| Ann Estill |
"Ann Estill, as Mrs. Cooks housekeeper, never disappoints as the old busybody who thrives on the attention she is getting from the trial. Her
soprano is impressive and her characterization is exquisitely matched by some delightfully tidy (and very pink) granny gear. In fact, all of the
costuming is well executed to suit each characters individual persona." "Revenge Most Sweet", By John Thomas, The Drama Review March 2005
soprano is impressive and her characterization is exquisitely matched by some delightfully tidy (and very pink) granny gear. In fact, all of the
costuming is well executed to suit each characters individual persona." "Revenge Most Sweet", By John Thomas, The Drama Review March 2005
"Among the principal actors, standout performers are Ann Estill as Mrs.
Martinez, a housekeeper who spills incriminating stuff and Hankins
herself in the juicy role of Mrs. Cook's attorney. Both have extensive
careers in the theater, with Estill holding a doctorate in voice
performance." Ernece B. Kelley, New York Beacon
Martinez, a housekeeper who spills incriminating stuff and Hankins
herself in the juicy role of Mrs. Cook's attorney. Both have extensive
careers in the theater, with Estill holding a doctorate in voice
performance." Ernece B. Kelley, New York Beacon
Ann Estill, a Coloratura Soprano, holds a B.M. Degree from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan and is the recipient of the Doctor of Arts degree
in Voice Performance from New York University. She made her European debut as "The Queen of the Night" in Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE in Rome, Italy. She
has performed on Network and Cable TV, as well as, in over sixty Oratorios, including Bernstein's MASS at Kennedy Center, Washington, DC, Carl Orff's CARMINA
BURANA at Wolf Trap Farm for the Performing Arts and was in the cast of Scott Joplin's TREEMONISHA at Wolf Trap.
She has performed numerous recitals and presented a recital of opera and operetta arias and duets in Vienna, Austria with her sister, Jeni, touring as "The
Coloratura Sisters". She has participated with the Amato Opera Theater, Henry Street Opera Workshop, Essex County and Garden State Opera Companies, NYU
Opera Workshop and the American Institute of Musical Studies, Graz, Austria. "Dr. Ann's" roles include ZERBINETTA, GILDA, OSCAR, DESPINA and AMAHL.
She made her debut in musical theater with her critically acclaimed portrayal of "'Lethal' Liz Carson, Stockbroker" in Jacqueline Hankins' Hip Hop Musical
Mystery, COOKING THE BOOKS: A RECIPE FOR MURDER. After a successful theatrical run in 2004-2005, the filmed version won 2007 Best Musical Film Short at
the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival, New York City.
Also after a successful theater run in 2005, the filmed version of A WEAPON MOST UNUSUAL won 2006 Best Musical Film Short in both the Spring and Fall
Festivals at the New York International Independent Film Festival, New York City.
"Dr. Ann" distinguished herself yet again in the role of "Peggy Maples, Assistant Church Cook" in the theater version of A MURDER AT THE CHURCH at the 2007
Potpourri Theatre Festival. The feature-length film will be released in 2010.
in Voice Performance from New York University. She made her European debut as "The Queen of the Night" in Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE in Rome, Italy. She
has performed on Network and Cable TV, as well as, in over sixty Oratorios, including Bernstein's MASS at Kennedy Center, Washington, DC, Carl Orff's CARMINA
BURANA at Wolf Trap Farm for the Performing Arts and was in the cast of Scott Joplin's TREEMONISHA at Wolf Trap.
She has performed numerous recitals and presented a recital of opera and operetta arias and duets in Vienna, Austria with her sister, Jeni, touring as "The
Coloratura Sisters". She has participated with the Amato Opera Theater, Henry Street Opera Workshop, Essex County and Garden State Opera Companies, NYU
Opera Workshop and the American Institute of Musical Studies, Graz, Austria. "Dr. Ann's" roles include ZERBINETTA, GILDA, OSCAR, DESPINA and AMAHL.
She made her debut in musical theater with her critically acclaimed portrayal of "'Lethal' Liz Carson, Stockbroker" in Jacqueline Hankins' Hip Hop Musical
Mystery, COOKING THE BOOKS: A RECIPE FOR MURDER. After a successful theatrical run in 2004-2005, the filmed version won 2007 Best Musical Film Short at
the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival, New York City.
Also after a successful theater run in 2005, the filmed version of A WEAPON MOST UNUSUAL won 2006 Best Musical Film Short in both the Spring and Fall
Festivals at the New York International Independent Film Festival, New York City.
"Dr. Ann" distinguished herself yet again in the role of "Peggy Maples, Assistant Church Cook" in the theater version of A MURDER AT THE CHURCH at the 2007
Potpourri Theatre Festival. The feature-length film will be released in 2010.
| In the role of "Lethal Liz Carson, Stockbroker" |
"The cast . . .gives an enjoyable performance . . . .Hankins has assembled a
group of entertainers whose individual and combined talents infuse the
production with an honest enthusiasm and real fun. Coloratura soprano,
Ann Estill . . . gives a sidesplitting performance as 'Lethal Liz'."
Agnes E. Green, Spring Creek Sun, NY
group of entertainers whose individual and combined talents infuse the
production with an honest enthusiasm and real fun. Coloratura soprano,
Ann Estill . . . gives a sidesplitting performance as 'Lethal Liz'."
Agnes E. Green, Spring Creek Sun, NY
". . . A hip-hop musical mystery with an enjoyable score that features a cast that
goes all out in a bold musical-comedy performance."
Jeanette Toomer, Backstage, NYC
goes all out in a bold musical-comedy performance."
Jeanette Toomer, Backstage, NYC
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| In the role of "Mrs. Martinez, Housekeeper" |
