| JACQUELINE HANKINS Actor, Singer, Dancer, Composer, Lyricist, Pianist, Director, Videographer "Multiple-threat Hankins . . .", Jeanette Toomer, Backstage NYC Enjoy Fotos and Film Clips of her performance in A WEAPON MOST UNUSUAL, COOKING THE BOOKS: A RECIPE FOR MURDER! and A MURDER AT THE CHURCH! |
| In the role of "Amanda Warren, Defense Attorney" In the Hip Hop Musical Mystery, A WEAPON MOST UNUSUAL! |
"Perhaps its no coincidence that Ms. Hankins gives
herself the best number in the show, the catchy "By
Hook or Crook," in which the defense attorney sings
of her predicament to sell her clients sketchy story to
the jury while keeping in mind how much money
shes making off the trial. The song works not only
because its hummable but because in the true
fashion of musical theater it explores a characters
inner conflict and advances the story nicely."
John Thomas, "Revenge Most Sweet", The Drama Review
March 2005
herself the best number in the show, the catchy "By
Hook or Crook," in which the defense attorney sings
of her predicament to sell her clients sketchy story to
the jury while keeping in mind how much money
shes making off the trial. The song works not only
because its hummable but because in the true
fashion of musical theater it explores a characters
inner conflict and advances the story nicely."
John Thomas, "Revenge Most Sweet", The Drama Review
March 2005
"One can have a good "brunch" accompanied by
a drama, 'A Weapon Most Unusual', by Jacqueline
Hankins, a beautiful actress who is also director,
producer and composer of the musical."
Mario Fratti, America Oggi, NY
a drama, 'A Weapon Most Unusual', by Jacqueline
Hankins, a beautiful actress who is also director,
producer and composer of the musical."
Mario Fratti, America Oggi, NY
"Wright and author-composer-director
Hankins, who also plays defense attorney
Amanda Warren, deliver fireworks in their
argumentative duet, 'Get Her Off'."
Jeanette Toomer, BackstageNYC
Hankins, who also plays defense attorney
Amanda Warren, deliver fireworks in their
argumentative duet, 'Get Her Off'."
Jeanette Toomer, BackstageNYC
"This is a very funny production. The eight
actors who are performing live bring so much
to the audience and they are complimented by
the gifted actors who are on the video
recording."
Nicole U. Hopkins, The Black Star News
actors who are performing live bring so much
to the audience and they are complimented by
the gifted actors who are on the video
recording."
Nicole U. Hopkins, The Black Star News
"It all works." Margot Jordan, The Daily Challenge NYC
"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
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
| In the role of "Kenya Johnson, Society Wife" In the Hip Hop Musical Mystery, COOKING THE BOOKS: A RECIPE FOR MURDER |
"Two things about Jacqueline Hankins: she is lacking for
neither talent nor energy. In the theater piece that she is
presenting, "Cooking The Books: A Recipe For Murder",
she has written, composed, directed and acts in it. She also
handles the film editing and the publicity. If that isn't
enough, if members of the audience arrive early enough,
she will greet them, show them to their seats and go about
arranging the technical details of the production."
Gene Kilik, Town and Village
neither talent nor energy. In the theater piece that she is
presenting, "Cooking The Books: A Recipe For Murder",
she has written, composed, directed and acts in it. She also
handles the film editing and the publicity. If that isn't
enough, if members of the audience arrive early enough,
she will greet them, show them to their seats and go about
arranging the technical details of the production."
Gene Kilik, Town and Village
"Using every bit of her special brand of ingenuity,
playwright-producer Jacqueline Hankins has carefully
blended talent and imagination to craft a spicy bit of
genuine entertainment. A zany off-Broadway
production, it cleverly mixes music, mystery, murder,
and mirth with a rhyming beat."
Agnes E. Green, Spring Creek Sun
playwright-producer Jacqueline Hankins has carefully
blended talent and imagination to craft a spicy bit of
genuine entertainment. A zany off-Broadway
production, it cleverly mixes music, mystery, murder,
and mirth with a rhyming beat."
Agnes E. Green, Spring Creek Sun
"The woman to woman fight scene, featuring the
naughtily delightful "Bitch" song alone is worth the price
of admission. This entertaining "bourgeois goes a bit
ghetto" number rings true by simultaneously shocking
you while keeping it real, but always giving you a good,
deep chuckle. . . The greatest kudos go to Jacqueline
Hankins, who is a writer, composer, director, actor,
singer and film editor and is truly a renaissance woman."
Grace Williams, The Daily Challenge
naughtily delightful "Bitch" song alone is worth the price
of admission. This entertaining "bourgeois goes a bit
ghetto" number rings true by simultaneously shocking
you while keeping it real, but always giving you a good,
deep chuckle. . . The greatest kudos go to Jacqueline
Hankins, who is a writer, composer, director, actor,
singer and film editor and is truly a renaissance woman."
Grace Williams, The Daily Challenge
"The play can be very funny at times. One
scene which will have you laughing is when
Abigail Morris, an attorney, argues with
Kenya Johnson, the widow of the murdered
man. Comparing notes on their lives, they
sing the hilarious song, 'Bitch, I'm Better
Than You.'"
Linda Armstrong, New York Amsterdam News
scene which will have you laughing is when
Abigail Morris, an attorney, argues with
Kenya Johnson, the widow of the murdered
man. Comparing notes on their lives, they
sing the hilarious song, 'Bitch, I'm Better
Than You.'"
Linda Armstrong, New York Amsterdam News
| In the role of "Claudine Peters, Church Choir Director" In the Hip Hop Musical Mystery, A MURDER AT THE CHURCH! |
| "A Murder at the Church is a multimedia presentation fusing video and stage acting with gospel, reggae, jazz and rhythmic verse. Hankins and her actors have brought forth a thoughtful, gripping story." Angel L. Martinez, Independent Media Center |
| ". . . 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 |
