her theatrical work, which began in Chicago and continues to her current role in Broadway’s ‘Grey House’ (which simply must be seen to be believed, and then seen again). More on that show later (I just saw it last weekend and, whoa, is there more to say). Metcalf earns this Dazzler of the Day thanks to a long line of impressive performances in myriad stage productions. She is a true shape-shifting chameleon when it comes to taking on a wild variety of characters, inhabiting and finding the heart of each, no matter how difficult or untouchable they may seem. Adding such a human element takes a genuinely understanding and compassionate view of humankind, a heart that can find the connecting thread among all of us. At such a time, that sort of work is necessary, and it’s testament to Metcalf’s craft and talent that she can still bring us together.
