# Jennifer Lines

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**Jennifer Lines** is a Canadian [theatre](/source/Theatre) and [television](/source/Television) [actress](/source/Actress).

Lines graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from the [University of Victoria](/source/University_of_Victoria).[1] She has starred in productions at the [Arts Club Theatre](/source/Arts_Club_Theatre),[2][3] [Bard on the Beach](/source/Bard_on_the_Beach),[4][5] [Vancouver Playhouse](/source/Vancouver_Playhouse_(theatre_venue))[6] and the [Belfry Theatre](/source/Belfry_Theatre). She has played in *[Beyond Eden](/source/Beyond_Eden_(musical))*, *The Amorous Adventures of Anatol*, *[A Little Night Music](/source/A_Little_Night_Music)* and *[Hello Dolly](/source/Hello,_Dolly!_(musical))* at the Vancouver Playhouse.[1] Her stage credits for the Art Club include *It's a Wonderful Life*, *[The Real Thing](/source/The_Real_Thing_(play))*, *Here on the Flight Path* and *Sylvia*.[1]

Lines has received several [Jessie Richardson Theatre Award](/source/Jessie_Richardson_Theatre_Award) nominations. She was nominated for a Jessie Richardson Award in 2014 for the category of Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for Small Theatre for her performance in *[Whose Life Is It Anyway?](/source/Whose_Life_Is_It_Anyway%3F_(play))* staged by [Realwheels Theatre](/source/Realwheels_Theatre).[7] Lines has been fascinated by [Shakespeare's plays](/source/Shakespeare's_plays) from an early age.[8]

Lines was praised by the *[Globe and Mail](/source/The_Globe_and_Mail)* for her [gender-bending](/source/Gender_bender) portrayal of Horatio in the Bard on the Beach's 2013 staging of *[Hamlet](/source/Hamlet)*.[9] The *[Georgia Straight](/source/The_Georgia_Straight)* has praised Lines for both her technical skill and for being "emotionally present" as an actress.[10] *[The Province](/source/The_Province)* calls Lines' performance "classic."[11] *[Vancouver Sun](/source/The_Vancouver_Sun)* calls Lines one of "Vancouver's brightest stars of the theatre."[12]

## Selected stage credits

- Simone in *Après Moi,* staged by Ruby Slippers Theatre in association with BoucheWHACKED! Theatre Collective (2015).[13]
- Horatio in *[Hamlet](/source/Hamlet)*, staged by Bard on the Beach (2013).[9]
- Olivia in *[Twelfth Night](/source/Twelfth_Night)*, staged by Bard on the Beach (2013).[10]
- [Mary Bailey](/source/Mary_Hatch) in *It's a Wonderful Life*, staged by [Arts Club Theatre](/source/Arts_Club_Theatre_Company) (2012).[11]
- Mimi in *Mimi or a Poisoner's Comedy*, staged by [Touchstone Theatre](/source/Touchstone_Theatre) (2010).[14]
- Beatrice in *[Much Ado About Nothing](/source/Much_Ado_About_Nothing)*, staged by Bard on the Beach (2010).[15]
- Cleopatra in *[Antony and Cleopatra](/source/Antony_and_Cleopatra)*, staged by Bard on the Beach (2010).[16]
- Luciana in *[A Comedy of Errors](/source/The_Comedy_of_Errors)*, staged by Bard on the Beach (2009).[17]
- Ariel in *[The Tempest](/source/The_Tempest)*, staged by Bard on the Beach (2008).[18]
- Annie in *[The Real Thing](/source/The_Real_Thing_(play))*, staged by StoppardFest (2007).[19]
- Cressida in *[Troilus and Cressida](/source/Troilus_and_Cressida)*, staged by Bard on the Beach (2006).[20]
- Rosaline in *[Love's Labour's Lost](/source/Love's_Labour's_Lost)*, staged by Bard on the Beach (2005).[21]
- Mistress Ford in *[Merry Wives of Windsor](/source/The_Merry_Wives_of_Windsor)*, staged by Bard on the Beach (2004).[22]
- Margaret in *Much Ado About Nothing*, staged by Bard on the Beach (2004).[23]
- Adriana in *A Comedy of Errors*, staged by Bard on the Beach (2003).[24]
- Nerissa in *[The Merchant of Venice](/source/The_Merchant_of_Venice)*, staged by Bard on the Beach (2003).[25]
- Katherine in *[Henry V](/source/Henry_V_(play))*, staged by Bard on the Beach (2002).[26]
- Maria in *Twelfth Night*, staged by Bard on the Beach (2002).[27]
- Julia in *[The Two Gentlemen of Verona](/source/The_Two_Gentlemen_of_Verona)*, staged by Bard on the Beach.[28]
- Maria in *Love's Labour's Lost*, staged by Bard on the Beach (1997).[29]
- Mopsa in *[The Winter's Tale](/source/The_Winter's_Tale)*, staged by Bard on the Beach (1997).[30]
- Margaret in *Much Ado About Nothing*, staged by Bard on the Beach (1996).[31]
- Jessica in *The Merchant of Venice*, staged by Bard on the Beach (1996).[32]

## References

1. ["Jennifer Lines"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110705061639/http://www.touchstonetheatre.com/company/bio/jennifer-lines). *Touchstone Theatre*. 10 May 2016. Archived from [the original](http://www.touchstonetheatre.com/company/bio/jennifer-lines) on July 5, 2011.

