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“…the versatile soprano Jacquelynne Fontaine, a charming and vivacious actress…”
“Ms. Fontaine’s crystal-clear soprano and effortless acting made her a treat as Kathie, the barmaid and object of the prince’s affections”
“For me, though, the musical moments tended to climax when Jacquelynne Fontaine and Glenn Seven Allen were about. These two _ charmingly named Ragazza and Italiano – are the invention of the authors, used as the embodiment of Italy’s heart and soul. Both handsome young performers have ready an operatic climax or scrap of passion as needed and they serve brilliantly as a vivid contrast to things British”
“[Stock's] use of chamber opera with the Italian caretakers of the pensione in Act I are lavishly promising, especially as powerfully vocalized by the sexy and astounding Jacquelynne Fontaine and Glenn Seven Allen.”
“The romance, … is comically operatic in the musical, with two actual opera singers nearly stealing the show, as lusty Italian servants and later, inebriated English ones.”
“Jacquelynne Fontaine in the role of Ragazza was tremendous. I thought she had the best voice I’ve heard at The Globe. I looked at her bio and lo and behold, she’s an opera singer. ”
And Jacquelynne Fontaine shines both in singing and acting Kathie, doing so with total conviction and naturalness.
“Chad Johnson who plays Prince Karl Franz, and Jacquelynne Fontaine, who plays the barmaid Kathie, are young, smart, attractive and vulnerable. They’re also both trained opera singers who give full heartfelt voice to this lush and lovely music.”
“It is easy to see why everyone falls under the charms of Kathie because Fontaine plays her with such charm and wit.”
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“This last was fulfilled with a couple of songs, flown in on the wings of Jacquelynne Fontaine, an enchanting soprano new to us and all the more wondrous for that.”
–Alan Rich, So I’ve Heard, March 2009
“Fontaine performed a song from one of her most recent roles—Donna Anna in Don Giovanni—… along with two other selections. Her amazing vocal talent brought the entire audience to their feet and the hairs on the back of their necks to attention. As chills ran down their spines, claps and cheers of “Bravo!” rang out.”
–Andrea Swayne, Dana Point Times, Sept 2009
“Piena di passione l’interpretazione della Fontaine…Applausi a scena apreta per tutti i protagonisti, soprattutto le bravissima soprano Jacquelynne Fontaine, che impersonava un’elegantissima Donna Anna…”
-Il Nuovo Corriere Viterbese, July 2009
Press Clippings
- Corriere Viterbese , Aug 26 2009 (Italian)