1. ["Theatre Review: It's a Wonderful Life"](http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/arts/story.html?id=2838767f-e26d-4e09-9ea8-71458cbdd797&k=82374) *Vancouver Sun* Retrieved January 16, 2009

1. ["Jennifer Lines and Bob Frazer in the Arts Club Theatre Company's production of It's a Wonderful Life"](https://edmontonjournal.com/Jennifer+Lines+Frazer+Arts+Club+Theatre+Company+production+Wonderful+Life/11605407/story.html). *Edmonton Journal*. Retrieved 9 May 2016.[dead link]

1. ["Bard on the Beach: Fresh breeze blows through spirited study of Tempest"](http://www.canada.com/story.html?id=827871) *Vancouver Sun* Retrieved January 16, 2009

1. Thorkelson, Erika. ["Will's Wake: Love of Shakespeare alive and well 400 years after his death"](https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/theatre/love-of-shakespeare-alive-and-well-400-years-after-his-death). *Vancouver Sun*. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. ["A little night music"](https://www.straight.com/article/a-little-night-music) *Georgia Straight* Retrieved January 16, 2009

1. ["Nominations for the 32nd Annual Jessie Richardson Awards"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140903142447/http://thecultch.com/nominations-32nd-annual-jessie-richardson-awards/). *The Cultch*. 23 May 2014. Archived from [the original](http://thecultch.com/nominations-32nd-annual-jessie-richardson-awards/) on September 3, 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2016.

1. Thorkelson, Erika (30 March 2016). ["Will's Wake: Love of Shakespeare Alive and Well 400 Years After His Death"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160609200209/http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/love%20shakespeare%20alive%20well%20years%20after/11865715/story.html). *Ottawa Citizen*. Archived from [the original](https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/love+shakespeare+alive+well+years+after/11865715/story.html) on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. Lederman, Marsha (9 July 2013). ["A Superb Hamlet for Modern Times on Show at Bard on the Beach"](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/summer-entertainment/a-superb-hamlet-for-modern-times-on-show-at-bard-on-the-beach/article13097896/). *The Globe and Mail*. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. Thomas, Colin (27 June 2013). ["Bard on the Beach's Twelfth Night is Heavy on Concept"](https://www.straight.com/arts/396156/bard-beachs-twelfth-night-heavy-concept). *The Georgia Straight*. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. Barr, Catherine "Cat" (10 December 2012). ["It's a Wonderful Life and Dean Paul Gibson Sparkle for the Holidays in Vancouver"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160604100114/http://blogs.theprovince.com/2012/12/10/its-a-wonderful-life-and-dean-paul-gibson-sparkle-for-the-holidays-in-vancouver/). *The Province*. Archived from [the original](http://blogs.theprovince.com/2012/12/10/its-a-wonderful-life-and-dean-paul-gibson-sparkle-for-the-holidays-in-vancouver/) on 4 June 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. Waber, Angelika (3 August 2015). ["Ignore critics: Bard on the Beach is great"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160803105636/http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/opinion+Ignore+critics+Bard+Beach+great/11265534/story.html). *Vancouver Sun*. Archived from [the original](https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/opinion+Ignore+critics+Bard+Beach+great/11265534/story.html) on August 3, 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2016.

1. Oliver, Kathleen (29 January 2015). ["Après Moi and The List Provide a Glimpse Into Quebec's Vibrant Theatre Scene"](https://www.straight.com/arts/817331/apres-moi-and-list-provide-glimpse-quebecs-vibrant-theatre-scene). *The Georgia Straight*. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. Rabinovitch, Andrea (13 November 2010). ["Stylish Romp With a Deadly Outcome in Mimi or a Poisoner's Comedy"](http://www.vancouverobserver.com/blogs/artsbeat/2010/11/13/stylish-romp-deadly-outcome-mimi-or-poisoners-comedy). *Vancouver Observer*. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. ["Much Ado About Nothing"](http://www.vancouverplays.com/theatre/reviews/review_bard_much_ado_10.shtml). *Vancouver Plays*. June 2010. Retrieved 10 May 2016.

1. Warner, Andrea (1 July 2010). ["Antony and Cleopatra"](http://thewriterlylife.blogspot.com/2010/07/antony-and-cleopatra.html?m=1). *The Writerly Life*. Retrieved 10 May 2016.

1. Oliver, Kathleen (15 June 2009). ["Bard on the Beach Creates a Giddy Comedy of Errors"](https://www.straight.com/article-232534/bard-beach-creates-giddy-comedy-errors). *The Georgia Straight*. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. Thomas, Colin (3 July 2008). ["Magic and Music at Heart of Meg Roe's Tempest"](https://www.straight.com/article-152748/magic-and-music-heart-meg-roes-tempest). *The Georgia Straight*. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. Prokosh, Kevin (20 January 2007). ["StoppardFest's Funny, Bracing Opener The Real Thing"](https://newspaperarchive.com/profile/Susan_Barnum/clipnumber/40056/). *Winnipeg Free Press*. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. Bevington, David (2015). ["Additions and Reconsiderations"](https://books.google.com/books?id=s9fnCQAAQBAJ&dq=%22jennifer+lines%22&pg=PR4). *Troilus and Cressida*. Bloomsbury. p. 127. ISBN 9781472584731.

1. O'Connor & Goodland 2011, p. 126.

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### Sources

- O'Connor, John & Goodland, Katharine (2011). [*A Directory of Shakespeare in Performance Since 1991*](https://books.google.com/books?id=TccYDAAAQBAJ&dq=%22jennifer+lines%22&pg=PA220). New York: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 9781349587902.

## External links

- [Jennifer Lines](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1828105/) at IMDb
- [Interview with Jennifer Lines and Bob Frazer](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6g4dx8e9UF4) (video)

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